brittany andersen photography

New photo blog!

2009-07-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

New photo blog!

www.brittanyandersenphotography.com/blog

Update

2009-06-25T07:36:00.000-07:00

Attention! I've moved my blog to a different location. The look hasn't really changed, but the photos will be much bigger! So update your links to....

www.brittanyandersenphotography.com/blog

Cameron and Kristina

2009-06-24T16:18:00.000-07:00

Here are my favorites from this shoot...the cute guy in the photo is my little brother Cam and the beautiful gal is his girlfriend. They wanted some pictures together...don't they make such a cute couple?

Sister is getting married!

2009-06-23T14:18:00.000-07:00

Here it is mom....sneak peek of your daughters engagements...we'll be shooting at the lake again when it isn't so windy.

I have four shoots that are on their way to this blog! Tomorrow I'll be posting favorites from this shoot. Have a great Tuesday, though it really feels like Thursday already!

K and N Bridals

2009-06-17T15:24:00.000-07:00

From the gorgeous bridal session we did yesterday...I know I have some catching up to do on other shoots, but I was so excited to post this! Isn't this couple just gorgeous?! I'll be posting more (hopefully soon!).

I've been absent for a bit, but I'll try to keep up... life is busy (no surprise there).

Friday lovelies

2009-06-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

Ella and I are finally getting over being sick...slowly but surely. Ella has had a bit of a tummy bug, and I've had who knows what for about two weeks. Fun times.

Some lovelies.
Will be eating some of these tomorrow morning...hopefully.
Reading this blog.
This was funny.
I'm sure you've heard of Gwyneth's site. Go here.

Have a lovely Friday! I'll be shooting some engagements tomorrow so check back for a preview!

A dinner party

2009-06-10T14:31:00.000-07:00

This photo also slipped by me somehow. Isn't it fabulous? From this wedding.

It's raining outside and unfortunately, I'm craving an outdoor dinner party of sorts; one with candles or lanterns, flowers, music, good food, and fun people. Anyone else in the mood for something like this?

If so, we should get together...when it isn't raining.

List of loves

2009-06-08T10:14:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peek of Kara and David's engagements!

Loves...

My white Khaki Bermudas.
Rice Crispy Treats.
Being able to sleep all day because I am sick.
Large glasses of o.j.
Cuddling with Ella, when she lets me (she has a bubble).
Snapping photos of a really fun couple.
Gilmore Girls episodes on dvd. (guilty pleasure)
Huge juicy red strawberries.
Fresh laundry.

Have I ever mentioned how much I enjoy Mondays? Well I do love them, even when I can barely talk and barely breathe due to this awful cold that won't leave me alone.

I welcome you Monday with open arms!

for lunch?

2009-06-06T11:57:00.000-07:00

I somehow missed this photo from back in December....isn't it lovely?

Saturday is my favorite day of the week. Right now we are trying to decide if we want to make grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. We're also wondering if we have time to go swimming or to a movie today, I'm shooting some engagements later so probably not.

Grilled cheese it is...

Summer treats

2009-06-05T09:02:00.000-07:00

I crave ice cream or some kind of frozen dessert every single night. Help. I think it's because by mid afternoon, our apartment is boiling. I think I'm going to try my hand at making my own ice cream...what do you think?

Sorry I have been so absent, it's been a busy week. Today I have a bridal shower for a cousin of mine, and tomorrow I have an engagement shoot! I'm very excited!

Hope everyone's Friday morning is going well.

Emme

2009-06-02T09:43:00.000-07:00

Aunt Em came to visit this morning and informed us that she would be turning seven years old, in eight days. She then batted her eyelashes, smiled sweetly and asked us to come to her birthday party and give her our television as her birthday present.

On this fine Monday...

2009-06-01T16:23:00.000-07:00

Ella and I went for a jog this morning at a beautiful park near my parents house. Aunt Emme (who is almost seven!) came along too, it was a lot of fun but who knew that pushing a jogging stroller was such hard work? My face was bright red by the time we finished!

Some chicken and peppers, a nap, and a business meeting later, we are now editing photos, catching up on laundry, and singing at the top of our lungs to Postal Service.

I love photography!

