tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42329576740867810972024-03-05T07:33:18.096-08:00the firefly blogchasing fireflies photographyChasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-71936983251123506262010-03-20T12:35:00.000-07:002010-03-24T16:35:08.015-07:00I have moved!!!YAY for new adventures!!!<br /><br />The blog has finally been updated and moved. Please visit Chasing Fireflies Photography at the new blog location <a href="http://www.chasingfirefliesphotography.com/blog">www.chasingfirefliesphotography.com/blog </a>!<br /><br />Hope to see you there!Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-6413512825076998252010-03-08T13:25:00.000-08:002010-03-08T14:30:10.440-08:00'...bits of stardust, blown from the hand of God.' - barretto - raton children and family photographerall things wonderful, squishy, kind, chubby, beautiful and loved...that about sums up this session!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4418160594/" title="IMG_1117 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4418160594_9c10b66d04_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="IMG_1117" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4418159648/" title="IMG_0993 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4418159648_3113fe06d7_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_0993" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4417644237/" title="IMG_1239_bw_vintage by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4417644237_1e8ab6b60e_b.jpg" width="1024" height="731" alt="IMG_1239_bw_vintage" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-87885426535387542412010-03-01T11:42:00.000-08:002010-03-01T11:46:55.098-08:00'i am the master of my fate. i am the captain of my soul' - ernest henley - cimarron senior photographerThanks Estevan for a great session! I appreciate a great sense of humor and you were certainly easy to work with. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and the next few months of your senior year!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4398522937/" title="IMG_0640 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4398522937_2e72a766b1_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_0640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4398523603/" title="IMG_0675_bw by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4398523603_c7f1354f83_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_0675_bw" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4398521471/" title="IMG_0602 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4398521471_ceb842694d_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="IMG_0602" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4399290526/" title="IMG_0741 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4399290526_d862594437_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_0741" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-58213133654608963782010-02-22T10:47:00.000-08:002010-03-02T09:51:42.145-08:00'it's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.' - raton senior/family photographerIn no other session has this been more true. E. and B. came in becuase Mom wanted some images of daughter in her crown after she had been crowned Winter Ball Queen (I hope I have that right)! First...I'm a TOTAL sucker for tiaras and believe every woman should own at least one! Second...I'm an even bigger sucker for people who can laugh at themselves and boy did we do a lot of laughing! <br /><br />B. is so beautiful...in fact more beautiful than I think she realizes. I think you will agree her eyes are mesmerizing and so unusually gorgeous. I am so happy to have captured these images. Honestly...I came back from the shoot uploaded the images and my heart practically jumped out of my chest with joy at what we had captured! <br /><br />If you want to know what makes a photographer smile....just take a look at these images below. <br /><br />Thank you E. and B. so much for going along with some of my crazy requests and believing in the process!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4379927116/" title="IMG_0280 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4379927116_6b037ff3bf_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_0280" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4379926524/" title="IMG_0479 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4379926524_047985c4a9_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="IMG_0479" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4379925604/" title="IMG_0428 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/4379925604_f8dee4ca33_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_0428" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4379168429/" title="IMG_0332 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4379168429_27668d7850_b.jpg" width="1024" height="731" alt="IMG_0332" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4379922780/" title="IMG_0298_bw by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4379922780_0da38c3c36_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="IMG_0298_bw" /></a><br /><br />Finally...I had to post this one. I LOVE this image. Honestly it just makes my heart smile.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4379927738/" title="IMG_0455 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4379927738_5696a0f648_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_0455" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-91454442480455436042010-02-07T15:01:00.000-08:002010-02-07T15:10:17.325-08:00Sweet Little Jackson - Trinidad, CO Newborn PhotographerWelcome precious little Jackson to the world! The first little boy I've photographed in awhile. And what an absolute doll he was...hardly a peep out of him.<br /><br />R. and M. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. Thank you for asking me to photograph this little one...I couuldn't have been luckier!! And yes...I say it every time...but truly I DO love my job and days like this just make it that much more enjoyable.<br /><br />Without further ado...here is what 8 days of sweetness looks like.