mle photography

Baby at 2 weeks

2012-01-06T18:40:00.000-07:00

Our little Christmas present

2012-01-01T15:59:00.004-07:00

Julie Porter, Born December 22nd. 8 pounds, 5 ounces

I just love being her mommy

Images from Arizona

2011-12-02T09:33:00.001-07:00

We had the best Thanksgiving in Arizona and I was able to take photos of some of my favorite people on that day and the following weekend.

David Nelson Family (brother #3)

Steven Nelson Family (brother #2)

My friends Kyndall and Brian and their beautiful new baby boy

The Fousts

The Allens

bloggggerz

2011-09-17T10:17:00.002-06:00

Instead of making this blog private, I made a new one for my personal blog.
Right....

here!

If you'd like to read it and I didn't get your email please let me know!

Emails please!

2011-09-07T20:57:00.000-06:00

Since my blog is getting more personal and less about photo shoots/my photography, I am going private.
Anyone who wants to read my blog still please leave your email address (gmail account) in the comments. (Family members don't need to, I'm adding you to the list automatically...) But anyone else who would like to read it feel free to leave yours too!

I'm sure in the future I'll have a public blog/website again for my photography... in the meantime sorry for the inconvenience!

Past few weeks

2011-08-29T20:22:00.003-06:00

The past few weeks:

My parents came to visit a few weeks ago and we had the best time with them. They came to the ultrasound, we went shopping (of course after we found out it's a girl) and ate goooood food. My dad put together our crib (thanks Dad...Jared especially thanks you!)

Mom and Dad: just remember to visit again soon so we can have

Lin's Donuts, Filet Minon, and Banana Fosters!!!

We just gave talks on Sunday at church and I can't begin to express how happy I am that it's over!!! Public speaking is such a hard thing for me.

Some of the maple leaves are already changing here. I am so excited for Fall! And this is a first, but I am so excited for Winter as well...not because of snow but the other obvious reason of meeting our daughter.

I started working at a salon doing hair part-time and I love it.

Keeps me busy and makes this pregnancy go faster!

Husband has worked so hard on his windmill

It worked fantastic in the wind!

...but then one night the pole bent and fell over from really strong winds and being too top-heavy. Boo. But Jared says that's okay since he needed to redesign it anyways.

Good thing he's having fun doing it! Now he's sautering together solar panels.

Yes, a lot of projects going on around here.

Also, baby girl is growing...

...and growing.

19 more weeks!

yep

2011-08-20T17:34:00.000-06:00

she's a girly! we're so excited...and happy to finally know she's a she :)

my feelings are best described by my cousin Jenny, when she found out she was having a girl

Eager beaver

2011-08-08T10:51:00.000-06:00

(that title is for you, Lauren)

Remember when I was impatient and had my dad do an ultrasound pretty early on, like at 15 weeks?

and he said he was pretty sure it a boy?

well my OB took a quick look the other day (I'm getting my official ultrasound on the 18th when I'm 20 weeks)

and the Dr. couldn't find that boy part we were all expecting to find!! Ohhhh that little tricky one...

So either HE was hiding from us, or SHE was really letting us know what she was.

My OB's opinion was that he's pretty sure it's a girl. But I still won't believe it till we go in for our 20 week fancy 3D ultrasound. Either way I am so excited...my emotions are just going nuts right now!!

Seriously, that's what I get for not being patient. Silly me.

in all "her" glory.

Birthday

2011-07-23T11:21:00.002-06:00

Happy 25th birthday to the man who always has endless interests, hobbies, and projects to work on.

Here are some of his projects for this month:

remodeling both bathrooms upstairs

I walked in and he was contemplating life in the new tub, haha

I looked out the window one day to see him drilling a huge hole in the backyard. After further investigating, the holes are for the poles to the windmills he's going to put in. You know, to harness all the crazy wind we get.
FREE ENERGY!

so I went outside and he says, "well, I rented this from Home Depot...I might as well dig TWO holes!" It didn't take long till I was cheering him on. It's pretty fun to watch. So I guess now we'll have two windmills.
(mom, he was taking it to the next level)

I definitely did not marry a lazy man. Every day I just have to try and keep up with him! And I have a sneaking suspicion that our boy will keep me on my toes as well.

Happy birthday, mister!

weottababyitsaboy

2011-07-21T15:29:00.004-06:00

Have you ever seen this commercial? It's one of my father in law's favorites and
I'm totally saying this to him when we have our baby.

