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Hiya

So....um....about me....well...let's see...

I LOVE people!

I LOVE stories!

I LOVE meeting new people!

I LOVE taking pictures of people!

BUT most of all I LOVE getting to meet new people, photograph them, become friends and watch their children grow!

SO this is a blog of all of the friends that I have made and get to watch grow!  So take a look around and leave a comment or two so I can get to know YOU!

Monthly Archives: March 2010

Out of the COUNTRY….

The studio will be closed until March 25th, 2010.  We will be out of the country until that time. We will respond to all emails by the end of that week.
To sign up for  photography classes you can go here.
When we return we will be announcing Spring Mini Sessions as well as Birthday Mini sessions...

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04/18/2010 - 3:45 pm jackie - Ohhhhh, this one turned out GREAT! I know exactly where that is:) Perfect shot!

03/24/2010 - 3:05 am Gina - i love the setting in the picture... the flowers are wrapped around the baby so perfectly! can't wait to see the rest...

03/16/2010 - 12:39 am laurel - Have a great birthday!

03/13/2010 - 9:04 pm Keston - I remember cinderella. by the way, i looked at your stuff.

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You can go HERE to sign up!
ALSO…I have a “Finding the Light-202″ class opening as well….you can find the details on the same link as well. This is NOT a business class but is for those that want to really take their photography to the next level, learn what to say to different age groups,...

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05/19/2010 - 11:17 am Allison Gustafson - I signed up for this class but have never heard any details since then...I actually have company coming and was wondering if I could maybe attend your next one instead? If not than I will make it just let me know where it is going to be at. Thanks Allison

03/14/2010 - 9:01 pm Gina Brown - Where are these class held. Any classes in SLC

03/14/2010 - 9:00 pm Gina Brown - Where are these class at...

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Thanks so much for all the prayers on behalf of the Bullock family…I am so happy to say that little J is out of the hospital and doing well! He had pneumonia and two lung infections and was in the ICU at Phoenix Children’s for quite a few days! So….thank you so very much!

You can...

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03/15/2010 - 3:54 pm Kelley - Would love to come to one but can't that day! Do you have any others for Nikon scheduled?!

please pray…

Please pray for this little guy….

we just found out that he is having some major problems and the doctor’s don’t know what is wrong with him.  Please pray that the doctors will be able to figure out what is ailing him and help him get better. Thank  you so much!

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Miss A…. |Chandler children’s photographer| Phoenix photography classes

She was EVER so kind to help me by being a model at one of latest Canon photography classes!
Take a look at Miss A…..she is the oldest of four kiddos and was so fabulous to let a whole bunch of us photograph her!

Does your child LOVE to be in front of the camera? Do you...

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The wall. a fun family and salsa…

SO when I first showed up to photograph the Bullocks….I was SHOCKED. You see we were shooting in their aunt’s backyard. And truthfully when they said that their aunt had a nice backyard I was a wee bit skeptical…because if you live in Arizona you know that EVERY single back yard is full of BORING...

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03/26/2010 - 7:17 pm kelly mccurdy - Wow, I wish my photography skills were as good as yours, awesome ideas. How do you get kids to actually want to get their picture taken?

03/09/2010 - 11:48 pm Melanie B - I love every picture you took. The kid's pictures turned out so cute. I love the back grounds and bright colors.

03/09/2010 - 11:07 am Liz - Wahoo!! I can't believe I won, I never win anything. It was a total guess, and I'm glad i took a stab at it. Of course when you sent me the email my mailbox was full. Do you mind sending it to me again? Great job on the pictures as always.

03/08/2010 - 2:27 pm Danielle Livingston - I'm also a cousin of Marisol. These pictures are fantastic, I love them, great job!!

03/08/2010 - 12:07 pm Debb Merrill - We LOVE the Bullocks and miss them dearly! They used to be our neighbors and have definelty become life long friends! Their kids are simply adorable - cuter in person!! :) You definetly captured their beauty! El Sol is how we roll! lol!!

03/08/2010 - 9:30 am LM Bullock - Ryan is my youngest son, proud of him and Morisol and their little family they are awsome. We love em. Great looking family pic's,

03/06/2010 - 3:38 pm Elise McCurdy - Marisol is my Cousin. These are very Beautiful pictures. You do an Excellent job Sarah!

MR. L and Miss A….| Paradise Valley Childrens Photographer | Paradise Valley Newborn Photographer

I LOVE these two little people…

they melt my heart….
Miss A and I have been buddies for a year and a half now….and well…she is my funny little friend. Her momma bought my “whole sha-bang package” which is where I come and photograph her family every three months for a year. It’s been really fun to...

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Leaman Family

I met this super FUN family about a week ago! It was a CRAZY day filled with rain in the morning. The Leaman family had a busy day filled with camping, gymnastics and other activities so we were trying to squeeze in a shoot and not get RAINED out!
Chalice came armed with lollipops…fun easter clothes...

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03/03/2010 - 4:29 pm Chalice Leaman - Love them Sarah! Can't wait to see more--I can totally see the one with Lollipops in our toyroom! Thanks for the fun afternoon. I am still floored that the rain stopped just for us!

03/03/2010 - 3:52 pm Trish - Sarah, These photos of Chalice's family are so beautiful! Nice job :)