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4339171174/" title="IMG_9360 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4339171174_b72253705b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="731" alt="IMG_9360" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4338427807/" title="IMG_9527 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4338427807_883b24c20c_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_9527" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4338427307/" title="IMG_9431 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4338427307_dba37a5d80_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_9431" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-62900659203809635882010-01-20T22:55:00.000-08:002010-01-20T23:36:56.577-08:00There was an Angelic Reason for my Absence, Well Maybe Three - New Mexico Newborn PhotographerSo I apologize for my long absence, but I was enjoying a bit of a vacation...just a bit! I had the pleasure of welcoming my brand new niece into the world at 12:02 pm on December 31, 2009. To witness a new life come into the world; what an amazing experience which I don't think I'll ever tire of!<br /><br />Along with welcoming a new life...and of course documenting it in photos to the FULLEST...yea...like 1,000 images full...I enjoyed spending time with my "other" niece and her BFF!<br /><br />All in all I left with more photos than I know what to do with...literally!!<br /><br />A sneak peek for all of you...and of course my sister and her husband...and my parents and his parents and...well all of our family and friends!<br /><br />But...first the most sincere thank you to my unbelievable sister and her husband for allowing me to capture these wonderful images. Thanks guys for letting me be a part of your miracle!<br /><br />Our newest little angel...Corrine Elizabeth<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292679598/" title="IMG_6950 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4292679598_4035a7ba42_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_6950" /></a><br /><br />Watch for the birth slideshow coming soon!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292622906/" title="IMG_8449 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4292622906_a8ab592779_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="IMG_8449" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292620836/" title="IMG_8729 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4292620836_74477c3ecd_b.jpg" width="1024" height="731" alt="IMG_8729" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292622324/" title="IMG_8490_bw by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4292622324_c359bfc45c_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_8490_bw" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4291879695/" title="IMG_8994_bw by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4291879695_c562699db0_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="IMG_8994_bw" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4291879965/" title="IMG_8592_bw by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4291879965_f71b242be0_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_8592_bw" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292620276/" title="IMG_8630 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/4292620276_2b3f403a4d_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_8630" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4291882305/" title="IMG_8112 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4291882305_92eebb6129_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_8112" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292624566/" title="IMG_7655_bw by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4292624566_750cdd9bde_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_7655_bw" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292624942/" title="IMG_7622 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4292624942_abc7b1a38b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_7622" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292625690/" title="IMG_7959 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4292625690_a46b851c96_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_7959" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4292626018/" title="IMG_8830 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4292626018_be356d88d2_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="IMG_8830" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-72847709622047674702009-12-28T18:51:00.000-08:002009-12-28T18:57:48.824-08:00The Crary Family Sneak Peek - Raton, NM Family PhotographerI had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful family this week! My first photosession since going full time and it couldn't have been easier. They were a great family, very happy and easy to work with. AND to top it all off an adorable little girl who seemed to LOVE getting her photograph taken! I enjoyed the the session from start to finish.<br /><br />Thank you to the Crary Family for coming in to the studio and trusting me to capture your family photos. You will hear from me when I return from warm and sunny Alabama!<br /><br />Thanks to all of my faithful blog followers and I will return soon eager to start this new journey! To those awaiting order deliveries I will be making deliveries as soon as I return home!<br /><br />Until then I hope your Christmas was merry and that you have a Happy and Safe New Year!<br /><br />Now...on to the sneak peek!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4224316936/" title="IMG_6510 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4224316936_25715c986c.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="IMG_6510" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4223549723/" title="IMG_6559 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/4223549723_1d4837324c.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="IMG_6559" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4224314734/" title="IMG_6517 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4224314734_49a76bae8f.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="IMG_6517" /></a><br /><br />And one of my favorite from the session!! I mean who can't love a Grandpa and his Granddaughter!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4223547847/" title="IMG_6479_bw by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4223547847_ccf0a5d5a0.