Danielle – Classic Beauty {Kingman Arizona Child Photographer | Las Vegas Child Photographer}

February 1, 2012

I met up with Danielle and her mother this past weekend for a fun photo session. Let me just start by saying that Danielle is only 10 years old, but has such grace and beauty well beyond her years. She was a photographer’s dream to work with! She was spirited, spunky, silly, fun, and drop dead gorgeous. I hope I captured at least a small part of her personality in these pictures. I had so much fun with you two, and can’t wait for our next get together! How often do you get to hang out with chickens and cats on a photo shoot? I loved it!

Without further ado, Danielle’s pictures…

For a little extra fun, I brought along my Grandma’s vintage gowns, and Danielle brought a box full of amazing jewelry, including a special necklace from her Grandmother. Calista even got to take part in a few of the photos. They had a great time dressing up and posing near this old house, and I think they may have found a new friend in each other! I have a few more amazing pictures from this session that I am just itching to share, but they are under wraps until Valentine’s Day…stay tuned; I will post them soon! You will LOVE them!

I hope you guys love your photos as much as I do! I am so happy to have met the both of you!

Sandi Chetwynd posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 8:51 am.

Just stunning! Amazing photography… I am in awe!

Colin posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 10:53 am.

Really, really nice work! Especially love the ones wearing the old dress on the rustic old house steps. This young girl is going to have to get use to her photo being taken, she’s a natural!

Tedi posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm.

You are such an amazing person Lisa!!! We had so much fun with you and Calista and of course the cats and chickens too!! LOL. You were truley a joy to work with and we can’t wait to go out again!!! Thank you for everything. You are an amazing person and photographer and we appreciate everything you do!!!

Jennifer posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 4:24 pm.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all of them. She’s breathtaking in all, but I love the 6th one! And the ones with beautiful Calista, gorgeous!

sally posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 5:02 pm.

as always, completely in love with all of them. And wanting to travel across the country so my daughter can have a turn wearing one of those beautiful dresses!!

jennifer ecker posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 5:24 pm.

These are perfection

elizabeth pellette posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 6:10 pm.

These are amazing Lisa.. wow.. just stunning and I love the location too and the shots in pink dress and the ones with the two girls.. all just so darn amazing

Krissy Allori posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 6:44 pm.

Your work is always so inspiring. Absolutely incredibly. She is a really gorgeous girl, and having you photograph her made her even more stunning that I’m sure she already is!

mollie posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 7:16 pm.

i am sending this comment from beyond b/c i died looking at those. seriously- stunning beyond words

Anne posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 7:29 pm.

These are absolutely STUNNING, Lisa. And you had such a gorgeous model ! Your work is amazing.

Salva del Saz posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 10:16 pm.

Your talent for portraiture photography is out of this world. A thousand thanks for sharing your images with us.

Erin posted the following on February 2, 2012 at 12:07 am.

Your work is so inspiring! I love everything about these.

Denise posted the following on February 2, 2012 at 12:27 am.

GORGEOUS photos of a GORGEOUS girl!! Cant believe she’s so young and so breathtaking!

Jaidean posted the following on February 2, 2012 at 2:13 am.

absolutely stunning!

Liz posted the following on February 2, 2012 at 3:45 am.

Gorgeous! She is beautiful! That black and white is stunning. And the first one in the pink dress! I love all the looks you got.

Allison Hilyer posted the following on February 2, 2012 at 4:08 am.

SHAZAM, these are gorgeous! All are fabulous, but the one’s in front of the house…just perfect!

Ili N posted the following on February 2, 2012 at 2:06 pm.

These are exceptional Lisa! She is a stunning girl. Let me know if you are ever in the UK I would love you to photograph my kids!!!

Lisa posted the following on February 2, 2012 at 6:33 pm.

Wow Lisa – really lovely images. Not what I would expect for Toddlers and Tiara’s :) I love the natural beauty!

Sharon posted the following on February 2, 2012 at 7:39 pm.

Pure beauty. So lovely.

Lynn posted the following on February 3, 2012 at 11:39 am.

You create the most stunning images! Just breathtaking. She’s a gorgeous girl and her beauty shines through each of these wonderful pictures.

Maria posted the following on February 3, 2012 at 6:21 pm.

Gorgeous as always Lisa! That last one is haunting… beautiful!

jen posted the following on February 3, 2012 at 7:42 pm.

These are fantastic! I just LOVE them so much!!!!! You are amazing and I love how you capture light!

melissa stover posted the following on February 4, 2012 at 1:36 am.

was reading your interview at my3hens and had to come tell you how much i love your images! (and i love that you have so many kids and still run your business).

