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The House of Jones Girls – Arizona family photographer

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:44:24 +0000

Okay so I know that I showed off these beauties a few months ago but I went back to catch little Natilee’s 6 month pictures. This is the house of Jones girls. 4 girls and my good friend Cindy is the ring leading Mamma behind it all. She’s a saint, or at least has the patience of one. I just adore these girls and all of the silliness that goes on in this house. I wanted to show some images from my recent pop over session a few weeks ago. You can’t help but love everyone of these beautiful girls (by the way with 4 totally different personalities.

Here is Baby Natilee, probably one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen…seriously.

Next Jones sister is the (born to be a traveling gypsy actress type) Jillian. She makes me laugh…a lot. Although here she just looks like a melt-your-heart-baby-girl.

This is what who I always refer to as “my favorite”. I love them all, it’s now just become a joke that Ellyce is my favorite.

Last but not least the oldest Jones, “the original” Aslynn. She’s a ham and I love her.

Babies are a plenty! Mesa Newborn Photographer

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:03:55 +0000

While I have plenty of brides and models to go around, it’s coming up on “baby season.” That is when I have so many expected little ones on their way! Today is little Olivia. She was probably one of the best babies I have shot. So calm and really trusting with me. Her Momma allowed me time to get everything I needed and Olivia slept in and out for two hours. It was wonderful. Then at the end she opened her little eyes so I could get a peak. Honestly a perfect session . I used to obsess about shooting newborns like everyone else. I see all of these wonderful and creative shots that are art worthy. Frustrating shoot after frustrating shoot I finally have just succumb to shooting what I see, to hopefully seeing what their mothers see. I shot all of these just sitting on her mother’s bed and it was wonderful.

Here is little 3 week old Olivia. (oh and the first peak of my new logo!!)

Shootout with Justine and the Crew – Phoenix Fashion Photographer

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:44:32 +0000

I am so behind on posting!!! A few weeks ago we had our first meeting for my photography group for 2010. Made up of some of my good friends and other gals in the photography community. It’s a supportive group of some really fun girls. I decided that for the first meeting of the year we would have a “shootout.” That is when you convince a model to stand in the freezing cold wind during a potential downpour and model for 3 hours, for free (for images). Justine was our model for the day and such a trouper. She did awesome! You may remember her from last year when I first worked with her. She is also my assistant. I love Justine.

Here are some of my shots from the day. Soon I will post some shots from later in the meeting. I set up a crazy booth (that name belongs to theimageisfound btw…but you all know what crazy booth is..) The ladies got a little nutty. I will make sure to throw some of those up later this week! For now enjoy these images on that moody, cloudy day we had a few weeks back. (Moody, makes color pop…love it).

My good friend Sarah Godman

Craziness!!!

Photoshoot Fundraiser for Haiti

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:08:54 +0000

This weekend I will be participating in a great fundraising event. “Photoshoot for Haiti” will raise money for the Red Cross and victims of the Haiti earthquake. Saturday in Chandler and Sunday in Glendale. This is a great opportunity to get a new headshot or portrait by some of Arizona’s best photographers! A bonus is that to top makeup and hair stylists will also be on hand to help.

$50 minimum donation will get you 5 edited web resolution files to use on Facebook or other networking sites. I encourage you to attend one of the events this weekend, get styled up and have your Photoshoot for Haiti. To spread the word on Facebook, you can find the fan page here.

Here are some images from websites all over the world on the devastation in Haiti. Here is a link to see more Faces of Haiti

If you are in need of a new headshot for your website or profile…this is perfect! So many talented photographers to choose from! I will be there SUNDAY in Glendale. Come see me, get your headshot taken. Anyone of my clients attending the findraiser will receive a $50 print credit in addition to your images!

You will receive 5 edited web resolution files for updating to your profile or website.

Please email me for any questions or to set up an appointment time. bridgettemarie@gmail.com

See you on SUNDAY!

Cooking with Steve Nash….sort of

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:05:18 +0000

Well not the REAL Steve Nash. But there was A Steve Nash in my house. My daughter’s first grade teacher is Suns Crazy and she has a gorilla named Steve Nash. Steve goes home every weekend with a different student. We had him over the holiday weekend. He was a very good house guest. Didn’t make a mess and I barely knew he was there. Although he was allowed to attend the girls only sleep over.

We are on a “make a different cookie every week” project currently. (Madi’s idea). So the weekend that Steve was here we made snickerdoodles. I have had sugar cookies before, but I really loved these. I have also included the recipe at the bottom for the awesome cookies.

Here are some shots from Steve helping us. He is quite a good helper although terrible at cleanup, as are my children.

Steve was in charge of reading. We had to help though.

He said that he needed his glasses.

We put him on mixer duty to keep the fur out of the cookies.

Austin handled the loading of flour. It wound up all over the place....

Still loading...Madi's trying to keep Steve clean.

Steve insisted on helping. He promised not to lick the spatula.

So much for keeping Steve clean.

Madi showing Steve how to roll a cookie.

Okay..okay..so I may have helped a little.

and they waited...and waited...and waited...

I think they were a hit!

Valentine Couples Session

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:31:39 +0000

It’s that time of year! When you know you want to do something special for your sweetheart but need it to be unique and memorable. I have put together two couples packages that are perfect for that special gift.