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_6479_bw" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-55741067895126574222009-12-03T22:32:00.000-08:002009-12-14T09:25:32.448-08:00December Schedule - And a Dream Come True!I have actually had LOADS of inquiries for December. I wanted to give all of you a quick update on what I have available at this time so you can book accordingly for your family photos!<br /><br />December 5 - Booked<br />December 6 - Booked<br />December 7/8/9/10 - Not taking sessions<br />December 11 - Booked<br />December 12 - Available<br />December 13 - Available<br />December 14/15 - Not taking sessions<br />December 16 - NOW BOOKED!!!<br />December 17 - Polar Express with my children, so I will not be taking sessions this day! Santa here we come!<br />December 18/19/20 - Not taking sessions<br />December 21 - Available<br />December 22 - Available<br />December 23 - AVAILABLE!<br />December 24 & 25 Closed for Christmas...Merry Christmas<br />December 26 - Tenatively scheduled, contact me if you are interested in this date<br />December 27 - NOW BOOKED!!!<br />December 28-January 8 - I will be in Alabama photographing the birth of my new neice or nephew!<br /><br />January is fairly open for now. If you are interested in booking a date, please contact the studio.<br /><br />Now...for the Dream Come True!<br />As some of you may know, I am going full-time as of December 15th, which means I can now book sessions during the week! More importantly, the studio will now have regular business hours, 9-3. I am really looking forward to this new venture and will have some specials in January to celebrate. <br /><br />The studio will be hosting a "Fresh Faces" campaign...stay tuned for more details and there will be Super AWESOME Grand Opening Special available for a very limited time! Keep checking in!<br /><br />And...alas....I cannot leave you without a few parting images. These are from my own family session over Thanksgiving! I had a blast and am truly in love with each of the images below! Enjoy and I look forward to hearing from you!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4153674192/" title="IMG_4120-orig by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4153674192_50895f575b_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_4120-orig" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4152550410/" title="IMG_4427 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/4152550410_5111f317fe_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_4427" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4151746989/" title="IMG_3972 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/4151746989_1e7de9e235_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_3972" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4152242720/" title="IMG_4238 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4152242720_b473869d08_b.jpg" width="641" height="1024" alt="IMG_4238" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-69873263052365088702009-11-22T17:41:00.000-08:002009-11-22T21:09:07.298-08:00A Gorgeous Mommy-To-Be - Raton Maternity PhotographerI often wonder how much longer it will be before I grow weary of my job!! I mean, honestly, I can hardly believe I call this "work". I absolutely adore what I do! I meet wonderful people, with wonderful stories. Some I know before I'm hired to photograph them and some are complete strangers. But whichever the case I learn something new and beautiful about each and every one of them! <br /><br />Miss Camery was wonderful enough to allow me to photograph her for my portfolio. Soon you will see her beautiful photographs gracing my website! I'm not sure I could have been any luckier!<br /><br />Camery thank you so much for trusting me! I still can't believe some of the stunning images we captured that day...and hope your family agrees that pregnancy definitely suits you! I can't wait for that little bundle of joy to grace your life! I'm looking forward to meeting him in person!<br /><br />Enjoy your sneak peek and I will be emailing you shortly!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4122873694/" title="IMG_3480 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/4122873694_843ca89f00_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="IMG_3480" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4122874340/" title="IMG_3035 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4122874340_d4aa35ed56_b.jpg" width="731" height="1024" alt="IMG_3035" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4126528075/" title="IMG_3046 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/4126528075_2fffbd2de3_b.jpg" width="1024" height="731" alt="IMG_3046" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4122870396/" title="IMG_3170 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/4122870396_bf6182c4e0_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_3170" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-37207695424628041012009-11-15T15:40:00.001-08:002009-11-15T17:18:59.692-08:00A Fellow Photographer's Beautiful Family - [New Mexico Family Photographer]This is the beautiful Becky Doherty from Becky Doherty Photography...and her gorgeous family! I was honored when Becky contacted me and booked a session...but heck was I nervous! It's so hard to photograph another photographer, because THEY KNOW what you're supposed to be doing! <br /><br />Anyhow, the weather held out for us...although I imagine they are now under snow! It was simply wonderful lighting as you can see! The setting was breathtaking and I'm having a bit of location envy for all of the wonderful places Becky has to shoot at!<br /><br />Becky, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and thanks again for being so great to work with! We captured some unbelievable images and I have to say I think I have some new favorites after this session! Can't wait for you to see your entire gallery. Feel free to leave any comments below!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4107811228/" title="IMG_2799_bw by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4107811228_3afc2e777e.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="IMG_2799_bw" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4107044407/" title="IMG_2771 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4107044407_12f66b206a.