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  • I'm Angie Monson, a portrait photographer located in Salt Lake City, UT. Just a gal trying to make a living while pursing her dream. I am a mother of three sweet babies that keep me on my toes. I started Simplicity Photography in 2005 and this is my journey, it's all here on this good ol' blog. Hope you enjoy what you see! Pull up a chair and stay a while...

What I’m working on…

It’s been such an insane 2 months. I feel completely overwhelmed with craziness in my life!! The clothing line (AVEN) has been a lot of work lately, but I am still working hard in the photography world as well! Which, by the way, we are trying to get the word out with Aven as much as possible and we need your help! When we reach 2,000 fans on FACEBOOK we will have a huge 20% off sale!! And just FYI, Aven does ship to Europe, Austrailia & Canada! Travel sessions have already started and can I just say how much I love it! So fun, might be a lot more of this next year. Would love to hear which cities you think I should visit! By the way, there might be a 3-4 week visit to Sydney, Austrailia this Jan, but I will keep you posted!! Kids are almost out of school! Lots of plans this summer with them, so I am looking forward to that…

Just a reminder that I am only booking 2-3 sessions per week this fall so please email Whitney to book asap!!! whitney@simplicityphotography.com

Here is what I have been working on lately…

Love this girl to pieces…

A few from a family session last week:)

And a couple from my mentoring session with 3 amazing photographers last Monday:)

And to top it all off I haven’t even taken Milo’s one year pictures yet! Soon my dear Milo, soon.

Hope you all are enjoying this amazing weather. I need to get me a new book and get out there on my hammock.

peace,
Angie

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May 11, 2012 - 5:54 pm

Lexi - Anywhere in Florida, please! I’m right in the middle of the state and I’d be willing to drive to meet you just to have our family photos done by you– huge fan!

Thanks for inspiring my own work!!

May 11, 2012 - 7:02 pm

Natalie - Have you been to the Twin Cities yet? If not, you’ve GOT to come! If so, may I suggest a return trip?? Please? You’re work is A-MAZING!!

May 15, 2012 - 11:27 pm

remi lai - Other people try, but you JUST DO! Good work! Good representation of beautiful people. I LOVE your family shots, btw! The images and scenes you create are spontaneously loving and unmistakably warmhearted.

May 16, 2012 - 4:20 pm

lauren peele - come to dallas!!!

Facebook Book Headers… $7 each

You have been asking for it, so here you go! 5 new facebook headers!

They are sized perfectly for your facebook timeline…

Pink WATERCOLOR header:
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Grey DISTRESSED header:
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Bunting header:
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Stitched header:
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Distressed TEXT header:
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Be sure to check out the free Yellow Chevron download header when you go and like SP DESIGN on FACEBOOK!

EXAMPLE of FREE download:

And… the 25% off sale is going on until Sunday night (April 29th). Use “25off” at checkout.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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May 4, 2012 - 2:54 am

remi lai - LOOOVE IT!! What else can I say? Seriously….the coolest!

News…

So, I have many many sessions to post, but for now I just wanted to give an update on scheduling sessions and all that jazz.

This year I decided I wanted to do a lot of traveling sessions so that I could mix my two favorite things, travel & photography! So… this means I have to cut back on
my local sessions here in Utah:( What I have decided to do is not take any local Utah sessions this summer so that I can spend a lot of time with my kids during the summer & on top of that I have travel sessions scheduled all summer long.

So, those of you who live in Utah that are looking to book a family or children’s session please do so now for Sept, Oct, & November. I will be shooting the month of May here in Utah and the first week of June and have a few spots open, so if you want something soon please email my assistant Whitney at whitney@simplicityphotography.com

Also, for fall sessions I will only be taking 2-3 sessions a week and this year I am sticking to it. Every fall I about lose my mind and I have no one to blame but myself so I have to cut back this year in order to keep my sanity & to be more available for my family. This means I will be taking almost half the sessions I usually do in the fall, so please plan ahead! If I am booked I am happy to refer to another photographer that I can highly recommend to you.

Thanks so much for understanding!!
Hope you all are enjoying this amazing weather in Utah, now let’s all go outside and live a little.

Angie

If you haven’t seen my new endevour please join Aven Clothing line on facebook. We have a sale going on right now! AVEN FACEBOOK.

Also, here is Mitch, the designer with all the models:) Aren’t they his fashion mini me’s? I love this image.

