Heather Gibb Photography Blog

I've been tagged

by my photographer friend, Jen.  http://www.jenniferwilsonphoto.com/blog/  I'm supposed to tell you 8 interesting things about me (if there are that many...) and then tag 8 others. 

I just typed this list and somehow lost it...so here it goes again!

1) I love candy!! Anything chewy and bad for my teeth (which my dentist dad hates!). My favorite is Swedish Fish and Twizzler Nibs. It has to be the Nibs not the bites or the strawberry licorice!

2) See above....so when attempting to diet (which I fail at miserably) I have been known to put the candy in my car trunk, so I have to actually work to eat the candy and walk 30 more steps. I've also frozen them, so I have to suck on them and eat them longer, in turn eating less!! Didn't work!!!!

3) I have an identical twin whom I love! She's just like me....full of energy, talks fast, likes to shop, likes good food,  and more. I'm so excited she's marrying an amazing guy this weekend!!

4) I pull out my split ends when I am at stop lights. I hate having split ends and I also hate having to sit still and do nothing.  I am always multi-tasking and this is just one quirky example!

5) I can't make decisions. I think it's because I'm a Libra. My husband calls it DDD. "Decision Deficit Disorder". Especially, when it comes to food.  Where to eat??? What to order????  Do I eat healthy food or good food??? etc......

6) I rarely have time for TV any more. BUT I do love my tv. I love reality shows and anything that teens are watching :).  I even semi-enjoyed High School Musical 2 with my kids, as long as I could fast forward the songs!

7) 2 more......I also love my People Magazine.  I love my Hollywood gossip!  Is that bad? Come on, admit it...you all do!

8) I am so stuck in the 80's when it comes to music. My ipod has Flashdance, Footloose and Top Gun.  Hey...it's good running music!

OK, for all you clients reading my blog- I am a normal person! I hope I didn't scare you away!!!

I'm off to tag some others!!!

let the party begin....

So this weekend is my twin sisters wedding!  Let me tell you, she knows how to plan a wedding and has done several for friends and sisters.  Sooooo, to get all the ideas flowing she's having 4 days of festivities!!  The first was a pre-wedding open house in my parents yard.  They weren't in their wedding clothes (since it's bad luck, right :) ).  It was a fun casual get together!  I'll just post a few fun pictures of the decorations!

 

She did the flowers for this! She's super talented and she wanted 5000 roses to have the petals for the wedding!

She served yummy bbq food, but also had a kids corner complete with corn dogs, chicken nuggets, cupcakes and even a cotton candy machine!

 

My husband and dad got to hang all these- lucky them! But hey, it's all about looking good!

And of course, I should show some people! Here is Dave, his 3 darling kids and the soon to be Mrs.!!

Oh and a cute niece!

 

what should we wear for the session?

This is the MOST asked question and I know the most stressed over part of the whole photo session process!  I generally will tell you to coordinate the outfits in similar tones.  You don't have to all match and you don't have to wear white! I know viewing my website, you will see alot of white. I'm actually a fan of muted tones over white.  However, if you show up in white, that's great to!  I think layers are great- think t-shirts, with button ups and then and even a jacket for fall.  Texture is also great-fun cable knit sweaters, even knit scarves or hats add a great dimension.  Layout all the clothes and see if they could all mix and match. If one sticks out to you, than change that one outfit.  To have a beautiful portrait, the clohting does make a difference!!!

I have made a slideshow of many different families and children in different outfits.  Go to this link http://www.heathergibbphotography.com/slideshows/ and use the password "clothing".  I have a variety of different outfits to help get your creativity flowing.  View the slideshow and then decide what look you like and what fits your families personality!  Feel free to call me or even bring an extra option to our session.

A few great places for many of the looks you see on my site are www.gap.com , www.oldnavy.com,  and http://www.florahenri.com/

...what beautiful children

One of my most favorite people ever the Miss "J" came to town with her darling kids. "J" was my roommate at college for a long, long time! We don't get to see each other much any more, but when we do it's like we never left.  Her boys are all different looking but so handsome and with the most  amazing eyes!! Check out the blue!

Isn't she beautiful?  I think she ressembles Lisa Rinna or Maria Shriver.

   

isn't she beautiful?

And no I'm not just saying that because we are twins! I'm so excited for Heidi and Dave and she is going to be a beautiful bride!  Her wedding should be spectacular, so say posted and I'll post some here in the next few weeks! 

 

the beach II

Another amazing perk to my job is when wonderful families like the "R" family fly me to LA for a session at the beach! It's such a magical setting....It was a quick trip, but a lot of fun. Not only did I get to photograph this darling family, but I got to meet up with some talanted photographers in LA.

I'm also playing with some fun finishes/textures, so let me know if you like them and I'll start showing some more!

I love the relationship here! Little miss "m" wanted daddy the whole time!

 

OK, last one...This one I almost tossed, but there is something about it that just makes me smile!

 

beautiful teen

I don't post a lot of teens. I seem to be popular in the 12 and under crowd!  Miss M was sweet and beautiful, so I thought I'd share a few.

I just returned from the beach with some of my favorite people! I will be sharing those soon....so stay tuned!

 

holiday cards

It's not to early to start thinking about your holiday cards!  I have some fun new cards this year to offer you and a variety of different finished.  Your cards can be on photo paper or I've got some great samples on pearle/metallic paper, watercolor, and linen papers. 

Cards must be ordered by Nov. 15th to guarantee holiday delivery!  To view over 35 different cards go to http://www.heathergibbphotography.com/slideshows/ and type in password "cards". I will be bringing many of these to our sessions for you to view. Card prices start at $2.

 

Watch the blog for my fall calander! Sessions in Utah are filling up fast. I have about 3 session times left for Sept. 14-15 in Denver. I will be booking sessions for Boise and Las Vegas soon!

la caille

Anyone in Utah knows how gorgeous the grounds are at La Caille--well these kids fit right in!  This set of cousins were so darling and energetic!  I'll be helping to shoot my twin sisters wedding here in a few weeks, so watch for more pictures from this gorgeous european setting!

couch

...so I dragged this couch home a few weeks ago and have been dying to use it for photos!  I think it turned out cute and has a fun flair to it.   The "t" family was so darling and here all the way from New York, so thanks for choosing me!  They are cousins to the darling "m" boys!