We're 80% sure that it's a boy! When I was in AZ last week my dad let me go into the clinic he works at and we did an ultra sound. It was still a little early to 100% tell what it was, but my dad was pretty sure he saw some special parts that make up a boy :) I won't go shopping just yet, but I definitely pulled out this little outfit that was Jared's dads when he was little. Haha! I may just have to hang this in the nursery.

Thanks for the dress, mom. Seriously what would I do without you??

Check out this tiny fork and spoon that was also Grandpa Terry's when he was little.
Everything is so much cuter when it's tiny!

p.s. the thought of having a mini Jared running around makes me have a headache...a good one. Caused by clenching my teeth so hard. Jenny, you know what I mean.

bebe

2011-07-08T15:35:00.000-06:00

Baby is growing and moving all over the place...I'm so lucky.

(almost) 14 weeks

2011-07-06T22:58:00.001-06:00

Oh hey, it's just me trying to act like I actually look pregnant. One of these days I'll wake up and not have to try at all. I should probably enjoy not being gigantic yet but I can't help it...I'm so excited.

Camp

2011-07-01T17:01:00.001-06:00

Today my goals coming back from girl's camp were to unpack and do laundry and get these girl's camp songs OUT of my head. After taking a shower and collapsing on my bed, I instead took a 3 hour nap and dreamed about Princess Pat who lives in a tree.

During these last 4 days I'm pretty sure my faith was restored in the younger (than me) generation ... spending 3 days in a tent with 6 girls made me realize that the texting, giggly, not-a-care-in-the-world-except-Justin Bieber girls I see every week at church really are amazing little people.

It also made me happy to know that the people here in Cedar City (and surrounding areas) have wonderful leaders and examples for the youth. If I have a daughter, the camp she probably would go to if we are still here (don't panic mom) is the lovely camp I just went to. And that makes me pretty happy.

(photo taken last Fall)

A bit late

2011-06-22T21:04:00.000-06:00

My favorite picture of me and my dad. He deserves every day to be father's day.

Gold

2011-06-20T19:08:00.000-06:00

My husband is a gold medalist in the 2011 Utah Summer Games! He placed gold in open sights for handgun target shooting, and bronze using a scope.Yes, he can shoot you with great accuracy even from a long distance. He won't, but just know that he can :) He told me that there were a few women competing and now I want to compete for next year. Wouldn't that be amazing? Seriously. I have a year to practice and I WILL get at least a bronze!! Maybe it's just because I want a medal to wear around town...

He says placing in the Summer Games isn't that big of a deal...but of course as a wife I totally think it is! YAY!!

Lately

2011-06-17T14:52:00.002-06:00

I've been taking photos for the Best Western hotel here in town that my husband and father in law run. It's a fun change to photograph something different. My studio lighting class last semester really paid off and helped a lot to make these look pretty nice. If you're ever in Cedar City for Bryce Canyon or the Shakespeare Festival, etc. (yes, there ARE things to do here) it's a really nice place to stay. (nice plug, huh?)

south side

north side

p.s. Yesterday I went to the doctor and saw baby's fingers and toes/arms and legs for the first time. This is my most favorite picture lately. It just looks like a blob...but it's our little blob :)

mister or missy

2011-06-07T22:01:00.000-06:00

him

this mini husband photo alone makes me lean towards wanting a boy

then again, frilly dresses and picking flowers sure sounds like a good time too.

Either way, we'll find out in about 7 weeks.
I am so impatient.

Old photo and an overpass

2011-06-01T00:38:00.000-06:00

Mesa, AZ. 2005. 35mm film

Silly me

2011-05-26T12:52:00.000-06:00

Sometimes I forget to fully post pictures I've taken and then come back to them thinking, Whaaat? These are too cute not to post! (Even if they are almost a year late) Lauren, remember when you were engaged, and now you are married? I love these, and they make me miss you even more.

Bed

2011-05-23T14:29:00.002-06:00

My husband surprised me and finished up our bed. He made it all on his own and I can't believe how beautiful it is!I love it.

He finished it just in time too...my constant naps from being exhausted all the time now are spent in luxury :) no really, by 1:00 in the afternoon my eyes are all droopy...and according to the internet, baby is only the size of a blueberry. What a little energy hog.