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="IMG_2771" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4107042733/" title="IMG_2605 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/4107042733_ff18640382.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="IMG_2605" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4107813584/" title="IMG_2793 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4107813584_e34eac11ff.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_2793" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4107047341/" title="IMG_2642 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4107047341_f8ee903d63.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="IMG_2642" /></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-14503668575094950972009-10-26T23:28:00.000-07:002009-10-26T23:41:28.668-07:00Flu 2009 appears to have left our home!Oh my goodness! I can't tell you how over the moon I am this week! I officially have all three children back at school and the baby seems to have come through with flying colors! <br /><br />Absolutely the worst bout of illness I can remember this family going through in a long while and I don't wish to revisit it any time soon! <br /><br />I have become even more fanatic about washing hands and using hand sanitizer...but that's not a bad thing right?<br /><br />So, it looks like once again I am trucking down the road. Now, if only I had all the time I needed to catch back up! Until such time you will be reading late email messages from me, and reading blog posts written at 1 am. But, a photographers got to do what a photographers got to do!<br /><br />And since no blog post is complete without a few images, here are some of my GORGEOUS cliens from the Danielson Designs Holiday Event in Trinidad, Colorado this past weekend. AND...if you like what you see and are in need of holiday cards, gifts or just an updated family photo it is not too late to schedule a time for your family on November 7, 2009. Just call Danielsons in Trinidad, CO and the great ladies over there can set you up with a time!<br /><br />Thank you everybody for your well wishes and patience! I will be speaking with each of you soon!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4049419746/" title="IMG_1454 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/4049419746_73bc2624a6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1454" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4049419346/" title="IMG_1531 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4049419346_f82fdb3985.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1531" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4049419048/" title="IMG_1645 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4049419048_d15ba4b419.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1645" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4049418598/" title="IMG_1602 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/4049418598_8429f3a39c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1602" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4049418274/" title="IMG_1661 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/4049418274_17c1234d88.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1661" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4049417578/" title="IMG_1683 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/4049417578_6a4bd78db7.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_1683" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingfirefliesphotography/4049417320/" title="IMG_1363 by chasingfirefliesphotography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4049417320_1e72313e6b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1363" /></a><br /><br />Enjoy! And thank you to all of my clients above who came to the Holiday Event at Danielsons and supported the studio!Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-86758539523036294782009-10-12T21:27:00.001-07:002009-10-12T22:05:16.698-07:00Gorgeous Walsenburg Senior - Southern Colorado Senior Photographerfreezing rain....check<br />frigid temperature....check<br />heavy fog....check<br />stunning location....you better believe it!<br /><br />OK...so minus the freezing rain, fog, 24 degree temperatures and ice...this was an unbelieveable senior session! I traveled up to Walsenburg, CO this past weekend for a much anticipated shoot! I LOVE...did I say LOVE...senior sessions! They are always so happy and up for ANYTHING!!! I think it has to do with the fact that they are on the verge venturing out into the wide world on their own!<br /><br />Anyhow...I digress...the session was terrific. We got a little of this, a little of that, a few horses, a dog and an antique loveseat in the middle of an alfalfa field!<br /><br />What? Yea...she's sitting in a loveseat in her field...wanna make something of it?<br /><br />And she looks so beautiful I think she could SERIOUSLY be a sock model...is Tyra looking for one of those??<br /><br />Enough, enough already, I'm sure I have you LOL'ing....hehehe!<br /><br />Thanks so much to Miss H and her mother! Adventure I am ALWAYS up for and they put up with me every step of the way! Thanks for trusting in me...thanks for saving the newsletter...I couldn't be happier you found me! Enjoy your sneak peek and I'd love to hear what you think! You can leave your comments below!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_0986_texture-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_0543.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_0664.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_0625.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-91603633685122761262009-10-12T20:45:00.001-07:002009-10-12T21:00:08.355-07:00More Family Fun and Freezing Temps - Raton/Trinidad Family PhotographerThis session has been in the works for some time....like months! So you can say I was pretty much completely bummed when we've had good weather for MONTHS and the one day we have scheduled for a photosession...and the ONLY day the whole family is going to be in town it's...well...29 degrees! <br /><br />The back up plan was to shoot in this family's house and I packed the car with the mobile studio to be sure we had everything we might need for an indoor session with 10 people.<br /><br />Imagine my utmost joy when they said they were willing to try to get some outdoor shots!! The colors were stunning! It would have pained me to drive away without a single outdoor image.