Eyes of Mad

John and Fei's Wedding

2009-06-04T18:33:00.001-06:00

Here is a wedding I shot last January. Sorry this has been a long time coming. Also this is my first Animoto video so hopefully I will get a better hang of things and produce many more in the future! As always thanks for stopping by!

And the Beauty Queen is...

2009-01-23T17:57:00.005-07:00

I finally finished the senior pictures of my bestest little sister (and soon to be auntie!) She is pretty much drop dead gorgeous! There was one time when I was working on her pictures at the college while Peter worked on his homework and one of his friends was like, "Woah, who is that?" Peter proceeded to tell him it was my sister and that she is available...

Not for another couple of months until she graduates and then she is free to get herself hitched! He he...

Well for your viewing pleasure - here is my sis!

Craig and Heather ~ Love

2008-12-22T16:24:00.004-07:00

Here is the cutest couple from our ward. They are the biggest crack up, everything they say, Peter and I find ourselves rolling on the floor laughing. They are also two of the most sincere and caring people I have ever met. It was such an honor to take some family pictures of them partially for Christmas and mostly just-because!

The lighting in this field was INCREDIBLE! I have been dying to use a field with loads of texture and depth in my photographs. I was so glad they were willing to trek out there and have some fun.

Thanks so much Craig and Heather for allowing me to capture the sweet love you two share.

Senior Photoshoot

2008-11-12T09:58:00.006-07:00

Let me introduce the beautiful, magnificent, talented, and hilarious Emily - my little sister! She is a senior this year and is so grown up I can hardly believe it! My funny little sis who used to walk around in her bathing suit and my moms pink pumps is now a full grown woman deciding on colleges and working in the real world.

She just turned 18 at the beginning of this month too!

My family lives far, far away in Texas and so I flew out to see them for a weekend and we took Emily's senior photos while I was there. It was way fun because their little downtown had all these cute run-down homes where we went and set up a mini studio.

We also had a blast with the crickets in a massive hay field with GIANT hay bails!

I am so glad I got to take some time with my sis and do these pictures for her. She should just forget school and go into modeling but I don't think my parents would approve... he he. I can't wait for her to go off to college and have a blast experiencing those years!

We all love you, Auntie Em! *More beautiful pictures to come...*

Wedding Bells for Nate and Xana!

2008-11-12T09:52:00.007-07:00

My husband's best friend from elementary school got married a few weeks ago and they asked me to be their photographer! It was a lot of fun and both of their families were a blast!
I don't really understand what is going on with this picture - once I get it fixed, I will re-post it so you can see the true colors... right now it is doing that weird negative coloring.

Xana looked amazing in the dress her mom made! Her mother also made all the bridesmaid dresses, ties for the groom and groomsmen, vests for the little boys, as well as her own dress. I was WAY impressed! The colors they chose for the wedding were the beautiful rich colors of fall so everything looked very elegant and warm.

It was so fun to be with these two on their wedding day. You could tell they were SO excited! Everyone was way tired because they had all stayed up REALLY late the night before putting last minute touches on everything from the wedding video to the dresses. It all went off without a hitch!

Thanks Nate and Xana for allowing me to document your beautiful day! Best wishes!

8 is GREAT!

2008-08-27T22:32:00.005-06:00

A great age for having pictures taken that is! Paige and I had so much fun together pretending that she was a beautiful maiden in a garden dreaming of her prince charming or transforming into the lead in the play Oklahoma!
Mid-way through the session she was really getting the hang of this model thing and started coming up with some of her poses all on her own! We just had so much fun playing.
Congratulations Paige-y on your recent baptism! Your Heavenly Father loves you and is so happy with the decision you have just made!

Olivia!

2008-08-27T22:16:00.005-06:00

Now here is one cute and very active little girl. I must say that 1 yr olds are a lot of work but they sure are adorable.
I, for whatever reason, just love this shot. I think it is a more abstract looking picture and I love the way the shading is on her back and face.
Isn't she beautiful! I love this portrait of her with those little eyes. Just a perfect little face.