Some Excitement

2011-05-19T11:27:00.000-06:00

After two tests (because one just isn't enough) and an ultrasound, it is confirmed...

we are going to be parents!

I can't stop smiling. My husband can't stop saying, "you're eating for two!" "you're sleeping for two!" (when I know that's not really how it goes...I'll pretend that he's right).

I'm due around the beginning of January.

Hopefully this baby understands that I already share my birthday with Christmas time and New Years...so he/she best come after that!

But I guess I can share, because I'll love him/her, after all :)

Me, all excited about my positive pee sticks

at 6 weeks, 3 days

Graduation

2011-05-07T22:27:00.000-06:00

Today I was so proud of my mister for graduating with his bachelor's degree in finance. He has worked really hard at school on top of working full time. He's the smartest, most logical person I know.

I'm so lucky to be married to him!

Allen Family

2011-05-07T19:08:00.000-06:00

This family is so cute. All girls...I love it!

Large format project

2011-05-05T13:57:00.003-06:00

Double exposures, Cedar City, UT + Mesa, AZ

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 black and white sheet film

Michael Michael Motorcycle

2011-05-02T16:34:00.000-06:00

This is Michael, my cousin. I used to babysit him and his siblings and they were my favorite little kids ever. They are still my favorite, but they are not so little anymore. I took his beautiful sister Karen's wedding photos last year, and now handsome Michael is graduating this year.

Briley

2011-04-28T11:10:00.000-06:00

We were so excited to meet our niece Briley. She was so tiny and perfect!

We took tons of cute pictures, these are my favorites.

Look how many shoes this girl already has! All made by her grandma

Briley's parents, Brooke and Kevin


Jared even enjoyed holding her :)

Aunt Heidi


Heidi, Kevin, Briley, Brooke, Debby, Terry, Heather, Me, Jared

Arizona Easter

2011-04-25T21:38:00.003-06:00

I hope everyone had a great Easter! I know we sure did!

All month I was counting down the days till we went to Arizona for the weekend...

If there's one thing I can learn from my mom it's that presentation is key :)
She's got it down to a science! I love all of her cute ideas that make family parties even more fun

Arizona wouldn't be complete without cute squishy nieces and nephews. I live to see these kids!

The cool kids club. I wasn't a part of it. Just sneaking pictures when I could :)

Time for the Easter egg hunt

Yes, that is the cutest mini-Steve you ever did see

Pretty sure Rex won for the most eggs collected

Special Easter dress...every girl has to have one!

Thank you mom and dad, we had the best time!! I miss Arizona already. It didn't help me either when we ran into a snow storm driving home...ohh, Utah. Someday we'll be friends. (when you stop snowing)

We also got to see my sister in law Brooke's cute baby girl, Briley. She's such a beautiful newborn, I couldn't stop holding her! I'll post her newborn pics soon.

oh yes

2011-04-21T12:37:00.000-06:00

Spring!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!

A little something

2011-04-16T10:38:00.000-06:00

"We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something.

We have to learn to be content with what we are."

-Marjorie Pay Hinckley (Small and Simple Things)

When I'm a mother

2011-04-11T18:47:00.000-06:00

Living away from family can be hard, especially living away from my mom.

My mom can do anything in my eyes (and all of her children's). She is the one you call when you have a problem and she can fix it no matter what. (Like she did for me today.)

She knows the perfect advice to give because she has been there too.

She is my best friend and I'm so lucky that I have an amazing example to look to when I'm a mother.

(and you bet I will take amazing mother-daughter photos like this one! ha!)

loving this

2011-04-08T18:26:00.000-06:00

old photographs of my family make me smile

i go to skool.

2011-04-07T22:31:00.001-06:00

and i made this website.
(open in Firefox. I'm nervous to see what it looks like in any other browser)

Kartchner Caverns should totally hire me to design and develop their site. (Not really). It's not finished...as you can tell by not being able to click the buttons at the top but I'm so surprised I could even figure out ANY part of it. Html code is the weirdest thing I've ever experienced. I just look at my teacher with a blank stare in that class just wondering if I'll ever pass in the end. Ohh, school.

so cute.

2011-04-04T16:33:00.000-06:00

this is one of the most adorable things I've ever seen. reminds me of when i *tried* ballet when i was little and struggled too!

Desert Eagle

2011-04-01T12:03:00.000-06:00

There isn't really anything else to post about. So here's some videos of husband shooting his Desert Eagle. I would never shoot it...that thing is way too powerful.