Lou posted the following on February 4, 2012 at 10:50 am.

Gosh Lisa – these are just amazing – so beautiful, and your colours are just amazing! Gorgeous girl!

Angela posted the following on February 4, 2012 at 2:50 pm.

Lisa, your images blow me away. Every. Single. Time. Such beautiful girls.. wow.

Vote for YOUR favorite cutie!

January 30, 2012

I’ve been receiving the CUTEST pictures this past week…I have no idea how anyone can pick just one, but that’s what we’ve got to do! Between now and next Monday (the 6th) at noon Arizona time, you can send your friends and family to my blog to vote for their favorite picture! The winner (most votes) will receive a free session and 3 digital files (photographer’s choice) and the option to purchase all of the files at 50% off of my 2012 prices. The 2nd place picture will receive a free session and one free digital file (photographer’s choice) and the option to purchase all of the files at 25% off of my 2012 prices. EVERYONE who entered will receive a $50 discount on a session with me that is good all year long! I can’t wait to see how this turns out! Get to voting!

Karen Potter posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 1:20 am.

#11 all the way

Irene Duford posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 2:04 am.

#3 is my grandson Matthew!!! Cutie…

Kelly Krauth posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 2:49 am.

#3 IS A CUTIE PATOOTIE

Judy posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 5:37 am.

Does it ever get cuter than #5? I think we have a winner.

Mike Hansen posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 5:39 am.

Some sweet little bright eyes, #5, that has my vote.

nana gonzales posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 3:21 pm.

He is such a handsome little man.

Kristie posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 4:42 pm.

#2 is the cutest!

shelby posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 10:19 pm.

#10 my aunt is friend’s with them i guess…they are cute though

paresh madhu posted the following on January 31, 2012 at 11:14 pm.

krish khatri is my grandson cutiest grandson

Phoebe Obermayer posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 12:34 am.

#14! My precious greatgrandson!

Judy B posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 1:00 am.

#5 is the cutest, Pretty, sweet and an absolutely CUTIE.

Linda T, posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 2:07 am.

There all Cutie’s but number 5 has my vote

Blanca posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 2:11 am.

#5 gets my vote for sure!! Such A Pretty Little Angel.

cartman posted the following on February 1, 2012 at 2:25 am.

5

Johnna posted the following on February 3, 2012 at 8:23 pm.

# 17 is vey pretty.

I’m Kicking Off 2012 With A Cute Kiddo Contest! {Kingman Photographer | Las Vegas Photographer}

January 22, 2012

Amy Wilson posted the following on February 3, 2012 at 6:15 pm.

Dang, I missed it!!!! Are you doing a Mother’s Day contest this year again? I had it in my mind I wanted to enter THAT one!

Ashlyn – Kingman High School, Class of 2012 {Kingman Senior Photographer | Las Vegas Senior Photographer}

January 22, 2012

Ashlyn contacted me to do her senior portraits, and I am so happy that she did! She is a beautiful girl, inside and out, and we had SO much fun doing these! Despite the good old Kingman wind kicking up around 50mph the day of her session, she was an amazing trooper. Seriously, we were both freezing, but you wouldn’t know it at all to look at these pictures. I LOVE how they came out! Ashlyn, I truly hope you love these as much as I do. I am so happy to have met you; you are an amazing young lady!

You can’t help but feel warm and cozy with these warm colors! In reality, it was about 50 degrees and the wind was trying to blow us out of Mohave County. LOL

I loved all of her fun outfits and hats!

This particular location was the epitome of freezing…the wind was blowing at hurricane speed (I kid you not) and we were both ready for a warm car and a cup of hot cocoa. I think Ashlyn might very well have a successful career as an actress because you would NOT know it looking at these pictures. I think I was shivering more than she was and I had a warm sweater on!

Sandi Chetwynd posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 12:49 am.

Gosh she is soooo pretty! Amazing photography, just beautiful!

Megan posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 1:02 am.

I really love the dark brown hairs with the blue shirt. The colors are perfect. And I love the variety of playful, serious, flirty. Great session!

Liz posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 1:13 am.

Love these! She has beautiful eyes! They look amazing as always, Lisa.

Kelly Ridgell posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 1:43 am.

These a beautiful, as it the girl!!! Love the colors.

Angie posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 3:13 am.

Amazing photography. Love the variety and the colors and light are fantastic.

Rhonda posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm.

beautiful girl .. and your images are so fun too .. love the color and your b&w’s are lovely too! fab session!!

Jennifer posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 9:00 pm.