Britton

2008-08-06T21:58:00.007-06:00

Little boys are so much fun! I just can't get over what a blast this little guy and I had. We played in the grass with his soccer ball, baseball, football, and basketball. He giggled and laughed as we had him play with his little fishing pole and then we pulled out the infamous bubbles!

It was such a change of pace from all the frills and ruffles I had been photographing lately. Not that I don't love little girls (I was one, how can I not love them!) But little boys are a new and exciting experience for me.

Well with out further adieu, here is Britton...

He had his own ice cream cone for the first time - at first I am not sure he knew what it was because he pulled some pretty funny faces but he got into it in a matter of seconds!This is one of my favorite! Peter thinks he looks like Cronk from Emperor's New Groove. I had to put this one in because it makes me laugh so hard every time I look at it... little boys pull the best faces!

Too long...

2008-07-26T13:01:00.004-06:00

I have been away for too long lately, and for that I apologize. I have had no energy since this baby is needing everything I have. I just did a new photo shoot for a little boy who is just ADORABLE! He was the first little guy I have done and so it was a lot of fun coming up with some different ideas to try with him. I am still working on the edits for that one so to give you a little eye candy until I return from a little vacation to the Virgin Islands, here is another look at a picture from Alessia's shoot.

Alessia's 2yr old Portraits

2008-07-09T18:25:00.004-06:00

Well life has been nothing short of crazy recently... I just found out on the 7th that Peter (my husband) and I are expecting our first new addition to the family! I was working on a little animation to reveal the exciting news to my family who lives far away so that took some time. I have also been very sick lately, for obvious reasons, which has set my work load on the back burner. Not only that but things are starting to pick up for me right now and I have already had to reschedule one portrait session due to nausea. I did manage to get a shoot of this adorable little girl, Alessia.

She is such a doll and was very patient, although not too smiley. We did figure out some ways to have some fun which included her dad getting a little wet!
These are for her 2 year old birthday. Her dress was SO pretty and she looked like a little princess in it.
I was pretty worried about the location we shot at because it is a very frequently used spot for engagement and family pictures where we live but I think we were able to find some really unique shots and angles which makes this session all Alessia's own!

I LOVE TTD Sessions!

2008-06-26T21:57:00.006-06:00

photo from Del Sol Photography via Flash Flavor

I have yet to do one but I think they can produce some really sweet images! If any of my clients are interested in doing a TTD, I will do it for FREE for the first person who schedules one!

Here is one that is a little extreme from the awesome photographers over at Del Sol Photography. If you are a photographer looking for some new and inventive inspiration go have a look at their blog, Flash Flavor. They are doing some great things down in Mexico and it seems like they are having a blast doing it!

If you are interested in the FREE trash the dress session (*note: this can be done for non brides too... if you still have your wedding dress or want to pick one up at the thrift store for pretty cheap you can have the offer too!) please e-mail me and we can work out the details from there!

Chris and Marissa's Wedding

2008-06-25T22:08:00.004-06:00

Here is my friends wedding up in the beautiful city of Logan! The location was perfect and she looked amazing.
Here is her little flower girl... isn't she amazing! That dress was homemade from an aunt or someone.

Mi Madre!

2008-06-24T22:08:00.004-06:00

I love my Mom! She is the most beautiful woman (not to mention talented and smart and loving and just like Mary Poppins {practically perfect in every way!}

Here is a shot that I took of her at my friends wedding last weekend. My friend was married in Logan, UT and the scenery was wonderful and the weather was even better!

Family Session

2008-06-18T18:05:00.003-06:00

So here are a few pics of the little family I shot last Thursday. Sorry it has been so long in coming, this past week got a little hectic (as life sometimes does... right?) Well hope you enjoy these cute people as much as I did!

Oh and exciting news... today I will be photographing my friend's post bridal shots! I am so excited to do a mild trash the dress around Salt Lake City!

More of the Wedding

2008-06-10T21:09:00.006-06:00

As a was editing through more of those wedding pictures from a few weeks ago I just loved how they turned out and so thought I just had to share some more with you! Ooo now doesn't that make you hungry for some fruit?

A shot from the ceremony.
This was just after the ceremony, walking down the stairs as man and wife. Here are the Bride's brothers who were being SO careful when bringing out the cake.