Spring Break

2011-03-23T22:37:00.000-06:00

I was truly in Spring Break mode last week. We went on a cruise with my family over the weekend and we ate every hour, slept waaaay more than I've ever slept before, didn't lift a finger or take ANY pictures, (except with my phone) and (tried to) not worry about anything school-related. I had the funnest time and am glad my sister in laws and mom took pictures because I was too lazy to. Maybe it has to do with spending hours and hours everyday at school taking pictures and doing everything that is photography related? I think I need a break so I can get back to actually enjoying what I do! So glad that summer is coming.

We did take this one with my phone. Me and the mister ready for dinner.

I stole these from family members: (thanks Jacey and Mel!)

I definitely teared up a little when I saw this one. Some of my most favorite people in the world all in one place. Family is the best.

Card games with everyone

I'm not even going to explain this one. It's better just by itself!

Two Years

2011-03-17T12:57:00.001-06:00

How lucky I am to walk through life next to my dearest friend. I can't believe it will be two years tomorrow. So many happy memories of that day and since then have come to my mind. The future seems so exciting and hopeful when I'm with this boy. Our paths intersected so beautifully and I thank God everyday that He knows me better than I know myself...because His plans for me were even more wonderful than I could have ever imagined.

Photography by Sloan Photographers

Remodel: Complete

2011-03-07T19:16:00.005-07:00

Our house remodel has been done for a while, but I thought it was time to take pictures of it. It seems like it took us forever (it kind of did) but only because of a few setbacks. I'm so happy with how it turned out and I have my husband to thank for it looking so nice. In reality, he could have done this all on his own but for sanity reasons I made sure he had help at least for most of it.

We replaced our front doorway. I say doorway because the entire thing was ripped out.

Here's the process:

(beautiful phone picture quality)

and here it is now..

I love our new door. One thing I don't love so much is when people (mostly strangers) think they can peep their googley eye into the diamond-shaped glass window when they ring our doorbell and act like it's totally normal. I think it's totally creepy...

There used to be a wall with a closet in between the doorway and the kitchen table area. *We decided to take out that wall to open up the eating area. I like it a lot more, and we still have a closet to the right that we have our pantry in.

*when I say we, I mean my husband. he has all the good ideas

It's pretty ugly right now, but this is where our pantry is. That space used to be where the washer and dryer were kept. *We thought it was a little weird doing our laundry in the kitchen so it was moved to the basement. And those GIANT white doors used to look even more strange since they were a weird brown color before.

This is one of my favorite things about our kitchen. I love the little bar where we can eat. In fact, we don't really eat at our table anymore unless there's company over. I also love the china cabinet where I finally have a place for all my cute dishes.

when our tile was being put in...right about the same time as the flood!

(some) of the cabinets before and the linoleum flooring that was replaced. you can see there was even MORE linoleum under the linoleum.

Jared's friend Jesse Decker made these cabinets for us. I was so amazed at how good they looked when he and Jared put them in. The fun part was that he asked me how I would like everything laid out and what I would change about our old cabinets. Jared picked out the cool hardware and had the idea to put soft-close hinges on all the cabinets so they don't ever slam when you shut them. I love it!

I love these drawers. They are really deep and open all the way so it's easy to pull out my pots and pans. Before it was a disaster trying to get to anything...there would be pots falling and crashing sounds everywhere!

Jared put in the track lighting. It brightens up our house so much. Now that I'm posting this, I'm realizing how many good ideas he really did have!

Lazy Susan!! It's the best for our cereal. (when we do have cereal in there...)

We got to pick out our granite (thanks to the help of my brother Dave) and brought it back from Arizona in Jared's truck. Luckily it didn't crack and fit perfectly on our counter tops.

I love the faucet. I never understood the quality of a good faucet till we got this new one.

Our family room before had (pee-stained) carpet and those beautiful popcorn ceilings. Oh, and a hanging chain light fixture. (aww, look...it's when we had our Lucy dog)

Jared and his dad put in our flooring in the family room

(Mom...look! it's the blanket you made me on our chair. It's my favorite)

Just had to show that, yes, it is still a very cold winter here

Moving on to our bedroom, I just had to say that my mom is the best decorator around. She sent me some pillows to spruce up our bed. (Now she just needs to teach me how to place them nicely on our bed and we'll be all set)

Also thanks to my mom, our guest bathroom has this fancy new curtain. Family, now you need to come visit us and use this bathroom!!!

