Sneak Peek | Las Vegas Newborn Photography

March 8, 2010

I was so glad to pull Emily’s name out as the second winner of the family portrait session. I just loved her adoption story. It was lovely to see Emily & Garrett just pour all their love on this little girl. Isn’t she beautiful?

  1. Emily posted the following on March 8, 2010 at 10:30 pm.

    Thanks for taking the GIANT mark off my forehead! :) Love love the one with Holland in her jeans, closing her eyes for one brief moment! :)

  2. Rebecca posted the following on March 8, 2010 at 10:59 pm.

    I am COMPLETELY in LOVE with these! She is the most AMAZINGLY beautiful Baby I have ever seen! Garrett and Emily are some VERY lucky parents!

Giveaway #9 | Las Vegas Photography

March 5, 2010

Another non-photography related giveaway, but it’s still one of my favorite things. I love me a good night out, and a yummy dinner with my hubby followed by a movie is still my favorite date night. I sometimes think we should try to be more adventurous, but eating dinner without having to inhale it before someone needs something/hits someone/falls off the chair/etc, and sitting down for two hours is very appealing.

The next giveaway will be

4 Regal movie tickets and a $40 Cafe Rio gift card

Comment away! Tell me what’s your favorite thing to do – with or without your significant other :) Entries will be taken until Thursday, March 11, 2010.

  1. Amy W. posted the following on March 5, 2010 at 12:12 pm.

    I love any time out with my husband, but our favorite thing to do is dinner and a movie!

  2. anthy posted the following on March 5, 2010 at 5:59 pm.

    My favorite thing to do is play and pet my cats. :-) We just got a turbo track toy for Sebastian’s birthday…one of these. And they love it and are hysterical to watch. (They hide behind things and pounce on the ball.)

    Plus, it’s just nice to cuddle with a cat or two after a hard day’s work.

  3. anthy posted the following on March 5, 2010 at 5:59 pm.

    And whoops, please ignore the HTML fail there.

  4. Lindsay posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 1:28 pm.

    I love to travel with my husband!

  5. Brianna B. posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 1:40 pm.

    Our fave date night is a double feature.

  6. Brandy posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 1:58 pm.

    My favorite thing to do… travel! I also love chocolate, talking with friends over a hot cup of something (or cocktail), and relaxing on the couch with a fire going.

  7. Elaine, clothedmuch posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 2:01 pm.

    This is cheezy but our favorite thing to do is cuddle!!

  8. Dawn posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 2:09 pm.

    Cuddling on the sofa while watching a good movie.

  9. Melissa posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 2:22 pm.

    I love to see movies on weeknights when the theaters aren’t so crowded…plus it makes Mondays/Wednesdays much more bearable! =)

  10. Andrea Trautman posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 2:44 pm.

    I love going out to eat with my husband. We love to try out new restaurants!

  11. Angela posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 2:56 pm.

    My favorite thing to do is to have margaritas with my husband out by the lake as the sun is setting!

  12. Nikki posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 4:17 pm.

    I love alone time with my boyfriend. <3 Cuddling!

  13. Agnes posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 4:18 pm.

    We enjoy so many things, but personally I like it most when he cooks me a meal :) eating together is great!

  14. Emily posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 4:45 pm.

    I love either going for a walk when the weather is nice or going for a nice long jog. Both are enjoyable together or alone.

  15. Shannon posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 5:27 pm.

    That sounds like our favorite date night too! I also like to go to the arcade (or Chuck E. Cheese) and play skee ball. :)

  16. cindy posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 6:13 pm.

    watching clean house on the couch on the weekend if i’m alone. if i’m with the family, i just like being out and about with them ;)

  17. Allison H posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 7:32 pm.

    My husband and I love hiking and exploring the mountains near our house.

  18. Jullee posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 10:34 pm.

    I love doing anything with my husband alone! Ever since having kids alone time is trickier to come by.

iTunes Winner | Las Vegas Photographer

March 5, 2010

Congrats to ….

