wppi was…

March 11th, 2010 , Posted in travel

outstanding!

By far one of the best decisions for my business was attending this year’s WPPI in Las Vegas. I am home now more motivated and inspired than ever. We got to learn from some of the best in the photography world… Audrey Woulard, Jared Bauman, Kevin Kubota, Sarah Petty, Tamara Lackey, Jasmine Star, and Brianna Graham. Wow… there was so much great information presented in such a short period of time… I have a LOT to process. We had an amazing time at the Trade Show as well, and will hopefully announce some new products that we will be offering soon. And of course… my time in Las Vegas would not have been the same without my girls! We all have such different personalities, but we had SO. MUCH.FUN. Going through these photos this morning has me smiling and giggling remembering all the times we laughed until we almost wet ourselves… seriously. Thanks ladies… can’t wait to do it again!

WPPI 2010

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  1. dani wrote: Cute blonde boy in the blue with the beer. Is he anyone special? :o) (03/11/10, 2:09 pm)

  2. Regina White wrote: I for sure gotta make it to WPPI next year. I have fellow photog friends here in town who are there or went and they are super excited of everything and anything they learned. One of my photog friends even got married while out there. Talk about an awesome time. (03/11/10, 2:14 pm)

  3. erin w wrote: Glad you had a great time! Is that a bowed-headband in your hair?! Adorable!!!! (03/11/10, 2:37 pm)

  4. Roni McLeod wrote: I cannot WAIT to see what ideas you came home with. How exciting for you all. I'm so glad you had such a great time. (03/11/10, 2:39 pm)

  5. Ria wrote: dani... ummm yah he is TOTALLY someone special. He's the guy that stopped us in our tracks outside the Bellagio. Couldn't help but snap his photo! (03/11/10, 2:54 pm)

  6. Kris wrote: Well I'm sure you got the hot guys name and info for your single friend Kris right? RIGHT?!! (03/11/10, 3:09 pm)

  7. Linds wrote: SERIOUSLY!! I was totally laughing out LOUD to myself looking at these photos. :) I love how you put the "crabby" pic of me on there (thanks for that), the super cute green dessert that tasted like paste, the cute boy we stalked for 5 min AND the AQUANET Hairspray pic..yes folks I said Aquanet! Can you guess who uses it?? GREAT memories..thanks ladies for a FANTABULOUS time! WPPI next year...you betcha!! ;) (03/11/10, 5:27 pm)

  8. Jenay wrote: It looks like you guys had a blast! I so wish I could work with you girlies!! (03/11/10, 5:27 pm)

vegas baby!

March 5th, 2010 , Posted in travel

Happy Friday Friends! The studio will be closed today through next Wednesday March 10th. Michelle, Lindsey and I will be traveling to Las Vegas for the WPPI convention at the MGM Grand Hotel. It is the first trip to Vegas for ALL three of us… we will have reports about the convention and all the fun that was had when we return!

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  1. dani wrote: Yup...I'm jealous! ;o) (03/05/10, 11:04 am)

  2. Hope wrote: Can't wait to hear all about it! (03/06/10, 10:29 am)

  3. Amanda wrote: Dude... did you seriously plan a trip to Vegas without me? *tears falling* Well... have fun anyway! ;) (03/08/10, 1:12 pm)

they take my breath away ~ [fargo children's photographer]

March 4th, 2010 , Posted in Adoption, babies, families, kids, siblings

I met this adorable family through my work with Children’s HopeChest and when I found out that they would be traveling to Ethiopia this year to bring home their second daughter I was absolutely thrilled for them. (And a little jealous too!) I couldn’t wait to meet their new baby girl and was honored to have the opportunity to capture their relationship as they began their life with her!

adoption fargo family

My heart just melts looking at these images… How much do you LOVE that little curl hanging on her forehead?black and white children's photography

The amount of PINK in this house just doubled!natural light kids photography

And I love this last image so much it has already been blown up for the studio! Thanks “H” family for sharing your new little peanut with me… she is a total doll and I am in love with her! modern kids photography studio

12 comments. Click here to add yours.

  1. Ann wrote: love, love, love the curl in the middle of that sweet face! congrats to this family -- sisters are amazing! (03/04/10, 1:20 pm)

  2. Theresa H. wrote: Thank you for taking the pictures and capturing the beauty of both girls on film. I am blown away by these photos and I LOVE them all. (03/04/10, 1:29 pm)

  3. Melissa T. wrote: They are sooooooo great! (03/04/10, 1:42 pm)

  4. Sara B wrote: stunning....beautiful girls!! (03/04/10, 2:16 pm)

  5. Amber wrote: Cute, cute cute!!!! (03/04/10, 4:15 pm)

  6. Jess wrote: oh my, those pictures are gorgeous!! Congrats to that family with their newest addition! (03/04/10, 9:21 pm)

  7. Angie Higa wrote: That black and white one of the older sister smiling with her mouth wide open HAS to make its way to your blog header :) Lovely session!! (03/04/10, 9:32 pm)

  8. Megan wrote: They are so beautiful- what a gorgeous family. (03/05/10, 9:39 pm)

  9. Monica wrote: What a shoot!! =) (03/06/10, 6:20 am)

  10. Robin wrote: WOW! Amazing session - my new fav of yours!! LOVE the curl! They are both gorgeous! :-) (I just bought that dress last week at Target!) btw....did you ever post your state fair pics? Did I miss them? (03/06/10, 2:18 pm)

  11. Kari wrote: Totally agree with comment #7. That picture just makes me happy! What a great face! You have a gift for capturing great expressions! (03/07/10, 3:29 pm)

  12. Laura wrote: Praise Jesus! Love these, Ria and I'm so happy for the wonderful "H" Family! (03/09/10, 10:47 pm)

for megan ~ [photographers in fargo]

March 3rd, 2010 , Posted in kids, siblings

Well it’s better late than never! These pics are from a session that took place over a month ago (and I know their momma is a blog reader of mine and has probably been anxiously awaiting this posting!) Thanks for coming such a long way to get photos of your kiddos Megan… it was great to meet you!

natural light photography studio

black and white kids photos

natural light children's photos

modern kids photos

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  1. Amanda wrote: Great pictures as always Ria... love the outfits and perfect smiles! (03/03/10, 2:06 pm)

  2. Hope wrote: I love the pic of their little feet while they are reading a book. (03/04/10, 9:02 am)

  3. Megan wrote: Love 'em! It was so nice to meet you, Ria. Well worth the trip to have such nice photos of our kids :) (03/05/10, 9:41 pm)

oh dear ~ [fargo photographer]

March 2nd, 2010 , Posted in contests

just look at ‘em all…

Just two more weeks to get your entries in!

cutest little baby face contest

2 comments. Click here to add yours.

  1. Heidi wrote: how in the world will you ever decide? (03/03/10, 9:46 am)

  2. Kari wrote: Are these the kids you've narrowed it down to, or just a sampling of what's been submitted? Lots of cuties in there! It will be a tough choice! (03/07/10, 3:27 pm)

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