tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:04:45 +0000Behind the scenes at Studiocharm.com, our blog features snippets of our photography, graphic design, digital scrapbooking & ramblings that may add a bit of fun to your day.http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)Blogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-4177289330219602285Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:58:00 +00002009-07-23T17:04:45.942-06:00just meI can't believe I have not posted since MOTHER'S DAY! Yikes! I have been alive and well over at my tilt blog in case you've been worried.We are having a busy summer, mostly staying close to home and finding ways to spend a lot of our time and not a lot of $$. Things have really picked up with the studio and I am enjoying a variety of photo sessions and it has been quite enjoyable.Baby C. is http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/07/summer-days-gone-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-5107275034826138919Wed, 13 May 2009 04:05:00 +00002009-05-12T22:21:31.911-06:00just mefamilynewborn. . . her Mother.She's got me wrapped around her little finger, and she knows it! I just wish I could catch a few zzzzzzz's when she does (23 hours a day) . . . but with three other kiddos to love that just doesn't happen.. . . and this is some of what I did on Mother's Day:{this chair was purchased mostly for DH as a "Sunday Nap Chair." I love to snuggle with the kids in it- and I would say I http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/05/glad-to-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-921548681070344683Fri, 08 May 2009 22:40:00 +00002009-05-08T17:09:09.218-06:00just mefamily. childrennewborn{Baby C on her due date--12 days old}A huge heartfelt THANK YOU for all of the wonderful comments, phone calls, visits, surprise packages in the mail, yummy meals, play-dates for the older kiddos, carpools, lovely gifts, sweet and tiny outfits for sweet and tiny newborns, childcare, movies on loan, grocery trips, and love. We couldn't have done it with out your help.More pictures to come. We http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/05/bestill-my-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-4050626634450297923Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:45:00 +00002009-04-29T22:07:24.020-06:00just mefamilynewborn. . . with our brand new baby girl! We're so glad to be home now and settling in to a new routine as a family of six. Baby C's arrival came late Saturday night following a swift and intense labor and delivery. She is 6 lbs. 13 oz. & 19.5" long. She's by far our tiniest baby yet she is healthy and robust and her proportions seem perfect. She's eating like a champ and working hard to add some http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/04/were-in-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-7780104953147571905Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:19:00 +00002009-04-25T00:06:16.395-06:00just mefamilychildrenmaternitynewborn. . . bellied, pregnant mama tonight. This week has been quite the whirlwind with one visit to the hospital on account of false labor, one non-stress test (just got home from this one tonight), one ultrasound (earlier today), two birthdays (DH and DD on the same day), a first ever soccer practice, and possibly a baby's arrival this weekend. If not, I'll likely be induced in the middle of next http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/04/still-round.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-3256519063531678090Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:03:00 +00002009-04-16T18:44:11.617-06:00backyardwinterfamilyspringtimeThere's a lot of talk about today's "surprise" snow-pack. We always act surprised when it snows in April. Only after enjoying sunny days wearing short-sleeves, planting peas in the garden, watching the trees bud out do we get to experience a true Utah spring: ie. another snowstorm.http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/04/case-of-utah-springtime-weather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-3481629898439950060Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:47:00 +00002009-03-30T14:22:04.143-06:00familyutah birth photographychildrennewbornOne month ago I had the amazing privilege to document the arrival of my newest niece H, daughter of my older brother and his wife. Being able to document their experience reaffirmed to me that I am a photographer for the right reasons! I was at the hospital within 20 minutes of the phone call, and with only ONE MINUTE to spare before she arrived. Talk about timing. I think I could make a http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/03/marvel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-4297804786213646663Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:13:00 +00002009-03-27T14:15:17.016-06:00videoinspirationI'd post a video on my blog by coca-cola. This one gave me a tear in my eye. Watch this:http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/03/wow-i-never-wouldve-thought.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-4089343492718800315Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:20:00 +00002009-03-12T18:53:59.928-06:00designfamilyboytoddlerdigital scrapbooking. . . we enjoyed our first family airplane flight and vacation at the beach. We took about a million photos between the beach and theme parks. Here's a digital scrapbook layout I designed back then but was asked to post it for a period of time because it was published in an online scrapbook mag. called Scrapbook News & Review. I've got several more layouts that I'll likely share over the next http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/03/one-year-ago.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-1781165694787123347Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:58:00 +00002009-03-06T18:13:43.903-07:00just mefamilynewbornWe are gearing up for baby in "T minus two months." I'm due May 7th, but M. arrived a surprising two weeks early, so perhaps we'll have some baby news in a mere 6 weeks! We're so excited. . . and so far I've been feeling great and am still highly functioning. I haven't kept up with blogging the way I'd like to, but there's only so much of me to go around (and around).I am on a "baby high" http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/03/shell-be-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-4682473422386617991Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:31:00 +00002009-03-06T17:37:00.714-07:00craftsfairiesjust meOne recent evening the kids were craving some family time, and I was feeling in the crafty mood. We came across a wonderful website by a talented artist: The Toymaker who offers patterns for paper toys for free-download. Her creative patterns and pretty illustrations were just the thing we needed! We enjoyed our creating so much that we continued printing, cutting and gluing until way past http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/03/lets-do-this-whole-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-4894639053235538741Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:39:00 +00002009-02-27T10:56:59.146-07:00createI love this video clip- gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. This inspires me to really think of creativity on different terms. Enjoy! http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/02/create.