Laura – “I loooove Katy Perry, that new Train song, Ingrid Michaelson, and, of course, Jack Johnson.”

You are the winner of the $40 iTunes gift card!

Giveaway #8 | Las Vegas Photographer

February 24, 2010

I know this is a photo blog, but I can giveaway non-photography related things, right??  This next giveaway, continuing on the “my favorite things” theme will be a;

$40 iTunes gift card

I’m always listening to something – cooking, driving, writing, editing…I’m inspired and energized by it.  Some of my favorites right now:

Kings of Leon. There’s an ache in his voice. Love it. Great songwriting too.

Amazing cover.

My daughter and I watch this guy’s videos (genius!) then run to the piano and try to play it. Seriously, we spend hours doing this. We’ve got The Scientist, and Life in Technicolor down. He is unbelievably good. His hands were made for the piano.

Ok, I’m getting carried away… To enter to win the drawing for the iTunes gift card, just leave a comment below. Tell me what you love to listen to right now. Entry deadline: March 3, 9:00pm. Good luck!

UDPATE: I have spent an absurd amount on time on youtube checking out all your suggestions…love them! You’ve expanded my musical horizons :)

  1. Becky Jones posted the following on February 25, 2010 at 7:13 am.

    Ha! Finally one I can enter ;) I love listening to Muse right now, I just can’t get over how amazingly talented Matt Bellamy is, from playing the piano, to the guitar to singing like no one else I’ve heard. I also love cute little Taylor Swift and love hearing her belt out her pop country tunes! Rob Thomas is another one I’ve been listening to. I’m with you, music makes the world go around :)

  2. Cindy Larkin posted the following on February 25, 2010 at 8:34 am.

    Michael Buble is one of my fav’s right now. His music makes me smile every time I hear it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJmKkU5POA

  3. jess posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 9:01 am.

    love love love justin timberlake’s version of hallelujah from the Help Haiti telethon!

  4. Emily posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 9:12 am.

    I listen to Pandora and Slacker a lot to hear new music and artists that I wouldn’t normally come across. Hey Monday is currently one of my favs. Thanks for the giveaway!

  5. Ros posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 9:16 am.

    Love Coldplay’s La Vida Loca.

  6. cindy posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 9:21 am.

    i also enjoy kings of leon. i have also been listening to wilco, the ting tings, and rusted root a lot lately!

  7. Snowflake07 (Audra) posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 9:37 am.

    Lately I’ve been into The Great Lake Swimmers. Their “Pulling on a Line” is now in my top 50 of all time. Also I’ve been listening to some old Rave-Ups tunes, like Positively Lost Me and Rave-Up, Shut-Up. (That was the band in Pretty in Pink playing at the bar.) Their stuff is finally available for download after all this time. I’m geeked out about it. OH, and last but not least, I’m lovin’ The Shins and Rogue Wave. :-)

  8. Angel posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 9:43 am.

    I have terrible taste in music. One thing though that I always have on hand is The Fray. I just can’t get enough of that guy’s voice.

  9. Elaine, clothed much posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 9:50 am.

    I’ve been loving N.E.R.D. lately!

  10. christina c posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 9:51 am.

    Right now I love Fleet Foxes and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros! Thanks for the chance!

  11. Sarah Mac posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 10:00 am.

    I too love KOL! I have been listening to the Hope for Haiti CD recently because all of the covers are great!

  12. shutterboo posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 10:01 am.

    A friend just introduced me to The Watson Twins, a local duo group. They are fantastic.

  13. Ashley posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 10:06 am.

    I’m loving listening to Imogen Heap…so relaxing.

  14. Colleen posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 10:11 am.

    I’m listening to Jay Sean’s “Down.” It makes me smile as I remember the “Pink Glove Dance” (look it up on YouTube — hilarious!).

  15. Julia posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 10:12 am.

    I’ve actually started listening to an old Ween cd, Chocolate and Cheese, again. It was recently liberated from my car stereo, which had been holding it in unplayable limbo for the past 8 months. I could really use some new music, thanks!

