Monthly Archives: July 2010

Obsessed

Check out this SITE called NEXT that my friend Kari told me about! It’s got amazing kids clothes from the UK and you only have to pay $5 shipping! Just make sure you are clicked on the American Flag at the bottom of the site to order! I have 18 things in my cart, is...

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JessJuly 29, 2010 - 5:57 am

Yes that is bad to have 18 things in your cart put them in my cart.
You are naughty. I am gonna love this site.

lroahJuly 29, 2010 - 6:12 am

Angie – My favorite store in England!!!!! :)

genaJuly 29, 2010 - 1:51 pm

Angie have you ordered from this site before? How is the quality of the clothing?
Thanks much!

crave photographyJuly 29, 2010 - 5:24 pm

Really cute stuff and the prices are really good. Lots of cute shoes too!

LeilaniJuly 29, 2010 - 6:24 pm

Im from the UK – Everyone here LOVES Next, especially the kids clothing. It probably sells more than most other shops. Some of my friends that have moved abroad always comment on how much they miss Next and ask us to bring stuff over for them.
Gena – the quality is quite good. I’ve never had any problems except the sizing can sometimes be a bit off however with the US size conversions, it may be OK however I find items to always be a bit big – but that has only been in the childrens section which is OK as kids grow! The adults section is fine with sizes.

BrittanyJuly 29, 2010 - 10:55 pm

SO cool!!! Thanks for sharing!! Do you know how long it takes to get here?

Rebekah TJuly 30, 2010 - 4:25 am

If you like this website you should check out http://www.fingerinthenose.com . I’m not sure on prices because I haven’t seen any on the site yet, but stuff looks really cute. :)

Tiffany BurkeJuly 30, 2010 - 6:32 am

I…..am….in….trouble….

Tasha PriceJuly 31, 2010 - 4:49 am

I love this site!! I ordered my girls 4th of July outfits from here:) The sizes ran a little big but the quality is good!!! Cute cute stuff!!

stacy burtAugust 1, 2010 - 9:17 pm

Love this store – just appeared out of nowhere, a catalog in my mailbox one day :) They have the best little girls shoes to feed my obsession!

Hannah StaynerAugust 4, 2010 - 10:45 pm

awesome find! thank you for posting this. My parents are moving to england this month so now I know what to tell them to send my kids for holidays :) p.s. Angle, I have followed your blog forever (LOVE your work) and just realized recently that you live around the corner from me. ha ha. sooo, Hello Neighbor!

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Well Hello cute family!

Seriously I LOVE these people. Well, I didn’t really know all of them until the shoot but I LOVe them now! They were all so happy and fun to work with. It is such a challenge shooting a large group and trying to be creative and posing eveyone… not to mention to just everyone looking...

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JessicaJuly 29, 2010 - 4:38 am

Awesome, Angie. And their clothes are so great!

Brittany StoverJuly 29, 2010 - 4:45 am

Holy Friggin’ cow! That must have been fun…whew! That’s exhausting just thinkin’ about it, but once again you did your magic!

BrookeJuly 29, 2010 - 4:48 am

that grandpa is seriously funny. it adds even more to have the kids falling and crying in it too! haha. that made me laugh out loud!

Amanda ContrerasJuly 29, 2010 - 4:58 am

WOW! These are awesome! I love how they are all dressed do fun and colorful! These are not your typical family photos!

Heather MannJuly 29, 2010 - 4:59 am

um…that is the most stylish extended family i have ever seen. just beautiful and so fun and lively! great work.

denise olsonJuly 29, 2010 - 5:04 am

LOVE THE POSING!!!!!!! I could have used this inspiration a month ago. GREAT GREAT job! I have to ask….which lens did you use?

anj.July 29, 2010 - 5:04 am

Biggest biggest biggest smile across my face right now!
Angie they are magic! L.O.V.E.