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-6697829311284976421Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:13:00 +00002009-02-06T15:43:53.546-07:00studio eventschildrenHey everyone-- just getting the word out about our crazy, spontaneous, fun studio event to be held tomorrow (Saturday) and Monday. Please visit the Tilt Photography blog for details!!http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/02/valentine-mini-sessions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-2080998721554387134Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:04:00 +00002009-01-09T01:44:11.492-07:00announcementsWith so many inches of snow surrounding me outside I couldn't help but notice that my blog was long overdue for a winter makeover. So here is the newly winterized version of the studiocharm blog. I have also added a few favorite links on the lower left sidebar.Here are some updated pictures three of my cuties . . . (DH not pictured and the baby-o not yet born). These shots were from a studio "http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2009/01/winterizing-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-578376248690431379Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:46:00 +00002008-12-01T23:19:26.074-07:00familychildren{this little guy knows who's boss around here--he's pointing at his reflection in my lens!}Thanks people for continuing to check out this often neglected blog. I have about 100 posts lined up in my head--even with photos to illustrate them, but alas, my time is more limited than ever. I consider my blogging time a luxury, which follows family time, church time & work time. Interestingly enoughhttp://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/12/right-back-at-ya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-8210612353128460778Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:53:00 +00002008-11-27T08:57:41.186-07:00familyhttp://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/11/thankful-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-6691207440389956221Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:10:00 +00002008-10-28T01:17:31.717-06:00studio eventsJust in case you have forgotten to check out our Tilt Blog recently . . . our big studio unveiling will happen this Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.-- the event goes until 8:00 p.m. It is open house style, so we're not sure how overwhelmed or underwhelmed with guests we'll be. The more the merrier! The way we've set it up we hope that our guests will move through quickly- and even have a chance to eat http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/10/halloween-studio-event-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-6991709043640645877Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:55:00 +00002008-10-28T01:07:43.791-06:00family. childrenGet 'em while they're orange!We chose THE windiest day to go and find three special pumpkins.{For A. it was quite easy to choose the perfectly shaped pumpkin. It was just a bit on the heavy side so she required a bit of assistance during the lifting part.}{phew! Now she won't blow away since she's holding that giant pumpkin!}{M. quickly found one just the right size for him. He kept reminding http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/10/pumpkin-patch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-1488429318992002992Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:20:00 +00002008-10-09T14:57:59.982-06:00familychildrenJust got home from S's school. Today she was in the spotlight and we were able to prepare a brief presentation all about her to share with the class. The two of us stayed up late last night going through pictures, reminiscing about different activities, discussing favorites, and sharing some sweet mother-daughter time. I love this girl!! A few things we documented about S:{I'm Daddy's girl. http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/10/in-spotlight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-4004041414093313644Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:47:00 +00002008-09-29T12:54:16.282-06:00Here are some shots from a family outing last week in search of fun, new places to shoot. DH enjoys photography as well, so he is willing to go along with it. Even better, he brings along a second camera and tripod! I can't wait to do a session in this place:{the kids packing our camera gear in the wagon-- such good sports!!}{and a lovely shot of the creek, taken by DH. I love the lighting in http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/09/family-fieldtrip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-2340707035062959637Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:52:00 +00002008-09-19T20:30:44.850-06:00little rascalschildrenA recent "Little Rascals" shoot was a lot of fun and required collecting some unusual props (see frog comment below). We will offer a "Little Rascals" event in the spring, but in the meanwhile we are offering this style of shoot as a signature collection session through tilt photography.{Don't worry, the "one-legged" frog is a fake. No frogs were harmed in the making of this portrait}Click herehttp://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/09/little-rascals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-4280875603536204430Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:25:00 +00002008-09-19T00:16:22.953-06:00tilt photographyfresh perspective.Meet our brand spanking new photo studio. I have joined forces with the amazingly talented Kimberly Nelson, owner of Picturesque Photography to create our vision of the most awesome photography studio ever. From this point forward, my photography services will be offered through Tilt Photography, and Studiocharm will continue to offer our exclusive storybook canvases, custom http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/09/introducing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-155786970342774061Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:25:00 +00002008-09-18T23:37:06.204-06:00storybook canvasGivawayAlive = check.Busy = check.Healthy = check, except for a pesky cold.Productive = check, well somewhat, and not so much at this time of day!!Excited = check.So what is the big deal? Why the lack of posts you may ask? We've got so much going on at studiocharm right now it is enough to just shout it from the hill tops. I'll be doing just that tomorrow (shouting from the Utah County side of http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/09/oh-sweet-sadie-art-gift-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-7569314375608684023Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:51:00 +00002008-09-06T17:45:30.306-06:00bridalweddingNewlyweds D & J were married back east and I had the opportunity to photograph them before their reception in Utah. We sneaked off into the lush greenery (and weeds) next to the venue in Provo Canyon for some fun couple photos. I discovered that J. had not done a bridal session, so we made sure to get some of the beautiful bride alone. They are such a darling, genuine couple-- here are a few http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/09/couple-in-canyon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222022334791887611.post-8947913271293171609Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:46:00 +00002008-08-24T22:53:36.457-06:00familyMy creative children often surprise me by leaving culinary (experiments) creations in the freezer. One day I was getting some homemade popsicles out for the kids and I came across a unique concoction of cheerios and ice carefully disguised as a popsicle. I questioned the kids as to how it got there, and my sweet A. quickly claimed it as her own and proceeded to eat it.So proud of her cheerio http://www.studiocharm.com/blog/2008/08/cheerio-popsicle-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (studiocharm)4