  16. Emily Irwin posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 10:44 am.

    i like kings of leon too!

  17. kelly o posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 10:44 am.

    I really only listen to music when I workout. Everyone thinks this is blasphemous. I just put a Blackalicious album on my shuffle though, it’s money.

  18. Agnes posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 11:00 am.

    Lately I listen to Muse a lot, I love their songs!

  19. Nikki posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 11:19 am.

    I’m loving Lights and Owl City right now. :)

  20. Lauren Marsh posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 11:21 am.

    right now: Joe Purdy- I love the rain the most!

  21. Erin posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 11:26 am.

    I usually keep my iPod on shuffle because I love the random mix of things, but Kings of Leon is definitely a new favorite. :)

  22. Shannon posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 11:36 am.

    I love Kings of Leon! Good stuff. I am also really loving Sondre Lerche’s stuff from the Dan in Real Life soundtrack.

  23. amber posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 11:45 am.

    Right now I’m listening to a lot of old Pretenders tunes and some new Snow Patrol.

  24. Crystal posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 11:52 am.

    Listening to The XX and Creedence. I also echo the love for Jay Sean’s Down. I don’t know how it can be so insanely catchy!

  25. Jackie posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 12:09 pm.

    Oh perfect! I’m in serious need of some new tunes; I’d love to win! But, lately I’ve been listening to loads of AFI, The Smits, and Bauhaus =D

  26. Claudia posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 12:28 pm.

    I’ve been listening to a lot of Michael Franti recently, and actually a lot of audiobooks and podcasts — a great way to keep up with reading/news while going about my day. :)

  27. Lindsay posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 12:35 pm.

    I love Lupe Fiasco right now

  28. Angie posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 12:51 pm.

    I gotta say I love Michael Buble: His voice is like velvet when I hear it!

  29. Wendi P posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 12:54 pm.

    I just downloaded a bunch of CARS songs; Candy-O, Dontcha Stop, Bye Bye Love, etc. I also have been listening to Lady GaGa and I am embarrassed to admit it because I am close to 50 years old ;-)

  30. Melinda posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 1:05 pm.

    I am going through a country phase right now. And I am sad to say I love the new weezer song.

  31. Courtney posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 1:15 pm.

    I am into so many different kinds of music, anything uplifting, energizing, or spiritually motivating. It’s a wide variety, but makes a great “soundtrack” for my life! My current favorite is Darius Rucker – “It Won’t Be Like This for Long”.

  32. Kari posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 1:19 pm.

    I’m a long time Stone Temple Pilots fan – always listening to them. Also loving the song Hey, Soul Sister by Train. thanks!

  33. Stephanie posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 1:26 pm.

    I like Conor Oberst and getting back into Tom Petty since my 3 year old son suddenly loves to sing to “Free Fallin’.” If you liked the Obadiah Parker cover, listen to Jonathan Coulton’s cover of Baby Got Back.

  34. Amanda W posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 1:27 pm.

    I would love to get the Glee soundtrack. The music from the show is just so catchy!
    amandarwest at gmaildotcom

  35. Amy posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 1:35 pm.

    I’m currently, right at this moment, listening to the GLEE Soundtrack.

  36. Brandy posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 2:38 pm.

    I love to listen to Jason Mraz. He hasn’t come out with very new stuff, but new enough. It’s so clever!

  37. Vittoria posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 3:27 pm.

    I’m listening to “Here Comes the Sun” and many other George Harrison songs…mostly because they’re all sunny and cheerful and I”m currently buried in snow!

  38. Lynsy posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 4:57 pm.

    I love listening to Van Morrison no matter what I’m doing.

  39. Lawfrog posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 5:27 pm.

    Kings of Leon are definitely in my favorite artists list. I also love Lifehouse.

