Last night I had a dream that I took THE coolest jumping picture ever, and I got into all the jumping photo clubs on Flickr, and everyone LOVED my photo, and I had all sorts of external validation.

And when I woke up I decided: I should learn how to take Jumping Pictures.

And so I called the best jump-picture-person in Utah, who also lives on my street – Rick.

We conned a few people to jump for us.

And I learned lots.

NEATO, I say.

Last weekend I did a couple photo shoots -

1) Another Bridal session with my sister, Leslee. It was: FUN to hang out with Les for an afternoon, AWESOME to practice my photography NICE to have a captive and willing model and a GREAT memory with my sis.

2) A Newborn photo shoot with my neighbor, Tiffiny and her newborn, JACE. He is darling.

You can see more pics at Green Orchid Photo

Today we went and did the bridals for my sister, Leslee. She’s getting married in March.

Today was her official “Bridal” session – with her photographer. Wyatt asked: Why didn’t you just take the pictures? Well, she has a photographer. And so I just went along to do sisterly duties – fluff the dress, watch the hair, hold stuff, hand over tissues . . .

and document the documentation.

I really liked what happened with this shoot. I thought it might turn into a disaster, but it turned out A.W.E.S.O.M.E.

It was supposed to be at the Salt Flats. But after driving 110 miles from Salt Lake – we found out that it was flat, and salty, but also watery. A situation we did not anticipate. And then a blizzard blew in. And it was COLD. But Leslee and Jason were way good sports (as was the photographer’s pregnant wife!) and look how cool these turned out!