2009-05-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

I took a really great photography class from Nicole Hill, and was asked to put a before picture (picture I took before her class) and an after picture (pictures I'm taking now, after I took the class) up on my blog. I actually could not find a before picture, but the photo up top was a photo I took during the class...I thought that could still work.

Ella's Blessing Dress

2009-05-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

These photos were taken awhile ago, but I noticed that I hadn't put them up on my photo blog...anyway, my sister and i took pictures of Ella (my daughter) in her blessing dress. These are my favorite photographs to date. We even have a few that are waiting to be hung on the wall above her crib. (I'll post pictures of that when it happens!)

nectarines

2009-05-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

Fruit this pretty makes it almost laughably easy to stop craving all of those sugary treats...almost.

A perfect day.

2009-05-28T12:44:00.000-07:00

On her blog, Nina asked if we had ever thought about what a perfect day would be like...so I thought I'd share with you what my perfect day would be.

Wake up early, not too early, but early enough to enjoy the morning. Exercise, do some yoga, eat breakfast (omelets or french toast with berries...o.j and milk) with Brandon, and feed my Ella.
The house is already spotless (plus some beautiful blossoms are by the window and on the kitchen table), so household chores aren't needed.
Get ready for the day, by packing a lunch of fruit, sandwiches, and water bottles. Hike (Bridal Vale Falls) and have a picnic!
After, we head to a pool or to the lake, and take a dip! Ella falls asleep on her towel, under a large umbrella. Brandon and I read, listen to music, and suck on ice cold popsicles.
It gets bit colder, we pack up and go home.
At home, we eat dinner (grilled chicken, corn on the cob, salad, blueberry muffins, and cold water), feed Elle her dinner, and then put her to bed.
Brandon and I cuddle and watch a movie while eating homemade kettle corn and frozen junior mints.

This day sounds so delicious, I want to make it happen!

What does your perfect day look like?

Last September...

2009-05-28T09:32:00.000-07:00

When Ella was first born, we had a point and shoot camera that we just left out so we could snap a quick photo when we wanted to.
This photo was taken before she was even two weeks old! I thought for sure she'd keep that dark olive skin (she is, after all 1/8 Native American), but she's all peaches and cream now!

Sam and Andy

2009-05-27T14:53:00.000-07:00

These two will be getting married in July and I am so excited for them!

We had a lot of fun taking these pictures up in the canyon. I loved watching them interact with one another, they were such a fun couple to photograph. And doesn't Sam have the most gorgeous hair (Julia Roberts hair) in the world?

Thanks to Melissa for assisting! Hope you have fun on your trip to Prince Edward Island. I'm not jealous at all...

C and K

2009-05-27T10:20:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peek!

Busy day today! So little time to get so much done. Wish me luck.

Amanda's Seniors

2009-05-26T13:44:00.000-07:00

Amanda has such a fun personality which made taking pictures of her a breeze. She'll be graduating and heading off to college.

Good luck Amanda, you'll be amazing, especially with that smile of yours!

P.s. Amanda was one of my voice students a long time ago. How neat is that?

I believe in...

2009-05-25T09:40:00.000-07:00

Family.

We love to milk Saturdays for all they're worth!
My family prays daily.
We like to make silly sounds that make Ella laugh.
We go on outings and other adventures.
We love to smile.
We love to read to one another. (We're currently working on the Harry Potter series)
My family always tries to do the best we can.
My family loves to eat breakfast...at any time during the day.
We love to be a family.

Happy Friday!

2009-05-22T16:08:00.000-07:00

Sneak peek of a super cute senior shoot I'll be posting soon!

Hope everyone has a great Friday! Brandon, Ella, and I will be spending lots of time with our family this weekend. I also hope that we'll be able to go swimming tomorrow afternoon...fingers crossed!

See you tomorrow!

One year older

2009-05-22T13:23:00.000-07:00

LaurenAnne has turned one, and we headed to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point to document! She has the most beautiful smile and a personality that matches it! We sneaked in some quick family photos too!

I had the opportunity to take their pictures last year, and it was so nice to see them again. To see their family shoot, click here.

Brandon and Brittany singing "Chocolate in My Stocking"

2009-05-21T11:53:00.000-07:00

Brandon stumbled upon this video earlier today, and just about died.

