New Year, New Blog!

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Happy Birthday Broc!

This week was my son Broc's birthday. This image is about 9 months old, but thought I would share it anyhow. I plan to redo the 3 boys sessions soon, but we are waiting for it to warm up a tad.

Grant, New Mexico

Taken on my way to photograph a store in Grant, New Mexico. Very stunning views out in the middle of nowhere! :)

Holiday Parties...

I love going to Holiday Parties, of course being hired to photograph at them is even better! Here is a sneak peek of some of the decor around The Abq. Grand Hotel, where the party was held.

Happy Thanksgiving....

From My Family To Yours....

Happy 4th Birthday Girls!

This past Sunday was my girls birthday! These are their 4 year old images that are up in my house, and because my clients Rock, and always ask about my kids, I thought you guys might enjoy these! In birth order of Aspen, Payton, and Trinity

The Zerkel Family

Meet this adorable family I had the pleasure of working with today! Mr. Peyton turned 1 today, as a matter of fact so we did not only a family session, but made sure to get shots of just him as well! There were so many great sneak peeks, I had to force myself to stick to Seven!

Heather and Tom: Thank you for sharing your family with me. You guys did a great job, and I look forward to working with you guys again!

Fall Photos....

I love Fall Photos! In fact I am working with a family tomorrow at the park (one of my favorite spots) and in preparing for the session, I came across these past images and, thought I would share!

Happy Halloween From My Family To Yours...

From My Family To Yours.... I hope you all have a wonderful Halloween! I love the holiday season from now until New Years! I want to Thank You all for always being so kind and asking about my family, giving my work Props! :) and most of all for thinking of me as more than just your photographer! I have the BEST Clients!

James and Lori's Big Day...

Meet James and Lori, my couple from Saturday's wedding in the rose garden! What they didn't realize is that I had no idea the rose garden is around the library! What an awesome surprise! The ceremony was quite wonderful, the guests were very nice and fun to be around for the day, and Pelican's where the reception was held served great food! My bride is camera shy, so I opted to give them a preview of other areas as well as a couple of them! James and Lori thank you for allowing me to take part in your day! As always, it was my honor to be there and be such a valuable part to your wedding! Your family and friends were amazing and really kind to me, so thank you for that... it is very appreciated! :)

I knew if we were just outside the library, we had to go get some images in there! They all had a great time in here taking photos, laying on the ground, and being watched by all the patrons who were in the library. There were some great shots in there!

Albuquerque Rose Garden

On Saturday I had the privilege of photographing a Wedding at the Albuquerque Rose Garden! It was so beautiful, there were quite a few Roses and other flowers in bloom, and it was a great day and perfect spot for a wedding in October!

My Triplets

It's been awhile since I have posted my own girls on here, so thought I would share these! They were doing Ring Around the Rosie, and then decided on practicing their princess waves, rather than let mommy "photograph" them... now I need to work on some of the boys! Enjoy~

Pumpkin Patch...

I love taking my family to Pumpkin Patches... It is our yearly tradition, and with us being newer here, we were not sure where to go. I happened to find this place one day on the way to a photo shoot... so that is where we decided to take our kids! 2008 Galloping Grace Youth Ranch Pumpkin Patch.... Very nice, very friendly and such cute decor. My 6 kids ended up having a great time, you should check it out for yourselves if you get a chance!

Home From Las Vegas!

I thought I would post an image of myself beings that I am always behind the camera, noone ever gets to see me! Here is a shot of Kevin and I at the top of the Stratosphere!

As most of you know Kevin and I spent our 15 year Anniversary in Las Vegas. We had a great time, but missed our kids and were so ready to come home. Give me a few days to get back in the swing of things, and then I will post from there, as I have tons to share! :)

I have 2 anxious brides however, so I need to work on those...

Paying Tribute on 9-11

Kevin and I like many of you will never forget where we were 7 years ago, or what we were doing! I think all our lives were affected in one way or another....
For me we were so affected because Kevin is a Security Forces Cop. He said to me that morning, "Jode, I don't know when I'll be home tonight" (we were stationed at FE Warren) I remember being like Oh please... Do you know I did not see my husband for a week and half after that morning, and for the next 3 years He was gone more than he ever was in his whole career!
So while I do not downplay anyone elses jobs in the military, it opened my eyes as to why what Kevin does makes me so proud of him!

Taken at ground zero in December of 2007

Taken in New York, It reads World Trade Center. This was taken right next to ground zero, I took it from the opposite direction as to see all the lights and beauty on the other side.

Honoring so many men and women in the military who do what they do....

These images were taken at a Security Forces Cops' Memorial service...

Signature Wedding Poses! {Santa Fe, New Mexico Wedding Photographer}

My Signature Couple Pose!

My Signature Bridal Pose!

I have been asked quite a few times about and hired to take certain poses! These are the "top" two per say! I began these two poses with the help of Amanda, who saw something on my site and said "Can you do that with us, even thou we have no kids!" :) (flag pose with little boy and little girl under Promises tab)

We tried the poses, and Loved the outcome! They are now what I call my signature pose!

But not all my couples are shaped the same way, or can lay certain ways, so I looked up the definition of signature pose, and found out that It's ok, in fact encouraged to do it a tad bit different each time! This allows you, my couples, to do it how you wish!

Therefore I wanted to show you a preview of all the ways we can do these two poses! I love them! Then I am biased to my own work and clientele! Enjoy~ Let me also take a minute to say Thank You all for allowing me to make you lay on the ground, carpet or grass, on such a special day... If it's any conciliation the outcome is beautiful! :)

Little Girls...

"Little girls are precious gifts wrapped in love serene, their dresses tied with sashes, their futures tied with dreams."

* Savannah will also be featured in the I Do section of my website....

Jerrie and Kevin...{New Mexico Wedding Photographer}

Let me introduce you to Jerrie and Kevin. My couple from Saturdays' Wedding. I had never met them myself, until the ceremony... They were a very nice couple, even when it began to get really hot outside, and they were ready for photographs to be over! :) What a gorgeous bridal party they had! I enjoyed being with all their family and friends! And can't wait to show them all the images!