Practice Makes Perfect

So I have been thinking about being a photographer for about a year and a half now. With my recent trip to Hawaii I have really been inspired to go ahead and pursue it. So I called my brother-in-law (who is a professional photographer/videographer) to get some advice about cameras and software ect.... and to my surprise he offered to give me one on one lessons. Dave you rock!



So I had my first lesson on Wednesday. It was great and luckily for me he is a great teacher. He taught me a few tricks of the trade but I know I have a ways to go.



I have an old Canon that takes great pics. It is currently in the shop. I should get it next week. My sweetheart of a Mother is letting me play around with a newer and not as good Canon. So yesterday I made my sisters go out so I could shoot some pics. My sister Morgan who is 17 loves the camera and I had no problem getting her to do it(she the pretty one with long blond locks). However my sister Kat who is 13 was another story. I had to literally drag her out of the house and promise her that if I couldn't take a good shot of her then I would never ask her again(she is lovely beauty with the darker blond hair). Little Maison who is 9 was a little reluctant but gave in in the end (she is the brown haired cutie). The end result: I took 24 exposures and came up with about 4 nice pics and I get to take more pics of Kat. Because I proved she was photogenic.



So for the next however long I will be practicing and practicing on all my willing friends and family. They will no doubt get sick of my constant badgering and constant picture taking. So if anyone is interested let me know and we will set up time. Next up is little Arianne. She is a little camera shy but next time she will have no choice. I'm going to get her all dolled up and she is going to rock it.

Hmmmm She is Pretty Good

Believe or not all these pictures were taken by my little 6 year old. Way to go Presley. I think that she has got a natural talent. I told her so and let her know that she could be a photographer when she got older. She was very pleased with this idea. A few days later one of our friends happen to ask her what she wanted to be when she grows up and to my surprise she had remembered our conversation and said that she wanted to a photographer. My little munchkin makes her momma proud. And a big thanks to my parents who spoiled her rotten and got her a camera for Christmas. Love ya Mom, Dad, and Pres!

Are You Ready?

Okay are you ready for some great pics? Well I am so here we go. The first three were taken in the Lava Tube. We are about 1/4 of a mile underground. It was super cool. The 2nd one is what the ceiling of the cave looked like at one point. It reminds me of chocolate. Yum!

This is Hana Town.

Us at the cross. It is up on the hill in Hana and it is a memorial for someone.

This is quite possibly my favorite view/place on earth. The beautiful and majestic Hamoa beach.

My little elf.

Presley and our little friend Rayco.

I'm Back

So I got back on Sunday night. I can't tell you how wonderful my trip to Maui was. It was perfect. The weather was incredible. It was raining for about 2 weeks straight before I came. Everyone kept saying that I brought the sunshine. I prayed before I went so that I woudl have good weather(if any of you have been to Hana you will know that it is totally rainforest territory especially in the winter months). Any way I know Heavenly Father loves me becasue he brought the sunshine with me! I laid on the beach for 9 days. I got a pretty nice tan. I was able to see old friends and experience what I love about Hana. I didn't want to come back. I have plenty of pictures that I will be posting as soon as I can get caught up with work. So keep an eye out.

My Sister

Hooray my sister moved back to Utah a few weeks ago. Her husband has been deployed to Iraq and she will be with us for the next 7 months. I am so happy to have her here(she is a great work out/diet partner) though we are sad and nervous to have Josh gone. They have 4 beautiful kids that I couldn't resist taking a few pictures of. Her oldest it Gavin he is 6. He is sweet and a little shy.

Next is Brooks he is 5 and has quite a set of lungs.

Then there is Bella she is 2. I know I shouldn't have a favorite but I do. She is a spitfire and she makes me laugh.

She is so cute!.

And last but not least is Leila she is 8 months. She is such a sweet happy baby.

I have really been enjoying them since my little pumkin head has been with her Dad.

Here it is

I finally got a picture of my car I have really been enjoying it so far. It a really bright blue. I never lose it in a parking lot.

It's Official

It is official this morning! I get to go and visit my beloved Hana and get to pick up Presley. I will be off next Friday and stay for a whoping 10 days. All of which will be spent on the beach(if mother nature will cooperate). It will be so good to get away from the snow and from work and have a great vacation.

I chose this pictures to get me ready for and nauseating 1 1/2 -2 hour drive with 54 one lane bridges and 600 switch back turns. I know it sounds to good to be true. I just hope that my body remembers this. I got to where I was only mildly nauseated when we drove it. The first time was quite a doozy. I didn't throw up but I was definitely dry heaving. The Hana highway is not for any one with a weak stomach. A lot of people only make it half way which is such a shame. When you have made it that far you should just go all the way. Lets not forget that it follows the coast and it is a rain forest area. It truly is beautiful and I will be taking picture after picture to remember it.

I am currently thinking about the wonders of a spray on tan. Let me know what you think or what expriences you have had.