This is a recording of us (my husband and I at age 13) singing solos in our junior high school show choir called Footnotes! The song we're singing is "Chocolate in My Stocking"

The recording doesn't start for a few seconds so don't give up on it.

I totally loved this guy from the first time I saw him!

Today we're going to...

2009-05-20T09:46:00.000-07:00

Teach voice lessons.
Clean and pick up the apartment.
Paint a magnetic board.
Make magnets out of bottle caps.
Edit photos.
Send out contracts.
Attend a coupon class.
And play with daddy when he gets home!

What do you have going on today?

To discover

2009-05-20T08:45:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peek beautiful little one-year-old shoot we did.

Whenever I see babies now, I can't help but wonder what the world must look like to them. They're constantly surrounded by unfamiliar things and get to discover those new things each day! What would it be like to take a day and re-discover all of the beauty that surrounds us, the beauty that is so often taken for granted?

I wonder what this little gal thought of all of the colorful tulips that were surrounding her.

F. Family

2009-05-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun shooting in this gorgeous orchard, even though the wind was seriously about to blow us all away! I especially think two special awards should be given to Eden and Ava (the two beautiful grand babies)for being such troupers! And one should also go to P-diddy-fin, the one who is doing the awesome surprise jump in the last photo!

There's always time for play!

2009-05-18T11:00:00.000-07:00

I'll be shooting this couples wedding in July, I'm so excited!

Today I've been running, working, and cleaning. Sometimes it feels like it never ends. There is always so much to do and never enough time to finish everything. Even with a never ending "to do" list, I think it's important to play too! And with the blue sky and the sun shining like crazy outside, who can resist a little playing outdoors?

Operation: Health

2009-05-15T20:26:00.000-07:00

Food/Fuel
Meals- Eat every three hours (small portions)
In each meal, make sure to get a carbohydrate and a protein.

Breakfast-
Omelet packed with veggies
Kashi Cereal with a side of fruit

Snack ideas-
Yogurt with fruit
Apple with almonds
Cottage cheese with fruit or sliced meat
Celery with almond butter

Lunch/Dinner- lean protein with veggies and a salad
Chicken, fish, or turkey (someday I really will enjoy fish)
Salad made up of dark leafy greens with veggies

Fitness

Cardio- 30-40 min. daily.
Running, elliptical, biking, jumping rope, stairs, etc...

Strength training- Three times a week.
Circuit training, Ballet.

Ashtanga Yoga- Daily.

I'll be keeping you posted on my progress. Wish me luck, and if anyone would like to join (doesn't have to be the same plan as mine) please feel free and possibly comment below so we can support one another.

Starting now!

Photo by me.

To my Ella,

2009-05-15T11:26:00.000-07:00

Loves, you are the sweetest and dearest person mommy and daddy know, and we consider ourselves the luckiest people in the world to have you in our lives!

Sometimes at night, when you are sleeping, we sneak into your nursery to watch you sleep. You are a very wild sleeper, you get that from me.

You play with your feet a lot. You get that from your daddy.

What do you think about going on an adventure today?

love,
Mommy

A day trip

2009-05-13T09:23:00.000-07:00

Elle and I are going to be in SLC for most of the day, helping my little sister pick out a wedding dress. I can't believe she is getting married; she's making me feel super old. I've also got a Senior shoot later today, so I'll be seeing you tomorrow.

Have a great Wednesday!

My mother's day gift!

2009-05-11T15:46:00.000-07:00

My husband gave me some Dippidee cupcakes for Mother's Day! I was wanting
to get these for my birthday, but we never had a chance to get them. Aren't they just beautiful? And if you can believe it, they taste even better. I just ate one of these bad boys and I can honestly say, best cupcake I've ever had in my life (and I can say the same for the sugar cookie we ate while driving home).

Thank you Brandon and Dippidee!

photo by me.

Mother's Day

2009-05-09T12:12:00.000-07:00

Have a happy Mother's Day weekend!

Photo by me, of me and my Ella.

K and N

2009-05-08T17:11:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun shooting in a beautiful orchard that was in full bloom! I'm so excited to be shooting this couple's wedding in the next couple of months!

I'm going to miss all of those beautiful blossoms!

Another sneak peek!

2009-05-06T17:01:00.000-07:00

And yet, another preview of what is to come!

