My guily pleasure...

(Photography: cat maxer for justynajustyna on ETSY)

Do I have to choose just one?! I have many, but my more recent is with a website called ETSY. Boy oh boy do I love wasting time (is it called 'wasting time' if you love to do it) on this website. If you haven't been check it out, www.etsy.com. They focus on handmade or vintage objects, and it operates similarly to Ebay or Amazon with its individual vendors. Here are some of my favorite 'shops' that will inspire my photogrpahy:


http://www.etsy.com/shop/justynajustyna
Justynajustyna is a master crocheter from Dublin Ireland. She creates these ADORABLE little hats for babies and kids. I know of 3 very special little newborns (via the Bernals, the Borlands and the Shirleys) that will be here soon, and I can't WAIT to photograph them in these hats. Look for that on the blog come this fall!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunnySideofLife
How fun are these for pictures?? I ordered some for my upcoming nuptials, and I can't wait to use them. I think these will help lighten the mood- sometimes having your picture taken is a little unerving, espically when you are used to being on the other side of the camera!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/darceylanedesigns
Cute little ruffles and bows for baby girls...How can one resist?!


Whatever you are in the mood or market for, can be found on this site! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do...

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! 

Love, Elizabeth (& Matt)

The Pumpkin Patch

 

It has now become a tradition for me to visit Annie's Apple Orchard to photograph cute babies.  This year- I was lucky enough to get to photograph the Olsen's and their adorable 1 year old Tyler. Soon after, Max Shirley arrived and I was able to capture him in his element on an old tractor at the apple orchard.

 

A Boy in his element...

Dont you just LOVE these shoes?!

Welcome!

It was a trip to Big Sur, CA where this passion first cultivated. The gorgeous country side inspired me to do nothing all day but take pictures. At the time, I claimed that day to be the best day of my life. I think it still was. 

It was about a year and a half ago when I got my first professional grade camera. It was love at first click. I had FINALLY graduated college, and found a true passion.  Over the past year or so I have been working to develop my own voice as a photographer, taking classes, meeting photographers, and reading, reading, reading! Because of my wonderful, and my I say beautiful, friends and family I have luckily been able to practice as much as possible. These people are the real reason I was able to become a photographer.  There are so many people truly, who have helped me develop and become a photographer (Dan and Elliott (whos wedding I can not wait to photograph), Emily and John who are so encouraging of me, Meigan and Ryan for being my Wisconsin Ginny pigs, Jen, Trey and baby Tyler who are such a perfect little family, Tara and the adorable Skyler and to Alexis who's  moto always rings in my ear- JUST DO IT!). 

I would like to say a few special thank you's additionally to....

The Shirley's, who always let me practice on their beautiful baby boy! I think it is truly because of baby Max that I became a photographer.  A special thanks to Kelsey who is my true champion, and always pushes me forward, and makes me feel way more special than I am!

The Howalds/Branoffs, for taking a chance on me- and letting me be a part of such a special wedding! I can't wait to share their wedding on here.

The U of A Law School, who gave we the wonderful opportunity to photograph the U of A Law School events. 

My cousin Brooke who let me photography her wedding ceremony (and her baby Bella)- you were my first wedding! 

My Mom- who bought me my first camera, and always inspires me to reach for the stars and achieve my dreams.

My fiance Matt who is my true inspiration, my best critic and my biggest champion. It is thanks to his patience that I am able to spend all of our vacation days taking pictures. With out him this would not be possible. (Quite literally actually - as he is my tech support)

I hope to share all of their pictures, and a lot more with you over the next few weeks. I now have a year of experience behind me photographing thanks to these people and their many referrals. This blog will serve as my first attempt at cracking into this business and sharing my work publicly. I hope you all enjoy this blog as much as I enjoy taking and sharing pictures! 

Wishing you all the very best!

Elizabeth