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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 pursuing 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...

sisters

I have photographed these two several times and I was so blown away how much they had grown up since I had photographed them last. Alas, as all of these wonderful kids get older… the less funny I am to them. Gotta work on my jokes, seriously. Anyone got any good ones they can share? Tweens think I am incredibly embarrassing.. I think it’s pretty funny though. I really look forward to embarrassing my own kids, but for now they still think I am hilarious.

Happy weekend!


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February 3, 2012 - 6:58 pm

Gina Peterson - Great session. Such cool sisters and obviously love each other!

The older sister reminds me so much of Natalie Portman.

February 3, 2012 - 7:31 pm

cribtales - Oh I love these! They are such a great mix of teenage seriousness and playfulness, and love the dreamy processing. Very fun!

February 4, 2012 - 5:27 am

Tania - So, so beautiful! They are totally stunning and your images are too. lovely.

February 5, 2012 - 8:27 pm

katie - I love the ones of them jumping on the bed… so fun!

February 8, 2012 - 1:26 pm

Selina Phillips Photography - I just love your studio lighting. Very classy and fresh.

February 13, 2012 - 12:44 am

Sophie - Gorgeous!!! Looks like such a fun-filled shoot, and you captured their personalities and love so beautifully!

Blog Boards… $25 each set

Yay! 3 sets of blog boards for all different styles.. These are made easy for all of you that have a pro-photo blog!

$25 for one week, price will go up to $30 on Feb 8th, 2012.

*sized to 900px wide by 1200px high @ 72 resolution (sized for web)
*colors are editable
*instructions included
*3 blog boards per set

Stitched Blog Boards $25
(click on button below to purchase)

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Modern Blog Boards $25
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Vintage Blog Boards $25
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February 2, 2012 - 5:43 pm

Pamela Casaudoumecq - Hi! Just wondering if these blog boards only work for pro-photo blogs or will they work for others?

February 2, 2012 - 5:46 pm

simplicity photography - They can work for any blog, you just might have to resize the width to fit your blog size. Usually 900px wide is what the settings are for pro-photo blogs.

February 2, 2012 - 6:45 pm

Andreas - What exactly are those files, PSD’s ?

February 10, 2012 - 7:16 am

Jess - Oh my heck Ang, that orange couch looks to awesome.

February 15, 2012 - 6:53 pm

Tyra Bleek - Just wondering if these templets use a “drag and drop” type of a platform? Or, do I have to re-size each photo to fit the window size. Thanks, Tyra

February 15, 2012 - 6:58 pm

simplicity photography - You drag and drop and then you have to resize the image with the free transform tool.

photo of the day

I had to post just one of these adorable little girls. We had us some fun this morning:) I will post their whole session when it’s all edited.

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February 1, 2012 - 9:19 pm

Tania - Oh my goodness, how adorable is this?!?! Beautiful!

February 1, 2012 - 11:31 pm

Kathy Marciante - OH my!! Simply adorable!!!

February 2, 2012 - 10:20 pm

Letty - These are stunning! Love the mood and clothes. Hows your clothes line coming along? Is this the type of clothing you gonna sell?

February 13, 2012 - 12:45 am

Sophie - What a perfect moment, and I love the tippy toes on the older one. Absolutely priceless image!

puppy love.

I love these two littles. I have photographed them several times & they just got a new adorable little puppy (the kind of puppy that makes you squeal when you see her). Well, this session was a sweet Valentines treat:)



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February 1, 2012 - 9:25 pm

ani mendez - Pretty pretty dog!

February 2, 2012 - 4:31 pm

chad diblasio - i love these.. the light and the “creamy” editing make them just dreamy and PERFECT for hanging on a wall in their house!! :)

February 3, 2012 - 4:01 am

katie - What a sweet session, love that last one of the dog… perfect tongue curl!

Travel Sessions & Mentoring Schedule 2012

I am very excited to announce travels sessions, mentoring & a workshop for 2012!

I know many of you have been emailing and patiently waiting for this post so thank you!

Here’s the deal… I have my clothing line launching this year & another exciting announcement (cannot say yet:() so I will be cutting down on sessions & skype this year. This year I want to travel more now that I am not pregnant! Hallelujah! These locations and dates are what I have planned so far… I might add 1 or 2 more locations as the year goes on and I will of course announce it on the blog. I feel very lucky that I am able to travel for work & meet amazing people!