Jumping for joy

2009-05-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

Some fun shoots are on the way!

But for now, I'd just like you all to know that I have a free coupon for soy milk, I took a trip to Lowes Hardware store all by myself, and I get to go and get birthday dessert with a best friend this evening.

Life is pretty awesome.

I'm tweeting

2009-05-02T20:43:00.000-07:00

I'm tweeting on twitter! To follow me, click on the link to your right; the one with the bird! If you have any questions about twitter, ask me in a few days...because by then, I'll hopefully understand it a bit more.

Gotta kick it up!

2009-04-28T20:59:00.000-07:00

My advanced jazz dance class is over and my body is quickly reversing back to what it was
before the class began. In other words, I'm gaining weight like crazy. That dance class was really really keeping me in shape and now I need to find another activity!
Over the next day or two, I'm going to create an exercise plan and a healthy diet plan (eating Easter candy and birthday cake all day will not be a part of that plan). These will become good habits. I'm giving my lifestyle a makeover! When I finish my plans I'll post them here!

Anyone else looking for a lifestyle change?

photo by Thomas Lester

Laundry on a Monday...

2009-04-27T14:54:00.000-07:00

Ella is speaking for me today...

Ella

2009-04-21T14:09:00.000-07:00

She's a daddy's girl!

Two days left!

2009-04-20T20:48:00.000-07:00

The wedding special ends in two days! For more information, click here.

I'm sleepless.

2009-04-19T23:32:00.000-07:00

I can't sleep! Ugh, it's not even like a night where I can't sleep because I have too many ideas running around in my head...I wish it were a night like that. Tonight, I just can't sleep.

Have a great weekend!

2009-04-18T13:16:00.000-07:00

I love Saturdays. Brandon had a final at seven in the morning, so Ella and I played with her toys in bed and watched Sleeping Beauty. After, we cleaned house and then daddy busted out his cello. Ella was just staring at the cello while Brandon played, it was so fun to watch her expressions, so I snapped a quick photo. It's a good thing she loves listening and watching us play our stringed instruments, because she will be starting the violin in a couple of years!

Have a great weekend!

BreAnne's Headshots

2009-04-17T13:29:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to take some headshots of one of my really great friends, BreAnne. We grew up together and then both ended up majoring in Music Dance Theater! Isn't she gorgeous?

If you are in the Provo/Orem area, you should go and see her Senior Recital on Saturday April 18th, at the BYU Nelke Theater, from 7:30-8:30 pm.

Haven't tried this...lol!

2009-04-17T09:41:00.000-07:00

There's this place on the way to lake powell that has amazing food and hilarious signs like this one. If you know the name of the place I'm talking about...please remind me what it is!

A lazy morning

2009-04-14T12:22:00.000-07:00

I didn't have to get out of bed this morning. I didn't have to go to the dreadfully difficult dance class, the one that kicked my little behind every single day. Ella and I got to be lazy this morning. It was great!

Andersen Brothers

2009-04-14T12:09:00.000-07:00

These guys are brothers! Carl (in the cream sweater) is my father-in-law, so that would make Brent (the one in the blue shirt) my uncle-in-law! Carl is a computer software programmer and an author (check out his website)! I even appear in one of his books!

Happy late Easter!

2009-04-13T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hope you had a great Easter weekend!

Also, today was my last day in my Advanced Jazz class! Hooray!

I believe in...

2009-04-10T15:01:00.000-07:00

I believe in sleeping in late...sometimes.
I believe in cream of wheat.
I believe in exercising at least three times a week...sometimes four.
I also believe that eating something sweet after dinner is crucial.
I believe in weekends.
I believe in love.

Good Morning

2009-04-07T07:43:00.000-07:00

Morning! I just downed a huge glass of orange juice and am feeling much better than I have all week. I've got a great day ahead of me, wanna see?

Shower and get ready.
Pick up my room and baby's room.
Dishes and Garbages.
Vacuum.
Go on a walk with ella.
Pay Bills.
Work (photo editing, networking, etc...)
Plan and make dinner.
(I will be feeding and changing diapers several times throughout the day)

Anything fun planned for today?

Have a good one! See you later!

photo credit Alli Jiang.

Making me smile!

