Kara Maternity Photos

I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.  ~John Burrough

I honestly feel this way every day!  This year flew by and I am kind of sad to see it go, I was having so much fun.  But I look forward to all the things I can’t wait to do next year!  Here are some lovely photo’s of my gorgeous friend Kara.  I love Kara, because she trusts whatever I want to do, or wherever.  In this case my house and my bedroom.  She is such a good sport!  And thank you Kara for the yummy coffee, even though it got dumped fairly quickly on my carpet upstairs.

This last photo I took, but I cannot take credit for the idea.  Kara found this idea online and so we re created it.  Still super cute!

Chicago

I can’t believe I never posted this wedding.  I was so excited to have my brother Matt call and ask if I would shoot his wedding in Chicago!  I have never been there before and the thought of going it alone with no kids was a thrill.  Kind of felt like I was 20 again and I had the whole world at my fingertips.  So as most of you know, I don’t fly.  Ever.  So me and my little bug took a 3 day journey across the US.  No worries, I wasnt completely alone.  My dad insisted on driving with me…just in case .  Chicago was like nothing I had ever experienced.  I wish I had more days to explore the city, but in the short week I had, I was able to see quite a few things.  I went to the Art Institute of Chicago, and that completely blew my mind.  It really is too hard to express in words what an amazing museum they have.  I went to the Museum of Science and Industry (this is where I started missing the kids, they would have loved this).  Was treated to some serious Chicago pizza, and many other lovely dinners that my brother took me too.  I’m sure it will be awhile before I ever have the chance to go back, but I can’t wait!  I am sure I can dig up some photos of the trip itself but for now I will post some photos of my bro’s wedding.

Photo’s I have never posted…

At the end of the year I go through all my photos, arrange, and put them all in one big file so I can start the new year fresh.  While going through everything, I noticed so many that I never posted!  I had an incredibly busy summer and by the time I was done shooting, editing, facebooking, I just had no energy left to blog them.  So I thought I would put some of my favorites up before they go hidden away in a folder.  I love the light in these photos.  If I could only take photos at this time of day with this light, I would every time.  Another one of my favorite families, just the kids this time though.  Mama’s preggers with twin girlies.  Can’t wait to get my camera on them when they are born!  So enjoy..

“Live in the sunshine.  Swim the sea.  Drink the wild air.”  ~Emerson

A little Jack Kerouac and the Bodes…

Here is a favorite of mine by Jack Kerouac..

“The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time.  The ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars, and in the middle you see blue centerlight pop and everybody goes “AWWW!”

And here are some lovely photos of one of my most favorite families ever.

School Photo’s

About a month ago I did a handful of school photos out at my favorite little school house in Everson.  Just thought I would post a few of those little loves.

Just another chilly day…

By the end of our hour session, my pinky finger was so cold I could no longer feel it.  I know I said I was taking the month of December off for this very reason of freezing cold weather, but sometimes the light and the subjects are just too good to pass up.  Here are some lovelies for you to view.

but i like the color one too…

I like this one in color too…

and one silly one..

And just a little something I read tonight that I fell in love with…

Experience.  Dream.  Risk.  Close your eyes and jump.  Enjoy the freefall.  Choose exhilaration over comfort.  Choose magic over predictability.  Choose potential over saftey.  Wake up to the magic of everyday life.  Make friends with your intuition.  Trust your gut.  Discover the beauty of uncertainty.  Know yourself fully before you make promises to another.  Make millions of mistakes so that you will know how to choose what you really need.  Know when to hold on and when to let go.  Love hard and often and without reservation.  Seek knowledge.  Open yourself to possibility.  Keep your heart open, your head high, and your spirit free.  Embrace your darkness along with your light.  Be wrong every once in a while, and dont be afraid to admit it.  Awaken to the brilliance in ordinary moments.  Tell the truth about yourself no matter the cost.  Own your reality without apology.  See goodness in the world.  Be bold.  Be fierce.  Be grateful.  Be wild, crazy, and gloriously free.  Be you.