AriaJuly 29, 2010 - 5:09 am

This has to be my favorite extended family shoots I’ve seen. You did an amazing job with the variety of poses, getting them to be natural and playful, the location is gorgeous, and their clothing is beautiful! You need to write a post with tips on big family reunion shoots. :)

laneJuly 29, 2010 - 5:15 am

ok that is seriously the cutest large family shoot i have ever ever seen! I adore this! Stying, everything. Just darling!

simplicity photographyJuly 29, 2010 - 5:17 am

85mm, 50mm, and my 17-35 for the running shots

Ryan ToweJuly 29, 2010 - 5:25 am

Honestly, a huge family portrait like that is my nightmare. But seeing you pull it off so amazingly is extremely inspiring. So awesome!!! And having such a fun family never hurts! ;)

KristyJuly 29, 2010 - 5:37 am

These are amazing!!! And so glad you pointed out grandpa–hilarious!

Marie GrossJuly 29, 2010 - 9:15 am

Wow. You make it look EASY. And I’m having a really hard time not feeling extremely jealousy of your mad skills. :)

stephanieJuly 29, 2010 - 10:58 am

Family sessions are probably the hardest in my opinion and you nailed it. Getting them to run brings out such natural expressions and giddyness! Love.

melissa hansmaJuly 29, 2010 - 12:30 pm

wow….they are alll sooooooooo Trendy:)

Kathy Marciante PhotographyJuly 29, 2010 - 12:40 pm

Awesome family shot!! You’re such an inspiration. You make it look so easy:) Great job!

Jordan EaksJuly 29, 2010 - 1:06 pm

Wow, it looks like they are having a blast!! I bet you had so much fun yourself photographing them!

Stephanie WindJuly 29, 2010 - 1:51 pm

These are fun-tastic!!!

ElyseJuly 29, 2010 - 2:46 pm

These are so great! How did you get them all to dress so fun and coordinated?? Did you guide them, or did they just have the fashion sense themselves??

KristiJuly 29, 2010 - 2:49 pm

well hello fabulous dressers!!! Not sure what guidance you gave them, but wow, did they ever nail the dress code! Fabulous images, Angie. Just spectacular

simplicity photographyJuly 29, 2010 - 2:50 pm

They actually are some of my most stylish clients, they were born with good looks and fashion sense:) I just showed up!

tamara LalanneJuly 29, 2010 - 6:31 pm

These are G R E A T!! !! !! Wonderful wonderful

Tira JJuly 30, 2010 - 4:08 pm

Wow! Hello absolutely gorgeous and fun family! Great images Angie!

Brenda CarpenterJuly 30, 2010 - 7:04 pm

love your images — I am often asked to photograph large groups outdoors and understand all of the challenges, too! can I ask you what kind of lighting you use — any on or off camera flash, etc…? I find it usually doesn’t work with just natural light and I need to supplement in some way. thanks for sharing! (I’ve bought your products in the past and love them:)

Kristen DukeJuly 31, 2010 - 1:50 pm

SO much fun! I need each of the women to pipe in and tell us where they got their dress/cardigans. Love all their colors!!!

MarquetteJuly 31, 2010 - 5:58 pm

Um….these are ridiculous!!! You are a-maze-ing…! How in the world did you do it??? The posing, light, clothes…wow!

I’m quitting! LOL!

HaylieAugust 2, 2010 - 5:37 pm

Holy Moley! This family ROCKS! They should win an award for the most stylish family in the WORLD! I love all the bright colors and how laid back they seem in the photos! WHY can’t my family be like this! HA! Great Photos!

allyson randleAugust 2, 2010 - 7:34 pm

Seriously. The BEST family shots I have EVER seen! Really.

Amy HoogstadAugust 3, 2010 - 3:46 pm

These photos are fantastic! We are using this post as inspiration for our upcoming extended family photoshoot:)

Jodi PfunderAugust 3, 2010 - 9:14 pm

You seriously have the best large-group family photos I’ve ever seen.

jackieAugust 4, 2010 - 5:44 pm

great photos. Who dressed these people! Great family style!