2009-04-05T21:47:00.000-07:00

A list to you from me, of things that are making me smile...

1. General Conference. I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and this weekend, we had the opportunity to listen to our prophet, President Thomas S. Monson. It was such a beautiful and enjoyable experience!
2. My baby girl Ella, reaching for me to pick her up!
3. Dinner with family.
4. Having a lovely chat with my Dance Faculty Adviser, who told me that I am a beautiful dancer (which isn't what I had previously thought)!
5. Snapping pictures of my baby girl and her daddy. See some photos here.
6. Good Morning Pie. I'll post a recipe later.
7. A good book. Always a good book.
8. Sleep. I can't ever get enough!
9. The nie nie blog. Check it out, your heart will be touched.
10. My husband. He did the laundry this weekend. Thanks babe!

There are so many things that make me smile and they are easy to find, I just have to keep my eye out!

Photo by me, from a long time ago.

Sleepless

2009-04-04T12:15:00.000-07:00

One of the only good things about being sick is that you get to stay in bed or on the couch and watch movies. I'm finding that being a mom kind of changes this one good thing, however, Ella and I were able to watch Sleepless in Seattle yesterday. Sleepless was a perfect film for me to watch, because I myself am not getting much sleep these days.
It is such a great film, and I'm pleasantly surprised each time I watch it. It also makes me want to live in Seattle.
Why don't they make movies like this anymore?

photo found here.

Amy Bridals

2009-04-03T11:24:00.000-07:00

Amy's bridal session turned out to be absolutely gorgeous, and I knew it would be. She is such a beautiful person, inside and out.

And please note that these photos are sporting a new logo or watermark, and that is because Brittany Andersen Photography has had yet another make-over. I promise, this the last. I was looking for something that matched my style a little bit better and this is what we came up with.

To see my new website, go to www.brittanyandersenphotography.com.

A few things about...me.

2009-04-02T16:15:00.000-07:00

My personal blog has been sort of my main blog...but i switched it up a little while ago and will now be blogging here more often. First off, I thought it would be fitting to tell you a little bit about me.

I'm a wife and mother.
I'm still attempting to finish my major (Music Dance Theater), and that involves taking a rigorous dance class that kicks my booty every single day.
I love music, and played the violin and piano for a long time. Voice is currently my main focus.
I teach voice lessons.
I did gymnastics growing up and then switched to cheer. Lots of fun, lots of injuries.
I am a certified Ashtanga Yoga instructor.
I enjoy cooking and baking, but it totally stresses me out. When I was pregnant, I basically burst into tears every time I cooked.
I love to read. Once I start a book, it is difficult to put it down. In fact, about a week ago, I started a new book Saturday night and finished the book six hours later. I was so sleepy, but it was worth it!

That's enough for now, just thought I'd share a bit! And now I'm off to change a stinky diaper.

C.S. Head shots

2009-04-02T12:23:00.000-07:00

The first photo is a bit misleading; this was not an engagement shoot, however, cory's friend Macy came along and we thought their outfits went so well together, we'd take a few "couple" shots. Isn't it cute? But more importantly, doesn't Cory look great?! Cory and I are both MDT majors, and anyone who is involved in either music, dance, theater, or all three, knows that you need a great head shot for the dozens and dozens of auditions you will be attending. Good luck in NY showcase Cory! You'll be fantastic!

My Mr. Andersen

2009-03-26T23:49:00.000-07:00

I'm crazy in love with this guy. Isn't he so photogenic?! He belongs on the cover of a magazine, or better yet, in my arms!

The best is yet to come!

2009-03-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

"The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes." -Frank Lloyd Wright

I'm loving life right now. It's zipping by so quickly that I feel I can't get enough of it! Each day I get to experience my husbands sweet kisses, my daughters gutsy laughs, a hot shower, a good book, and so much more. I hope you are all enjoying life as much as I am. The world would be a different place if we were all able to experience gratitude and happiness each day!

This is a preview of my gorgeous bridal shoot with Amy, who happens to have the most beautiful laugh ever!

Special Wedding Portrait Event

2009-03-11T15:16:00.000-07:00

Special Wedding Portrait Event! If you book a wedding with Brittany Andersen Photography anytime from now until April 22nd, you receive $200 dollars off of packages A-C!

