tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46009242486072779922024-03-19T13:07:38.047-07:00Thurston PhotographsNewborn, Family, and Senior photography in Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-5983870538293138112017-01-26T12:05:00.000-08:002017-02-03T08:14:10.702-08:002017 Photography Classes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once a year, I open up Photography Classes at my home, here in Gilbert AZ. I try to become an open book and teach you everything I know about my passion. I keep the classes small and intimate, and I keep them affordable. Each class is $50. Tempe Camera teaches similar classes with a much larger class size, that start at $95. <br />
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<b>Photo 101:</b> A basics class that will take even your iPhone photography to the next level. Topics covered include exposure basics, composition, lighting, posing do's and don'ts, and best camera apps. <br />
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<b>Photo 101</b> will be offered: <strike>Tuesday, February 7th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am</strike> (filled) OR Saturday, February 11, 10 am to 12 noon. <br />
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<b>Photo 202</b> will be offered Thursday, February 9th, 9:30 am to 11:30 am OR Saturday, February 11, 1 <br />
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<b>Editing 101</b>: New this year! Learn editing basics that can be applied in any editing program (phone app or desktop) to make your photos look their full potential. If class participants desire, we can get into retouching or delve into Adobe RAW and Photoshop techniques as well. <br />
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<b>Editing 101</b> will be offered Friday, February 10, 7-9 pm. <br />
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<b>Manual Part Deux: </b> Also new this year! Upon request, here's a class to brush up those Manual skills. Whether you just learned last week or last year, this is a great class to explore more lighting scenarios with a teacher at your side to help solidify your thought process and nail down your Manual techniques. Capture tack sharp images with beautiful exposure, every time. <br />
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<b>Manual Part Deux</b> will be offered Thursday February 16 12:30-2:30 pm OR Saturday, February 25 10 am to 12 noon. <br />
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To register, email me at ejtcat@hotmail.com. Payment is required in advance as classes are kept intentionally small. If you need to cancel and I can fill your spot, I'm happy to refund your money. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-34939025210996686182016-09-19T12:52:00.002-07:002016-09-19T12:52:38.806-07:00How to do a Lifestyle Photo Shoot..."Lifestyle Photography" is a term that lots of photographers use, and almost no non-photographers. And the definition probably falls on a spectrum depending on who is using it.<br />
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To one photographer "lifestyle" is any portrait photography that isn't done in a studio. For others, myself included, "lifestyle" is a family photography done in the home, that attempts to convey the the feeling of that family's "lifestyle". Get it? <br />
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Either way, there's a sense of casualness, less prim and proper, more loose and go with the flow. <br />
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Any many, many clients adore the <i>idea </i>of a lifestyle shoot: no finding/deciding on location, no real need for intense styling of all the family members, no drive time to factor in with littles, and best of all, you can do it any time of day, you're not limited to the Golden Hour (read: Witching Hour for anyone under the age of 6.). Plus your kids feel really comfortable at home and you get to really enjoy family time in your own space. <br />
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But then it can also feel intimidating: letting a professional photographer, who is oftentimes a stranger into your home?! Your messy, chaotic house? And what if the toddler throws a massive tantrum? How much do I really have to clean??<br />
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So let's break it down. First of all, the toddler can throw a tantrum at any time, amiright? And as far as your messy house, 1. I could care less and 2. We pick out the two rooms with the best light ahead of time and we don't even go in the other rooms during the session, unless we want to.<br />
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And lastly, there is something about having someone else document your family in your home. They see light and angles that you never saw before. And Mom actually gets to be in the pictures.<br />
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Which is exactly how this shoot happened. Michelle is an amazing photographer in her own right, she has plenty of AWESOME photographs of her children that she has taken, in their home. But first, she isn't in many of them, and second, she wanted to see her home and their lifestyle through another lens, if you will.<br />
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And together, we made a bit of magic...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-45534891592156898212016-03-10T10:07:00.000-08:002016-03-10T10:07:04.682-08:00Evolution2011. I had just started photographing people other than my own babies. It hurts a little bit to look back on these photos. It's probably a little hard for the Mom, to be reminded of such sweet days. Emma was still in diapers, falling down about every fifth step.<br />
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And it's a little hard for Photographer, to realize how lacking I was. But the intention was good. That matters.<br />