Breathtaking work as always! She’s a gorgeous Senior, love the wardrobe, location and variety! And wow, her eyes are captivating!

Melissa Klein posted the following on January 22, 2012 at 9:57 pm.

WOW, Lisa – she is gorgeous, and your colors and lighting are amazingly beautiful, as always. Love your work!

Liz posted the following on January 23, 2012 at 11:59 am.

She is so beautiful! Love the lighting in all of these! Gorgeous work!

Kristin Tatem posted the following on January 23, 2012 at 2:47 pm.

These are so beautiful! I love the clarity and colors!

Yana posted the following on January 23, 2012 at 4:57 pm.

She is simply gorgeous! I love these, and you know your light so well, Lisa!

dsr posted the following on January 25, 2012 at 1:53 am.

Your work is always beautiful Lisa! These are no exception! Wonderful! She will have a hard time choosing from so many amazing photos!

Winter Angel {Kingman Child Photographer | Las Vegas Child Photographer}

December 28, 2011

What better to do on a beautiful Christmas afternoon that an impromptu photo shoot? I asked Calista if she was up for a few pictures, and she was! We got her dressed up in her Great-Grandmother’s dress, curled her hair, and took off. I really didn’t have anything specific in mind…I just wanted to play around and see if I couldn’t find some new spots. In reality, each and every one of these shots should be included in my Favorite’s of 2011 blog post below, but on another hand, I kind of think they deserve their own post. I’ll probably cheat and add them to my favorite’s of 2012 post next year anyways. ;)

We first headed up into the mountains behind our house. We can literally go from green grass and fall colors (yes, we still have some even in late December!) to snow in just 10 minutes. Calista is SUCH a trooper. I had no idea there would still be so much snow up here. She was in FLIP FLOPS! Someone sign her already…she’s a tough girly and pretty darn gorgeous if I do say so myself! Despite the cold toes, we got some AWESOME shots! I love that she’s wearing her Great-Grandma’s dress. I love my girl! <3

This first shot was taken with my Lensbaby…I LOVE the dreamy feel it gives to this photo. Check out their lenses on their WEBSITE! I shot this with the Lensbaby Composer with the double glass optic. She totally reminds me of a winter fairy princess in this picture…you are so stinkin’ pretty, Calista! <3

I grabbed a few more shots before it was time to move on. You can only do snow in a sleeveless dress and flip flops for so long! LOL

We left the mountains behind and headed into town. I was originally looking for a spot with some pretty leaves on the ground, but most of those seem to have blown away. Boo! While driving around, I found a fab new location! Just check out these pics. I’ll share a pullback too. :)

Check out this pullback! Who would’ve thought, huh? For the laying down shots, I had her laying with her feet toward the tree. The top of her head was angled toward the brightest part of the sky (so as not to up-light her). She was laying parallel to the sidewalk (and yes, I’m sure we looked odd…her laying in the grass next to a parking lot and me hovering over her with a camera…lol). For the color shots, I had her looking at me toward the sidewalk. For the black & white’s, I had her turn her head toward the wall, for more shadowing and drama. Hopefully that makes sense! :) Amazing locations don’t always look so ‘amazing’ in real life…you just need a little spot that photographs well, and this spot with the nice, green overgrown grass worked for me!

Angie posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 5:47 pm.

These are amazing. She is GORGEOUS! What lens did you use for the grass shot? The light in her eyes is wonderful.

Niina posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 10:22 pm.

Amazing photos! And love the dress! I just found your blog and your beautiful photography, (Although I don´t know how you find the time to create all these gorgeous images with 9 children!)

Beth posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 10:23 pm.

These are gorgeous! I LOVE the pull back and couldn’t agree more. LOL

Kim posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 1:18 am.

What a neat way to spend quality time with your daughter! And she is definitely gorgeous – she would make a great model!

Cindy McFarland posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 1:21 am.

Wow! They are all amazing but thanks so much for sharing that pull back. It inspires me to go out and find new nooks. Calista is gorgeous!

Rich Coyle posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 1:24 am.

Great set of shots with a beautiful model. She is a hero for posing in the snow with flip-flops and no jacket; no negative look in the face, though! Love your creative eye and post-processing. As always, a big fan!

Denise posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 1:29 am.

She needs to go on Americas next top model!

Kristine posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 1:32 am.

It never ceases to amaze me how stunning yet haunting Calista appears in photographs. I hope at least one of my girls turns out to be half the model as she is, for my sake lol!

Stephanie posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 1:33 am.

absolutely exquisite. period.

Salva del Saz posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 8:14 am.