TRAVEL SESSIONS…

Cost: $175 session fee for kids only, $250 for a family session (must all be immediate family).
Prints & CD are not included but will be available to order in your online gallery 2 weeks after your session.

VIEW COMPLETE PRICE LIST HERE….

If you know you would like to purchase the CD I am doing a special that includes sitting & CD for $100 savings if you purchase both up front…. so please
mention this to Whitney when you are booking.

DATES & LOCATIONS:

  • April 11th:Michigan (I will be in Lansing the day before so anywhere within 1 hour travel time). I will have time fore 2 sessions April 11th.
  • April 14th: Atlanta, Georgia I will have time for 3 sessions.
  • May 16th & 17th: Los Angeles area, I will have time for 3 sessions between those 2 days.
  • June 9th-13th: New York City! You will have the option of booking a photo session or a Photo/Video Session with Sara Boulter & I. Inquire for more details. I will have time for 4 sessions while in New York City.
  • July 6th & 7th: San Francisco, CA. I will have time for 2-3 sessions.
  • July 22-29th: I will be at the Payette River near Boise Idaho… if anyone wants a very dreamy session near the payette it’s stunning there! I will only do one session during this time.
  • August 17th-20th: Portland, OR. I will have time for 4 sessions.
  • November 9th-11th: Austin, TX. I will have time for 5 sessions.

***You will get a refund on session fee if weather forces us to cancel the session.
*** I am open to in-person mentoring for 2-3 hours for editing & questions only. Please inquire for more info.

Please email whitney@simplicityphotography.com to book your travel session!

WORKSHOP!!

I am teaching a workshop on August 2-3rd, 2012. Open to 10 students only. We will be covering shooting on location and studio on the first day, the second day we will discuss business & editing. Lunch & Dinner will be provided both days.

Please email Whitney to book your spot!
whitney@simplicityphotography.com

COST: $1400
(Includes giveaways & $100 credit to SP Design)
**This workshop is best for beginner-intermediate skill levels. Must be able to shoot in Manual mode & know most of your camera settings. We
will be focusing more on creativity, posing & lighting while shooting, but of course I am happy to help with camera settings as well.


SMALL GROUP MENTORING:

Groups of 4 people for a packed day of shooting and editing! If you want a small group this is for you!
Get your friends together and come to SLC…

I have April 30th or May 7th available.

COST: $1100
All meals will be provided.

FALL SESSIONS: I know this might sound crazy, but book now! I am only taking 3 sessions a week in the fall (I usually take 4-5 a week), so I will be cutting back a lot this year so I can keep my sanity & so that my family still loves me by Christmas time:)

Or even better book your session for spring or summer!

I am exited to see what 2012 will bring! So far, it’s been great & relaxing but once this craziness begins I will be back to my busy, crazy self.

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January 26, 2012 - 8:55 pm

Lauren Adams - Is this available to everyone? I had noticed that previously your mentoring was only available to those that didn’t live close to SLC. I would LOVE to attend a workshop!!

January 26, 2012 - 8:55 pm

Treasure - Ooooh you are going to be a busy girl! I am booked for the evening of June 8th…and you leave for NYC the next day. I am so excited! I’d love to do one of your workshops! I already have 2 scheduled this year. Not sure if I could convince dh to let me do another??

January 27, 2012 - 8:50 am

robyn - South Africa is a beautiful place to travel to:) Too far for you?

January 27, 2012 - 3:28 pm

Danielle A - Pretty please add Orlando/Tampa for a workshop! You can stay at my house right down the street from Disney :)

January 27, 2012 - 5:41 pm

annmarie - I second that! I live in Jacksonville so i’m very close to Orlando….and while you are here you can take the kiddies to Disneyworld :-)

January 30, 2012 - 10:08 pm

Rebecca - Please re-consider Florida… From the sound of it you would already have 2 clients from this post! Would love to have a session with you…xo

February 1, 2012 - 5:06 pm

Ria Green - Robyn, I agree, Angie you would love it here in South Africa!!!

February 8, 2012 - 9:25 pm

Brittany Miller - I third for coming to Florida!!!!!
Angie, the group sessions..will that be the cost per person or for the entire group rate?

February 8, 2012 - 9:26 pm

simplicity photography - Brittany, the cost is per person:)