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By the next year I had just gotten enough confidence to start charging money. But I think I was still working with an entry-level camera and still didn't know how much I didn't know. Emma on the other hand, was holding the world in the palm of her hand and giggling at the entirety of it. <br />
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Year 3. Finally I had a real camera and actually understood the concepts that I had been playing around with in my head. And Emma was definitely no longer baby but full on GIRL. The boots, the hair, even some mannerisms, had changed. But her smile was just growing sweeter. <br />
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By Year 4, I was fully aware of what I didn't know and frankly didn't care. I was entrenched in grasping every opportunity to capture the children around me. My own kids were growing at an amazing speed and my fourth had just about knocked me out of the game. But I was determined to find a way to document these moments. <br />
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Year 5. Now I fully knew and exceedingly cared about my lack of expertise. I knew there are so many photographers so much better than me and I couldn't figure out to achieve the level that I wanted. I knew there was creative magic that was fleeting and hard to capture, and the only way to grab a hold of it was to keep putting myself out there. Even if I was consistently disappointed in an outcome. I remember this shoot vividly. It was the time that white balance was finally, finally figured out. <br />
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Emma had found her feet and now there was no stopping her. Maybe she had doubts about herself. Starting kindergarten can do that to us, we realize for the first time that someone else color better or run faster than we can, and for the first time we begin to doubt. Or maybe even realize there's a concept like "good enough". <br />
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Emma didn't stop, she didn't let creepy doubts become roadblocks. I know she didn't. Because this is what we created together this year....<br />
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Just like Emma, I grew from crawling to running (with a few crashes) and finally to standing strong in my own knowledge. Of what my art is, what it looks like and feels like. <br />
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It is sweet, and touching, and powerful. Just like Emma. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-70005576157431671982016-02-23T10:42:00.000-08:002016-02-23T10:42:19.791-08:00Super Powered DadsMy life just returned to normal. Like today, like just this morning when I woke up without a fever for the first time in 6 days. The Flu. It hit my home like a ton of bricks. I've never been worked over like that and then to see my kids go down, one by one and realize I just couldn't even help them. Luckily, we have The Dad. <br />
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He took that Flu and kicked its butt. He doled out tylenol and cough syrup like a real nurse. He made sure our Puker had a Puke Bowl at all times. He kept the one healthy kid segregated and germ free. <br />
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Dads can be pretty amazing. And it often shows on the photo shoots. What Dad actually wants to do family pictures? Almost none. But there are a few Dads who can see how much it means to their wife and they do everything they can to make it awesome. They remember the baby's favorite snacks, they crack jokes with the kids to make sure everyone's laughing. And they make the best silly faces to get lots of grins and smiles....even from Mom. <br />
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Dads. They can kick The Flu out the door. And they can make a toddler belly laugh. Super powers galore.<br />
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As Moms, we learn how to make life work. We learn how to make sunrises fun instead of torturous. We learn how to make frowning faces a game and how to find smiles instead of tears. </div>
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And even when we can't (because kids do know their own minds and just exactly how to push our buttons), we also know how to brush our hands off, smile and move on. We know how to find joy in the moment even if the moment is exactly opposite of what we had in mind. And besides, we can remember it any way we want to. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-38791935217053850752016-02-02T12:48:00.000-08:002016-02-23T10:30:51.465-08:00Firsts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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As a mom of four rough and tumble kids, it's hard for me to remember the quiet serenity of one baby. It's not hard to remember the reality of the first baby. I felt like I had been turned inside out, my whole heart was on the outside and I was trying my hardest to keep it happy, fed, healthy, growing. And frankly I can't remember my son's first birthday, probably because I was already pregnant (SURPRISE!) with his little brother. </div>
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So when Jodie contacted me for photos of her son around his first birthday, I was so excited for her! No matter how crazy life feels and the details start to blur, she'll have a real and tangible memory of its beauty. </div>
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Even better, she wanted photos both in their home and in their (our) neighborhood. Sweet photos of baby, of course. But also memories of his crib, his home, his community. What a gift.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-33869318106028805122016-01-19T10:30:00.002-08:002016-01-19T10:30:57.800-08:00Watch Your StepMy first photo session of 2016 was a really fun maternity/extended family shoot. Kayla's cousin had gifted them the session, both for Kayla and her parents. Photographing families, I can do that in my sleep. Honestly maternity photography is another ball game.<br />