<br /><br />So we packed the family in two trucks, with heaters on full blast, about 100 yards down the driveway. Each family took their turn in the cold and then hopped back in the car to warm up before the next photo!<br /><br />All things considered the cold wasn't too bad at all...and I think you'll agree that it was well worth it!!<br /><br />Thank you Jodi to you and your wonderful family! I had a blast despite nasty ole' Mother Nature. And I think you'll agree that it was all worth it! We definitely would have missed a GREAT opportunity had we NOT gotten a little chilly! Enjoy your sneak peek!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/blogstoryboard.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_0360.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_0425.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-71085657499573186952009-09-27T16:57:00.000-07:002009-09-27T17:27:44.279-07:00An Amazing Family - Trinidad/Raton Family PhotographerWow...just wow! What an amazing photosession I had this morning.<br /><br />The photosession was a gift for Nana for her birthday from her children! They surprised her at her party last night and I think she was delighted with their thoughtfulness!<br /><br />I met with the family, all 16 of them, in Trinidad's beautiful Kit Carson Park. Eight of them were children under 12 years old and honestly I was prepared for a little bit of mayhem. Boy was I delighted to meet, not only 8 beautiful, respectful and happy children, but 3 handsome and funny dads, 3 gorgeous moms, a dashing Papa and a wonderfully beautiful, loving, sweet and joyful Nana who obviously loves her family! And I'm NOT over exaggerating on any of that!<br /><br />It gave me an all over warm feeling to meet and photograph each one of them! They were kind and loving towards each other and laughed the entire time! I hope it was as fun as experience for them as it was for me!<br /><br />ummm..could I use any more exclamation points!!!<br /><br />To you all...thank you from the bottom of my heart! Meeting and photographing your family reassures me that I do in fact have the best job in the whole world! While I will try to get a few more images up for you sneak peek...I couldn't wait to get these up for you to look at! I just can't say how lovely your family is! How lucky each of you truly are!!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy...and please feel free to leave comments below!!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_9246.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_9473-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_9522.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-15560654936431860802009-09-25T16:23:00.000-07:002009-09-25T16:29:39.456-07:00Fashion Fridays - Raton/Trinidad Senior PhotographerTime for another installment of Fashion Fridays. This week's What to Wear Guide is directed towards Senior Gals!<br /><br />2010 Seniors are busy taking their photographs and at the studio we are having a BLAST doing it!<br /><br />A few tips for seniors (and anybody really) wanting to look their best for their photosession...<br /><br />1. DON'T forget to iron your clothes! I can do some magic...but ironing after the fact is NOT one of them!<br />2. DON'T be afraid of color! Especially in the fall when leaves are starting to change and our backdrops tend to be a bit more bland...spice up your photos with a blast of bright color.<br />3. Bring different styles. If you dress differently for different occasions...don't be afraid to express ALL of those sides of you.<br />4. Last...be sure to be YOU! The following styles are just to give you some ideas...but if they're NOT you, that's ok too!<br /><br />I look forward to checking out all of your great fashions at your session!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/09-25-09copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-74432148207921107172009-09-19T18:29:00.000-07:002009-09-21T16:54:55.062-07:00Awesomely Fun Senior Session - Raton/Trinidad Senior PhotographerI don't think I've EVER laughed as much as I did at this senior session!!! We had so much fun! Went to some of my favorite locations and came up with some great shots!! Oh...and we ALMOST forgot the green chair which would have been a shame because we came up with some really great stuff.<br /><br />I had a blast Krystle!! Congrats on your senior year and I hope you...and your Grandma...enjoy your sneak peek!!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_8527.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_8608.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_8665.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_8733.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Thank you Krystale and Alice for a VERY fun session!! I'd love for you to let me know what you think!!! You can leave a comment below if you like!Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-76764691893888392052009-09-04T13:33:00.001-07:002009-09-14T20:12:59.527-07:00Fashion Fridays - Raton/Trinidad Family PhotographerTime for another installment of Fashion Fridays!<br /><br />The studio has been VERY busy booking family sessions! And not just a families of 4 or 5...but extended family of 11, 14 and 21 people! WOW!<br /><br />So...what does a large group wear? I like to give everybody and opportunity to express their personal style within certain parameters. My suggestion is to set a color palette of 4 colors. Then, everybody can decide what to wear within that color palette. Easy peasy! <br /><br />The most important thing is for everybody to be comfortable and to be themselves! This simple strategy ensures cohesive, classy family images with personal choice and visual interest!<br /><br />Can't wait to photograph YOUR family!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/09-03-09-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-83849899412513871052009-09-04T13:20:00.000-07:002009-09-04T13:32:37.392-07:00Some Blog Love for My Baby - Raton/Trinidad Children's PhotographerSo I have this IMPOSSIBLE client! He happens to be my soon-to-be two year old!! This kid has some serious cameraphobia due in part to the fact that his mother has photographed every minute of his existence. He has very little patience with me.