Becky G.August 8, 2010 - 2:35 pm

What fun family photos! I’m new to your site (got the link after visiting MCP Actions blog). I’ll be back!

Anna ZatopekAugust 8, 2010 - 10:39 pm

Wow, seriously?! Super great! I mean super! wow! Inspiration city!

nina pomeroyAugust 11, 2010 - 7:41 pm

Really digging these family portraits. The clothing choices, accessories – all fabulous!!!

HeatherAugust 13, 2010 - 4:49 am

What a fabulous family!! Love these photos. So bright and colorful. Super fun!

Tai Lee GrantAugust 26, 2010 - 5:37 am

these pictures are wonderful–way to tackle a challenge! i love their colors!

Taylor & Amanda- Seniors… 2011

This session (I should say 2-day session) was so much fun! My friends Jael & Lisa flew in from Texas and California to get some great pics of Jael’s daughter and friend for their senior photos. We shot for 2 days and found some amazing spots that I have never used before! I wasn’t feeling...

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evieJuly 26, 2010 - 1:36 am

OH. MY. WORD. It does not get any cooler or more gorgeous than these shots. I’m wavering between feeling inspired and like I need to throw in the towel because I don’t know that I’ll ever take anything that good. GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!!!

simplicity photographyJuly 26, 2010 - 1:40 am

don’t give up! It’s all a journey… get inspired and get your bootie out there:)

Lindsey OrtonJuly 26, 2010 - 2:50 am

These are awesome!

kellyJuly 26, 2010 - 2:56 am

prop love;)

Kristin CookJuly 26, 2010 - 3:25 am

These are so fabulous and fun!!!!

ShareeJuly 26, 2010 - 4:25 am

I’m with Evie! I love love love this session! I’m stunned with amazingness!!!! Just beautiful, stunning images. I’ll bet they’re thrilled, to say the least… I’m inspired and ….and you are my new hero! period. WOW

CayleeJuly 26, 2010 - 5:35 am

Oh Angie, Angie, Angie. You’ve outdone yourself once again. WOW. LOVE-LY!

Brittany StoverJuly 26, 2010 - 5:49 am

incredible….every.single.one..you ROCK!

ashleyJuly 26, 2010 - 6:03 am

this is such a great session! everything about it is a new twist for your blog. its fun and exciting aand inspiring. great work

whitneyJuly 26, 2010 - 6:49 am

holy holy. I searched high and low for that crown.
These are so sexy.

stephanieJuly 26, 2010 - 11:30 am

I knew it the minute I saw the crown! It’s identical to the one Elizabeth uses–who incidentally was in my dream last night. So random! Anyway, these are so beautiful! Can you ask her where she got that crown?

StacyJuly 26, 2010 - 12:06 pm

lucky girls!!! Planning pays off, right?! No joke. Amazing!

Ashley TaylorJuly 26, 2010 - 12:46 pm

Angie I absolutely LOVE this session!! The girls are gorgeous and your work is amazing! I LOVE the chandelier in the tree. Genius!WOW WOW WOW!

Nate and Arancha PhotographyJuly 26, 2010 - 3:01 pm

Beautiful work!

Jordan EaksJuly 26, 2010 - 3:35 pm

Wow, these are gorgeous! My absolute favorite is the one with the car! Beautiful props. It always helps when the client has great ideas and props too! :) Love the colors, they just pop!

Heather CulleyJuly 26, 2010 - 3:52 pm

So fun! I love it :)

Ryan ToweJuly 26, 2010 - 4:39 pm

WOW. These are all amazing. LOVE the window shot. So gorgeous.

DarlaJuly 26, 2010 - 4:46 pm

HOT DANG!! ANGIE!!! You have outdone yourself AGAIN!