The wedding season is almost here and I'm so excited to be apart of these couples special days! So spread the word!

Package A: $1200 (normally $1400)
6 hours total coverage
Unlimited locations
Engagement session
Bridal session
DVD slideshow
1 8x10 Favorite engagement print
1 11x14 Favorite bridal print

Package B: $800 (normally $1000)
4 hours total coverage
2 locations
Engagement session
Bridal session
DVD slideshow
1 8x10 Favorite Engagement print

Package C: $600 (normally $800)
2 hours total coverage
1 location
Engagement session
Bridal session
DVD slideshow

For more information, head on over to my Brittany Andersen Photography Website.

*I may be including a custom wedding album in Package A. I'm still looking into a few details about that, but I will let you know quite soon. If I do, it will not change the price.

my baby girl

2009-02-28T16:37:00.000-08:00

took this awhile ago, but forgot to post it. isn't she beautiful?

i have a few shoots to post...but i've been super busy. so, see ya next week with more photos!

have a great weekend!

To Brandon,

2009-02-17T21:37:00.000-08:00

The days I spent with you were the only days I ever truly existed.
- anonymous

love, me.

New Website!

2009-02-16T18:13:00.000-08:00

That's right folks, I've updated my website...my husband was a little bored with my last one, and decided to design a new and more spiffy one.

I'll be making over this blog soon too!

I hope everyone had a great weekend, full of Valentines love!

See you later!

A favorite treat

2009-02-10T12:34:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite things to eat in the morning or as a snack, is dannon vanilla yogurt with frozen raspberries on top. You should try it, it's so good.

blessing dress photos

2009-02-09T15:55:00.000-08:00

i took pictures of my baby girl in her blessing dress. to see more, click here.

Amy and Chuck

2009-01-26T18:39:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun taking pictures of Amy and Chuck last week! It was so cold, but winter colors are definitely worth it! Amy and I were both in MDT together, she is such an amazing performer. My six-year-old sister, emmie, got so excited when I told her that Amy has played both Belle and Cinderella on stage!

Chuck and Amy make such a gorgeous couple!

A kiss to build a dream on.

2009-01-24T17:04:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite shots from this shoot, more to come later!

Click on the image to see it bigger!

I'll be back!

2009-01-22T15:15:00.000-08:00

Here is a sneak peek of the most gorgeous and romantic couple, seriously, just you wait.

Update: Today, I found out that I have Strep Throat, so for the next couple of days, I'm going to work on getting better but when I come back, I'll have more to post from this shoot!

yucky morning, good orange juice.

2009-01-21T16:05:00.000-08:00

I decided to photograph my breakfast...I know it's kind of a popular thing to do amongst photogs, so I thought I'd try my hand at it.

This what breakfast looks like for someone who is sick, and that someone is me. I have the worst bug, my voice is in pain and completely gone. I've got a cough that makes me choke, and I even sound a bit wheezy when i breathe. I'm doing my very best to keep ella healthy, cross your fingers for us!

I hope everyone is having a better week than I am, I'll try to keep things updated, but I'm not making any promises.

goodmorning!

2009-01-14T10:44:00.000-08:00

My morning usually includes some flickring and some yummy oatmeal. In my oatmeal, I include a bit of brown sugar, soy milk, and cinnimon. You should try it!

Britt's to do list:
1. Clean house, at least part of it.
2. Finish editing photos.
3. Figure out something to make for dinner.
4. Finish "thank you" cards...even though they are already really late!
5. E-mail dance and rel. teachers.

I've got way more to do, but these are the today musts. Have a great day!

ella and daddy

2009-01-10T23:30:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to catch these moments this morning.

Little Long Ears

2009-01-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

Ella doesn't love her bunny ears, nor does she love her car seat...but she loves making bubbles!

We Make a Beautiful Pair, or a Goofy Pair

2009-01-06T12:51:00.000-08:00

My husband and I dressed alike yesterday on accident. We thought it was funny.

Note: Mom and Aly, I love this gray sweater and I never want to take it off!

First name basis with the bar tender...but not for reasons you'd think.