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Frankly your last month of pregnancy is the absolute last time in your life you want someone with a camera in your face. But the pressure can be intense to document the time "for posterity" as Kayla put it. But really, when your body has been taken over by another life form and not even taking a deep breath feels easy, it's not hard to just say "oh well" and walk away from that. <br />
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But I'm really glad women are able to get over that hurdle and do the maternity pictures anyway. Because it's all about to change. Never again will it be just the two of you, you and this man who thinks he loves you now but he's about to realize he had no idea how much he loved you. <br />
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And you, mama-to-be, you're on the cusp of change as well. You're going to become even more amazing, even more compassionate, even more than you ever thought you could be.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-50982972381182227482016-01-07T15:15:00.000-08:002016-01-07T15:15:06.088-08:00Forward MomentumEvery year, as December hits, I hit a creative brick wall. I feel a stagnation, you might say. So I sign up to take a class in January, expand my skills and shake the dust off the old brain. This year I felt ambitious and my January was looking decidedly calm, so I signed up for two.<br />
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Ha. Ha Ha. My January then quickly filled and I have an extra two commitments on my plate. But you know what, I'm grateful. I think I'm going to be forced to more strict with my creative time, I'm going to need to get a decent amount of sleep because my days will be full force. And when January ends, I think I'll be better for it.<br />
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My first assignment in one of my classes, Forward Momentum taught by <a href="http://photoposy.com/" target="_blank">Posy Quarterman</a>, is to review and cull my work from 2015. Come up with a list of the work that brings me true joy, that moves me. Some are included because the joy came from pride in my creation. Some because the joy came from connection with my subject. And some because they touched and helped me to grow in some way. Eventually I will publish these in my own book via <a href="http://www.artifictuprising.com/" target="_blank">Artifact Uprising</a>. <br />
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I heard a lot of chatter in my head during this process. "That's not technically great." "No one will get that." "I don't think anyone else likes this photo." "Is this even in focus?!" :) <br />
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And it was a wonderful feeling to push past that chatter. To recognize the joy and stand up for it, even if it doesn't make sense to anyone outside of my own soul. This art is just for me. <br />
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A note about the last photograph: It is the only personal/family photo included. It is my grandfather, taken recently at his 100th birthday party. It is not a "pretty" photo, but wow does it fill my soul with joy. <br />
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I know. Isn't he amazing?! Jack William Normington, my hero at 100 years new. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-32376402481063451722015-11-05T10:42:00.000-08:002015-11-05T10:42:30.838-08:00Downtown Phoenix at Dawn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This Mama told me about how her mom rarely brought out the camera while she was growing up. So now she has very few photographs of herself at her daughters' ages. But she finds herself in the same habit. </div>
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She's rightfully very present with her family. You can tell she's not distracted by the small stuff. Family pictures was an adventure for her that took one afternoon of gathering clothes and one morning playing in downtown Phoenix. Her husband works nearby so it was comfortable, easy, and fun. </div>
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I think she's striking a wonderful balance of planning just enough (have someone else worry about the photography stuff) and staying focused on what matters most. </div>
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Luckily the buildings got the memo and coordinated with her colors perfectly. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-36759597104232654312015-10-21T09:34:00.001-07:002015-10-21T09:34:43.120-07:00Photography GiftsThis is the time of year I start getting questions from spouses or parents, "My wife/husband/offspring is really interested in photography. What equipment should I get them for Christmas?" AWESOME question! Let's answer it here.<br />
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Please remember these are all just my opinions, NOT scientific fact. And hey, you get what you pay for with free advice. :) <br />
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So first let's address Nikon vs. Canon. This is like Samsung vs. iPhone. Is one really better? Probably not. Does one have an easier learning curve? Yup. The Canons are just more user-friendly, more intuitive. So , yes I recommend that those starting out choose Canon.<br />
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Moving on. Camera bodies. Nowadays, the technology in cameras is wicked awesome. Your entry level cameras (Canon Rebels) are going to serve you a long, long time, even if your skills go up exponentially in the next three years. (come to my classes, they will). DSLR cameras are one of the few technologies that you can invest in and actually keep using for at least five years. Try saying that about your cell phone. <br />
