Returning clients

It is such a wonderful feeling to do another shoot with a client. The Porcelain Dolls did a themed photo shoot a few months ago and we just did the second shoot for them. This was not a themed shoot but a very casual shoot. I love the fact that I am open to do the shoots that some of the local bands here are looking for. Whether it involves specialty makeup to capture a theme or image in which the client wants or just a casual shoot with a guitar or equipment the client chooses to use. I am thrilled to capture the images in which my clients want.

Working with this band and the models is always fun and exciting. I am so glad that I have had 2 wonderful shoots with them. This shoot was just a small mini shoot we were only aiming for a few shoots. Here is just a few of the images captured in the shoot.

Lease Family

In April I set a goal for myself to reach 100 likes on my Facebook page by May 1st. I was offering a free mini shoot or 50% off a full shoot to one of the wonderful people who helped me to reach my goal if I hit that 100 likes by May 1st.

On May 2nd I had the privelage of announcing that Anne Marie Lease a long time friend and former co-worker had won. Anne Marie wanted to do a family session so we began planning and that brings us to today. On saturday I had the honor of taking these family photos for her family.

This was a fun shoot and despite the wheather trying to be stubborn and rain or have unruly winds we got the shoot done.

It was a joy to be able to capture so many special moments for the Lease family and to catch up on old times. I worked with Anne Marie several years ago and she always made my day when I got to see her. I meet the rest of her family a few times while working with her also. I am very thankful to all those whom I have had the pleasure of working with in my past and look forward to working with even more people in my future.

Here is just a few of the wonderful pictures we took. I have also entered one of them in a Father's Day photo contest.

This is the photo that was entered in the Rock My Edits Father's Day contest.

Voting starts on June 20th.

Special Daddy and Daughter moments

A little girls first love is her daddy. He is the one man a little girl and even a big girl can always rely on. I had the honor of capturing this special moment with Travis and his little girl Tinley. Travis such a wonderful dad and loves his kids so much. I have actually choosen this photo to enter another photo contest to celebrate Father's Day.

Voting for the contest will begin on June 20th so I will repost the link and this blog then.

Check out Rock My Photography to see more details. I love how the contest work with them. No registration to voters and no hassle. Just 2 clicks in 30 seconds that is it. I hope you will join us and Vote starting June 20th it would be an honor to win.
http://www.rockmyphotography.com/fathers-day-photo-contest/

Remember voting starts June 20th!!! Please mark your calenders!!!

Thank you so much!!! :-)

You never know what will happen if you slow down for a moment to enjoy life

Many of my friends and family know how much I love to take photos of flowers and our surroundings just as much as people. I find myself snapping a few each and every photo shoot for just because it is the precious things that bring in so much beauty. Earlier this week while out for a walk I found a field of wild flowers and lavender. I loved it so much I took a few photos. As I was walking through the field I got lucky. There was a bee collecting nectar and also a beautiful lady bug in a gorgeous yellow bunch of flowers. I don't normally get excited over bees because I am very allergic but this one caught my eye and did not want to leave the flowers it was on even with me clicking away.
I love moments like this when I can capture the little tiny things in nature. I first started taking picture as a child of little things like this. Most of those pictures have disappeared as the years have gone by and with the many moves I have had. Whether from being a military kid, serving in the military, or just everyday life. It was so nice to take a break from all the chaos and just stop and try to smell the beauty in the air. I say try to smell because the High Ranch Fire is not far from my house so the smoke has made me stuffy. Here are some the photos I took the other day. Remember to stop and slow down to enjoy the little things in life. They disappear and go by without us realizing it is to late sometimes.

Girls just wanna have fun

I spent monday afternoon with 3 awesome young ladies. Dori, Stephanie, and Hanna all had photos done. We did their shoots together and added in some fun group shoots. All the girls are from Colorado Springs and Monument. Dori and Stephanie are cousins and Stephanie and Hanna are really good friends. Dori was needing photos for a talent agency. Stephanie is getting ready to finish cosmetology school. Can anyone say makeup artist! :-) I am excited about having more than one I work with. Hanna is a little dare devil whom climbs everything but was a blast. She is almost finished with highschool. They were all so much fun and absolutely hilarious. Hanna decided she was hot and took a walk in the river, Stephanie ended up joining her but they had fun. Dori was just all around funny making jokes and getting everyone laughing.  It was so much fun spending time and getting to know these beautiful young ladies. Here are just a few of the photos come on over a take a peek around the site to see more. Thanks again ladies for letting me capture some of your precious memories to cherish for a lifetime.

High Park Fire

On June 9, 2012 a small fire started in the High Park area. Initial reports stated it was a small 2 acre fire and that crews were in route. Not to long after that report the winds and dry climate turned that small fire into a fire fighter's nightmare. Many residents have been affected and so many are just waiting for information. The community has come together to help out so many whom have been affected. I have heard horror stories from some that have been affected. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those families along with the men and women fighting to get control of what has become a very large very. At the last report just a little while ago the fire has grown to 37,000 acres, over 100 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Here are just a few photos that I have taken from my home and areas near my home. This morning I went outside and the mountains have completely disappeared. The fire as of right now has no containment and crews are working to evacuate as many as possible that may be in the way of the fire.

Now on Twitter

Yeah, I am now on Twitter. I can befollowed at @amberhicksphoto

I am so excited about the changes I am making so that I can always be on contact with my clients and supporters of my work. Thanks so much everyone for joining me on my wonderful journey.