NOVEMBER
Saturday Nov 1st 4:00 pm
Sunday Nov 2nd FULL
Saturday Nov 8th FULL.
*Sunday Nov 9th FULL
Friday Nov 14th FULL
Saturday Nov 15th FULL.
Sunday Nov 16th FULL
Friday, Nov 21st FULL
*Saturday Nov 22nd 2 p.m. & 4 pm
Sunday Nov 23rd FULL
*Saturday Nov 29th 4 p.m.
*Sunday Nov 30th 2 p.m.
Thank you all so much! I love my job!!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Alger Family Sneek Peek!
This shoot was wonderful! And I will post family photos of the Alger clan soon--
This was just a peek for them!
I just had to get a little artsy fartsy on this one!
See you soon!
This was just a peek for them!
I just had to get a little artsy fartsy on this one!
See you soon!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Happy birthday Lissy!
What a weekend! It was completely non-stop. Alissa turned 9! And of course we went to see High School Musical 3!!!
I also was at an amazing photography workshop - more to come on that!
And... I had 2 photo shoots-----WHEW! I'm pretty beat! But just had to get back to you all to say hello!
I wanted to share another natural light photo. Again, this shot is taken right in front my dining room window. Window lighting is some of the most beautiful natural light of all!
Happy 9th Birthday Monkey!! I love you!
I also was at an amazing photography workshop - more to come on that!
And... I had 2 photo shoots-----WHEW! I'm pretty beat! But just had to get back to you all to say hello!
I wanted to share another natural light photo. Again, this shot is taken right in front my dining room window. Window lighting is some of the most beautiful natural light of all!
Happy 9th Birthday Monkey!! I love you!
Friday, October 24, 2008
One Year Today
As we travel down the road of life... we never know where the road will lead.
As families, we grab hands and move forward... in faith really.
One year ago today, my husband Peter was diagnosed with cancer. He had just had a large mass removed from his back torso days earlier, and we were waiting for the results.
He'd just gotten home from Colin's baseball game. I was sitting on our back porch with him. I said to him, "it's weird that we didn't hear from the doctor today..."
Then he looked right at me, with that "look" and said, "we did."
I knew it couldn't be good. My stomach did one of those flip flops -- and I sorta just braced myself for what I was about to hear.
The word cancer is just plain scary. It's the one word you just never want to come in contact with--- ever. But here is was.. sitting on our back porch with us. It had made it's way into our life.
I had heard it once before, in 2004. I had been diagnosed with skin cancer...melanoma! But one little surgery sent it away-- pretty much end of story.
This one though--- I could tell--- it wanted to hang around.
I had no idea that night... that the journey we had just begun would change our lives forever.
After Peter shared the news--- we held each other. I didn't cry.... yet. I think I was still processing what I just heard. They said they were going to have to removed his chest wall.... woa! Peter went into the house... for one of the kids.... and that's when the tears poured out.
And that's when I had my moment with God. Just him And I! I'd been in this place before to a certain degree-- the place of decision. The place where you say, "Do I trust God or do I fall apart in despair?"
I've seen Him walk me through life for over 23 years... so my desicion was not difficult. I just surrendered to Him immediately. I know that our lives have meaning and purpose. And that somehow He is in control of it-- if we allow Him to be.
And I certainly was not about to try to steer this boat..
So my conversation with Him was simple. "I know you love us.. I don't understand but I trust you-- .. no matter what."
I feel like this decision was really just a gift-- not some heroic display on my part. But a small gift of faith-- given at a perfect moment. A measure a grace extended to me.
So like little Jason below...I just began to try to steady myself. To focus-- to look at each step carefully.
I had JUST finished my Christmas Card... a true first. Christmas cards done in October? Crazy-- But it was done... one week before all of this. And the card spoke of LIFE. That's what I kept seeing on it.. over and over again, the word LIFE.
That's what I now had to believe for. LIFE-- Abundant life. Through this-- on the other side!
So here we are... one year later. We have journeyed through cancer not only once... but twice with Peter. He was diagnosed with a 2nd type of cancer in July. Again this visitor made it's way back in.
And we are still on this journey---
holding hands
moving forward
believing.....