2009-01-03T00:16:00.000-08:00

Shot a lovely reception today and didn't get home until about 10:00. I hadn't eaten and my husband is helpless (just kidding) but we decided to splurge a bit...went for some applebees to go. So I guess after 9:00 pm they don't bring the food out to your car, so I ended up having to go into the place and get my food from the bar tender. Turned out I knew the bar tender (I probably will never get to say that again, because I don't drink) from when I worked there like 7 years ago! He was so nice, gave us 50% off of our food.
Anyway, we ate and attempted to finish our Lord of the Rings Marathon, but just barely made it through the second film. Right now, Brandon is snoozing on the couch and I just decided to blog about the whole thing before I wake him to go get in bed. Anyway, I had a great day, and hope you did too!

P.S. Tomorrow is my last day of freedom, the dreadful dance class begins on Monday.
P.P.S. The top photo is of my daughter eyeing our food.

Quick!

2008-12-31T13:17:00.000-08:00

Last day to participate in the family special event! Click on the link to the right to find out more!

24-70mm

2008-12-31T13:10:00.000-08:00

i love it! thanks babe!

Jana and Dan

2008-12-30T00:46:00.000-08:00

Here are my favorites from Jana and Dan's wedding last week! It was a cold day but we had so much fun; they had fun because they had just gotten married and I had fun because I got to capture the beautiful couple in their first shared moments as husband and wife.

from j. and d.

2008-12-27T22:12:00.000-08:00

I love shoes...still working on this shoot, but I'll be posting it soon!

a red bow

2008-12-26T22:41:00.000-08:00

Things are going well at our little place! The break has been wonderful and Christmas was lovely.
This is a photo I took at a bridal session...yeah not a wedding, a bridal session. We were taking pictures in the Capitol building, and there was preparation for a big bash going on, so I snapped this quickly. It looked like fun, made me want to throw a holiday party or something like that.

P.S. Have I ever mentioned that red was one of my favorite colors?

And the winner is...

2008-12-23T12:38:00.000-08:00

Nicole ( the one who posted on my blissful blog )! If you could e-mail me your information (phone, address, etc...) to brittany@brittanyandersenphotography.com, we can set something up!

Thank you everyone for participating and for being patient with me and my crazy schedule! Keep checking this blog for more giveaways!

Will actually be posting the winner tomorrow...I promise!

2008-12-22T23:09:00.000-08:00

So, remember how I said I would announce the winner today? At the time I had posted that, I had completely forgotten that today was my two year anniversary...I'll be posting the winner tomorrow!

We took pictures of our baby girl in front of the tree today!

a cold but beautiful day for a wedding

2008-12-20T21:17:00.000-08:00

Sorry I've been so absent, I've just been busy! Today I took pictures of this lovely couple (Jana and Dan) and I have to say, they were troopers; it was sooo cold, so after the shoot the bride treated herself to some hot cocoa!

I'll be announcing the winner of the giveaway on Monday, I would tonight but I have to write a talk for tomorrow instead! Have a wonderful evening!

Last Chance!

2008-12-19T12:27:00.000-08:00

Last day to participate in the giveaway! Go here!

irene suchocki

2008-12-18T13:49:00.000-08:00

is photography has many beautiful images to purchase, see them here.

me and my make-up

2008-12-17T17:17:00.000-08:00

Today, Ella slept in a little later than usual, which meant that I was able to spend a little more time doing my make-up! Note, I love blue eye shadow, I know that is really 80's but I just can't help myself.

p.s. please scroll down and participate in the giveaway!

Big News!

2008-12-15T14:38:00.000-08:00

My photography website is up and running, and to celebrate, I'm giving away a full portrait session including all images (size 4x6) on a high-resolution cd (a $150 value), and a $25 gift card to California Pizza Kitchen (for those of you who may be outside of Utah).

To win either of these prizes, you must:
1. Go and take a look at my website, www.brittanyandersenphotography.com
2. Post about this giveaway on your own blog
3. Leave a comment here

Make sure to do this before Saturday, and I'll announce the winner later that day!

Note: if you do not have a blog, feel free to e-mail me at brittany@brittanyandersenphotography.com

A Place to Sleep

2008-12-15T14:00:00.000-08:00

Tonight will be Ella's first night in her crib and in her own room. And as cute as this crib is, I'm still a little sad. My little baby is growing up, moving on, too cool for her old mom.

