Highlite Photography gets a MAKEOVER

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Gorgeous Engagement Photos Salt Lake City Utah

So...I am at work tonight--working late because I had my wisdom teeth out and I am a bit behind. I came in and saw this picture that Marc and Selena took last night and I was like...HELLO--got to blog that beauty! I am a bit busted because blogging is the last thing I should be doing, but when you see something so beautiful--isn't it ok to share? I did a tight b&w crop to it too because I loved it!

ps--we are getting our new blog ready to launch and it has something so exciting that I am dying to share, but can't until we launch it. Marc and Selena don't know--only me and my truck (who I have been talking too) knows.

Casey Scott & Channel 2 visit Highlite Photography for Glamour Shots

In conjuction with Queen of Hearts, Highlite Photography and Gardner Village are having alot of fun this weekend! Channel 2's Casey Scott came in the studio today to get his own glamour shots from us! What a cutie!

Call us today to reserve an appointment at 801.569.1749.

Glamour Shots this Saturday at Queen of Hearts!

Highlite Photography is the official Miss Utah photographer. We have been taking the girls pics this past few months getting them ready for the Miss Utah pageant. It has been so much fun! Anyway, this morning, we are on Channel 2 news with Casey doing his "official glamour shots!" This weekend, Gardner Village is having a fun celebration called the Queen of Hearts. We will be doing glamour shots during this event. When I was thinking about "glamour"--one of the pics we recently did I thought totally defined the word "glamour!"

If you are interested, please call asap--we are only doing a limited amount of these on Saturday evening!

Last Call For The Photo Class!

Do you have a camera that is supposed to take great pictures, but you can't figure it out? Or did someone special get a camera from Santa last year and still is on automatic mode? Call today to enroll in our last photoclass of the year on Saturday, February 27th

Classes will be taught by the award winning photographer, Marc Gibson, and his trusty cohorts--Mindy, Selena and Vi! Classes will cover lighting techniques, camera modes, posing techniques, photoshop tricks and a yummy lunch!

Class sizes are limited--so call today to reserve your spot! Cost is $149 for a 9-4 session on Saturday, February 27th!! Those who take our beginning course will be eligible for a reduced rate followup course in March.

Hippest Dogs in Town

This event has to be one of my favorites of all time! Combined with Emilee's Paw Spa and Highlite Photography, last Saturday, we did a doggie makeover portrait session at the studio. This was our first year doing it and I must say--we will do it again! What a blast! Let us know which dog you think is the cutest? We will be announcing the hip dog at the end of the week!

We finally had her!

It is true--after much work, we have finally birthed our new family and child website--go to www.highlitephotography.com and click on the family and child website! We have also updated our senior and wedding websites! Now, we are on to revamping the blog and then...the laundry and a haircut!

It is Moments Like These

It is moments like these that make me realize how important and wonderful my job is! We have waited for this little guy to come in their lives for awhile now. When they walked in the studio, Sophie, the little girl, says "Hi Mindy"--like we were pals from long ago. I just love this! I can't say enough of how much I adore these sweet children--it seems like yesterday we were doing Sophie's newborn pics!

We love you guys tons!

So much to be thankful for!

February is such a hard month for me. I really am not a winter girl even though I spent most of my life covered in snow in Wyoming. I have been so thrilled with the nice weather we have had in the past few days. I was up in Park City yesterday and couldn't believe how beautiful it is. The other day Selena and I headed out to take this sweet little girl's pictures. She was such a trooper in the weather and who couldn't love her sweet little jacket from Janie and Jack? Can't wait to see them soon!

So, today, I am going to be grateful for all that we have and love life! We are launching our new family and baby website any day now! Such a team effort in pulling this one off! It has taken us over a month to do, but I will be thrilled to share it with you. I am so grateful for professional photographers also. This has been a hard time for the industry and I am thrilled for those that have stayed true to the field and continued to excel in the arts. I am also so grateful that I have a dentist nearby since I lost a tooth and um, I think I am a little too old for the toothfairy!

Alright, I heard that Mr. Groundhog told us that we have 6 more weeks of winter--but I can handle that!

sweet sweet Baby

there is nothing more rewarding then being able to do someone's wedding portraits and then have them come back a few years later with a wonderful bundle of joy! I think it is like bringing them to meet their favorite aunt or something like that! We get so excited to meet the new little ones!

We love you guys! Congrats and see you soon!

luv luv

Is Your Baby Beautiful?!?

Highlite Photography will be now be accepting applicants for our Beautiful Baby of 2010 contest!

Categories include 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs and 3-4 yrs. Applicants must email a websized image of the child, date of birth, parents name and contact information to Selena at selena@highlitephotography.com. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be accepted until February 5th, 2010.

Applicants will be judged by third party judges and the winners will be announced

March 1st, 2010. Winners will be used in displays in our studio throughout the year and will win fun prizes!

Call for more information at 801-569-1749

Here are our winners from last year!

The Hippest Dog In Town!!!