As a sidenote, can I say that I am just sooooooooooooooooooOOOooOOOoOOooooOoOo excited that I get to see ALL, every single one, of my brothers and sister-in-laws AND parents this weekend?! We'll be cruising in Mexico and I can't wait to play games, eat too much food, and laugh hysterically with everyone. And, can you believe it? My mom got me a new swimming suit just for the occasion. (I should also thank my dad for getting it...who might not even know he did :)

The Yates

2011-03-02T16:32:00.000-07:00

When I was in Arizona last, I got to see my dear friends Kyndall and Brian. Kyndall is one of my oldest friends...I think I have a picture of us when we were 6 or so putting makeup on outside in her yard. We always have so much fun together and I was so excited when she asked me to take family pictures for them! Aren't they so good-looking?? I love how these turned out.

Isn't Arizona so pretty? Yes, I kind of miss it...or maybe I'm just sick of the snow!

Large Format

2011-02-15T12:51:00.001-07:00

I'm loving my large format class. We get to shoot with 4x5 cameras. The photographs have the best clarity. Plus I love developing my own film again!

2011-02-14T19:40:00.000-07:00

We had a great time with Thomas, Jacey, and Emma this weekend. We love when family visits us! How cute is their family? I seriously have the best nieces and nephews.

BHLDN

2011-02-14T18:52:00.000-07:00

I'm loving
BHLDN...Anthropologie's new wedding collection. So so beautiful. Like everything from Anthropologie, it's all eye candy.

February 13th

2011-02-11T17:09:00.001-07:00

Feb. 13th is a little more special to me than Valentine's Day because this happened two years ago. I'm a lucky girl.

Robert, Melanie, Clark and Kurt

2011-02-04T15:37:00.000-07:00

I always tease my brother Robert and his wife Melanie for still being on "Cloud 9" just like they were when they first got married four years ago. They are the cutest together and they really have the scrunchiest kids!

Miss Emma

2011-02-03T20:59:00.000-07:00

aren't those eyes the most beautiful?

The past 5 days in Arizona I got to watch my niece Emma while her parents were out of town. She kept me on my toes and was so fun to play with. My mom's dog Sadie also kept us company at home.

Emma and I went to Mrs. Lauren's reception just down the street. It was so beautiful and I just love this picture that Ted (www.seanhuntingtonphoto.com) captured of us three.

*by the way, that amazing headband Emma is wearing was made by my sis in law Melanie. She is so talented and I love wearing my necklace from her! I will be posting pics of their cute family soon too :)

seriously?

2011-01-21T14:30:00.000-07:00

I don't enjoy 3D glasses, or 3D movies that much. But imagine everybody wearing THESE when you walk into a movie theater! I die.

I just love Michael Scott

2011-01-20T17:51:00.000-07:00

weekend

2011-01-16T20:11:00.001-07:00

my lovely lauren got married this past weekend. i stole these pics from her stepmom (thanks marta!) she looked so beautiful and happy and i'm so glad i could be there!

Happy 2011

2010-12-31T22:40:00.000-07:00

Happy New Year! It's going to be a good one. I can feel it :)

Mele Kalikimaka

2010-12-22T17:59:00.000-07:00

I don't mind missing our white Christmas back in Cedar City...nope, not at all.

Merry Christmas to everyone!! Especially my family...even though I'm here I still miss you very much!

Girly Girls

2010-12-15T11:08:00.000-07:00

I'm one of the Activity Day leaders in our ward and every other week I get to do fun things with these cute little girls. Yesterday I had a Christmas Party at our house and it was pretty crazy but really fun. We watched Mickey's Christmas Carol (one of my favorites), made Christmas ornaments, and ate popcorn and chocolate. There's nothing quite like a whole bunch of little girls that look up to you to make you feel special. When I took them back home, our conversation in the car went like this:

Little girl K: So, when are you going to have babies?? Lots of them!!!!!
(this has been a topic for a couple weeks now with them...)

Me: Well, when we feel it's the right time.

Little girl S: Ya!! Well you and your husband only live in that house together. You need to fill it with little girls!!

Me: That's why I have you girls right now!

Little girl K: NOO...you need to have your own!! You guys need to pray for a baby and you'll get one!
(That made me smile)

Me: Well I hope they're as cute as you girls.