<br /><br />But...being that he is growing so fast...and today will be the day of his first haircut (I know, I know)...I had to capture him in his last stages of babyhood!<br /><br />So, just one for now! Oh...and I just adore this new location! We won't have it for much longer I can feel the snow coming...<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/IMG_9068.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-57163582445255295512009-08-28T10:00:00.000-07:002009-08-28T11:29:15.396-07:00fashion fridays - raton/trinidad family photographerMy clients are always asking..."What should we wear to our photosession?" In my mind I have all these great ideas and suggestions, but find it hard to clearly explain what I recommend.<br /><br />So...without further ado I present to you....FASHION FRIDAYS!!! Every Friday I will post a "What to Wear Guide". Some will focus on the family, some on childen, some on seniors and so on. What I want to provide for you is a collection of ideas for you to choose from and draw inspiration.<br /><br />Now...am I saying you HAVE to wear this in order to get some great images. No! But use the ideas and the concepts to help you make good clothing choices for your photosession! If you absolutely HAVE to have what is suggested, all designers will be indicated, and the clothing will be available (quanities and sizes may be limited) at the time the guide is posted.<br /><br />Without further ado...a WTWG for families booking a fall photosession!<br /><br /><p><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/djalsh/08-26-09.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"></a></p>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-46725314993203007972009-07-19T13:48:00.000-07:002009-07-19T13:55:24.831-07:00Senior Season! - Raton & Trinidad Senior PhotographerI love senior photosessions!!!<br /><br />Kaycie, has been with me since I first started this endeavor more than a year ago. It's always been planned that I would do her senior session wehn the time came...and waahooo that time is now!!<br /><br />We had a marathon photosession, but it is so easy with her! I can completely act like the dork I am...in fact even running into poles...and she doesn't judge me too badly! (my eye still hurts from that one!)<br /><br />Thanks must be given to Mr. Ferri for the use of his AWESOME shop and of course hugh props to the Boy Scouts at the train depot downtown. Sorry guys, I didn't even find out where you are from. So if you are checking in...don't forget to leave a comment and let us know where your heading home to!<br /><br />Thanks Kaycie, and here is a little sneak peek for mom! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSbzcAViEuNmey1l90zqUOwYIQ_wpB2XQQ-zMNgS_aZeTlHqQhz1gDIaw1ctNwt-0bLMBHn6ztuoyHJ81fJG9WjR2nw9aXtl21hLWbxvVjwMHvwFQRa0wIABVD21ZrMVQV78qlkdLomw/s1600-h/IMG_7138.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360276540424185842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSbzcAViEuNmey1l90zqUOwYIQ_wpB2XQQ-zMNgS_aZeTlHqQhz1gDIaw1ctNwt-0bLMBHn6ztuoyHJ81fJG9WjR2nw9aXtl21hLWbxvVjwMHvwFQRa0wIABVD21ZrMVQV78qlkdLomw/s400/IMG_7138.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7UvZQb1VM657mudu2dEgWFMVsm2hPOm3hkJxCjqAML_ZaN4bTUlvkKLl2VN-gcDpvFNHmNdsAWL0XvVYN3Ahv9GRWMYfsT_hQzgIVTkHUnhJDcGX_oWtIyMuN0fNE1HBACgKtHu0Z8ow/s1600-h/IMG_7403.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360276463547178482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7UvZQb1VM657mudu2dEgWFMVsm2hPOm3hkJxCjqAML_ZaN4bTUlvkKLl2VN-gcDpvFNHmNdsAWL0XvVYN3Ahv9GRWMYfsT_hQzgIVTkHUnhJDcGX_oWtIyMuN0fNE1HBACgKtHu0Z8ow/s400/IMG_7403.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKJt3G_zuP5UdH8OYl0iHyY_snD58ffij4FqvQ91B0V-cDsdc1laa35cIU1UpV2CQ9ef_nwKjPIvnEj9FOw9x2F2ctqJ6YdqIM7sO5pHptxkqdadcBUjPuy1QUIpa4Xqa2Z2K8I5I-8Q/s1600-h/IMG_7421.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360276460502781218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKJt3G_zuP5UdH8OYl0iHyY_snD58ffij4FqvQ91B0V-cDsdc1laa35cIU1UpV2CQ9ef_nwKjPIvnEj9FOw9x2F2ctqJ6YdqIM7sO5pHptxkqdadcBUjPuy1QUIpa4Xqa2Z2K8I5I-8Q/s400/IMG_7421.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqAGWOA-Igv58hH7yeZJCme1Q4HLRoA9Ypm9pEWUnH4ccqdqCxJOaJEuUPyd_RGyZJ1fdGGTmBwkEdcmSPmFwpuIaX8dV8z41aC7tATBc5L_9bCIyOBHPvYYbnBaIgx8L_lI5ClH1W0c/s1600-h/IMG_7516.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360276459874521314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqAGWOA-Igv58hH7yeZJCme1Q4HLRoA9Ypm9pEWUnH4ccqdqCxJOaJEuUPyd_RGyZJ1fdGGTmBwkEdcmSPmFwpuIaX8dV8z41aC7tATBc5L_9bCIyOBHPvYYbnBaIgx8L_lI5ClH1W0c/s400/IMG_7516.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BwZu8SRRbq4T2omgHar58rqavbP4H2TCce4d92UOeamOeJEkdHXsrvAhbgahdFqMAB-rOwTFIBcvb2-tQcgDtgNtYpfhH1EnxkiZQy42RHn4KLxity50ef65WrePXzlkb4g6kGEw5E8/s1600-h/IMG_7747.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360276454480768274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BwZu8SRRbq4T2omgHar58rqavbP4H2TCce4d92UOeamOeJEkdHXsrvAhbgahdFqMAB-rOwTFIBcvb2-tQcgDtgNtYpfhH1EnxkiZQy42RHn4KLxity50ef65WrePXzlkb4g6kGEw5E8/s400/IMG_7747.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunx-qI7UszhbK1Ewcw0Q8qt4d3ceAfSYrHbydpTwHGorL2l5f701khaeE81wMPiF_kzMg4u_ZwEvzqFWTxHa7H5tlLJOSr2L0O73b6IlOtYXEqXTrTF42Dh2aXKMQxS2lvlTU6hDvrBY/s1600-h/IMG_7764_bw.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360276458324936642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunx-qI7UszhbK1Ewcw0Q8qt4d3ceAfSYrHbydpTwHGorL2l5f701khaeE81wMPiF_kzMg4u_ZwEvzqFWTxHa7H5tlLJOSr2L0O73b6IlOtYXEqXTrTF42Dh2aXKMQxS2lvlTU6hDvrBY/s400/IMG_7764_bw.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-71593053275387100362009-07-14T22:19:00.000-07:002009-07-14T22:25:39.064-07:00Got Food? NM and CO PhotographerI've been so busy recently that I haven't had a chance to blog these photos...but I couldn't put it off any longer!<br /><br />As you may know we had a big Father's Day Photo and Frame Event at Danielson Designs in Trinidad, CO. As you may also know Danielson's has the BEST little cafe right next door (anybody up for an engagement session??? I've got great ideas for this location!!). Anyhow, we had a yummy lunch there and it looked so beautiful I had to snap a few quick shots before we could dig in!<br /><br />So enjoy with your eyes today...and enjoy with your tummy tomorrow!