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Having said that, the last few Canon Rebels have wifi and I suggest that it is worth the upgrade. That way you can be on that family camping trip, take an killer photo, and your teenager can immediately upload it to their phone via the wifi and post it on their social media platform of choice. Pretty. Dang. Awesome. <br />
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There are other bells and whistles that separate the different Rebel 5, 5i, 6s. But honestly, wifi is the only upgrade that's truly noticeable and usable in my opinion. Go for the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/945049-REG/canon_8595b001_eos_rebel_t5i_dslr.html" target="_blank">5i</a> if that's your budget, still a great camera. If you can afford the wifi, make the jump.<br />
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So that would put you up to the Rebel t6i and t6s. There's a $300+ jump between the 6i and 6s and it's not in the hardware. It's in the usability. There's an extra dial control and an extra setting screen on top like my fancy-shmancy camera. Is that worth the extra $$? I'll let you be the judge. Personally I'd spend the extra dough on a fabulous lens. <br />
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Which brings us to the next choice. Buy a kit, which means a camera body + a kit lens? Like <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1116101-REG/canon_0591c003_eos_rebel_t6i_dslr.html" target="_blank">here</a>? Or buy a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1116100-REG/canon_0591c001_eos_rebel_t6i_dslr.html" target="_blank">camera body</a> + a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1143786-REG/canon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html" target="_blank">better lens</a>? Well, you're asking a photographer here people, so I'm going to tell you get the better lens! Their enjoyment will be exponentially increased, especially when they really learn how to use that camera and lens to their fullest potential. <br />
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Buying the kit lens is fine. But when someone takes the time to really learn how to use their camera, their very first thought, is "I need a cool lens". Because that's what the camera does, it magnifies the creative ability of the lens.<br />
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So my first favorite lens is the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1143786-REG/canon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html" target="_blank">50mm 1.8</a>. It's called the "Nifty Fifty" for a reason. Using this <b>very </b>affordable lens was my entry into a love affair with photography. The light bulb went on and I finally realized how everyone else was getting those awesome shots with the "blurry background". (It's called bokeh, use it, they'll be so impressed.) I used the Nifty Fifty for a solid year before I upgraded and I never went back to my kit lens. <br />
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Now if the primary source of your photography is actions shots on the sports field, then you need a telephoto lens with some oomph. Then maybe, a kit lens MIGHT be worth it. Message me and we'll talk details. <br />
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If your recipient already has their camera and lens of choice, make sure they have a great bag. This is my current <a href="http://www.cheekylime.com/" target="_blank">fave</a>. But really that's only for carrying around multiple lenses. If they just have the one body and one lens, any cushiony bag that fits will do. My good friend bought a cute purse and made cushy padding for the inside. So cute!<br />
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And don't forget to make sure they have at least two memory cards. 8 gb is more than enough space to start, but the more important thing than size is the write speed. Best Buy sells 15x write speed. Slower than molasses. My last card purchase was a 95x write speed. Never miss a shot, baby! Now you don't need that fast but seriously, don't go below 45x. Sandisk is my brand of <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=sandisk+extreme+pro+cards&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps" target="_blank">choice</a>. <br />
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Lastly, you'll notice my links take you to an online retailer B&H Photo. They're my favorite photography retailer. They're huge and yet at heart, a Mom and Pop photography store in NYC. They are run by an orthodox Jewish family and close their website on their Sabbath. I just kind of like that. Similar prices to Amazon so that's always on option as well. I just really like stellar customer service and a face behind the name. And no, no kickbacks for any of these links. Just stuff I totally recommend from a retailer I love.<br />
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Questions? Let me know! And don't forget, a great tag along Christmas gift to any of this is a gift certificate for one of my Photo 101 and 202 classes. The camera won't sit collecting dust in January if they actually know how to use it. Good luck! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-5705750124874129892015-10-19T10:31:00.000-07:002015-10-19T10:31:46.425-07:00Recalibrate"You need to recalibrate". This is what my friend Rachel told me when I described how out of control life was feeling. It's a term that has stuck with me. to recalibrate. to re-balance. to find center again.<br />
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I've learned if I do Sunday right, I can wake up Monday recalibrated. I've learned if I take a moment to focus on others and not on my to do list, I feel a little more balanced.<br />
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And even though family pictures can feel like stress and torture to prepare for, if done correctly, it can be a time to remember what all of this craziness is for. It forces you to focus on just you and them and your relationship for a bit. And when you get the photographs back, you can see it even more clearly. <br />