  40. Carolsue posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 6:44 pm.

    I like the country song called “Toes” by the Zac Brown Band. That was my most recent iTunes download.
    digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net

  41. Heather R posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

    I like Michael Buble, and I also like the Zac Brown Band.

  42. Ron-Michael posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 7:11 pm.

    Michael Buble, American Idol, and Lady Gaga

  43. bethany g posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 7:49 pm.

    i’m into 80s music right now!

  44. Caitlin posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 8:11 pm.

    What we listen to tends to coincide with our daughters whims (she’s 2, so they come and stay for a while and then she’s on to something new). Her current favorite is Bob Marley (after learning that Get Up Stand Up is her granddaddy’s favorite song) but before that one of her favorites for a long time was Beach house. I highly recommend them. Upon hearing Blitzkrieg Bop (and singing along with Ay Oh Lets Go) she had a brief obsession with the Ramones as well. Sleigh Bells and Animal Collective have held her interest pretty well, too. Yay for music!

  45. Amanda Stacho posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 8:39 pm.

    Deer Tick is my fave right now and I’m going to see them in a week!

  46. Amanda M. posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 8:59 pm.

    I really like Jason Mraz, Rascal Flatts and Kings of Leon right now. Very random, I know. I would really love to check out the Glee soundtrack too-I have heard it is fun.

  47. Jennifer posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 2:11 am.

    Right now I really enjoy a band known as Spunge, which most people might have not heard of. They are upbeat and I love how exciting their songs sound and get me to move around the house! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  48. becazamy posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 3:31 am.

    This is a good prize. I currently like to listen ti Lady Gaga, her songs are great. I also like to listen to Sean Kingston and Katy Perry.

  49. EC posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 5:46 am.

    Anything by Phoenix!

  50. Allison H posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 6:18 am.

    I love female sing-songwriters, such as Vienna Teng and Laura Marling.

  51. M. Burns posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 8:58 am.

    I have fallen in love with The Depreciation Guild. Their new album comes out in May!

  52. Snarky A posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 9:01 am.

    I love Kings of Leon as well, but also listen to a lot of The Killers.

  53. amy pugmire posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 10:48 am.

    I am loving kings of leon. use somebody. and my daughter loves britney spears.

  54. Marci posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 12:46 pm.

    This would be awesome to win. I’d use it to buy Lady Gaga songs.

  55. Wehaf posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 2:18 pm.

    Anything by Janelle Monae – she’s fabulous! Also the songs done by Playing for Change.

  56. Ann posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 2:58 pm.

    I just love the Zac Brown Band. Although, I really enjoy all of their songs…they have one that talks about 2 people living life together. In the middle of the song “No we don’t have a lot of money…all we need is love…. We’re free as we’ll ever be.” Hitting a little close to home, but I remember traveling across the US with my husband (looking for a cheap/safe hotel or camp ground) singing this song at the top of our lungs….holding hands.

  57. JenniferB posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 7:28 pm.

    I really enjoy listening to Michael Buble right now

  58. jackie posted the following on February 27, 2010 at 8:24 pm.

    I’m usually listening to 80s music!

  59. bunnyb posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 12:17 am.

    I love listening to Lady Gaga’s songs, and Beyonce’s too!

  60. tiffany o posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 12:41 am.

    i’ve been listening to a whole lot of regina spektor lately. she has such a beautiful voice!

  61. Adri posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 2:07 am.

    ive been listening to a lot of bob marley lately! makes me relaxx!

  62. Michelle posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 6:15 am.

    I’m loving Zac Brown Band and Lady Antebellum!

  63. Chelsie posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 8:04 am.

    Im normally listening to some Meiko! Thanks for the giveaway!

  64. Sharon M posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 12:44 pm.

    I love listening to Celtic Woman. Their music always relaxes me and puts me in a good mood.

  65. Sharon G. posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 2:14 pm.

    I can’t get Fireflies by Owl City out of my head right now. Cool video, too!

  66. Heather posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 2:49 pm.

    I love the classic 80’s rock, or covers, while I work out. Thanks for the giveaway!