LizJuly 26, 2010 - 5:05 pm

These are so beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas. Also I love your design shop. About to make another purchase. Your templates are incredible.

mirkaJuly 26, 2010 - 5:25 pm

ok I think Im gonna sound like a broken record, but man those ROCK!!! you are amazing Angie!!! I’m so stealing the idea with the bike:) do you mind?:)

Jen ArthurJuly 26, 2010 - 8:41 pm

I’m overcome! These are just amazing. I adore the bicycle shots.

Andree CloseJuly 26, 2010 - 10:59 pm

These are simply to die for! Love the props, the outfits, your talent!

MalisaJuly 27, 2010 - 1:26 am

um, Angie… I just love u! I’m having Raye Law take my family photos this year because, well she’s only one state over, but I swear one day we will be flying to Utah. :)
I need to you to come to Oklahoma!

JannaJuly 27, 2010 - 4:24 am

Love it! Love the girls! Love you! Love everything about it!

Marielle HayesJuly 27, 2010 - 6:45 am

I have major photography envy of you! You are soooooo talented! These are utterly fabulous.

MarciJuly 27, 2010 - 12:51 pm

Love these Ang! Rocking the ofc I see. You always get so much variety even in your std session time. Inspired!

BethJuly 27, 2010 - 1:15 pm

You blow my mind! Your images are AMAZING!!! You are so gifted and it seems effortless in your images! SO AWESOME!

valerie mohrJuly 27, 2010 - 6:19 pm

holy crap these are beautiful!

Paige ElizabethJuly 27, 2010 - 6:36 pm

Simply STUNNING!! And very inspiring!!! You are now bookmarked in my favorite photographers folder! :)

StaceyJuly 28, 2010 - 2:32 pm

Totally adorable! The captures, the light, the styling, the outfits-all of it=AMAZING!!!

HeatherJuly 28, 2010 - 10:11 pm

Jaw droppingly fantastic,i so love the chandelier amazing how it is lite.stunningy work,so inspirational.

Stephanie CastilloJuly 29, 2010 - 5:12 am

OMG I LOVE THESE!! Did you use any lighting for some?? If so I’d love to know what you use.. you are so fabulous :) )

stacy burtJuly 29, 2010 - 2:32 pm

These pictures are GORGEOUS <3 What lucky girls ~ your work is nothing slight of amazing!

sandyJuly 29, 2010 - 10:57 pm

These are AMAZING!! You rock my friend. So sad I had to miss this!! Miss you!!!

laetitiaJuly 30, 2010 - 2:23 am

I love very much some of those pics… I am in love with your work !

taylorJuly 30, 2010 - 6:15 am

Sooo basically i freakin love my pictures!!!!! and i miss your children soooo much! i had soo much funn being a model for 2 days hahahaha….you have to come down to texas for my graduation now!! :)

marlo hoodAugust 4, 2010 - 8:48 pm

angie……………..wow! amazing photos.

Nanette Gordon CramtonAugust 6, 2010 - 5:39 pm

Amazing photos! It looks like you must have had so much fun as well as the girls! Love all the great props and old, paint-peeling buildings! Great work!

Lenka HattawayAugust 6, 2010 - 11:18 pm

Love, Love these! Gorgeous!

Becky G.August 8, 2010 - 2:36 pm

Oh my! Stunning!

StefanieAugust 12, 2010 - 8:42 pm

Love your work. :)

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Monica MartinJuly 23, 2010 - 7:14 am

wow, if I lived near you, I’d jump on this in a heart beat!

CayleeJuly 24, 2010 - 6:27 am

I wish…..

Happy 4th Birthday rugrats.

Chloe and Tate are officially 4 years old today. Wow. really? I was thinking about it today and our lives have changed so much since they were born. I feel like I owe so much of my photography success to these little ones. They motivated me to quit my full time job and just do...

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KarenJuly 21, 2010 - 4:30 am

i am totally in love with your kids. they make me smile! :)

Amanda KeyJuly 21, 2010 - 4:33 am

They are beautiful! Happy Birthday Chloe and Tate.