FOR LIFE!
Along the way....
We have seen so much beauty in others-- and in their love toward us.
We have seen rainbows of promise.
We have seen our children... live and love-- in the midst of cancer.
We have seen that some of the darkest and most difficult days still carry a light of hope.
And we have seen the goodness and faithfulness God walk alongside us....every single step of the way.
I do believe that there will be an end to this journey. That cancer will leave our lives... just as it came in.
And that this journey will serve some greater purpose in each of our lives.. in a way that will only be revealed as we continue to live.
When I asked God to show me a rainbow... He showed me several. But they were photos. Being a photographer.. those photos have been powerful.
And He had been showing me MANY in the sky for weeks...until I asked for one.
That's when I began to see photos of rainbows!
He's showed many of YOU rainbows in the sky... my son Colin included.
But somehow I believe ... that when Peter is healed. When he is cancer-free..
That's when I'll get my rainbow in the sky --
So I keep looking-- everyday!
As families, we grab hands and move forward... in faith really.
One year ago today, my husband Peter was diagnosed with cancer. He had just had a large mass removed from his back torso days earlier, and we were waiting for the results.
He'd just gotten home from Colin's baseball game. I was sitting on our back porch with him. I said to him, "it's weird that we didn't hear from the doctor today..."
Then he looked right at me, with that "look" and said, "we did."
I knew it couldn't be good. My stomach did one of those flip flops -- and I sorta just braced myself for what I was about to hear.
The word cancer is just plain scary. It's the one word you just never want to come in contact with--- ever. But here is was.. sitting on our back porch with us. It had made it's way into our life.
I had heard it once before, in 2004. I had been diagnosed with skin cancer...melanoma! But one little surgery sent it away-- pretty much end of story.
This one though--- I could tell--- it wanted to hang around.
I had no idea that night... that the journey we had just begun would change our lives forever.
After Peter shared the news--- we held each other. I didn't cry.... yet. I think I was still processing what I just heard. They said they were going to have to removed his chest wall.... woa! Peter went into the house... for one of the kids.... and that's when the tears poured out.
And that's when I had my moment with God. Just him And I! I'd been in this place before to a certain degree-- the place of decision. The place where you say, "Do I trust God or do I fall apart in despair?"
I've seen Him walk me through life for over 23 years... so my desicion was not difficult. I just surrendered to Him immediately. I know that our lives have meaning and purpose. And that somehow He is in control of it-- if we allow Him to be.
And I certainly was not about to try to steer this boat..
So my conversation with Him was simple. "I know you love us.. I don't understand but I trust you-- .. no matter what."
I feel like this decision was really just a gift-- not some heroic display on my part. But a small gift of faith-- given at a perfect moment. A measure a grace extended to me.
So like little Jason below...I just began to try to steady myself. To focus-- to look at each step carefully.
I had JUST finished my Christmas Card... a true first. Christmas cards done in October? Crazy-- But it was done... one week before all of this. And the card spoke of LIFE. That's what I kept seeing on it.. over and over again, the word LIFE.
That's what I now had to believe for. LIFE-- Abundant life. Through this-- on the other side!
So here we are... one year later. We have journeyed through cancer not only once... but twice with Peter. He was diagnosed with a 2nd type of cancer in July. Again this visitor made it's way back in.
And we are still on this journey---
holding hands
moving forward
believing.....
FOR LIFE!
Along the way....
We have seen so much beauty in others-- and in their love toward us.
We have seen rainbows of promise.
We have seen our children... live and love-- in the midst of cancer.
We have seen that some of the darkest and most difficult days still carry a light of hope.
And we have seen the goodness and faithfulness God walk alongside us....every single step of the way.
I do believe that there will be an end to this journey. That cancer will leave our lives... just as it came in.
And that this journey will serve some greater purpose in each of our lives.. in a way that will only be revealed as we continue to live.
When I asked God to show me a rainbow... He showed me several. But they were photos. Being a photographer.. those photos have been powerful.
And He had been showing me MANY in the sky for weeks...until I asked for one.
That's when I began to see photos of rainbows!
He's showed many of YOU rainbows in the sky... my son Colin included.