Hi,
I’m an amateur landscape photographer, however I like portraiture photography and after taking a look at your portraits, I only can say, … wow. I’m really amazed with the quality and good taste of your images. Thanks for sharing.

LouiseG posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 10:16 am.

Amazing images Lisa. Whenever I see your daughter my first thoughts are Calvin Klein model. You need to shoot her wearing demin and a white top to prove us all right lol. Love the pullback too. You make it look effortless.

Cait posted the following on January 1, 2012 at 5:08 pm.

She’s just gorgeous! What a gorgeous shoot! I love the photos in the snow. Fantastic as usual!!!

elizabeth pellette posted the following on January 1, 2012 at 11:38 pm.

These are amazing…

Jonni posted the following on January 2, 2012 at 12:25 am.

Lisa,

Wow girl, the pictures of Calista are just stunning. Thanks for the explanation of each shot and I love what you did with that small area of grass. Who would have ever thought? Happy New Year to you and your family Lisa. :)

Flo Dupuy posted the following on January 3, 2012 at 10:26 pm.

Stunning photographs and gorgeous model! Thank you for sharing! I love your work!

Sharon posted the following on January 4, 2012 at 1:51 pm.

Breathtakingly gorgeous…the images, your daughter, the dress… Wow.

Michelle posted the following on January 9, 2012 at 8:27 pm.

She is such a stunning girl. Hair, eyes, skin…she is so lucky to have such great genetics. :) And what a great subject/model. Thank you, as always, for showing your pull backs. You are generous to offer an inside peek and teach others.

Crystal (momaziggy) posted the following on January 14, 2012 at 4:17 am.

Wow…you always blow me away with your work as your beautiful daughter does with her gorgeous looks and modeling talent. But these truly took my breath away. And I LOVE how you showed the pullback. Great way to say that you can find beauty and great light…anywhere!

Audrey Litfin posted the following on January 17, 2012 at 4:46 pm.

Man, that beautiful daughter of yours is beyond photogenic Lisa. :) Every one of these shots is beautiful, you rock the light and locations!!

audra posted the following on January 21, 2012 at 2:29 am.

Beautiful pictures. I just had to write and tell you I thought they were older photos of Scarlett Johansson. Your daughter is beautiful

Karen Cooley posted the following on January 24, 2012 at 2:56 am.

Wow, these shots are SO inspiring! And the pullback – LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Just what I needed to see right now! Oh, and yes, a little delayed on commenting because I just discovered your blog through the Ask Damien group on Facebook. :) Bookmarked you!

My 2011 ~ A Year In Review {Kingman Arizona Photographer | Las Vegas Photographer}

December 24, 2011

It seems that the older I get, the faster the years fly by. This one was no exception. I feel like I was just sitting here writing my favorites of 2010 post, and yet, here we are, finishing up the last days of 2011. This year was a big one for me. I made a major change in my business structure which has brought me many new, and wonderful clients. I am the mother of a high school student! I sent one more little one off to preschool, and yet another off to kindergarten. I became a soccer mom (and loved every minute of it)! I made amazing new friends! My photography grew by leaps and bounds (at least I think so). We are preparing to move into a beautiful house up in the mountains. I so look forward to the deer and other critters that we’ll be able to feed from our back porch, and growing tomatoes in the winter (it has a green house)! The brightest highlight of 2011, without a doubt, was the birth of our 9th little love, Elliott Andrew. He has been such a wonderful blessing to our family!

What do I look forward to in 2012? Living in the mountains! Snow! Meeting new people and growing in my photography and business even more. And more than anything, being a mama to my 9 sweet kids and a wife to my amazing husband. I can’t wait to see where 2012 takes us!

Without further ado, here is a collection of some of my favorite images from 2012. They are in no particular order, and I’ve mixed my personal favorites in with my client favorites. As per usual with me, I’m sure I’ve massively over-shared. I can’t help it! 2011 was a wonderful year!

A HUGE thank you to all of my wonderful friends, family, and clients this year for making it such an amazing year! I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and an awesome New Year! <3

Alicia posted the following on December 24, 2011 at 12:27 am.

Gorgeous work!

Ronne posted the following on December 24, 2011 at 12:49 am.

I hope you feel wonderful seeing this in review :) You are so talented and your work speaks for itself. Here’s to an amazing 2012 as well!

Jessica King posted the following on December 24, 2011 at 1:17 am.

Your work is so beautiful, such a great year in review, and I can’t wait to see your work in 2012! Have a merry Christmas and happy New Year!

Cait posted the following on December 24, 2011 at 1:22 am.