Also, on Thursday I will be second shooting a family for Stayner Photography

Little Cam

2008-06-08T20:35:00.000-06:00

Oh the funny faces little girls make...Finally, here is the cutest little girl EVER! We had a fun time once she finally warmed up to me and my camera. The tutu added so much, I thought it was just perfect for a little girl! All these crazy faces she would pull were hysterical! I also found some fun new locations that I am aching to try out again so if you are interested just shoot me an e-mail or give me a call and we can schedule a session for your little girl (or boy, or couple, or family) too!

Little One

2008-06-03T22:46:00.005-06:00

Meet Lilly Ann! I did her mommy, Trish's shoot a little while ago. Isn't she a doll! Oh and she is a she... remember, they didn't find out what they were having.

It was so fun to be around this little tiny baby and see how new EVERYTHING is to them, even their own hands. I can't wait to do some more of these!

Mailing Card

2008-06-03T22:38:00.002-06:00

So I designed a "mailing" card for my friend who is going on her mission. These were so much fun to design and they were a big hit at her open house!

If you book a session let me know if you would be interested in something like this and we can work together on a package deal. (I don't have any set pricing yet on these... so take advantage of that while you can!)

Miss Fluff

2008-05-30T09:26:00.001-06:00

Miss Fluff
Originally uploaded by eyesofmad

Just did this photo shoot last weekend. I will have more posted once I get the internet to start working at my house again! She was adorable. I just wanted to eat her up!

For now just check out my flickr stream.

Sneak Peak!

2008-05-23T22:53:00.003-06:00

Here is just a little sneak peak of a recent wedding I shot last weekend.

Ok, so not a "little" sneak but I have so many great images from this wedding and I am not even half way done editing the pictures. They were such a beautiful couple! Thanks Luke and Michelle for allowing me to photograph your beautiful day!

I want to be a Missionary NOW!

2008-05-22T22:47:00.003-06:00

Yeah for my Bestest friend Sara! She will be leaving for the Edinburgh, Scotland Mission on June 4th. I am so proud of her and I know she will be an amazing missionary! Thanks Sara for letting me shoot your missionary pictures and be a part of this special time for you.

Trish's Maternity Session

2008-05-15T08:20:00.001-06:00

Just recently did this maternity shoot. Trish was beautiful and just about ready to pop. She is currently due any day now we are just waiting to hear when their little bundle of joy pops out! She and her husband decided to wait and let the gender of the baby be a surprise so it is all a mystery! I will keep you updated and let you know what they have. Aren't they just the cutest people ever! This "love" sign was something that I have been wanting to do for a while but kept forgetting. The "love" sign is something special to me because Peter does it to me all the time... I love my husband.

Hello MODEL! She was telling me just before the session how she was not very photogenic... I think not.

This has to be one of my favorites of the whole session! I can't quite explain why but I just LOVE IT!

I tried finding those little wooden blocks with letters on them so I could use them as props but I couldn't find them anywhere! No one carries them anymore. So I had to make due with what I had which was a transformer fire truck/hummer and a Linnia Doll.

Trish's Maternity Preview

2008-05-12T10:39:00.002-06:00

Maternity Kisses
Originally uploaded by eyesofmad

My computer was not uploading my pictures last night and so here is a little preview of the most recent Maternity Shoot I did. Keep checking back for more updates on this shoot! It was awesome and I am having a really hard time deciding on some favorites!

Cant wait to see what they have... she should be going to the hospital either today or tomorrow!

Györgyi's Maternity Shoot

2008-04-29T22:54:00.006-06:00

Isn't she beautiful?! This is Gyorgyi (proununced ger-gi) and her daughter Zsofi. They live in a small town in Hungary and it was so much fun to hang out with them! It took me a while to get these posted but here they are... finally. Gyorgyi in these pictures is 7 months pregnant with their 2nd daughter who they will name Dorka.

~Thanks Gyorgyi for the yummy soup and fun times at your house! Hopefully you are all doing well and congratulations on your new baby! ~

Recent Wedding

2008-04-20T22:20:00.005-06:00

Here is a sampling of a wedding I did back in September it was way fun and I the couple was great!