{amazing, amazing portraits!}

brookieJuly 21, 2010 - 4:34 am

I completely enjoy these pictures. I find myself smiling looking at them. Especially this last one of tate on the right. He is sooooo four. reminds me of mine!
It is so easy and exciting to take pictures of our own kids. I love it!
Good job as always on the beautiful light, capturing the mood and sharing your sweet kids and amazing talents with us.
Happy fourth brithday!

RaquelJuly 21, 2010 - 4:36 am

These are the most well dressed kids in the world. If you don’t mind I am going to have to steal some tips from you for Logan. I just LOVE the way you dress Tate! (Chloe too of course). These are just breathtaking. You are so inspirational with your unique sessions.

crave photographyJuly 21, 2010 - 4:39 am

These are really just sooo amazing!! What a couple of cuties!

jessJuly 21, 2010 - 4:43 am

LOVE these- what beautiful children you have!!

michelle hueninkJuly 21, 2010 - 5:03 am

Awww Happy Birthday to your little monkeys! These rock, as always.

KristyJuly 21, 2010 - 5:04 am

Happy birthday cuties!! These are so great. I absolutely adore the one that shows off their personalities. You need to have a HUGE canvas of that in your house:)

JessJuly 21, 2010 - 5:07 am

Love every FRICKIN’ one of them. They are to die for cute!

SkyeJuly 21, 2010 - 5:10 am

Angie!! LOVE THESE! Your kids are totally worth jumping in the pool for fully clothed…bahahaha!

sarah wheelerJuly 21, 2010 - 5:11 am

love these! happy birthday to them, 4 is a wonderful age :)

Lindsay SilsbyJuly 21, 2010 - 5:14 am

What cute kids you have Angie! Love these shots…perfection!

angie andrewsJuly 21, 2010 - 6:00 am

Amazing! Can you shop for my kids cloths.. they are always dressed to cute.

lroahJuly 21, 2010 - 7:14 am

Happy Birthday to two of my new favorite kids! Hugs and kisses to them for me. :)

stephanieJuly 21, 2010 - 11:50 am

Happy Birthday to your little ones. They are gorgeous, as are your images! Love the styling!!

Jessica PetersJuly 21, 2010 - 12:50 pm

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SOME CUTE CUTE KIDS!

CarinJuly 21, 2010 - 2:03 pm

Time has flown by. They are beautiful children!
These images are amazing!!!
Happy birthday T & C!

HaylieJuly 21, 2010 - 2:18 pm

Happy Birthday! Your kids are incredibly cute! Where do you find their adorable clothes?!?

JennyJuly 21, 2010 - 2:31 pm

so beautiful. truly love your work and what precious little subjects with live with, work with and love with every single day.

MichelleJuly 21, 2010 - 2:35 pm

Your kiddos are beyond darling and oh so cool! What fantastic style you have and I’m always awed at the clothes you find and put together for them. You’re incredibly blessed. Thanks for sharing with us!

simplicity photographyJuly 21, 2010 - 2:48 pm

Mostly Jcrew for these outfits. Tate’s jeans are from H&M as well as his shoes. Chloe’s shoes are from shoesteal.com

Jodi PalmerJuly 21, 2010 - 3:31 pm

Ok that Chloe is always beautiful but look at Tate he is so handsome! His hair is awesome.

robynJuly 21, 2010 - 4:30 pm

Congratulations on managing to get them to 4 years old. That’s all we really have to focus on is the love they bring into your life:)

HeidiJuly 21, 2010 - 4:35 pm

I can’t stand it, these are the best EVER. love them SO much. You rock girlfriend.

Shannon WhiteJuly 21, 2010 - 5:11 pm

Love it! My girl twin is also bigger then the boy. My friends twins are also the same at 8 years old. Go girls!

Tiffany BurkeJuly 21, 2010 - 7:08 pm

Happy Birthday to your kiddos!! Man 4 came fast didn’t it!!