I’ve followed you ALL YEAR via Facebook!!! I just LOVE all of these. They are gorgeous!! Awesome year!!

Cindy McFarland posted the following on December 24, 2011 at 2:05 am.

You are an amazing artist, mom and human. Thanks for sharing your images…they are all breath taking.

Rich Coyle posted the following on December 24, 2011 at 2:56 am.

As I’ve said on a few occasions, I’m a big fan. This collection reminds me why!

Jacqui Davidson posted the following on December 24, 2011 at 3:45 am.

Stunning body of work, Lisa! So glad you also sneaked one or two of you in there.. :-) Wishing you a fabulous 2012!

Dave Falken posted the following on December 25, 2011 at 8:32 pm.

About 1 year ago I messaged you on POTN about Photoshop “curves” and you responded back almost instantly as I recall. I have been following your work all along snce then and I must say this: Your work is from a technical standpoint as close to perfect as one can get, but your ability to connect with your subjects and show their very hearts and souls is a gift that you have and are able to share with abundance. May you and your family stay well. I,ll be looking forward to seeing your work in the future.
Dave Falken

Jackie posted the following on December 26, 2011 at 4:25 pm.

Stunning – every one of them. Great idea to put together a large collection of all of 2011.

Chris Levine posted the following on December 26, 2011 at 4:51 pm.

I love seeing your year in reviews. From POTN and on your blog, amazing work. As an amateur photographer, I can only hope to come close to the perfection you have in your photos. The lighting and framing is perfect. Can’t wait to see more from this upcoming year.

Jason and Amy posted the following on December 27, 2011 at 4:59 am.

Lisa, what a year you have had! We are big fans of the amazing color you always seem to display in your work! Have a great 2012!

Melissa Klein posted the following on December 27, 2011 at 5:09 am.

FAVORITE POST EVER! I love seeing your work – and especially love seeing so much of it all at once. I hope your 2012 is just as fantastic!

Angela Solling posted the following on December 27, 2011 at 11:12 am.

Every image is like a piece of artwork that speaks to the soul.. What a magical and splendid post. Inspirational Lisa.. Just amazing. Thanks for compiling this.

Lynn posted the following on December 27, 2011 at 5:26 pm.

wow, what an incredible year of work you have there!! Just beautiful and I LOVE how you handle light and colour.

Amanda posted the following on December 27, 2011 at 6:26 pm.

Lisa, have I told you lately that I ridiculously jealous of all of your clients for getting such a TRUE artist to capture their most special times in their lives. I am. Your work is beyond beautiful and so inspiring. xoxo to another great year of your work!

April posted the following on December 27, 2011 at 11:41 pm.

Holy moly there are some outstanding make your jaw drop beautiful shots in this post! Congratulations on your new baby. I am assuming the shot with the 9 kids in it are yours? They are beautiful kiddos. I have to say as the oldest child of 7 they are so lucky to have a mom who can capture them all together so beautifully! I so wish I had some pictures like that with all of my brothers and sisters when we were kids:)
Hope you have the best 2012!

Lisa Holloway posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 9:54 am.

Thank you ALL for the wonderful, kind comments! I appreciate every one of you taking the time to do that for me! <3

sally posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm.

You don’t even know how many hours I spend trying to figure out how you do what you do – my goodness, your processing is perfection, lighting is divine….I only have a little over half the amount of kids you have, and no move in my immediate future, but I KNOW I couldn’t pull it off!

Joan posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 3:42 pm.

You are the master and capturing light, Lisa! Stunning work as usual!

Salina J posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 4:14 pm.

Wonderful showcase of a successful year, love seeing it all displayed together.

Lacey posted the following on December 28, 2011 at 8:19 pm.

THIS is a lot of eye candy! What a wonderful treat it is to see so many gorgeous photos all together. Amazing year, Lisa!

Gigi posted the following on December 29, 2011 at 7:34 pm.

Your photography is inspiring! I hope to some day be able to take these types of pictures myself. Beyond amazing work! I am curious what kind of lens do you use? I have been struggling finding the right one and I would appreciate the advice of a true professional :)

Krissy Allori posted the following on December 30, 2011 at 11:20 pm.

Your work is nothing short of inspiring and breathtaking. You know I love you. xoxoxo :)

Jonni posted the following on January 2, 2012 at 12:27 am.

That’s one gorgeous year! Thanks for sharing Lisa.

Liesl Basson posted the following on January 19, 2012 at 10:43 am.

Hi, I’m from South Africa – and want to let you know I am totally crazy, madly in love and rocked about your photography, you style and the editting. Love your work. All the best for 2012!

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