Little girl H: No, they will be cuter than us!

Little girl K: Ya, definitely. You're going to be a great mom.

Me: Thank you, I hope so.

How could I not love my calling in church?

Festivities

2010-12-14T12:55:00.000-07:00

We're doing Christmas-y things before we head off to Hawaii(!) for Christmas this year.

Jared and his dad wanted me to shave their heads so they will look tough for their motorcycles they will be renting in Hawaii...and using them to ride to every Costco on the island. (They have been talking about it for 6 months now) Ridiculous.

Even more ridiculous

This makes me laugh

2010-12-10T18:31:00.000-07:00

I love this poor dog's name and outfit

Kimball

2010-12-04T11:59:00.000-07:00

Congrats to my old friends Brianne and Tyler for their cute Kimball!

Trot

2010-11-30T20:23:00.001-07:00

This is one of the only pictures I took from our Thanksgiving. Some photographer I am! I guess running a 10k Turkey Trot is more impressive than eating turkey. Although not as fun. My mom did a tremendous job cooking Thanksgiving dinner. It was so good to be in Arizona! This post back in 2007 gives a small look into how much I love my family. I came across it and had a good laugh (and cry) at it and especially the comments from everyone. How thankful I am to now have 2 amazing families to enjoy!

3 minutes away

2010-11-17T22:47:00.000-07:00

Husband and I go clay pigeon shooting out here sometimes.

Underwater

2010-11-13T14:55:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to be working on some fun projects. This one turned our hair green...oops!
These aren't quite done but I love how they look so far. Oh, and these are somewhat creepy apparently.

Inspired by the work of Barbara Cole

The Office still has it

2010-11-05T16:06:00.000-06:00

2010-10-28T12:10:00.000-06:00

Fall is really an amazing time. I'm sad that the trees are all barren now and it's mostly over.

I'm so giddy-happy for one of my bestest friends. I'll post more later on. Don't want to spoil anything :)

Also, I just shot a beautiful wedding at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.

Natalie was in my dorm when I was a Freshman at BYU. She's the funnest girl to be around...when I first met her, she and her roommate Rachel (who is also hilarious) strapped pillows to themselves and were sumo-wrestling. Calli, I'm sure you can attest to their greatness as well.

Renovation Complication

2010-10-20T16:48:00.000-06:00

Like my little rhyme? I thought it was clever.
We're in the middle of renovating our home (the main floor, mostly) and one morning as we were driving up to our house, we saw water in our driveway. Then we saw it leaking out of the cracks of the bottom of our house. Then we saw water FULL ON spraying into our kitchen from a busted cap on a waterline. Yes, it was a flood. Water in the kitchen was then raining/pouring into our basement. It looked like a rainforest down there! Luckily there weren't too many things damaged. The only stuff that was ruined of mine was my precious antique book collection that I've been acquiring over the years. Oh well, all is replaceable. Just one of the joys of having a house :) I can't wait till it's remodeled and DRY!

this little city of mine

2010-10-07T22:48:00.001-06:00

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Unfortunately, no. I do love SUU though.

Happy Fall

2010-09-30T10:37:00.000-06:00

All the rage

2010-09-17T23:06:00.000-06:00

Silly Bandz. There's even a song about them.
I think these are so funny because I don't get it at all. Apparently it's a multi-million dollar fad. I guess back in the day Tamagotchi Giga Pets weren't understandable to adults either.

At least they were fun to play with. (Then forgotten about and the poor Giga Pet died.)

And remember slap bracelets? Those were a good time. Ok, I guess I (kind of) understand the appeal of Silly Bandz now.

school assignments & weekends

2010-09-07T14:01:00.000-06:00

Mags

2010-09-03T15:42:00.001-06:00

This is our newest addition, Maggie. She's a 4 year old King Charles Cavalier

She loves getting her belly scratched

and loves to sleep

a lot.

she's very mellow and just loves to be around people. And she's great with kids...which is an important thing! She can take little kids crawling all around her!

Karen's Bridals

2010-08-23T17:50:00.000-06:00

I had to throw this one in. It's so funny to see how little we are!
Karen, me, Jenny

Brianne, Tyler, and baby boy

2010-08-19T12:19:00.000-06:00

I love these. I'm surprised that in the years I've practiced photography that I've never done a maternity shoot! This was my first and I'm so glad I got to do it with old friends!