But somehow I believe ... that when Peter is healed. When he is cancer-free..
That's when I'll get my rainbow in the sky --
So I keep looking-- everyday!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Moms.......get that wedding dress out!
At least once a year my girls manage to pull out my wedding dress and play dress up!
They try on my dress-- put on my veil and pretend it's "their BIG day"
I've always pulled out my camera and taken photos of the fun they have-- wearing mom's dress.
My friend Stacey was going to use her wedding dress to sew a Communion dress for her daughter Falyn. When she shared this with me-- I told her to let Falyn get dressed up first - that we could to take some pictures of her!
So we had lots of fun--- and what a beautiful way to let your little girls "DREAM" about their wedding day!
These photos were taken with natural widow lighting -- and a simple backdrop.
Falyn,
Someday you are going to make the most beautiful bride!!
They try on my dress-- put on my veil and pretend it's "their BIG day"
I've always pulled out my camera and taken photos of the fun they have-- wearing mom's dress.
My friend Stacey was going to use her wedding dress to sew a Communion dress for her daughter Falyn. When she shared this with me-- I told her to let Falyn get dressed up first - that we could to take some pictures of her!
So we had lots of fun--- and what a beautiful way to let your little girls "DREAM" about their wedding day!
These photos were taken with natural widow lighting -- and a simple backdrop.
Falyn,
Someday you are going to make the most beautiful bride!!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Website Dedication for my Hubby!
Well, today I officially introduced my website to as much of the world as I know. Thank you all for such amazing comments and feedback! I am so encouraged!!
I would like to dedicate my website to my husband Peter! My motivation and my determination. He has walked through cancer with such amazing courage and he has been my number one supporter!
After his 2ND diagnosis, I wasn't sure if I was just supposed to "table" this pursuit for a season. But he has never wanted me to stop. He encouraged me to continue to move forward - and to push through -- even in the midst of our family walking through cancer.
Thank you so much baby!!
He is doing well and we are nearing the halfway mark in his treatment---YES! Gos has been so faithful throughout!
So I continue to move forward with the desire to capture beauty and to bless others with the gift of photography! For this I am truly grateful!
Many of you have asked about scheduling a photoshoot-- so I wanted to just put my Fall schedule out there.
[Marley and Colin are discussing their session time]
OCTOBER
Sunday Oct 26th --FULL
Thurs - Oct 30th ---FULL
NOVEMBER
Saturday Nov 1st 2 pm & 4:00
I would like to dedicate my website to my husband Peter! My motivation and my determination. He has walked through cancer with such amazing courage and he has been my number one supporter!
After his 2ND diagnosis, I wasn't sure if I was just supposed to "table" this pursuit for a season. But he has never wanted me to stop. He encouraged me to continue to move forward - and to push through -- even in the midst of our family walking through cancer.
Thank you so much baby!!
He is doing well and we are nearing the halfway mark in his treatment---YES! Gos has been so faithful throughout!
So I continue to move forward with the desire to capture beauty and to bless others with the gift of photography! For this I am truly grateful!
Many of you have asked about scheduling a photoshoot-- so I wanted to just put my Fall schedule out there.
[Marley and Colin are discussing their session time]
OCTOBER
Sunday Oct 26th --FULL
Thurs - Oct 30th ---FULL
NOVEMBER
Saturday Nov 1st 2 pm & 4:00
Sunday Nov 2nd 2 p.m. & FULL
Thurs – Nov 6th 4 pm
Friday Nov 7th 4 pm
Saturday Nov 8th -- FULL
Sunday Nov 9th 2 p.m. & 4 pm - FULL
Thurs – Nov 6th 4 pm
Friday Nov 7th 4 pm
Saturday Nov 8th -- FULL
Sunday Nov 9th 2 p.m. & 4 pm - FULL
Thurs – Nov 13th 4 pm
Friday Nov 14th FULL
Saturday Nov 15th FULL.
Sunday Nov 16th FULL
Sunday Nov 16th FULL
Saturday Nov 22nd 4 p.m.
Sunday Nov 23rd 2 p.m. & FULL
Saturday Nov 29th 4 p.m.
Sunday Nov 30th 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Thank you all so much!
