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02.18.12

at wppi

What?? It’s Saturday? How have I not blogged for five days? Oh right, because Tuesday I was stressed to the max about leaving town for two weeks, Wednesday I was on my way out of town, and Thursday and Friday have been packed full of learning from the amazing Cliff Mautner at WPPI. And in between, I haven’t had a laptop and only scattered internet. :)

So, this is just me checking in and letting you know I will be pretty quiet around here for the next week or so. I do have access to email until Thursday, but after that, emails will be returned when I get back on February 29th. Happy weekend!

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02.13.12

suddenly…

. . .my week looks like this:

My vacations are here! Wednesday I fly to Las Vegas for WPPI (a photography conference), then next week my parents and Kenny are picking me up on their way to Mexico, where we’ll spend six more days. I’m SO excited. . . but I just can’t really figure out how it got here so soon!

I am now trying to plan two weeks’ worth of outfits for two very different trips and figuring out how to cram it all into one small suitcase (without any large bottles of liquids so I don’t have to check a bag–which is difficult since I’ll need two weeks’ worth of toiletries). I’m trying to make the extremely difficult decision on whether or not to take my iPad to Mexico (where there will be no internet/cell service and lots of sand which Kenny is SURE will horribly scratch my screen). I’m also trying to finish up a ginormous to-do list before I go. And I need to get a gift and plans ready for Kenny for Valentine’s Day tomorrow.

In other news, I had my first engagement session of the year on Saturday and it was so much fun. I’m getting so excited for my year of weddings. We also went out with some friends to Firehouse, where we devoured their 36 inch pizza, which was of course, delicious. (Just to be clear. . . I only had 2 pieces. I’m still a lady!) This weekend I have also been reading Organized Simplicity and have been inspired to clean all the clutter out of my house before we move. (Why did I think this was a good project to start before I leave on vacation for two weeks. . . ?) Our house is also empty of groceries and it’s really hard for me to want to go buy any when I’m leaving town. . . even though Kenny is sticking around. :) I should probably be a good wife and stock up for him before I leave.

So, that’s my week. I swear, I’m not complaining about going on these two awesome trips back to back. . . even though it does cause me a little stress. :) I’m SO excited to take a couple vacations during these dreary January and February months and it’s TOTALLY worth all the busy-ness before getting on that plane!

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Katie Warner - February 13, 2012 - 1:50 PM

…do I get to see you before you leave?

02.10.12

life right now • week 6

I feel like there are two Kristins. Good Kristin and Bad Kristin. The good Kristin is happy and nice to people and generally pleasant to be around. She gives people the benefit of the doubt when someone does something that could be offensive and tries to not worry when she has a bad day.

But sometimes. . . something happens to entice the bad Kristin to the surface. Bad Kristin is easily offended. She thinks that everyone is ganging up on her and has collectively decided to be mean to her on the same day. She assumes the worst of people and doesn’t want anyone to talk to her. And the worst part?? She sort of even enjoys being mad.

Bad Kristin was visiting this week. I had a few awful days that tested my resolve — tested whether all these amazing things I’ve been learning over the last little while would actually be put into action when things got hard. Luckily, my bad self was only around for a couple days before I snapped out of it.

But it got me thinking about these two sides of me and wondering how to encourage the good self to stay around and the bad self to stay away. But I’m pretty sure I know the answer. Expect bad things to happen once in a while. When they do, remember what keeps me happy and balanced — having time to pray and ponder, eating healthy food, getting enough sleep, spending quality time with Kenny, having productive time working, and making time to relax. If I keep doing those things, even when I have an awful day or someone makes me mad, Good Kristin is bound to overpower Bad Kristin quickly.

I also maybe could remember that when it’s not easy to bounce back from the bad moods, watching Friends and eating a donut are perfect tools for the transition. :)

(Does my self portrait make sense?? You know. . . the two sides? Get it. . . ?)

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This post is part of my Project 52 for this year — a personal project where I take one self portrait each week that represents “life right now.” To read more about it, click here and to see all the past weeks in the series, click here.

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Tara Siddoway - February 11, 2012 - 12:55 PM

Ha-we ARE the same person. Weird. And I totally get how sometimes it can just seem easier to just be mad and irritated and that trying to be happy and cheerful is just too much effort. Life is up and down all the time, and there’s nothing wrong with watching Friends and eating doughnuts when that’s all that appeals to you! Hope things are going better!

Belinda Olsen - February 13, 2012 - 11:31 PM

What a beautiful portrait! I love this post and relate to it on many levels. :) ‘friends’ makes any time, a funny time!

02.09.12

megan & ryan

I’m so happy to finally be sharing these photos of two of our best friends, Megan and Ryan. Two and a half years ago, Ryan and Kenny were called to be counselors in the bishopric of our married student ward (the calling Kenny was FINALLY released from last Sunday after being in it twice as long as we expected. . . but that’s another story!). The two of them being in the bishopric together was one of the best things that happened to us because we got to know the wonderful Joneses. We have became such good friends and just really love these two.

A few months ago, they invited us (along with our other BFFs, Bryce and Laura!) to their house for the evening. We gathered in the kitchen and as I filled a cup with water, I glanced over and discovered an ultrasound on the fridge. AN ULTRASOUND! It took a minute to click for me (and even longer for Kenny), but when we realized what was going on, we were SO THRILLED for them!

In December, they asked me to take a few photos of them to put on their Christmas card to share the very wonderful news that they are having a baby. Their little boy is due in May (SO SOON!!) and Megan has gotten just a bit bigger since these photos were taken. :) Joneses. . . we love you!

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alexa - February 10, 2012 - 9:24 AM

love, love, love this! so cute!

Shayla Smith - February 10, 2012 - 10:14 AM

Oh my goodness! These are so cute! Megan and Ryan are the sweetest. I miss them =) I am so happy for them.

02.08.12

2011: best of portraits

Today is the LAST “best of” post! Are you happy about that? Because I think I might have gone a little overboard on them. . . It was a good process for me to go through though, so I’m still happy I did it. :)

It’s probably obvious, but last year I decided to focus on photographing weddings rather than portraits. Even though I love photographing newborns and birth stories and the occasional high school senior, weddings are where my heart is. Not to say I’d turn down a fun portrait shoot now and then, especially if it’s a lifestyle session, but they aren’t what I’m actively pursuing.

However. This year produced some of my favorite portrait sessions of all time, including some of the best photos I’ve taken of my favorite little niece and nephew. Here are a few of my best images from this year’s newborn, kids, family, and senior/headshot sessions:

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Ashley - February 8, 2012 - 9:01 PM

Your niece is ADORABLE! I just died over those pictures of her, especially the first one. You are so talented and I love all your photos. :)

Anonymous - February 8, 2012 - 10:41 PM

You rock!!

Cindy Steel - February 9, 2012 - 10:24 AM

Yay! I made it! :) Love them ALL! You are amazing Kristin!

Andrea - February 9, 2012 - 3:05 PM

Who is that cute little girl yawning? That is my favorite…