In April (ugh where has the time gone) I was able to go visit my cute sister and her darling family in Phoenix. I met my new nephew “T” and spent lots of girl time with my 2 yr old niece “A”. So fun to spend time around girls. Of course I had to this meant some photo time Can you believe the hair on my niece?? I am so jealous of her hair. I keep praying my sister and her family will somehow end up here  in Utah.  A sister can hope?

I started off the year trying to be better about capturing my own life. I did pretty well for a few weeks..isn’t that how it always goes? Then Instagram was released for Android phones..woot!woot! (You can follow my Instagram feed, my user name is Imagesbyjami) And I just started posting daily photos to Instagram, but while those photos look great on phones or as thumbnails on Facebook, I still want to have my family’s life documented and documented as art. I did not want each slice of our life to have a funny filter applied to the whole picture, have lots of grain, or only be square pictures. So alas I come back to my “Glimpse” project and capturing the moments in my family’s life, the moments that make my heart sing.

This week’s Glimpse is a series of photos of my youngest. Of my 5 boys I only have 1 that will still take baths. Not only will he take them..he actually WANTS to take them. (if you have boys you know getting boys to WANT to take a bath/shower can be difficult) I will miss bath time..there is nothing like snuggling with a clean smelling little boy. So I wanted to make sure and document this part of my life before it slips away.

Sometimes it is fun to watch from a far..

Trina! Congratulations Trina you won the spot in my next Photography class on May 19th! I have sent you an email with more details.

I still have a few spots open for my May 19th class, and am still offering the $40 off until midnight on May 8th, so if you did not win but would like to take the class make sure and grab a spot with this great discount. Just pay through pay pal and you will be registered.

In case you missed it..here is one of the segments I did for studio 5 you can view it here

I was thrilled when Studio 5 asked me back to do 2 segments today. I am also thrilled to announce a giveaway and a special discount to the Studio 5 viewers. My next class is Saturday May 19th 11am-7pm.
But first a little about the class..
Trying to decide if this class is for you? Well have you ever wanted a hands on class that is fun and educational?

I teach..
* all about exposure.. shutter speed, iso, and aperture..and how to make all three give you a correct exposure
*best settings for everyday life (athletic events, concerts, etc)
*lens selection
*composition, natural lighting, color theory, white balance
*we actually practice what we have learned at the end of class with models
*photoshop tricks to enhance your images

You will also receive
*free catered lunch and lots of munchies
*a free headshot by me for your FB profile
* a free cd with notes and resources and free photoshop actions
*inclusion into a private FB group of other class members learning to use their camera

The classes will be held in my new studio in North Utah county. I limit the class to 12 students and the classes always sell out. Class fee is $199- But there is a special price if you register before May 8th.. The special price is $159 and you can pay through the PayPal link below.

I am also giving away one seat in my class!!!  You can buy a seat in the class (the class might sell out by Monday when the contest ends)  and if you win your money will be refunded.

How to enter

For 1 entry

1. Leave a comment on my blog on what you would want to learn in my class

For a second entry

2. Like my facebook page and come back and comment on this page stating you “liked” my biz page

For a third entry

3. subscribe to my newsletter at the top of my website (don’t worry I never share your email and only send out newsletters 4 times a year-then you get the inside scoop on specials) Then come back and leave a comment that you “subscribed”

Winner will be picked randomly and  announced Monday morning May 7th… If you had already purchased a seat in the class your money will be refunded through PayPal

**Your comments DO NOT appear instantly because I get a ton of spam comments, so I have to approve each one as they come in..but I promise I see them and will approve them**

A few weeks ago we took a little trip to St George.  While there I was able to photograph this great senior. I asked his parents for 10 words to describe Jace. They said..

Outgoing

Enthusiastic

Competitive

Intelligent

Honest

Charming

Spiritual

Dedicated

Dashing

and… someone from his family might have said “ridiculously good looking”  (inside joke