Lovin' from the Oven

I had so much fun doing these photos for Lovin' from the Oven! I consider my self somewhat of a bread conieusseur, and I kind of wish I were joking. But, we're talking about a girl who ate a whole loaf of fresh baked french bread. In one sitting. By herself. Cut me her some slack, she was pregnant.

All that said, this bread is some of the best!!! My family looks forward to seeing those fresh baked loaves come through the doors. And, they're lucky if a few pieces aren't already missing (wink).

Honey Whole Wheat

Toasted with some grape jelly?!?! I think yes!

A little help from my smallest assistant!!!

Harvest White - so soft and delicious. I have to muster up all my self control. You know, so I don't eat the whole loaf.

Cherry Cordial - A Valentine treat with a cherry-vanilla glaze, cherries, and chocolate chips!!! So. SO. Good.

Cinnamon Swirl Bread - It's offered once a month, and believe you me, You. Do. NOT. Want to miss it!

Guess what the best part is?!?! Lovin' from the Oven is going to give away a loaf of cinnamon swirl to one Calhoun ink reader!!! So here's what you gotta do...

• Go "like" them on facebook.
• Then come back here and leave us a comment to enter.

Easy peasy. And, if you already "like" them, you're already half way there. Just leave us a comment. The winner will be announced Monday Evening (2/27), and your bread will be available for pick up (in Surprise only) Tuesday afternoon (2/28). To place an order, please visit Lovin' from the Oven on facebook.

**Update (2/28)** Congratulations to comment #9 Jonna!!! Please email suprisecreations@gmail.com for pickup information.

Sweet 16: Brianna

A few weeks ago, we did pic's for Brianna's sweet 16 party that's coming up!!!

Her hair is so thick and gorgeous!!! I just couldn't get over it!!!

These are my fav!!!

Second favs!!!

Love these two!!!

And, I can't wait to photograph the party!!! Thanks guys!!!

Twins Kati & Karli

I photographed my twin cousins a few weeks ago for their 18th birthday! Here are my favorites!!!

Happy Valentines Day from Greysen

And me of course (wink)! Over the weekend, we took Greysen's 9 Month Pictures and I thought they were very fitting to post today! You're welcome!

Love the shoes, and the bow tie!

I loved this one so much I had to show you b&w too!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

I'll take THAT as a compliment

During a client meeting the other day, a bride says to me, "Your stuff isn't like everyone else's." The instant she said it, I took it as a compliment. As an afterthought, I was hoping she meant it as one. It turns out, she did! She began to explain how a lot of the stuff she sees is grungy and/or over photo-shopped.

I explained to her that I don't do a whole lot of photo-shopping. Instead, what I really strive for is a very natural looking image. I try very hard to get everything right in camera. I can also say this wasn't always the case. I had a small love affair with textures, and I've tried my hand in the extremes of photo shop. Every once in a while, it is fun to experiment and try new things.

That all being said, I've really found a style that I love. And, I'm okay that not everybody else does. I really encourage my future clients to look through my galleries. I really want them to know what to expect image wise. And, yes, it hurts my feelings when people choose to go somewhere else (I am human). But, at the end of the day, all I really want is for them to love their images. That won't happen if they don't love my style.