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How much the baby has grown. All of them. How she's starting to smile like you. How he's growing into a young man. How he looks at you when he thinks he's gonna sneak a kiss. <br />
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It's all in focus, for just a second. It won't stay that way, that's life. So we find a way to recalibrate and find center again. And again. <br />
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Family Pictures in Payson, AZ<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-26219103016889006972015-09-30T16:38:00.000-07:002015-09-30T16:38:03.702-07:00Long time gone.Those friends you knew before you grew up. Those first couple friends when your couple-hood was just beginning. Those friends who were the first to know when you were expecting your first baby. Those friends who knew it was crazy to have a baby in college but were crazy right along with you. Those friends who stood in the blessing circle with you and you stood in their's. They watched and loved on your first baby while you took your hubby to the ultrasound to find out you were having .... another boy! <br />
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Those friends. Those friends you only see but every two years or so, and only for a few hours. But you pick right up where you left off and you leave with your heart full to the brim.<br />
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This last visit, we stepped right outside their front door and did a quick family pictures session. And then we made our respective eldest offspring babysit the whole clan and we took off for a quick milkshakes-and-fries date night. And we looked at each other in awe, "Have we really made it this far?!" We really have and it's really freaking awesome. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-20890666542324350332015-09-22T09:06:00.000-07:002015-09-22T09:06:22.609-07:00Newborn Pictures at HomeThe concept is so startling at first. Do family pictures, or do baby pictures, or wait, both family and newborn pictures, IN MY HOUSE?! <br />
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And I get it, I really do. As moms we think of our homes as our "office". You know, our job that starts at dawn and doesn't let us go until well after bedtime. Unless of course you're on the swing-swing shift, which means you're on duty every 2-3 hours, 24-7. Ick, I think I need a Coke just writing that sentence. <br />
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You rarely think of your home as a place for pretty pictures. It's the place where jam is on the counter, laundry is piled on the couch, and your list of to-do's is a mile long. Why in the world would we do our family pictures there?<br />
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I'll tell you why, because it's actually way easier! Like so much easier than picking that perfect location, getting everyone ready during the grumpiest hour of the day at the same time, driving 30 minutes and then rushing to beat the setting sun.<br />
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At home, whoever's ready first gets to go first. Mom gets to finish doing her hair because each kid is having a blast showing their new friend their favorite toys. Is the whole house clean? Heck no! Just that one beautiful room with gorgeous light. Oftentimes it's the master bedroom. It's the middle of the morning, when everyone's at their happiest point. The kids actually smile their real smiles, and even Dad is just way more relaxed and chill because he knows he's only moments away from that actual fun thing he does on Saturdays. <br />
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And then you see the photos and you realize, you love seeing your favorite blanket in the photos, and that photo of your favorite person on the nightstand. You really love how your boys are all cuddled around you on your bed and you realize, that's exactly what I want to remember. Forever and ever. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-53574426261041156892015-09-17T17:46:00.000-07:002015-09-17T17:48:18.941-07:00Photographer PlaytimeThe <a href="http://www.michelleunscripted.com/" target="_blank">BFF</a> and I heard about a photography conference last January. Three days in a condo by the ocean, with other fun photogs? Yes please!! Well our time was....interesting. But we did meet some really great peeps. <br />
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One of my favorites was The Kelly Popejoy. Not only do I just love saying her name but it became very clear, very quickly that she is just an awesome person. Very genuine, very kind, smart, creative and all of that in a very different way than I'm used to. Michelle said it best, "Hanging out with her makes me use my brain differently and I love it!" <br />
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Seriously, just check out her <a href="http://www.kellypopejoy.com/new-blog/" target="_blank">blog </a>and IG feed. It'll tweak your brain. Especially the Instagram (@popejoys). The way she captures architecture is the bomb. <br />
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So recently she rolled into town for like a minute, and we squeezed in all the fun we could. And that morning I had a super fun idea. Paige is one of my fabulous assistants, she's just amazing, like she seriously glows. And I figured there was a good chance her buddies were the same way.<br />
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And they are!! With one text, she rounded up 5 of the sweetest, prettiest girls I've ever met. And Michelle and Popejoy and I just PLAYED. It was fabulous. Such a fun thing to do before the busy season hits. <br />