Also, just a few images from my sessions in Atlanta & Michigan from a few weeks ago, it was so much fun! Their full posts of their sessions will be coming very soon! Also, thank you for those of you who came to the Lansing MTPPA speaking engagement… I was so dang nervous but you all welcomed me with open arms.

Last but not least, if you want to join SIMPLICITY PHOTOGRAPHY on facebook you can do so HERE.

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April 26, 2012 - 12:13 am

jael deyoung - those are awesome friend….is Dallas ever on your travel plans???? I guess I’ll just have to come to you.

Aven Giveaway!

We are giving away one free item of your choice on Aven!

Here is how you enter…

1. Visit www.avenclothing.com & pick the item you would choose if you won…
2. Post a comment on Aven’s fanpage of which item you would choose & share the Aven fan-page on your profile!!

We are very excited to get this line out to the world! Our fall line is going to be amazing as well & we cannot wait to share it with you!

Thanks!

Angie & Mitch

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April 18, 2012 - 11:41 pm

Mica Staheli - Love the Stripe Raglan T-Shirt! So adorable!

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April 19, 2012 - 12:02 am

Mare Newton - Love it!

Aven

Today is the big day! After some setbacks, adding new items to the line, traveling & many learning experiences we are finally launching AVEN!

Aven has been in the making for over a year now I am so excited to announce that it is ready to purchase! I teamed up with an amazing clothing designer, Mitch Harris, to launch a boys clothing line with a city/urban appeal. It really has been one of my secret dreams to start a kids clothing line for a while now, so here we are taking a risk and offering something different and unique for boys. I hear mothers complaining about the choices they have for boys clothing so here you go ladies! I hope you all love it & spread the word!

This line is just the beginning of something really amazing, but we had to start out small like most businesses so it will sell out quickly.
All of the clothing is meant to be slim fit & tailored so order up a size if you are worried that your child doesn’t fit well in slim fit clothing.

This is a big day and I am just so thankful for all of you that continue to read my blog and follow my work:)

You ready to shop??

AVEN CLOTHING WEBSITE
AVEN FACEBOOK

A few photos of our amazing little models…

Thank you to Sara Boulter that put together this awesome video of all the boys doing what they do best… being awesome.

Aven from Sara Boulter on Vimeo.

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April 16, 2012 - 4:29 pm

Kristin Cook - What a huge accomplishment! Congrats on fulfilling a dream :)

April 16, 2012 - 5:17 pm

Corinne - As a mom of 4 boys, I thank you. I can’t wait to look around at the site!

April 16, 2012 - 5:40 pm

gillian - HOLY!!! I am in love! What a fantastic job you did!! LOVE IT ALL!!
~gillian

April 16, 2012 - 8:47 pm

Heather Price - Congratulations on your new venture,i love your clothes line,your little boy is a great model too,Aven is a great name also!!!

April 16, 2012 - 11:39 pm

Pam Heggie - Ahhh!! Cuteness!! I can’t even tell you how happy all those cute pictures full of cute little boys made me! Lol. I mean, I love little girls OF COURSE. But from a mom of just boys, so fun to see them get the spotlight! :) Did you get my email I sent right after my order with the right mailing address? Lol. I’m sorry I didn’t have it right the first time!!

April 17, 2012 - 1:53 am

Jess Cudzilo - WOW, girl! Congrats to you! Way to pursue and tackle your dreams head-on! xo

April 17, 2012 - 3:25 am

Rachel Marie {Photography} - This is amazing! If I had a little boy, this is exactly how I would want to dress him. If your gift in fashion is anything like your gift in photography, I’m sure you will go far.

April 17, 2012 - 9:21 pm

Courtney Ritchey - SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!!!! Holy moly these are so AWESOME!! Gonna buy like NOW!

April 18, 2012 - 3:07 pm

Lindsay - Um… I AM IN LOVE WITH EVERYTHING ABOUT these photos and video! I love the little hairstyles, the edgy fashion, the “All Boy” aspect of this shoot. It made me say “aww this is awesome” about 99 million times. You did an amazing job on this! These are amazing photos

April 19, 2012 - 5:07 am

Karisa Lamle - Your clothing line makes me wish I was that age to have kids because I love your boys’ clothing line! I won’t rush myself of course, but I can’t wait to buy from this line when I have a boy!
By the way, your son’s hair is killer!

April 21, 2012 - 3:27 am

Monica - That’s amazing, congratulations! Just took a peek at your line, it’s adorable, love, love, love. Wishing all the best and much success with your new venture.