Nappi Clothing Shoot

So, the first opportunity that I had to work with Eric was amazing, to say the least. I got to observe a photoshoot (and take a couple shots myself) with Danny Nappi Clothing for Black Chandelier. We took the models out to the Great Salt Lake and shot them juuuuust as the sun was setting. Beautiful pics, and an amazing first experience getting to know Eric and some of his crew.

Here is one of the shots I took (models- Chris and BriAnn from Elite):

Trabajo? Mi?

Yes, yes...I got a job. Well, kind of. More like an internship, actually, but nevertheless a GREAT opportunity that I could not pass up. I am working with a local photographer, Eric Hamilton, who basically does the same kind of photography work that I want to do. He specializes in nightlife, fashion, and beauty photography and has a very beautiful, unique style. I am really excited to learn lighting techniques, because that is where I am....lost. Also, not only will I get to do photography (my obvious passion) but I get to work on the marketing, promotions end of things as well. Yay, I am using my degree!! This job is meant for me because I am doing the very things that I enjoy and love...can't ask for more than that, right? Thanks Eric...I am looking forward to working with you!!

Check out his website: http://dilvie.com

MUAH!

WHAT is that green stuff you are drinking?

This, my friends, is liquid chlorophyll. I am sharing a great, great secret with you. Feel lucky. There are many great benefits of drinking liquid chlorophyll...here they are:

1) Cleans your blood
2) Replenishes red blood cells
3) Helps with arthritis and bone disease
4) Aids your immune system
5) Purifies your liver
6) Great for DIGESTIVE problems

Basically, it is a very powerful detoxifier. Also, it gives you more energy than coffee ever will...

And last, but certainly not least...my favorite benefit of drinking liquid chlorophyll is...

It is an INTERNAL DEODORANT. That's right. You won't stink anywhere, ever again. Just pour a couple tablespoons in a glass of water and drink it EVERY DAY. It is very green and has a slight mint flavor...it's actually very refreshing! If my 3 year old daughter will drink it, you can too. Just do it.

Cheeeeese!

L taking a picture of me, taking a picture of her and me taking a picture of her....well, you get it. :)

 
 

Leake-a-palooza...part 2

Really, you're missing out on ALOT of fun...

 
 

Awwww....

I know, I know...it's been a loooong time since my last post. Really, I just needed a break from the computer. Anyway, I have finally been sorting through the pics on my camera, and I came across this adorable pic of my little brother Jace and L completely crashed out on the couch together. He was in town visiting about a month ago and was such a good uncle while he was here! Love you Jacer!!

 

Priceless moments

Again, a few shots of little L enjoying her slice of Fairview heaven! She's relaxing in GP's (Great Papa's) old carriages and playing on the same tire swing I used when I was her age...I never could imagine the day that I would see my own daughter enjoying the same place that I loved so much as a child! Truly amazing...


 
 
 
 

Fairview

Here a a few random pics taken while visiting with some of our favorite family memebers in Fairview! Of course, little L is in them all! Everyone wanted their turn taking a picture with her because she is the star of the show. Obviously. :)


 
 
 
 

Beauty in everything...

While we were in Fairview visiting my grandparents and doing numerous photo shoots, we visited the family cemetary before we left. I have had this idea in my head for awhile now about doing a photo shoot with L at a cemetary...just another one of my crazy, artistic visions that won't leave my head until I do it. I thought, what better place to do it than Fairview, where many of our family members are buried? Plus, it is a beautiful place. Now, I have received mixed reviews about this shoot...sometimes people look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them about it, but for the most part, people think it's a cool idea. So, you can decide for yourselves...just be nice about it! Art is subjective, and not everyone feels the same way about it...but I think these are the most beautiful pictures in the world.
 
 
 
 

The Football

Here's some shots with an old football that Jaron didn't want to do...but I think they turned out pretty cool! You gotta trust me, honey... :)

 
 
 
 

Some black & whites...

 
 
 

Hello, handsome...

These are a few shots I took of my handsome hubby while visiting our family's horse ranch in Fairview, Utah last weekend. There are so many beautiful places and interesting structures in this little farm town...I have been dying to shoot there. So, my honey offered his good looks and smile and I jumped on the opportunity...Thanks Jaron!

 
 
 
 

My mini-me

She'll make a great photographer someday...

 
 
 

Leake-a-palooza

So, we have an awesome thing that we do at our house on the weekends. Sometimes. When we get bored. We all love music in our household, and sometimes there is only one thing to do about it....DANCE. And last Friday night, let me tell you, we did. This is what little L likes to call "Dance Party." We crank up the tunes, put on some crazy outfits, and we dance, dance, dance. It is one of my favorite things to do...if you could only see L and her dance moves, you would understand why this is so fun and entertaining for us. So, you should drop by sometime, unexpectedly, on a Friday night, and join the hottest club in town...........YEEEEAAAAH!!! Oh, and by the way, L is wearing toe socks. MY toe socks. :)


 
 
 
 

Daddy/Daughter Days

I was going through the pictures on my husband's camera the other day and came across the most adorable pictures....When I was in Las Vegas a few weeks back for the photoshoot, Jaron took L to do some fun activities to keep her busy! He took her to the zoo and even took her golfing with him...too cute. I knew that he had done this, but didn't know there was evidence! I'm so happy that he took these pictures...