Is your dog "Hip and Cool" or "Silly and Sweet?" Come and join Highlite Photography and Emilee's Paw Spa for the first ever "Hippest Dog in Town" portrait event Saturday, February 6th, 2010.

We will have a licensed mobile groomer on site for your pooch. Following the "doggie makeover," have your pup's picture taken in the studio. Bring funky outfits and accessories!

GOOD DOGS WILL BE REWARDED WITH TREATS!

The pictures will be judge by third party judges, and the winner will be announced later in the week to receive prizes.

YOUR SESSION will last an hour and INCLUDES the BATH & BRUSH and PORTRAIT SESSION. You cost is $99 and must be paid to reserve your appointment. There is a $49 surcharge for any additional dogs. Prints will be available to order online 5-7 days after the sitting.

Call today 801-569-1749 To Schedule your appointment!

January Families Deserve Gold Medals!

This adorable family with the cutest dog, Chewy, came to visit Highlite Photography. I think we kind of had a crush on this little English Bulldog! We are having the "hippest dog in town" contest and I am thinking that this little guy needs to sign up!

I am so excited for them to come into the studio tomorrow to view there pictures--such a fun shoot to go through!

All is well at Highlite--we are launching our new FAMILY WEBSITE in the new few weeks. I can't wait to share it with you--it has been so fun to put everything together and see what cuteness comes in our doors!

smooch to you all!

Photography Follow up Class!

Hurray for Highlite's Beginning Photo Class! We had such a great time in our class last Saturday I can't even stand it! We had so many cute ladies in our studio eager and ready to learn! We enjoyed meeting all of them and getting to know them a little bit. Thanks to everyone who participated!

All participants of our photo classes are eligible to come to our follow up photo class on Feb 18 or 25th from 5:30-8:30pm! The follow up course will be very hands on and one on one with all of the staff here at Highlite. From working with your camera to learning some photoshop techniques, we will be there to assist you personally. Call today to get registered at 801-569-1749.

And... due to popular demand we are opening up ONE MORE PHOTO CLASS! It will be held on Saturday, Feb 27th from 9am-4pm! Remember we only do these classes once a year so hurry up and book your class today! We would love to have you! Cost is $149 for the day and includes a yummy lunch!

Here is all of our cute girls from the class on the 16th! So fun! Can't wait to see the group on the 30th!

LOVED Nashville!

We just got back from Nashville, TN. Our annual conference was held there and so we headed out for a few days to learn more about the field, see current trends and most of all--have a blast! We have some really fun things up our sleeve that should be taking place very soon, but can't quite share yet!

Here are the top tens things I loved at Imaging

10. Sharing time with Marc--Such a rare thing with this business for us to slow down and enjoy each other's company. Whether it was giggling with each other and me {Mindy} sleeping on his shoulder during a long class--it really was alot of fun!
9. Going to the Grand Ole Opry--I felt like I had been transported in time--This is perhaps one of the funnest things I have ever done!
8. Reading the book, "The Lone Survivor"--I needed this when we got delayed in the airport for 24 hours! I definately felt like a lone survivor by the time we got to our destination.
7. Meeting Sarah Petty--I think I have always idolized her marketing skills! Wanted to smooch her, but thought that wasn't professional! Check her out at cafejoy.com.
6. Eating at fun restaurants with all the Utah photogs there! Shoot who would have known how much fun you can have without alcohol! Loved the Irish pub with live music!
5. Buying 12 songs from Triple Scoop! Yeah, I have wanted songs from them--can't wait!
4. Ordering in a Chocolate Seduction dessert from room service! Enough said!
3. Calling home to find out that my kids did NOT miss me and wondered if we could stay a bit longer on our trip!
2. Buying a massaging tool and acupuncture tool from the trade show. Because we were bored, a group of Utah photogs got together and basically shocked each other! Couldn't have laughed more than when we thought we might have killed one of them!
1. Finally breaking the news to one of the most darling photogs there that Marc was indeed not Jon Schmidt the piano player! She thought Marc was living under an alias for years. She even went to one of John's concerts and told John that she liked his pictures. Poor thing--yes, Marc is NOT John Schmidt even though he looks like him!

Can't wait for 2011 at San Antonio! Rock on! Love our Utah Photographers forever! Seriously, we have the greatest in the states!

Photo Class is right around the corner!

Do you have a camera that is supposed to take great pictures, but you can't figure it out? Or did someone special get a camera from Santa last year and still is on automatic mode? Call today to enroll in our photoclasses that start Saturday, January 16th and 30th--

Classes will be taught by the award winning photographer, Marc Gibson, and his trusty cohorts--Mindy, Selena and Vi! Classes will cover lighting techniques, camera modes, posing techniques, photoshop tricks and a yummy lunch!

Class sizes are limited--so call today to reserve your spot! Cost is $149 for a 9-4 session on Saturday, January 16 OR January 30! Those who take our beginning course will be eligible for a reduced rate followup course in February.

We only do this course once a year--so act now! Classes do fill up!!!!!!!