I'm so happy that you are here! I am a portrait photographer from Newton, Iowa. My life is so rich because of my clients, their stories and how much I adore them. I'd like to use this blog to share them with you!
So come, take a look at what happens in my eyes and their lives in 1/125th of a second.
Best selling author and peace maker Greg Mortenson (and Bret’s second cousin) was on the CBS Sunday Morning Program last Sunday. His efforts to build schools as a method of keeping peace in Pakistan is amazing. The segment is less than 10 minutes and will warm your heart, may even want to make you start saving pennies, I think it is worth it!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/04/sunday/main4697362.shtml
The book is a good read too, you just might even read my last name in it!
I adore Brad. He was great to photograph and I would do it again in a minute! To answer some of the questions - Yes, that really was the sky (I helped it a bit), Yes, he shaved, Yes, he got his hair cut, Yes, he really is that adorable, Yes he really does have a six pack. OK, that picture and more will only by on my Facebook fan page : ). Yes, his mom was standing right there. Yes, we were laughing between each take. Yes, we had a great time! Thank you Brad, you are amazing both inside and out!
Here is a little bit about Brad -
On an average night I sleep 6 to 7 hours
My guilty pleasure would have to be playing video games.
Something that is beautiful: The sunrise after it has rained
Something I am known for: Track
Something I must have: cell phone!
My best feature: my personality
Something about me: I love every kind of music except new country
My favorite meal is spaghetti
If I could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present) who would they be? Bill Gates, Galileo Galilei, and Dr. Michio Kaku.
What is playing on my (iPod) right now? Everywhere I Go by Hollywood Undead
TV shows I love to watch: House, Bones, and everything on G4
I’m addicted to Burt’s Bees
Post Graduation plans attend college for computer science, computer engineering possibly software engineering
Favorite websites: facebook.com, youtube.com, pandora.com, stumbleupon.
My dream job is: working for Google
One unusual talent I have is: I can wiggle my ears
Best movie I’ve ever seen:Braveheart
In 10 years I see myself: being happy and employed doing something with computer.
My favorite things in my closet is: my affliction clothes
Anyone who knows Cyvannah will understand my title : )
Cyvannah was here today to get her proof book. I had heard alot about Cyvannah even before I took her pictures. Her friends were all right, she is as they described and more!
My children are home for break and like to interrupt when I have clients here. Sometimes they will drive me crazy, do they not see I am with someone??? Today was one of those. Kyle needed help pushing the M&Ms down on the Hugs for Hug pretzels - our favorite!!! He seemed to think it just couldn’t wait. I was walking Cyvannah and her momma to the door when I couldn’t find Cyvannah. I asked her mom where she went, she said “Probably in the kitchen helping with the Hugs.” She was right, that is exactly where we found her. My jaw dropped at just the thoughtfulness, she amazes me!
The bad thing, what do you think Kyle - 14 - learned? If there is a pretty senior girl here, interrupt mom and beg for help, they will come running. I was trying to get him not to interrupt. Cyvannah made it worse!!!! Kyle just grinned. He should have.
Most of my seniors really want me to photograph them and want to be there. Honestly, I’m not saying something that Laken wouldn’t tell you herself. She wasn’t all that thrilled about being with me. Shocked I know! ; ) I think there was something Laken didn’t know that I knew the second I saw her, she was stunning. It was now my job to get it out of her so I could capture that with the camera. When I opened up the images, I gasped. She is amazing, I’m just not so sure she knows it. Oh, I do have lots of smiley pics too but these are the ones I picked!
Here is a little about Laken in her words -
On an average night I sleep: 7-8 hours
Something that is beautiful: My chevy malibu
My best feature: Probably my hair, i get a lot of compliments on it
My favorite meal: Lo mein
What is playing on my (iPod) right now? Danger radio
This annoys me: a lot of things annoy me
TV shows I love to watch: that 70s show
Post Graduation plans: Go to DMACC
One unusual talent I have is: I can do the worm
Famous person/people I have met: I’ve met the bands silverstien and the higher
My biggest accomplishment so far in high school has been: I wish i knew
Best movie I’ve ever seen: FIGHT CLUB
My favorite things in my closet is: My steve madden boots, FOR SURE! And this cool turtle neck sweater from forever 21
I’m ready to start telling you the stories of my 2009 seniors. I have had a wonderful year with them. I always wonder how the new ‘crop’ could ever top the prior year. There really is no topping just more experiences and stories that add to the quilt of my story. I truly love this bunch!!!
Here is Danette. I love her spirit and sense of humor. Funny thing is, I know exactly why, she is just like her momma Dawna. I graduated with Dawna, she must have had Danette when we were 10 because there is no way we should be old enough to have seniors!! I loved her mom then and have so enjoyed reconnecting with her.
Here is a little bit about Danette in her words….
On an average night I sleep 7 to 8 hours
My guilty pleasure sweets
Something that is beautiful my mommy:D
Something I am known for being loud!!
Something I must have my phone
My best feature my eyes
Something about me good sense of humor
My favorite meal moms homade beef stew and biscuits
What is playing on my (iPod) right now? amazed by lonestar
TV shows I love to watch: Desperate Housewives and House
I’m addicted to playing the Wii and doing my nails!
My dream job is: to work with kids
One unusual talent I have is: touching my tongue to my nose
Famous person/people I have met machetti mike on the plane home from Cali… hes gonna be famous some day
Best movie I’ve ever seen: Marley and Me
My favorite things in my closet is: american eagle jeans and san francisco hoodie
Here are a few of my favorite images. Danette smiles a lot, really. I love the images where you can really see her eyes and her amazing curvy lips. No smile for those!
Best wishes Danette, you are wise beyond your years!
oh WOW! he is ever so cute!!… (for a second, I wished I was 18 again..) sorry Bo! hee hee…