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Thank you Kelly, for getting my creativity flowing. And thank you Paige, for being you. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-44616712133035618752015-09-16T14:40:00.000-07:002015-09-16T14:40:03.496-07:00Superhero Sweetness.I think of teachers as superheros. Seriously, they do so much with so little, and for so little in return. My kids lives pretty much revolve around those men and women who spend so much time with them. And when I think about teachers who also have little ones at home, that they are trying to love and support and encourage....well, my head starts to hurt. It's just too much!<br />
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So when I got the chance to photograph these two superhero-teachers, and their sweet girls, I jumped on it! Their girls' cute grins and sparkly eyes were just wonderful. But when Daddy held that adorable baby girl and her whole face just lit up, that's when I just fell in love with family sweetness all over again. <br />
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Thank you S family, for allowing me to step in and document these moments. It was an absolute treat! <br />
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And with that hope, comes plans for the Fall. And some people, some really organized and put together people, like to make those plans. Right now.<br />
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For you amazing people, I present my <a href="http://www.thurstonphotographs.blogspot.com/p/fall-2015-schedule.html" target="_blank">Fall Schedule</a>. Take advantage. or don't. I still love you. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-90688201321524570512015-08-06T16:13:00.000-07:002015-08-06T16:15:48.443-07:00We know.As Moms, we know. We know how to laugh about the insanity of our lives. We know how to not take it personally that our teenagers don't have much time for us. We know how important it is, to see our son in law make our daughter belly-laugh. <br />
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And we really, really know how important it is to get those family pictures done. Even if it means bribery or threats, to get everyone's schedule cleared off on a Saturday night. We know these kids aren't getting any younger (and neither are we!) and we know that right now, these family photos are cute.<br />
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In five years, they will be precious.<br />
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In twenty years, when our grandkids are staring at them and wondering how their mom was ever so young, they will be downright treasures.<br />
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Moms know.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-20251297988276923732015-06-08T12:15:00.000-07:002015-06-08T12:15:40.250-07:00And away they go!I have always learned well from others. As a kid, I'd quickly figure out who the smartest student in the class was, and then just tried to do what they did. I have my elementary school honor roll status because of a certain Lydia Choy. <br />
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As an adult and a parent, I have found those people that are a few steps ahead of me, kids a few years older, Mom has been around the block more than I have, and I tried to learn, to emulate. I'm not one to reinvent the wheel.<br />
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Soon after moving into this neighborhood, I found this Mama. Her biggers were rock solid. Not just good kids, but really good kids. They were passionate about their hobbies, their friends, their spirituality. <br />
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So I tried to watch, to figure out what tricks this Mama had up her sleeve that I could try them out in my own home.<br />
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But I think this photo shoot reveals her secret far and wide. She just loves them. She glories in who they are, she supports their passions, she believes in them long and hard, and then she opens the door so they can try it out on their own. <br />
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Her two biggers are flying the coop this month, traveling far far away. The weekend we made these photographs, was the last weekend they would all be together for 2+ years. <br />
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And you can tell, Mama has the utmost confidence that they are going to be just fine. And they will. <br />
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And now that I know her secret, mine will too. <br />
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I love a girl who glows. And let's face it, it's almost impossible to get to that point throughout high school. Too much change, in yourself and around you, all the time. It's so hard to get to a point where you know yourself well enough to get good and comfortable and just, glow.</div>
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Sweet Hailey got there. It's the end of her senior year and she's found herself. She knows what she likes, she knows what she'd rather not be around, she knows she's strong and can do hard things. She's not afraid to make eye contact with you, me, or anyone else because she knows she's got it. That glow. </div>
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I am always very humbled when it works out that I get to photograph a large, extended family. First, I know that everyone knows at least one great photographer so it's hard for everyone to settle on just one. Then to get everyone in one place at one time pretty much requires an act of Congress. Then get everyone in some clothes that actually look unified, and wait, cute?! Now you're just talking crazy. </div>