The Cake done by Erin Dye ~

Decorations done by Forevermore Events ~

Bride and Groom the old fahion way ~

Bride and her Father ~

She was a beautiful bride and their wedding was so much fun! They had a little booth where you could get icees! Peter ate a billion Pina Coladas (virgin of course).

Just had to post more

2008-04-14T12:31:00.004-06:00

I couldn't resist! I really loved this session and as I prepared the pictures to be sent off I had to put some more up here!

Marissa and Chris

2008-04-01T22:38:00.006-06:00

I had an AMAZING time doing my first engagement session for my best friend from high school! She and her man - Chris - are getting married in June. I am SO excited for her.
As you can tell they were really fun to work with - ha ha!
This was taken at one of my favorite places in Salt Lake City, Sam Wellers Book Store.

Aren't they the cutest? They fit eachother so well. I can't wait for the big day!

Spring Surprise!

2008-03-30T15:03:00.006-06:00

The latest in spring fashion has arrived and here is what my husband's reaction to it all was -

So I am sure you are wondering what the surprise is...

And a little cheese with the sassy cat.

I will be donating the approximately 10 inches that I cut off on Friday March 28, 2008 to Locks of Love. It is quite a shocker for people and today at church everyone was so amazed. I LOVE IT and Peter really likes it too even though he said he would never like short hair! Washing it in the shower was the best thing ever I hardly used any shampoo and it took like two seconds (I was a little weirded out when I went to pull down my locks of wet hair while washing and NOTHING was there!)

It all started in Hungary. I found a magizine ad with this girl in it who had the CUTEST short hair cut and I showed it to Peter and he thought it would be okay but he (like always) tried to point out something that that girl had that I didn't, in this case it was wavy hair but that didn't bother me. So while we were there Peter all of the sudden decided to change his mind and told me that I should cut my hair! I was shocked and knew that I needed to take advantage of this fast or I might never receive his good wishes again when cutting my hair. We found a place where his old Mission President and his wife used to get their hair cut (I was a little nervous because who knows, it was Hungary for heaven sakes...) We walked into the salon and Peter began talking with this really cute lady with a really cute short hair cut! However when they finished talking Peter told me to my dismay that they were all booked out for the day. Oh well I guess I would just have to wait and pester Peter some more one day when I was feeling up to it.

Well when we got home I continued to think about that hair cut but didn't really say too much about it. On Thursday night Peter asked me if I was going to set up an appointment with my hair stylest, Karen Jorgensen. I asked him if I could and he said, "You better!"

Friday while I was at work I thought and thought about the hair cut all day and then just before lunch Peter called and told me to set up my appointment for TODAY! As soon as we got off the phone I called Karen and she was able to fit me in at 4 o'clock. I could hardly focus the rest of the day! Peter was really excited to see it too.

I am so glad I have cut my hair and just in time for the heat of the summer! Hope you all like it! And if you are thinking of cutting it all off... JUST DO IT!

Here is the most recent picture taken of me before I got my hair cut. (This was taken for work).

Bena Macska

2008-03-25T22:26:00.004-06:00

The stupid cat has been driving me CRAZY tonight. Peter was gone on some business appointments and so I became her best buddy tonight. I was working on getting those Hungary pictures edited and posted and the WHOLE time she was walking back and forth across my keyboard pressing delete buttons and other fun little buttons, trying to sit on my lap then biting me when I start to pet her. Then I started doing some laundry and of course she thought that was her play time so all of the clothes were targets of her madness and anytime I would move she would run like crazy around our bed knocking off folded towels and clothes every where! UGGH! I don't know if I will be able to handle a toddler... well I guess I will love them more.

Do you see why we call her the devil????

And we're back...

2008-03-25T21:12:00.008-06:00

*Buda Palace

Hello everyone! Peter and I are back from our trip to Hungary (well we have been back for a week now but with family coming in for Easter, things have been a little crazy around here) and we had the most wonderful time ever! Seeing as it was my first time to the continent of Europe I was fascinated with oldness of everything! My belief that Europe was meant to be photographed in BLACK AND WHITE has been re-affirmed.