  67. Melissa posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 3:18 pm.

    I love to listen to Gregory Alan Isakov. He is from my home state of Colorado and amazing.

  68. Amanda posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 5:17 pm.

    I have been listening to JJ Heller lately, she is more Christian music than anything but I really do not take it that way at all. Her music is very different. I also listen to a lot of country! Thanks!
    These videos are interesting. I am going to listen to them a bit more to see if I like. :D

  69. Melissa posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 5:29 pm.

    I’m really into Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros right now. The song “Home” is such a delight.

  70. Will posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 8:23 pm.

    It’s been snowing a lot in New York and I’ve gotten real cozy with ‘Winter Song’ by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. It’s heartwarming and poignant.

  71. Heather P posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 10:14 pm.

    actually just introduced to My Chemical Romance and loving them. My usual style is upbeat oldies music and this is something to mix it up a little.

  72. Jenna posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 4:44 am.

    Right now I’m listening to old Tricky and new Massive Attack.

  73. Angie L posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 6:14 am.

    I’m with you about Kings of Leon. Good stuff!

  74. Rachel O. posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 9:25 am.

    I’m loving the Zach Brown Band right now!

  75. lisa posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 9:54 am.

    listening to Fee, I love them!

  76. Shannon posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 10:17 am.

    I like Van Morrison, esp. around St. Paddy’s day because it reminds me of a trip I took to Ireland a few years back.

  77. Kellie posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 10:19 am.

    This is such a generous giveaway. Everyone loves music! I hope I win!

  78. angela posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 11:13 am.

    love jeremy camp and dido. but not at the same time!

  79. Leah posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 11:39 am.

    I tried to look through the whole list, but there are a lot of them! A group that I didn’t notice mentioned (that I’ve been enjoying lately!) is The Avett Brothers.

  80. Elizabeth posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 12:22 pm.

    I’m really getting into Tyrone Wells! I absolutely love his song called More!

  81. Andrea posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 12:48 pm.

    Right now I am LOVING Owl City!

  82. Katie posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 1:33 pm.

    I love blue october’s 18th floor balcony. Oh, I really love Kings of Leon, Arizona too! :)

  83. DEBIJOT posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 5:07 pm.

    Love Sade new music

  84. EmilyB posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 6:36 pm.

    I am loving Regina Spektor right now!

  85. Elizabeth posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 8:40 pm.

    I love Zack Brown Band although all I ever hear is the stuff my kids like which consists of Justin Bieber for my 8 yr old daughter and luckily my 11 year old son is into all classic rock and all the new good stuff.

  86. Jennifer B posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 10:13 pm.

    I like Owl City Fireflies.

  87. Shela Choi posted the following on March 2, 2010 at 10:17 am.

    Bon Iver – Re:Stacks, such a soothing song

  88. Calra posted the following on March 2, 2010 at 10:36 am.

    I LOVE KOL!!!!

  89. Amy posted the following on March 2, 2010 at 12:06 pm.

    I am listening to M. Ward non-stop.

  90. Laura posted the following on March 2, 2010 at 3:29 pm.

    I loooove Katy Perry, that new Train song, Ingrid Michaelson, and, of course, Jack Johnson.

  91. Lynne posted the following on March 2, 2010 at 6:31 pm.

    I am really into “The Walk” album by Hanson. I know, you’re like, “Oh Mmmbop!!” but these men are so talented!! give them a listen.

  92. Cindy posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 3:41 pm.

    I have been listening to Rilo Kiley, Camera Obscura, and Band of Horses lately. Thanks for the AWESOME giveaway.

  93. Rose posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 4:08 pm.

    I’ve always been a big fan of Ayumi Hamasaki. She has such a broad spectrum of songs; sweet and edgy and pop. At the top of my lists are: Letters to Cleo, Shonen Knife, Zero 7, Lily Allen and Lady Gaga.

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February 23, 2010

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