AZ bridals

2010-08-16T20:46:00.001-06:00

Just shot some amazing bridals with my beautiful cousin. More to come later...wouldn't want to reveal too much before the wedding! :)

The Pen Story

2010-08-03T10:30:00.000-06:00

I love this. And I'm sure many of you have seen it. They shot 60,000 pictures, developed 9,600 prints and then again shot over 1,800 pictures. With no post production! Very creative

highway 14

2010-07-19T18:20:00.000-06:00

it's the prettiest drive ever. dead bugs on your windshield and all..

overlooking part of cedar city

new site

2010-07-10T00:19:00.000-06:00

www.mleporter.com

still working out a few things...coloring is sort of weird...but overall, it's done!

Father's Day

2010-06-20T10:12:00.000-06:00

Happy Father's day to all the fathers in my life!

(and future father:)

Cabin 2010

2010-06-19T15:46:00.001-06:00

Basically, my family is amazing and I miss them. Can't wait to see everyone in August!

the next few pics are so crazy purple/green....i don't know why they are showing up that way!

miss lucy

2010-06-11T13:17:00.000-06:00

I'm so sad that we had to sell one of my best little friends, our dog Lucy. She went to a great family with kids that absolutely ADORED her. I'd never let her go for anything less. We had her since she was a puppy 9 months ago. We've had soooo much fun with her, a lot of crazy moments, and she made me a crazy dog lady for sure. We wanted her to go to a home where there would always be someone there to play with her. I hated when Jared and I would be gone to school or work and she'd have to be home alone. She was waaaay too energetic and playful to just be sitting around all day! We'll miss you Lucy!

I don't know why, but her nickname became "poopy-face". Well, I do know why....

(thanks, Lauren, for letting me use your vimeo account. I guess I should make my own, but what's the fun in that? :)

This video is so dumb...but hey, it makes me happy :)

Lucy from lorlor on Vimeo.

Boston

2010-05-27T00:36:00.000-06:00

the highlight of J's trip: driving the "duck" in the Charles River

highlight of dad's trip: anytime he could get out of his meetings

2010-05-26T23:33:00.000-06:00

i love her outlook on photography as a career.

Emma Lyn

2010-05-09T22:22:00.000-06:00

This is my beautiful niece Emma. I loved taking her pictures. Mostly I loved that her, mom, and dad were able to be safe at home enjoying themselves. She is a precious little miracle and her Auntie Em is a little obsessed :)

Cooper & Kennedy

2010-05-05T14:37:00.000-06:00

I had the privilege of taking pictures of these adorable twins, Cooper and Kennedy. Their mom Andi is so sweet and I'm so glad we have people like these in our new neighborhood!

Baby girl

2010-04-28T15:35:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to Jacey and Thomas! Their little girl is beautiful. She was born on the 26th. Jacey is improving and will hopefully see her baby girl soon for the first time! Thanks to everyone who prayed for her. I know she is being watched over and is improving more and more every day! It was fun to watch Thomas as a proud daddy.

Heidi

2010-04-20T20:06:00.000-06:00

This is my sister Heidi. She is the coolest person I know. Really, we have so much fun together. We jump in the snow without any warm clothes on, have Mario Kart tournaments for hours, eat more popcorn and jellybeans than we can handle, and giggle until everyone gets really sick of us. We took pictures for her 16th birthday that was in March. She is beautiful. Her hair is naturally just as curly as can be and I love it. We recently chopped off her hair and it's adorable.

yes, the snow is still THAT deep up at Jared's parent's house

MARIO KART WII!

(the Porter children grew up thinking that pictures were evil so they naturally just made weird faces when the camera was pulled out. To my mother in law's joy, I am trying to teach them that getting their picture taken isn't so painful.)

2010-04-09T01:16:00.000-06:00

I just don't think there's anything more beautiful than new life.

Nephew # 9 Kurt David Nelson (Robert and Melanie's)

Nephew # 10 Benjamin Kent Nelson (Steven and Kelly's)

I can't wait to meet them. Along with Thomas and Jacey's little girl coming in May!

Rogue Gallery

2010-03-30T20:33:00.000-06:00

I'm excited to say that two of my photographs were chosen to be in the Rogue Gallery in Cedar City. The first image is also being used on the flyer to advertise for the upcoming show! Fun stuff.

