Friday, November 4, 2011

Emily's Seniors - Part II

DSC_4779b

DSC_4792b

DSC_4810b

rockand4b

rockand2b

DSC_4911b

rockand3b

DSC_4983b

DSC_4936b

rockand1b

DSC_5062b

DSC_5097b

DSC_5208b

DSC_5155b

rockand5b
DSC_5169b


Sorry for the long wait! Regular followers know that "coming soon" generally ends up meaning check back in a month...I wish it were not the case, but life is just so busy!

See part I here

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

After School Snack

DSC_5882

 
Today Mary and I split the best after school snack - a chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup topped with fresh fruit. It was delicious! As is the lens I am renting. It has been added to my wish list. :)

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Emily's Seniors - Part I

DSC_4529b

sunflower1

DSC_4568b

DSC_4629

DSC_4544

DSC_4508

DSC_4557

DSC_4635

DSC_4636

DSC_4702

While we were in Idaho last month I finally got to take Emily's senior photos. She has already completed a semester at BYU so it was about time! Look for the second half soon.

Update: Part II here

Sunday, September 25, 2011

A Little Taste of Fall: Pumpkin Granola

DSC_5304b

Fall has arrived in Utah! I am frequently playing the heat in the morning/AC on the drive home game, the leaves are changing color and road construction is at full power. :) To celebrate my favorite season I thought I would share a delicious new recipe. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Granola
Makes about 16 cups

10 cups rolled oats
2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup maple syrup *
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or tinfoil and set aside. 

In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Mix well. Oats should be moist and evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly between the two prepared baking sheets. 

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove pans from the oven, stir and rotate pans to opposite racks. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the granola is golden and crisp.  Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container. 

Serve with milk, yogurt or enjoy it by the handful.

* I am spoiled and used some of the Grade A New Hampshire Maple Syrup Brett sent us for Christmas, but I am sure regular pancake syrup would work too.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011

Union Station 40's Shoot

In July, my friend Heidi invited me to shoot alongside her during a 40's inspired photo shoot. We rented out Union Station in Ogden for the afternoon and transported it back in time.

cami ogden station2
katie union stationheather union station
tonya union station
lindsay union station
cami ogden station
DSC_3947
jessica union station
DSC_4046
jessica union station2
DSC_4106
jessica union station3

DSC_4244DSC_4259b
DSC_4275b
amber union station
DSC_4194
DSC_4339
DSC_4310
DSC_4324
View more of my images here. See Heidi's here.

Photography: Adrian Parkinson. Hair & Makeup: Alex Crabtree and Stephanie Simmons. Wardrobe & Prop Styling: Heidi Simmons. Models: Amber Ferrin, Heather Morely, Jessica Russell, Kami Coleman, Katie Russell, Lindsay Russell, Tonya Ferrin. Location: Union Station

DSC_4082b