RedBarn Photography Blog

...Happy 12th Birthday Baby Girl...

 

I just cannot believe that my baby girl is twelve today! I love you Hannah Beth! I love your smile, your sweetness and how goofy you are. I love your passion for animals and all things good. I love how much you love your brother...even when he annoys you! I love watching you play soccer and love how much you enjoy it! Thank you so much for being you! Thank you for an awesome year...I LOVED all of our trips and am so thankful for YOU!! Just do me a favor and STOP growing up!!! Or at least slow down just a bit....

All kidding aside, you are growing into a beautiful young lady and I love you ever so much!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

...Jesse, Jeanette and Dominic...

 

I LOVE this time of year! Lots of family photos just in time for Christmas. Now if I could just get MY family photos done, that would be perfect... I have tons to post, will be posting more this week. In the meantime enjoy this rare studio session...

I do not do a lot of in studio work so I love it when I get the opportunity. With all of the MWTC clients coming up and the cold weather finally here, some families are choosing to stay indoors. This family was so cute and little Dominic is just adorable!

 

 

 
 
 

...Jack, Monette and Lizzie...

I just love all of these fall family sessions! Lincoln Military Housing has offered a gift to all of their residents and I love being a part of it! It is just a small way in which we can give back and show how very thankful we are for all of their service! 

This is the first family that came out for some photos...They are all incredibly good looking and so very sweet. I just LOVE Lizzie! She made me giggle throughout the entire shoot! She is SO adorable!

Thank you so much Poteet Family! I hope New york is wonderful! Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

~ Michelle

 

 

...Emily...

Loving all of the fall sessions lately! Haven't had too much time to blog , but wanted to show off this session.

For Emily's senior session, we went to some of her very favorite places in Twin Lakes. I think we timed it just about perfect. From what I hear, most of the leaves were blown away within the next few days! I am always taken aback by the beauty of the Twin Lakes area. It is so breathtaking. Such a sense of peacefulness. Emily is a quiet girl of few words. She loves volleyball and is a senior at CHS.Emily had scoped out which trees looked the best, where she wanted to sit and everything! While we walked to various locations, she would say things like "I used to play here as a little girl" or "I like to come and sit here to think". I love being able to document special places in peoples lives. 

Thank you so much Emily!

~Michelle

 

 

 

...Rebecca...

I had so much fun with this session! Virginia City has so much to offer! We found lots of great little niches and awesome colors. The old buildings have a ton of character. I just love walking around and checking out all the little nooks and crannies. 

Rebecca is a DHS senior and is looking to go to college with a softball scholarship. I think she holds the record for the most "fans" at a session. She brought her mom, her dad, her sister and her boyfriend! They were all very helpful in making sure we got a "real" smile! I loved Becca's choices for clothing and props. We had 2 fabulous dresses, a very cute fall ensemble, a cowgirl outfit (she did junior rodeo), a Harley (what a great prop) and we even included a fire truck! After exploring the town of VC we went out a bit and found a little more natural setting. Becca was stunning, she made it hard to narrow down the photo for proofing!

Thank you Becca! I hope you have a fantastic senior year!

~Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

...Nik...

I am loving our fall weather! Definitely not ready for winter yet. I know its coming but am so thankful it has waited a little bit longer this year. I actually wish it Old Man Winter would just visit other places this year...He could skip Minden altogether! Nice beautiful days like today make me happy!

For Nik's senior session we drove up to Mill Canyon and found lots of places to stop and take photos. It had snowed the weekend before so we even found a little bit of the white stuff hanging around. Nik is into snow boarding, hanging out with his friends and he volunteers at the Antelope Valley Volunteer Fire Dept...check out that helmet. 

Thank you Nik! We wish you all the best!

~ Michelle

 

 

 

...Karah...Spanish Springs 2010 Senior Spokesmodel...

We just did a fall session with our senior spokesmodel Karah! I LOVE all of her clothes and want to go shopping with her! No really, she has fabulous taste! Her clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories were fantastic! So...next time you go shopping Karah, call me!

For this session we met at San Rafael Park in Reno. I was amazed by all of the beautiful settings in the park. Being fairly new to the area, I just love it when clients show me new places. It was a wonderful setting for fall portraits. The yellows, red and oranges were oh so vibrant! 

Thank you so much, Karah! I had a great time with you and your mom!

*****Karah is a Senior Spokesmodel for Spanish Springs High School...mention that you saw this blog and receive 2 FREE sets of Wallet sized portraits!*****

~ Michelle

 

 

 

 

...Antonia...

Antonia wanted to meet at the Capital grounds in Carson City for her senior portrait seesion. What a great choice! It was absolutely beautiful! The leaves are all changing and falling. The colors were fabulous! 

Antonia attends Carson High. She is planning on going to college and becoming an ESL teacher. What a great way to give back. I thought I had a big family, she has 10 siblings! Now that is a lot of children! 

Thank you Antonia! We wish you the very best in your studies!

~Michelle

 

...Lyndsey....

I have mentioned before, I LOVE taking portraits with horses! They are so fun, maybe a little challenging but ALWAYS fun! When Lyndsey contacted me to set up an appointment and said that she was coming from Lovelock, I was so flattered. Thank you Lyndsey for making the drive and allowing me the priveledge of doing your senior session.

Ray and I got to do this session together, which we haven't done in a while. I really enjoy shooting with Ray. He always catches a something a little different in each session. I love to see a shot through his eyes, too. I also think it is incredibly funny how he always wants to take credit for the very best shots! .

So, Lyndsey brought along 2 of her horses and her brand new dog! She just picked him up the day of the session and you would've thought they had been together forever. Her two horses were great. Mom brought along water bottles full of rocks to shake to get their attention. I am thinking I should carry one if those with me. It really worked! 

Bartley Ranch as always, offered great backdrops and awesome lighting. I enjoy shooting there, I can always find new places to shoot within the ranch. 

Thank you again Lyndsey! Have a fantastic senior year! 

~Michelle

 

 

...Danielle...2010 Senior Spokesmodel...

Danielle is a 2010 Senior Spokesmodel for us! She is into fashion and is making a prom dress for her senior project! How fun is that?! She plans on attending UNLV and starting her own business...This girl is going places! She has been teaching gymnastics for a couple of years and enjoys working with the kids. 

Danielle- I really enjoyed our afternoon! Thank you so much for working with us this year! Looking forward to working with you...

~Michelle