2010-03-27T17:42:00.000-06:00

These are just beautiful

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2010-03-23T00:26:00.000-06:00

1. The Mr. at work. I just love his suspenders

2. Winter went away for a couple days and it was gorgeous outside. I'm just waiting for it to stay this way. My mom told me in AZ the orange blossoms are out! I wanted to cry little.

3. Lucy has her moments of sheer terror and sheer cuteness. My sweet mother in law keeps telling me it's prep for having a baby. She really wants a grandchild. Her hints are not so subtle anymore...haha! Love it.

babyyy!

2010-03-16T11:38:00.000-06:00

no, I'm not having one. But my brother Robert and his wife Melanie did! Kurt David Nelson...he's so adorable. I wish I could hold him and smell his newborn-ness. (it's true, everyone loves the smell of a newborn baby)

This is baby #1 in the 3 baby line-up our family has coming this Spring :)

2010-03-14T10:00:00.000-06:00

Just another silly snowy day. J is outside with the snow blower…I am warm and toasty inside thank you.

just for fun

2010-02-26T16:58:00.000-07:00

Adobe Illustrator+Elizabethtown

this is just really cute and well-done

2010-02-26T15:40:00.000-07:00

a shot in the dark from Nathan Pickett on Vimeo.

okaaay

2010-02-23T10:02:00.000-07:00

i miss my old site so i'll probably keep posting here from now on. (to the 2 people that it may concern)

it has almost been a year since this happened

and i'm pretty happy about.

2010-01-04T11:41:00.000-07:00

Without getting way too personal, I'll say 2009 was the best year of my life thus far. It's not every year that you meet someone special on your birthday, get married, move to a new place, start at a new school, buy a puppy, and a house. I've been extremely lucky and I am glad where life has taken me. Like everyone says, I'm excited where 2010 will bring us.

We had a great visit to Arizona...lots of family and laughing all around.

We also had a great time celebrating my birthday and Christmas in Cedar City with my husband's family.

We missed having my brother Wayne and D'Lonna and their cute little munchkins running around in AZ. This pic was taken by Wayne with his cool new lens

The Nelson Family

2009-12-25T17:44:00.000-07:00

Christmas card alternative

2009-12-23T08:58:00.000-07:00

My cousin Jenny and her husband William are hilarious. Instead of a cheesy Christmas card this year, why not a cheesy Christmas song? When they sent me the CD, I couldn't stop laughing. The lyrics are classic.

listen here

Boots

2009-12-22T23:24:00.000-07:00

I seriouslyyyy love my nieces.

This wasn't even staged... kinda makes me wish I had a sister growing up! How cute.

We went and saw my brother Thomas and sister-in-law Jacey's ultrasound yesterday. It's a girl and I'm so excited for them! I loved seeing the heartbeat and her wiggling around. A new little life is so amazing.

i love being in AZ

2009-12-15T21:26:00.000-07:00

i love being home...in cedar city or in arizona. this week it's arizona for a change with my side of the family. and oh how i've missed them, more than ever. i can't get enough of my nieces and nephews, obviously. they are beautiful.

Thanks.

2009-11-25T12:42:00.000-07:00

Surrealism

2009-11-23T19:08:00.000-07:00

My final projects for school have been pretty fun for me. The themes I chose had to do with surrealism and distorting reality. I took a few ideas and inspiration from other photographers. The newspaper room from Nicole Hill, as well as ideas from surrealist photographers. Thanks to my lovely models Heather and Eimile, these turned out pretty fun as a series.

puppy training

2009-11-21T18:40:00.001-07:00

I want to wrap our place in newspaper sometimes.

She even decided to illustrate what I'm talking about as I was taking this picture. I guess I was asking for it.

Other than that, we love Lucy.

This set is from a shoot I'm doing for school. It'll be much prettier than doggie training.

Lucy

2009-11-09T16:08:00.001-07:00

meet our new puppy Lucy...she's the sweetest thing ever.

The Boyd Family

2009-11-04T14:27:00.000-07:00

Ally and Orrin

2009-10-30T20:46:00.000-06:00

Took these cute pictures up at Sundance for their one year anniversary!

Reed,Tyler,Luke,David,Rex,Carter,Alyssa,Clark,James,Addi,Stella

2009-10-27T13:14:00.000-06:00

Today I especially miss my nephews and nieces. I am counting down the days (46) till Christmas when we can come to AZ and see the whole family. (I wish Wayne's family could be there too)