So as we quickly approach 2012, it has been crazy to reflect back on the past year. What a whirlwind it has been both in and out of my business! I spent the beginning of the year overcoming morning sickness and getting back into the swing of things… which was a good thing as my business really took off in February. Between tons of sweet newborns and being featured on [FRAMED] things were pretty much non-stop until July when we welcomed sweet little Layla into our family. And we can’t forget about selling our house and moving into our studio when I was 37 weeks pregnant. Then with a 5th child, a smaller house and a crazy busy business, life has been on the go ever since. Of course, this last month, my business took on a new look with a a new logo and branding.
With such a busy year, I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and snuggle so many beautiful babies. I’ve been very blessed!
To celebrate the year I’m having a contest for all of my clients! I’ve created a “Favorites of 2011″ album on my Facebook Wall. The photo with the most comments under it will receive a FREE 4×5 custom storybook (valued at $500) from their next session and a $25 Target gift card!
To vote for your favorite image, first go to my FACEBOOK PAGE and click the “LIKE” button at the top. Then you’ll need to find your favorite image in the “FAVORTIES OF 2011″ album and leave a COMMENT under the photo.
The contest will end at midnight on 12/31/11 so go vote now!!!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year fabulous!!!

My oldest turns 12 today and that makes me old!
This beautiful girl makes me feel blessed every day. She is sweet, smart, kind and so many other wonderful things!
I’m so very grateful for the past 12 years I’ve gotten to spend with her, and look forward to many many more!
Happy Birthday, Haley! I love you!!
xoxo

Oh man, she was such a blast to photograph!! She required almost NO direction… basically just fell into every pose.
L – you were an incredible MODEL!! Thanks for such a fun shoot!

I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve blogged! I’m feeling more and more behind, but it’s time to catch up and get back on top of things!!
I photographed C almost 2 months ago and we had a blast! I’ve actually known her for quite a few years, but it wasn’t until her senior session that I really got to know who she was and just how amazing of a person she really is! She’s incredibly smart, plays the piano like you wouldn’t believe, has an amazing singing voice, and she’s an incredible pole vaulter!! The list goes on, and really you just can’t say enough good things about her!
You’re going places, C and I wish you the best of luck on your journey!!

Meet Miss R… one of my beautiful senior spokesmodels for 2011. We had a fun session together and got some great shots!
Thanks again!
Enjoy….

ahhhh what a fun little (big) Senior photo session. We made the big trip to Boise to explore and we got some fabulous photos!
Thank YOU K for spending a few fun hours with me!

and they were both gorgeous!!
These are the pretty teens I got to photograph while I was in Mesa last month (YES – I’m way behind on blogging!) They were so much fun!
Thanks H and M for being so fabulous!

The was a fun senior portrait photography session. Usually Cliff tags along as my “camera-caddy” but he wasn’t able to make it that night. Haley came along instead and had a blast. She was very proud to be able to help and did an awesome job. D had the reflector all figured out by the end too and was even giving her tips! I think it’s safe to say that we all had a great time!
Thanks again, D! Congrats on your upcoming graduation!!!!



and let me just say that this guy was TALL… very TALL…. but I had a fun time making him look even taller. Out of his whole gallery, this was the one he insisted on having. Fun stuff!

Okay all You JUNIORS!!! It’s time (and I’m a little on the late side) to contact me about be a Senior Spokesmodel for your school next year!!
Give me a call to find out how you can earn a FREE session and lots of other fun stuff!
You can email me at aaphotography@rocketmail.com or call me at 208-590-3842 for more information
I can’t wait for all those fun sessions we’re going to have together!!!

So here’s a few more of my mini sessions. I’m posting 2 together in an effort to try and catch up.
Ms. J came in for a fun little mini to try and get some photographs for family gifts. We ended up with some great shots!


then miss L came in for some photos in her ballet leotard. The posing was all new to me, but she looked beautiful!