<br /><br />As a side note you can check out Danielson Designs and all their great products online at <a href="http://www.danielsondesigns.com/">www.danielsondesigns.com</a>. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZeC-reCJXI-9tRWm-4UbBmTAjV03p6DHTp4GuKif2IASphYAIJrS_0KlaNFDWAmOuiZbd11rjE3okdiY2pxEKYNjSljkAaSyUpkR1P2sjdc1c96F7QHMpe-aUkhDR0Sx5gY2DasVV4I/s1600-h/IMG_4654.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358552568444261858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZeC-reCJXI-9tRWm-4UbBmTAjV03p6DHTp4GuKif2IASphYAIJrS_0KlaNFDWAmOuiZbd11rjE3okdiY2pxEKYNjSljkAaSyUpkR1P2sjdc1c96F7QHMpe-aUkhDR0Sx5gY2DasVV4I/s400/IMG_4654.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQeBHP4-ncHDZRacrWDcS9RCAM1fvoD2c54tnzo6uPjZmY3IDc2EIhfZ2w3L9ps1BBNvYV2lO2fkY27UrtY5sniRym3ptKFStjVdVleozq94-DuxgIDWKasJfFEsVX8GCuNxnVG-m6AM/s1600-h/IMG_4650.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358552565444773730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQeBHP4-ncHDZRacrWDcS9RCAM1fvoD2c54tnzo6uPjZmY3IDc2EIhfZ2w3L9ps1BBNvYV2lO2fkY27UrtY5sniRym3ptKFStjVdVleozq94-DuxgIDWKasJfFEsVX8GCuNxnVG-m6AM/s400/IMG_4650.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-69895350813711491572009-07-14T21:43:00.000-07:002009-07-14T21:50:30.522-07:00We are....RATON! - NM Children's PhotographerGrowing up in a miliary family allowed me many wonderful opportunities. However, the constant moving never really allowed me to grow up with any one group of friends. I seemed to know everybody kind of and nobody really well.<br /><br />It is the one thing I enjoy most about small town living. And part of the reason I enjoy watching my kids play sports. The boys below are the same boys my son learned to play football with, and will be the same boys he plays his final high school baseball game with in eight short years. <br /><br />How we got so lucky, with a group of terrific kids, I will never know. But it is a joy to see them growing into young men with respect for themselves, their team and their families. And they play a mean game of baseball too!<br /><br />I feel especially lucky each All Star season, when their parents graciously allow me to do something a little more artistic with their team photos. I love the scrappy feel the black and white image gives the team and I adore their attitudes!<br /><br />Thank you boys for allowing me to take your team photos...and play tough!<br /><br />We are....RATON!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShCmyU1K2sL7BdgbNQDfJPEeyaArrcmK0kYj70dZRbm_RBx3gN6t6yvqY21BJm8usMDm0YdJBTAo9e7h8wmC9EJq-GGlUsDELrglINEmpschtON6pyFXjpdcpZNahSb5-AQpaWd2t5Ns/s1600-h/Blog+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358543068356501890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShCmyU1K2sL7BdgbNQDfJPEeyaArrcmK0kYj70dZRbm_RBx3gN6t6yvqY21BJm8usMDm0YdJBTAo9e7h8wmC9EJq-GGlUsDELrglINEmpschtON6pyFXjpdcpZNahSb5-AQpaWd2t5Ns/s400/Blog+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWaIxTkNrUC7_2HcBs3_2aLIJMLGaVD8UCvCHLHhx3aGgjHLKruzp-jYA9CfzvvxWYdhsw13jguEEQjuKH1C7GqCZtXIKDynedxPHBMWmcThFAOKkIGzd4166yu8PZy5uupTExI8cqtI/s1600-h/Blog+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358543063163549570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWaIxTkNrUC7_2HcBs3_2aLIJMLGaVD8UCvCHLHhx3aGgjHLKruzp-jYA9CfzvvxWYdhsw13jguEEQjuKH1C7GqCZtXIKDynedxPHBMWmcThFAOKkIGzd4166yu8PZy5uupTExI8cqtI/s400/Blog+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruI93eo-Vt9HFH9krHa4QprN5CSr2iRmUk4f-c9UQOnzabCaTvqjPualCQU9i_mgOxJwyXFUbM4eO_jMQnZ9ritOCjrFVDVXncsRpJstAPaHlRRluQQuKUU2G_DB698Xk9mTCvz5LfRk/s1600-h/Blog+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358543059954673154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruI93eo-Vt9HFH9krHa4QprN5CSr2iRmUk4f-c9UQOnzabCaTvqjPualCQU9i_mgOxJwyXFUbM4eO_jMQnZ9ritOCjrFVDVXncsRpJstAPaHlRRluQQuKUU2G_DB698Xk9mTCvz5LfRk/s400/Blog+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-16050195051542301452009-07-12T20:50:00.000-07:002009-07-12T20:58:58.137-07:00Little Miss Gabriella - New Mexico & Colorado Newborn PhotographerEvery time I have the pleasure of photographing somebody I thank my lucky stars that I am so blessed as to be able to do this "job"! My dad always said "You have to love what you do!" I honestly never REALLY thought I would find a job which I wanted to get up and go to EVERY morning!<br /><br />Well, I was wrong! I have found it...and it's sessions like this that tell me it's worth it!<br /><br />This little doll was a pleasure to photograph. Eleven days of pure sweetness! She hardly fussed and even though dad warned me "Don't take her diaper off...you'll be sorry!"...she only had one little accident and THAT was a piece of cake!<br /><br />Mom and Dad I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them. Here's just a little sneak peek...there are so many wonderful images to choose from!!<br /><br />Without further ado....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTDzzfN1UhBvDKDXRtl-lVoBeJwsjSuwBGDgHEtVra5OvlaG9QrfNx6UbgQJpsgy633dqJvYhXUGFvhdZrkc1FgHFj5aj-4pVYxePAAFl5LWKUBPedXRYldA2YCwYvP7c8GwI6fjvgZ8/s1600-h/IMG_6848.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357788756199205538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTDzzfN1UhBvDKDXRtl-lVoBeJwsjSuwBGDgHEtVra5OvlaG9QrfNx6UbgQJpsgy633dqJvYhXUGFvhdZrkc1FgHFj5aj-4pVYxePAAFl5LWKUBPedXRYldA2YCwYvP7c8GwI6fjvgZ8/s400/IMG_6848.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqe042zX1k1Ds6qoAIyVf_DsP0r34U8LISkdHz5siX7W4rZNwEgKG1uzUm2ikFrVevpdCW8-oxJp45aacc7LzbsMaSB7UMvy8Ln87XsFMsyCY0SRsdxrVkaXoAyc02DeAn0EwYkOj0gU/s1600-h/IMG_6744.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357788749546719042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqe042zX1k1Ds6qoAIyVf_DsP0r34U8LISkdHz5siX7W4rZNwEgKG1uzUm2ikFrVevpdCW8-oxJp45aacc7LzbsMaSB7UMvy8Ln87XsFMsyCY0SRsdxrVkaXoAyc02DeAn0EwYkOj0gU/s400/IMG_6744.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxCh0RnITD46AgXjLgluCL8wCXy8_3m_753MC63uBE2jRv1W6_TlJxA6oE1iNlq8bmhAPA-Ipw6Q14MfEgfZg_fCtr_H_PVeOzopno8mwTtJlBNYvm-CflV400MAnmHrpy7fKehloahM/s1600-h/IMG_6772.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357788742337463634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxCh0RnITD46AgXjLgluCL8wCXy8_3m_753MC63uBE2jRv1W6_TlJxA6oE1iNlq8bmhAPA-Ipw6Q14MfEgfZg_fCtr_H_PVeOzopno8mwTtJlBNYvm-CflV400MAnmHrpy7fKehloahM/s400/IMG_6772.