Pati
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Mom & Dad + Children = Beautiful Family
I'd like to introduce you to Vance, Becky, Jalen, Isaya & Isabelle--- beautiful family, wonderful kids, musicians, business owners... etc.
This was a joy! You got a glimpse of the kids in an earlier post!
They were great fun to photograph- and wer not shy at all in front of a camera!
So enjoy!
These children were so full of life in their faces!
This was a joy! You got a glimpse of the kids in an earlier post!
They were great fun to photograph- and wer not shy at all in front of a camera!
So enjoy!
These children were so full of life in their faces!
Becky and Vance were great--- very laid back and just a pleasure to take pictures of!
What a great looking couple!
This a Jalen--- the oldest!
This is Isaya---- a total character!
And precious Isabelle--- she is SO sweet. She keeps right up there with her brothers!
Little feet--- walking out the journey of life!
Guess who's toes these are?
Another one of my favorites!
Thanks so much you guys!! I was so honored to photography your family!
love,
Pati
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Climbing fences......
I had a chance to photograph these beautiful kids, Jalen, Isaya, and Isabella, along with their parents, Vance and Becky! The kids certainly knew how to handle themselves in front of a camera. I could tell Mom takes LOTS of pictures of them.
It was lots of fun! Here's just a tiny sample. I'll post more photos from this shoot soon.
This was my favorite photo--- I loved the colors, the fence, the children. It actually looks like Fall --- in Phoenix... wow! So in honor of Fall finally getting here, I wanted this shot to stand alone.
A photo like this makes me think about how precious childhood is. How it is filled with wonder and curiosity... and life!
And... we're back to that fence! We've been here before.
Every child that see's it.. wants to climb it! They want to see the other side! They always LOOK past the fence. Past-- the boundry! They always want to see more!!
Isn't that such a wonderful way to live you life.
I know for me right now, my husband's cancer is a fence....an obstacle. Yet I have been climbing this fence--- and looking past it. Seeing the other side...even just by faith. Looking past what is.. to what will be. Knowing we'll get there!!
What is the fence in your life?
Let's go fence climbing--- like a child-- and see the other side!
Pati
If you only look at what is, you might never attain what could be.
- Anonymous
It was lots of fun! Here's just a tiny sample. I'll post more photos from this shoot soon.
This was my favorite photo--- I loved the colors, the fence, the children. It actually looks like Fall --- in Phoenix... wow! So in honor of Fall finally getting here, I wanted this shot to stand alone.
A photo like this makes me think about how precious childhood is. How it is filled with wonder and curiosity... and life!
And... we're back to that fence! We've been here before.
Every child that see's it.. wants to climb it! They want to see the other side! They always LOOK past the fence. Past-- the boundry! They always want to see more!!
Isn't that such a wonderful way to live you life.
I know for me right now, my husband's cancer is a fence....an obstacle. Yet I have been climbing this fence--- and looking past it. Seeing the other side...even just by faith. Looking past what is.. to what will be. Knowing we'll get there!!
What is the fence in your life?
Let's go fence climbing--- like a child-- and see the other side!
Pati
If you only look at what is, you might never attain what could be.
- Anonymous
Monday, October 13, 2008
Wow...
This was fun! I had a VAL this weekend... short for Very Amazing Lens! It is one I hope to have..........someday!
My good friend Cindi has it--- it's an 80-200mm 2.8 zoom lens-- and it is Awesome.
It weighs 3 lbs...and my arm has been sore for 2 days using it. Along with my wrists... but the pain was worth it! Even for just this shot alone.
Peter really loved this photo and wanted me to post it. How often do we get Marley to sit and look right into the camera?
I also wanted to share this photo..... it was a surprise. I didn't see any rainbow colors while I took it!
My good friend Cindi has it--- it's an 80-200mm 2.8 zoom lens-- and it is Awesome.
It weighs 3 lbs...and my arm has been sore for 2 days using it. Along with my wrists... but the pain was worth it! Even for just this shot alone.
Peter really loved this photo and wanted me to post it. How often do we get Marley to sit and look right into the camera?
I also wanted to share this photo..... it was a surprise. I didn't see any rainbow colors while I took it!
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