Note: I'll post pictures of the full nursery when it is done...I don't know how long that will take me though.

ella's first snow

2008-12-13T16:26:00.000-08:00

Ella had her first experience with snow today! Don't worry, we bundled her up! I have many other shots that I'd like to post from today, so you might be seeing more of these later!
Hope you're having a great day!

lights bokeh

2008-12-12T22:47:00.000-08:00

We have had a very busy day today! We had family pictures today at the lake and it was so much fun! After, Brandon (my husband), Ella (my daughter), and I went to Brandon's parent's house and watched Robin Hood Prince of Thieves! I snapped a picture of the tree. Ella loved the lights.

fancy morning

2008-12-11T11:29:00.000-08:00

I've decided to add a new deelie to this blog...a daily photo journal. Each day, hopefully, I will be posting a photo (or a few photos) that goes along with whatever happened that day.

Today, I begin with orange juice. I don't usually take my orange juice in a glass this fancy, but I did, and am now thinking I should drink whatever I choose to drink in a fancy glass every morning!

through thick and thin

2008-12-08T15:24:00.000-08:00

my aly and i had so much fun taking pictures of these girls, and these are just a few of my favorites. to see the beautiful photos sister took, go here.

The Taylors

2008-12-02T21:37:00.000-08:00

Alyssa and I met way back in junior high school and here she is now! What a beautiful family! I seriously could not get enough of her darling daughter McKinley, who is two years old and has the cutest dimples ever! Here are some of my favorites from their shoot!

Headshots

2008-11-24T13:03:00.000-08:00

I love that all headshots are supposed to be in color now, so much better! Thanks to these beautiful girls who put up with the cold weather! They are sisters who happen to have the most beautiful eyes ever. so jealous.

oh! we thought a sisters picture would be fun, so that one isn't really a headshot, obviously...but it's cute!

patrick and whitney

2008-11-18T22:51:00.000-08:00

I loved taking pictures of these two; they are such a beautiful couple! Patrick is a Chemical Engineer major, and Whit (already graduated) is so beautiful and incredibly genuine. I loved watching them interact, because they're just so in-love!

Aly Clare

2008-11-17T10:21:00.000-08:00

This girl's smile is so contagious! Seriously, we had so much fun taking pictures and I know it's just because Aly makes everything fun! It was so hard to choose favorites from this shoot because every shot was gorgeous; she's so beautiful!

This is me!

2008-11-14T18:22:00.000-08:00

So, yesterday I was going to set up my tripod and use a wireless clicker thing to take some self portraits for my website, but my sister thought that was silly (thank goodness), and offered to take some for me. These are my favorites, and I already know which picture I'm going to use...can you guess which one?

Update: I'm going to be using the second one from the bottom (the laughing one)!

M. stands for "mommy!"

2008-11-14T07:22:00.000-08:00

So, I took these photos to see how I felt about maternity portraits. We did a super quick 15 min. session, and I am now wishing we could have done more, because I loved how they turned out! I've decided to offer a "baby package" that will include a maternity session, infant session (within the first two weeks), baby session (six months), and one-year-old session. If you're interested or know anyone who would be, e-mail me and spread the word!

baby kylie

2008-11-13T23:16:00.000-08:00

this little girl was so cute during our shoot! we had so much fun, and it was so neat to watch how she was always looking at her mom.

a sneak peek

2008-11-11T14:03:00.000-08:00

this is just a sneak peek of the fun maternity shoot i did last week.

Melissa and Scott

2008-11-09T21:55:00.000-08:00

Melissa plus Scott equals a beautiful and fun couple! Their one year anniversary is coming up and we thought we'd take some pictures to celebrate. I had so much fun during this session, especially because they brought two of my cute little cousins with them! These are a few of my favorite shots from our day.

Family Portrait Event

2008-11-04T22:08:00.000-08:00

Family portraiture event! From now until the end of December, book a family portrait session for only $100. There's still plenty of time to get those holiday cards out! If you have any questions or would like to book a session, you can e-mail me at brittany@brittanyandersenphotography.com

Amber and Nate Family

2008-11-02T21:56:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun taking pictures of Amber and Nate's family! Amber and I were best friends when we were really little, and it's so crazy to think we're both moms now! Aren't they such a beautiful family?