Amy HoogstadJuly 21, 2010 - 7:16 pm

SO cute!!! Happy birthday, Chloe & Tate. My boy/girl twins (Micah & Rachel) just turned 4 a few days ago, so they are the same age as your little ones. My daughter is 3in. taller and 5lbs. heavier than my son as well. No one asks if they are twins anymore, either:)

Megan VJuly 21, 2010 - 8:21 pm

GASP!!! They are just so incredibly beautiful. You use light so perfectly and are a role model for me! Thank you for always inspiring me. xo

mirkaJuly 21, 2010 - 8:59 pm

just stunning Angie! happy birthday to your beautiful babies:)

JannaJuly 22, 2010 - 12:57 am

They are SO

JannaJuly 22, 2010 - 12:58 am

They are SO adorable! Great kids, great photography

NemihaJuly 22, 2010 - 4:10 am

it is truely amazing what you can accomplish in ten minutes with your kids… my dauhjter has he face to the ground when i break out the camera… ha! maybe next year!

Tasha PriceJuly 22, 2010 - 4:37 am

Sooo stinkin’ beautiful as always!!!!

Andree CloseJuly 22, 2010 - 5:48 am

Adorable!

AndreaJuly 22, 2010 - 6:16 am

Love it! They are perfectly adorable!!!!!!! The shot of them looking at eachother over the middle grass cracks me up!

ErinJuly 22, 2010 - 8:49 am

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Serena GeneJuly 22, 2010 - 2:18 pm

You have mad talent! Seriously, these are the most adorable pictures EVER!

Ryan ToweJuly 22, 2010 - 8:40 pm

You make me want to have kids. :)

Jenni CarmonJuly 22, 2010 - 11:39 pm

I have had this blog post in front of me for two whole days just trying to think of words that could even come close to describing your talent and amazingness. You are such an inspiration Ang! Happy Birthday to Tate and Chloe.
Love the images….as always!!
Thanks for you amazing words on my blog too! You always make my day!

Mikki GrimleyJuly 23, 2010 - 12:29 am

I love you blog I look to it constantly because I LOVE your photos. It makes me want to upgrade my camera and get a wide angle lens. Let me know if you are ever willing to have an “intern” of sorts. I would love to tag along for a couple of photo shoots.

BTW: Where is Chloe’s yellow ruffle dress from. It is adorable!

Kelly GreenJuly 23, 2010 - 7:41 am

You have 2 gorgeous kids there x

JaimeLeeJuly 23, 2010 - 1:05 pm

My twins are 7 months old and I can’t wait to get beautiful shots of them interacting like this. Gorgeous!

Erin GolanJuly 23, 2010 - 1:33 pm

How can I love them when I’ve never even met them? They are off the charts precious Angie! The one of C pouting and T covering his eyes is my favorite! Little dolls!!!

JessicaJuly 23, 2010 - 2:53 pm

I’m just a fan of your work but I had to comment on these…your kids have the cutest clothes I’ve ever seen. And the cutest faces :) You’re lucky!

Anneli - A'la FotoJuly 24, 2010 - 12:51 am

They are truly beautiful and you are blessed! Great pictures as usual….of course I have to thank your children for beeing so good and one of my greatest inspirations! :O)))

tangieJuly 24, 2010 - 7:13 am

ahhh!!! so incredibly gorgeous!!! the photography and the sweet kiddos…

LisaJuly 26, 2010 - 8:30 pm

I looooooove these! I have boy/girl twins that are 5 and these photos remind me soooo much of them, my daughter is also much bigger and no one asks if they are twins anymore and they have the photo of their personalities is sooo my twins as well … so funny …. these are awesome and capture their connection so well.

DeniseJuly 26, 2010 - 11:55 pm

Oh my goodness – these are ADORABLE! I had no idea you had twins! I might be calling you to photograph mine (who will be 2 in Sept.) I have the hardest time shooting my own. You did awesome! They are darling!

AngelaAugust 2, 2010 - 1:57 am

I wish I had half of the talent that you have. I love the fun and charisma that is in your image, just lovely. Very inspirational