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{welcome}

Thank you so much for stopping by my little place on the web!  This is where I will post sneak peeks of new sessions, new product offerings and promotions, and share a little bit about my world.

I am a natural light, on-location custom portrait photographer {ok, that's a mouthful}.  It fills me up so much {you know, that natural giddy high} to witness the connection between families or to glimpse through a child's eyes into their heart.  Children are just so pure. I must confess.....I am SO BLESSED to be able to do what I love while still being at home with my family. Thank you to my very supportive husband {seriously, you have no idea how much he does}!

All detailed information is provided on my website {link is above}.  You can also subscribe to this blog by scrolling down to the bottom {where you can sign-up and not miss any promotions}.  Leave me a comment or two below a post ~ they make me smile {really big}!


loved her {arizona}

L.O.V.E.D. her!!!   She never lost her spunk after 3 hours of all of us photographing her ~ and I was last!!  What a trooper!

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March 9, 2010 - 9:18 am mom - what a talent you have. you bring out the unseen, you bring out the best! love u.

sneak peek {pretty lady}

If I told you her age, you wouldn’t believe me.

If I told you I had to do barely any retouching, you’d envy her.

So I will.not.tell.you. {wink}

These are my version of  head shots for business & social media.

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March 8, 2010 - 12:42 pm rachel - really, really beautiful images! she's stunning and you captured her perfectly. great work!

style maiden {arizona}

She was sweet and simply unique!  I loved her whole look that day.

And I must gush: I am in LOVE-LOVE-LOVE with my new lens! The clarity blows me away!

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what a guy {arizona}

What a sweet character this little guy was!  He will be a smooth talker one day between his good looks and witty personality!

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March 3, 2010 - 9:15 am Carol K - I LOVE the bottom right picture. His eye contact is amazing!

cutie patooties {arizona}

Seriously cute siblings!

…and typical birth order characteristics:  he’s quiet & responsible and she is just plain sassy & adorable!

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March 1, 2010 - 11:29 pm Trisha - oh my gosh...they are adorable. Great shots Misty!

more from {arizona}

I am in LOVE with...REDHEADS!

I’ve decided I want one. all. to. myself.  I don’t think my hubby will let me have one though…sigh.

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March 2, 2010 - 3:46 pm Paige Pearson - These are so adorable!

i’m back from {arizona}

I cannot believe I’m home.  When you go away to a photography workshop like this, you must jump in and immerse yourself.  That I did!  So much so that I still don’t quite feel home.  My mind is swimming with all the golden nuggets of information I took in.  I am so blessed to have been able to go!

Now, I have to process all the many images I took {a gigantic amount}, and  I will be sharing these over the next few weeks {that’s how many images I shot}!  Oh my.

She reminds me of a young Eva Mendes!

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February 28, 2010 - 3:14 pm misty - Misty, these are gorgeous!!!! Can't wait to see more!

February 25, 2010 - 10:27 pm Angelique - Love these images. Hope you had fun. Maybe we can do a workshop together someday. miss you

February 25, 2010 - 10:25 am mom - you shared your excitement but now i'm able to see the photos you took. A beautiful photo. and may i take this moment to say "i'm going to miss you so much just being 5-minutes away".

February 25, 2010 - 8:00 am Davese D Galla-Rini - She looks like Lela Nix too, Beautiful! Glad you had fun!

out of town {arizona}

I will be gone for 5 days to an amazing photography workshop in Mesa this Thursday through Monday!  I signed up for this last year and cannot believe it’s time to pack!  Don’t you dread packing {and unpacking}?!!

All calls & emails will be returned on Tuesday the 23rd {unless I have some down time at the hotel}.  Thanks!

This image cracks me up ~ it was her “scared” face!  Gotta make you smile!

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February 22, 2010 - 9:57 am Judi - don't you just love her! I do.

model call {extra special kids}

I am pursuing certification in photographing children with special needs through SKPA.  I was blessed to already have a session last year where I got to spend time with a child like this.  I cannot tell you the joy I felt with the little time I spent with him…he was so precious!

In the class I took this week I was shocked to find out that some of these families have been turned away from traditional studios.  They even cited “per insurance” reasons.  All I know is they missed out on by turning away these families.

I am looking for 3 different kids to photograph as part of my certification.  This includes any special needs from Autism to Down’s to blindness.  It will include a free mini-session with the child and an 8×10 gift print.  If you know of anyone that may be interested, please have them email me at misty@mistyphoto.com.

I have to add that I had to take a written test this week.  OMGosh ~ I had not taken a test in over 15 or so odd years!  I felt like they were all trick questions!!  Glad that is over, and now onto the best part of the test!

Here’s the sweetie who inspired me:

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February 17, 2010 - 11:56 am Leslie - I think that is amazing what you are doing! You have such a big heart!

February 12, 2010 - 7:52 am James - I am very proud of your heart and sensitivity. You make Jesus smile.

sneak peek {sistas}

This is the last from my orthodontist’s session.  These sisters were such a blast…so natural in front of my lens.  Complete unadulterated laughter!

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February 17, 2010 - 11:54 am Leslie - They are so beautiful! The way you captured them is perfect!

sneak peek {butter}

Butter. Definition:  a substance of similar consistency.

That’s what first came to mind when I started editing her images.  Her cheeks reminded me of butter…smooth and consistent.  This gal has been blessed with perfect skin.  So, so pretty {and I’m completely envious}!

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sneak peek {looks like…}

Okay…look at the first image…who do you think of?

This girly reminds me so much of Beyonce’s sister…super gorgeous!

And tomorrow I will share her sister with you!

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