Budapest was a place of wonder and surprise. We found so many interesting things there from buildings to people. It was such a treat to meet those who Peter interacted with while he served his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

We also got to ride trains from Budapest to other cities both in the East and in the West.

The weather was pretty cold but not unbearable however we kept ourselves warm by walking EVERYWHERE! My legs were sore and I slept like a rock every night. (No jet lag problems for me.) Not very many people there speak English so there was a lot of me just smiling and nodding (I kind of felt dumb only knowing how to say "thank you", "you're welcome", "hello", "cat", and counting to ten for people. Oh well I guess that is what Peter was for, hehe. All right enough of my blabbing here are the pics!

*Gellert Hedge (hill) The building pictured above is a hotel that sits right underneath the hill called Gellert Hedge on which the statue (memorial) pictured below sits upon.

*They have amazingly long and fast escalators in the Metros in Budapest. (Pictured below)

*Pictured above is Fishermans Bastion. I guess you could call it a fortress and in one of the turrets there is a sacrifice table (I took a picture of it but is was so dark you can't tell what it is.) Below is the church that sits behind the Bastion. They are apparently doing some fix'er up'er work on this one but you can still see the amazing detail. The roof was the best part but due to the night I couldn't get a close enough picture of which you could tell what it was.

Ahh... last but not least... FORNETTI! Peter and I ate this every day for breakfast. We brought some back with us and it was ok the next day heated up in the microwave.

Jo Utat Kivanok! (Bon Voyage, Happy Trails... or however you like it.)

2008-03-10T17:46:00.006-06:00

Szia!

We are off to Hungary tomorrow morning! WAHOO! I can't even believe that it is actually here. When we get back we will update you on all the sites to see and ways to travel so when you make your voyage it will be as smooth and wonderful as ours will be!

Wish us luck and until next week... Viszlat!

Madeline and Peter

More...

2008-03-07T23:09:00.004-07:00

I have played around with some textures and other things and have been pleased with the results so here are a few from the maternity shoot with Corinne. I will update you on how she likes them after Sunday when I give her the CD.

Stuck on those bellies!

2008-03-06T22:37:00.009-07:00

Ok so here are my first of many to come! I absolutely love how beautiful her little belly is. She is almost 8 months along and you can hardly tell she is just a beautiful {soon to be} mommy who will be having a beautiful little BOY! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

I DID IT!

2008-03-05T08:25:00.004-07:00

The Maternity Shoot was SO much fun! The girl we shot was beautiful! Long and lean and just a cute little belly. We first took advantage of the beautiful sunlight and just before sunset went to the LDS Temple grounds and got some fun ones in their beautiful grass and cool old trees. Once it got too dark for decent pictures we went to my friend's house (she was my assistant on the shoot) and set up a mini studio and captured a few more good ones there!

It was so exciting, all I wanted to do was upload and get to work however we had a dinner appointment with some friends and so I have yet to even get a good look through them. :(

Tonight should allow me some time to work on a few and I will get them posted ASAP! Check back for updates on those pics.

Ps. Only 6 days until HUNGARY! Wahooooooo

7 MONTHS!

2008-03-04T15:20:00.008-07:00

Holy Moly! Peter and I have been married 7 months today and we are more in love than ever. As a celebration he made me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (ahh... poor love, he he) I guess we are celebrating by going to HUNGARY in 7 days!!!!! Peter served his mission in Hungary he set up a Hungarian blog on Sunday it is, peterhiss.blogspot.com so if you speak the tounge then check it out. Other than that just know that I LOVE HIM!

Siza! Seteretletck Petert! (That is my pathetic attempt at Hungarian... he he).

1st Maternity Shoot

2008-03-04T15:13:00.005-07:00

I am going to shoot my first Maternity Session TODAY!!! I am SO excited! The girl is from my ward and she is so cute. Once I get the pictures edited I will post them for all to see!
But here one picture from Amanda E. who has given me some inspiration:

*you can check out more of her pictures on flickr.com you can find her here under Olivias Mum

WELCOME!

2008-02-28T17:26:00.001-07:00

Hello and thank you for visiting my blog!

I am so excited to get started. I feel kind of lame because I am a 20 year old girl and my Mom had a blog before me! So now here I go...

Welcome along for the ride!