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41PEkN-7PgxGbuNVnLxvHv4oCpgxF8HTsDaXvY2BfiKY0G8l6BoVgiYTm3h9D3RNpvgj4hDwRJC6z7O2WqHq-dSuwiNLmdrg5l9XD7wa0PeCaKU4ATLlIhFOB5_LKdtWnv_51-mewACI/s1600-h/IMG_6699_bw.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357788743131001442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41PEkN-7PgxGbuNVnLxvHv4oCpgxF8HTsDaXvY2BfiKY0G8l6BoVgiYTm3h9D3RNpvgj4hDwRJC6z7O2WqHq-dSuwiNLmdrg5l9XD7wa0PeCaKU4ATLlIhFOB5_LKdtWnv_51-mewACI/s400/IMG_6699_bw.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div></div></div></div>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-88914012594306734632009-04-06T19:23:00.000-07:002009-04-06T19:43:30.836-07:00A Stunning SeniorWow...during the shoot we joked about America's Next Top Model...but seriously after looking at some of these shots...I think she has all sorts of potential!<br /><br />Congratulations on your senior year Miss L and I hope you love your photos. You were such a sport and your parents were really great!<br /><br />Speaking of parents...I have to send out some huge props to Miss L's dad who was all sorts of wonderful...and strong to boot! He, without complaint held up a giant reflector in 35 mph winds for 15 minutes at a time!! We must have looked like a motley crue!!<br /><br />I'm so glad you found me and I had a wonderful time at the shoot! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTO85BYGGsbDpAwEObXoiU4FcMN8uev76dZb3zSFbk1CclyNTRXe1N0uqrPdPytz6kdegpscCuyykTOCSAq0BAdSctinOcNviiNgOFFSxiLuKAcXz3-jOR8XrATNgDcfWSsP9Cybw4IFU/s1600-h/IMG_2225_bw.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321773781765477634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTO85BYGGsbDpAwEObXoiU4FcMN8uev76dZb3zSFbk1CclyNTRXe1N0uqrPdPytz6kdegpscCuyykTOCSAq0BAdSctinOcNviiNgOFFSxiLuKAcXz3-jOR8XrATNgDcfWSsP9Cybw4IFU/s400/IMG_2225_bw.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQ6s9SOqiQam70ywuNltJr1ZZVOmMW7YiBiledTMxAcY_UUMoC-tYNDBIlOUSmY778VQLSjmxxxryJjh41_Gic_XHNiK7XSku6Xs2xQFMYb5lp0AQlbALuCIUScfRerlMRksf-yytQMM/s1600-h/IMG_2184.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321773773465439090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQ6s9SOqiQam70ywuNltJr1ZZVOmMW7YiBiledTMxAcY_UUMoC-tYNDBIlOUSmY778VQLSjmxxxryJjh41_Gic_XHNiK7XSku6Xs2xQFMYb5lp0AQlbALuCIUScfRerlMRksf-yytQMM/s400/IMG_2184.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAy1P_9ezz9Zw7zSuF7mvoKG3o5z6u6Mw7P-fQ2YJXMdT29hC6TBPm_le3TELJJwH6O22j25ZlU6-VRVJ0_kcOG3L2so2XFtAepwK6pc_m0xR7QvOdXZo1z2vHcIYzBseZCykDWKxS8hM/s1600-h/IMG_2165.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321773769823695138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAy1P_9ezz9Zw7zSuF7mvoKG3o5z6u6Mw7P-fQ2YJXMdT29hC6TBPm_le3TELJJwH6O22j25ZlU6-VRVJ0_kcOG3L2so2XFtAepwK6pc_m0xR7QvOdXZo1z2vHcIYzBseZCykDWKxS8hM/s400/IMG_2165.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9kiCpgpHf8Wo3iw_oVGbegb3sMKNniDy8ON2jYRjL5r5U4iajFUJ1XW1dzJ5CwD5G-1MlJA4tbJAetT0bya3HhwODfYw21iTfVx_gaIgCRJi4Ggi1NwNh38m-V4pWMaH_N-AoCSc_d4/s1600-h/IMG_1941.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321773771292704434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9kiCpgpHf8Wo3iw_oVGbegb3sMKNniDy8ON2jYRjL5r5U4iajFUJ1XW1dzJ5CwD5G-1MlJA4tbJAetT0bya3HhwODfYw21iTfVx_gaIgCRJi4Ggi1NwNh38m-V4pWMaH_N-AoCSc_d4/s400/IMG_1941.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4232957674086781097.post-24690193142740378882009-03-03T23:03:00.000-08:002009-03-03T23:30:24.582-08:00This is getting to be so much FUN!!<div>OK...so the photography part of it has always been a lot of fun. AND I've had the most AWESOME clients. Honestly, every single one of my clients has just been so great.<br /><br />BUT...when you get to photograph A LOT and get awesome clients on top of it...well...it just doesn't get much better than that!<br /><br />So, like I said the studio has been pretty busy these first few months of 2009! Seniors...don't forget to check out the senior special below!!! (When my new blog is ready...I'll be able to have all of the specials at the TOP of the blog which will make it very easy to take advantage of those offers!)<br /><br />ANYHOW...I had the priviledge of photographing a real live model recently. We had a lot of fun! She was so easy to photograph and we went to a bunch of places I've been dying to try out! You know...Raton is truly a photographers dream town!!<br /><br />Without further ado take a look at these photographs. Truly stunning if I don't say so myself. I was really pleased with our results! Thanks for your patience K! </div><div><br /><br /> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309231022686790786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVvKov8Yh4xaFQ-EPRUIAHWw5bZLkm1HVXe2qliegIZcIWLYyAxnQMP3gvM_Uf4SeugMA0gSy3gN9BQQL2J6pOCtNY5UrscILj8GyQglZ8JSkK47HPCXx1uiOj-oDOJK9-QBUyRe0bd0/s400/IMG_1242_2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7SJ_hiJNJtMt10_0mnZZKP7NF7x7Xr3xxTu2EW-skib3wTxZoLtyqxMEAXPJbjoLBW3a107TO_du7-yu6U98Q8SnJ7ynkQli1wXeTvI3HcuZma_G0FNW_i6TrjiXhx_6srpf2P3dq0U/s1600-h/IMG_1156.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309228778663170946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7SJ_hiJNJtMt10_0mnZZKP7NF7x7Xr3xxTu2EW-skib3wTxZoLtyqxMEAXPJbjoLBW3a107TO_du7-yu6U98Q8SnJ7ynkQli1wXeTvI3HcuZma_G0FNW_i6TrjiXhx_6srpf2P3dq0U/s400/IMG_1156.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtF9Ark7CJbSu2tRj4ulfSNgGgKDlBNH5lndpbdIFbvkexpMyHGmP6V5tC1Ue7uiBBEBI-jknvzUeFvdl4JJLq8G0Yr5IXm98wgX_Ieq9bq9m3wP_9rhAHoSaOpJiTH_uVDUA30nvAzM/s1600-h/IMG_1100.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309228771386914498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtF9Ark7CJbSu2tRj4ulfSNgGgKDlBNH5lndpbdIFbvkexpMyHGmP6V5tC1Ue7uiBBEBI-jknvzUeFvdl4JJLq8G0Yr5IXm98wgX_Ieq9bq9m3wP_9rhAHoSaOpJiTH_uVDUA30nvAzM/s400/IMG_1100.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQorE7U-JcgQXh_SmKeiwir9-9dJCzWrPLb5ATFWpXuZhCsFZ-NE4RuQlW140sAzCMTZpH8Mgh1MkJPNnYRuVMBKbERMECRpDI3puG2JHGOro9xhkflSiTc9NnQOT79slkk-83f5gy-M/s1600-h/IMG_1017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309228774493059762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQorE7U-JcgQXh_SmKeiwir9-9dJCzWrPLb5ATFWpXuZhCsFZ-NE4RuQlW140sAzCMTZpH8Mgh1MkJPNnYRuVMBKbERMECRpDI3puG2JHGOro9xhkflSiTc9NnQOT79slkk-83f5gy-M/s400/IMG_1017.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Chasing Fireflies Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07547473489828155726noreply@blogger.com6