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But when it's all said and done, it's really a beautiful thing. Because I've been in Grandma's house with my oldest son and watched him stare at that huge family photo and hear him ask, "That's me as a baby?! And that's my cousin as a 2 year old? Look how much hair Uncle Scott had! And that's Uncle Brent before he went to heaven?" And having <b>that </b>conversation in front of <b>that </b>picture, that is worth every ounce of endurance, patience, and investment.</div>
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Thank you, Butler Family. So grateful I got to be a part of that big party of pictures. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-41518574675606169752015-05-04T15:02:00.001-07:002015-05-04T15:02:33.446-07:00No JokeWhen do you meet an 18 year man-child with more self confidence than you? How often does a senior in high school put you at ease, through his total chillness? Not too often.<br />
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Dan's that kid, and I can only call him that for a few more days so I'll take advantage of it while I can. He's that kid that laughs easily, at himself and at your corny jokes. He's an accomplished musician, an Eagle scout, an awesome big brother, we could go on. <br />
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But we don't need to. Because he wears it all out there, he's totally happy to be exactly who he is so the camera loves to capture it. <br />
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Meet Dan. The world is a better place because we have kids like this. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-48768867717717103722015-04-07T12:18:00.000-07:002015-04-07T12:18:11.938-07:00Light it up!Some people just have a glow. I could tell while we were Facetiming and she was showing me her closet and we were discussing possible wardrobe choices. I could tell then, that she had that glow. Her laugh came easily, her blue eyes were clear and twinkling. I knew just looking at my phone, we were going to have a blast.<br />
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And we did, it's so fun to photograph someone who knows her own soul. She knows what she likes, what's doesn't work for her, and she knows how to find a whole lot of joy in her life. I was just along for the ride, ready to document it. <br />
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Next year at this time she'll be wrapping up her freshman year of college and a whole lot of change will have happened. My hope and prayer is that she'll remember her own soul, she'll allow it to grow and change and yet stay grounded.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-48138066649665681272015-03-23T14:24:00.001-07:002015-03-23T14:24:41.457-07:00Bad BluffThis Highland High senior was a kindred spirit. On the surface we have almost nothing in common. Completely different generation, different childhood, different taste in music. I tried just about everything here, folks. <br />
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Then I realized in one way, he is <b>just </b>like me. Every thought that crossed his mind, was displayed so clearly on his face. And I know that pain. <br />
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Every time someone says something weird, as a functional adult I should be able to just move on through. But no, my face has to broadcast to the world that I'm completely confused. Thanks Face.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-31729161050933669412015-03-18T14:02:00.000-07:002015-03-18T14:02:43.160-07:00Bowties and Redheads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
When I first met Matt (Dad), he was wearing a Viagra tie. At church. Which was mildly amusing but shock value doesn't go far with me. Then I met his gorgeous red-headed wife and I thought, "I want her in front of my lens!" Then we talked about their travels to Egypt, their life as young newlyweds in the middle of nowhere Vermont, and her passion for paddle boarding. Really their passion for life. For keeping it real. As real as a 6 foot tall bald man riding a Vespa with a bowtie can be. (for realz)</div>
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Almost three years later I found out, that while they were diligent in getting photos of their four gorgeous kids, Mom and Dad hadn't been in a family photo. Ever. Now they wanted the quintessential Family Photo, Sager style. And I was the one for the job. </div>
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Once I swallowed my nerves, we had an amazing time. Those kids! So smart, so chill, so unique and confident. And Mom and Dad were brilliant at keeping the energy level up while remaining relaxed. Such a good time! And it shows in the final product. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073149786528354055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600924248607277992.post-17557176007380210342015-03-05T12:16:00.001-08:002015-03-05T12:18:19.566-08:00HeroesA time comes for every creative person when they just get burnt. And when that happens in the middle of a busy season, with paying clients, that's a recipe for disaster. And why am I even telling you this?? You, my potential clients?! <br />
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Because it's part of <a href="http://thurstonphotographs.blogspot.com/2015/02/learning-me.html" target="_blank">my decision to get real</a>. And real in the middle of fall family picture season, is real burnt. My creative side can just get fried and then I'm not doing anyone any good at all. Not myself, not my family, and certainly not you, my clients!<br />
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The solution hit me like a brick wall. Do the most fun photo shoot I could imagine. With people I love. But don't let them pay me so I get to tell them where and when and how to dress and what the theme is. They loved it! No decisions, just show up. I loved it! I could act like a crazy fool and it was so fun! <br />
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Thank you Freedle Family! You're my heroes!!<br />
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