If purchased by Februaury 7th, 2010 you will receive a beautiful gift certificate to present on Valentines Day.

I am doing a limited number of sessions this year so please contact me soon if you are interested.

For more information or to book your February Couples Session contact Bridgette at info@bridgettemarie.com or by phone at 480-254-1697

First wedding of the new year – Arizona Temple Wedding Photographer

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:10:34 +0000

Sometimes I just like posting a picture of a great kiss. This was taken at the sweet moment during sunset. That amazing split minute that we happen to be near the front. I had to beg all the people standing in front of the Temple to step out of the shot. So wonderful that they did. (I may have removed the two that didn’t).

It’s great to start the New Year off already having a favorite image. Here is Katie and David in front of the Mormon Temple in Mesa.

Happy Holidays – stuff yourself silly.

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:03:55 +0000

IT’S A GOOD TIME OF YEAR TO BE NAUGHTY…

Sending my Sweetest Holiday Wishes and may you stuff yourself silly.

(Thank you to Santa’s Helpers Linda Wagner on makeup/hair and model Britnee Johnson for being her usually adorable self.)

Tutu’s a plenty – Arizona Dance Photographer

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:11:14 +0000

Okay so have you had enough Bride’s, Babies and Models yet? Well maybe what you need is some tutu’s. Some very hard working dancers over at the Maricopa Dance Academy earned a treat for all of their dance dedication. I came down and had a shoot with some of the girls. It was a lot of fun and lets me combine two things that I love, dance and photography. My good friend Cindy Price of Lilly P Studio was on hand to help and shoot. (I love hangin with Cindy…)

I love dance shots. They make me do a little happy dance. Well not so much right now because it’s 11:01 and I have been on the computer for 15 hours straight now. But when I first saw them, there was most definitely a happy dance.

These are Jasmine’s feet. She loves to break the box. She is so hard on her shoes I am pretty sure her Mom had to take a second mortgage to keep her in new ones.

Remember when the best thing in the world is the day they handed out costumes?

She’s so tiny. I just want to pick her up and put her in my pocket.

I love ballet costumes. I don’t suppose I could get away with just wearing one around the house and not be noticed?

Who DOESN’T love a good tassel skirt?

I may have posted this on another day. That’s okay…we’ll give Jasmine some more love.

Aaaaddddooorrraaaabbbbbble.

Who wears a white dress only to lay on the floor. Yeah, me.

Wedding photos that rock! Arizona Wedding photographer

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Since it’s the end of the year, I feel the need to post some stuff from throughout the year. I am sure I will do a few of these this month. I happen to have some inspiration from a recent session. 2 posts back you already saw the bride/groom couple Jen and Brian. Well upon finishing their images I found this gem. I had forgotten I took it actually. It is now in my top 10 favorite images. You have to love it when people believe in you enough to say “sure I’ll jump in the air holding hands and wearing heels” Thank you to the Bluth wedding party for the fabulous shot. (If you want to see some shots from the whole wedding, their slideshow is really fun. Bride had great taste in decor. Bluth wedding slideshow click here.)

November 2009

(Also a shout out to Totally Rad Actions on this one. I am madly in love with Grandma and her Tap Shoes)

My next wedding shot is of just the bride. This whole session was great, but there is something about the confidence that comes through in this photo that I love. Tamara is a very vibrant and funny girl. However this shot shows her elegant and strong side. I love that. Not to mention her custom designed dress (From Destiny’s Bride) was amazing and one of a kind.

February 2009

I love Grooms. It’s difficult sometimes to get a great groom image. I am not sure if it’s that men don’t like cameras or that the bride generally outshines the day. While the bride in this image was stunning, I love this shot of the groom in the foreground but it doesn’t miss showing the bride’s elegance and beauty at the same time.

May 2009

Okay so if I were giving out awards, the next couple gets “Best Arizona Location” award. They were married in the cavern of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona. It was raining but not so much that it ruined anything, I actually thought it was wonderfu. We did some hiking that is for sure! l Such a beautiful day and a super fun couple. This was also the first day my husband joined my wedding photography and I discovered he’s a natural. There’s a debate as to who took the shot on the left, so we’ll just say “we did.” I will say that this wedding is memorable all the way around.

September 09

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE gowns and flowers. Probably because I am a girl. This bouquet was from a recent wedding. The Flower Studio out of Scottsdale did all of her flowers and they were BEAUTIFUL! Here is a shot of the brides bouquet. It had so many little touches that matched the dress. You will get to see some shots from the wedding soon and hear all about this amazing designer dress. For now, here is a shot of one of my favorite bouquets this year.

November 2009

Okay… so I saved the best for last. ITALY!!! What a whirlwind trip that was. Nothing like hauling camera equipment around Europe for the first time. Alex and Kelly are two of my best friends and their wedding will be talked about for sometime. Married in a breathtaking old Catholic church in Italy. Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous…every minute of it. The shot below has been seen by anyone who’s viewed my work at some point. If you have not seen it, this is also the image that I have on my business card. It’s beautiful and simple and my hands down favorite wedding shot this year. I only had to travel halfway across the world to get it.

May 2009