Go now and live.

Good night all.

xoxo~brooke

One of the most precious little girls!

Last year I had the pleasure of babysitting this adorable little girl!  We had a lot of fun and was able to play around with my camera.  Her mama brought her by yesterday for a visit so of course it was raining out so I had to come up with something.  I made her a cozy, little, nook in my office.  Super cute.  Here are a few shots of the babe.

M & B Engagement~

Back in September I met with this lovely couple for some engagement photos.  Dont they look perfect together!

I’m Back…I promise!

Wow!  What an incredibly busy, amazing summer I have had.  I can’t believe how quick it went by and that we are actually into fall now!  I have finally been able to catch up on a lot of editing and photo shoots.  I do have a lot of family stuff coming up but the wedding season is over which seems to take up a whole lot of my time.  I have so much to share with you all.  Lots of wedding to post since I have not been keeping up on much with the blog.  I will be getting a lot of sessions up for people to see even though it’s a few months old.  I was able to even travel to Chicago to shoot my brothers wedding.  Chicago is amazing!  I celebrated my 7th wedding anniversary on October 9th to my amazing husband and turned the big ole 37 on the 12th.  Funny that I have been telling people who I was 37 already for some time now, so its like I never even aged another year!  I also held another beginner photo class this month.  So much fun and I will be getting some photos of that up soon too!

Here is one of my weddings from this summer!

Congrats to Kaitlyn and Dan

School Photos!

Get your calendars marked for school pictures on October 16th 2011!  This is going to be a one day event only so it is first come first serve on the times.  Here is how its going to work…

Location: Glen Echo Community Center

7694 Goodwin Rd, Everson Wa. 98247

(corner of Goodwin and South Pass Rd)

Times:  These will be 20 minute session (per child) 10 minute break between each session.

If you sign up for a time PLEASE arrive 10-15 minutes early so you are prepared to start your session on time.  Being late will result in shorter session or coming back at the end to get your full 20 minutes in.

I have room for 15 sessions.

9am-9:20  Amy VanLant

9:30-9:50 Angela Gum

10:00-10:20 Angela Gum

10:30-10:50 Liz W

11:00-11:20 Liz W

11:30-11:50 Susie Coberly

12:00-12:20 Susie Coberly

BREAK FOR LUNCH

1:00-1:20 Donna Swendt

1:30-1:50 Tricia Bravener

2:00-2:20 Leah Roorda

2:30-2:50 Leah Roorda

3:00-3:20 Amy Triplett

3:30-3:50 Amy Triplett

4:00-4:20  Lisa

4:30-4:50  Lisa

This is rain or shine as I have rented out the building and we are able to do shots indoor as well.  We will try to have a couple different options for props for people to choose from.

Package prices

Classic $60

(1) 8×10

(4) 5×7′s

(8) wallets

(16) mini wallets

Premium Package $80

(3) 8×10′s

(6) 5×7′s

(16) wallets

(16) mini wallets

ALA CARTE (can only be added to a package)

(1) 8×10 – $10

(2) 5×7 – $10

(8) wallets – $10

(16) mini wallets – $10

digital file – $20 each

Other details

Limit one child per package and session time.

Package fee is due at time of session.  I will accept check, cash or CC.  If you are paying with CC please let me know ahead of time.

An online gallery will  be available for you to choose the image you wish to order for your package after October 26th.  You will have roughly 5-7 images to choose from.

You will be notified when your order is ready and I will let you know where and when you can pick up.  If you are unavailable to pick up on that day I will make other arrangements with you.

If you need to cancel, I trust you will give me enough notice to fill your spot.

Please email me info@roxseyphotography.com or comment below if you would like to reserve a time.  I will remove times listed above as they are taken.  Please leave me your name, email, and session time/s you would like to reserve and I will email you information on the day.

I hope I didnt leave anything out, but feel free to ask me any questions!