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Elektra

May 12, 2012

It’s been so long since I last posted that I almost forgot how to put one together! Things over here have been sooooo busy but it keeps me going and I feel so lucky that I am able to surround myself with these darling newborns and little kids and be able to keep a schedule that allows me to do this from home and still be there for my kids when they get home from school and the real insanity begins! I really need to be better with my blog, I used to post every session and I know it was so fun for my clients to see their pictures on here before they got their CD. It makes me kind of mad at myself for letting it slip through the cracks. Actually really mad! I am going to try to post more often, I just need a few more hours in the day…but then again who doesn’t??

Here’s Elektra, I can’t believe she’s already a year old. Her newborn session was one of my favorite ever, here’s the link. I added links for everything if I know where it’s from, just mouse over the name of the company.:)

Cream hat and backdrop flooring from PepperLu

This pink onesie and leggings set from Taylor Joelle www.taylorjoelle.com

Above and below headband from Cozette Couture

Crown from Miss Ruby Sue

Romper from Baby Lace Rompers

Lace shirt from Taylor Joelle

Gorgeous old fashioned bonnet from Lil’Owl Knitts

She’s so cute smiling but holy smokes I love her stunning little gaze!

 

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Niina - May 12, 2012 - 8:50 am

I don´t think that a 1 year old could be more stunning! Her eyes are so expressive. I´m sure that her parents have had hard time choosing their favorite pictures among such beautiful images!

Summer Douglas - May 12, 2012 - 10:27 am

I remember her newborn pictures and oh. my. word. I can’t believe how big and drop-dead-gourgeous she has become! You always do such an amazing job and I am simply in love with the way you edit. Everything so smooth and clear :) I love your posts and can’t wait to be seeing more! :D

Hannah Elise - May 12, 2012 - 4:08 pm

these are stunning…that little doll is soso gorgeous. I totally love seeing your work, you do such an amazing job! Looking forward to more posts!

Jenny - May 12, 2012 - 10:41 pm

These pics are amazing Skye! She is so so precious!

Angie Katsanevas - May 13, 2012 - 10:03 pm

Skye, Thank you so much for posting these beautiful photos. We are so lucky to be the parents to this little Angel! They are all so breathtaking, we could not stop staring at them, even thought the real thing is right next to us;) You truly know how to capture her real beauty, and such great expressions. We are so glad we had you take her pictures, they are the most amazing keepsakes that we will forever cherish! You are so talented! Thank you again! Shawn, Angie, and Elektra;)

Kristina - May 14, 2012 - 9:21 am

Love the photos! She is absolutely beautiful.

Maybe you could make a page on your website with information about props so you don’t have to keep putting in the links on each post. It could save you lots of time when blogging (which means all of us might get to see more blog posts!). :)

Dary - May 16, 2012 - 4:08 pm

I about died when I saw these images. They are so beautiful!! Wow!

Taylor - May 17, 2012 - 3:23 pm

She is stunningly BEAUTIFUL! Love all of these!

Renee - June 18, 2012 - 2:34 pm

Hi-Any idea where to find the pom pom tutu?? THX!!

Tai Lee Grant - June 27, 2012 - 2:55 pm

She is one of the prettiest babies I have ever seen!

Brenda Perez - July 11, 2012 - 9:00 am

I just LOVE your photography! can you tell me what lens you used?

Boys, Boys, Boys

February 28, 2012

Who’s ready for some boys in action? Sometimes taking pictures of boys is like pulling teeth, but not with these two. I think I’ve photographed them so many times that they are pro’s now!! They are so stinkin’ cute! Here’s Taylor and Boston….

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Melissa - February 28, 2012 - 9:36 pm

So cute. Love the variety you got with them!!

Jenny - February 28, 2012 - 10:05 pm

Wow, you got some amazing shots! Those boys are so cute!

Shannon Doleac - February 29, 2012 - 3:31 pm

Skye!! It made my day to open your site and see these!!! You are sooooo amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Lizzy Shawcroft - February 29, 2012 - 8:54 pm

I am so in love with these! I am having a boy in June and these made me so dang excited to have boys!!! You are so talented! I love the processing! You’re amazing Skye!!!! The boys are so dang cute too!

kbreints - March 4, 2012 - 3:55 pm

Oh gosh. Love these. and Boston is an adorable name!

Miche - March 5, 2012 - 2:57 pm

Oh wow- it’s been awhile since I’ve popped over to see your amazing pics and so glad I did! :) I want some of these for my little boy. How cute are these zig zags in the back too! Way to go Skye- you never disappoint! :)

steph stewart - March 5, 2012 - 10:48 pm

those boys are very cute! Where oh where did mom find the coordinating black and orange outfits? I’ve got 2 boys, and I live in canada… can’t find anything like that here…
Awesome session:)

Maria - March 8, 2012 - 11:40 am

Wow, what some adorable boys!! Where is the striped tie from? and the gray shirt with the tie sewed on? I love them.

amber - March 8, 2012 - 4:04 pm

Skye I just love your photography! Your subjects’ skin tones and bright eyes always blow me away. You are so good at what you do. :)

Julie - April 13, 2012 - 2:12 pm

soooo cute, I love the hats

Katy - April 18, 2012 - 3:03 pm

I just love, love your photography. I was wondering if you would be willing to share where you get a lot of your awesome canvas backdrops such as this one and also how or where you purchase the cute Photoshop doodles/brushes i see in your gallery photos at the top of the blog page. Love them and i cannot ever find ones as cute! Thanks for all your suggestions.

skye johansen - April 18, 2012 - 5:36 pm

Hi Katy! Which background were you talking about? The chevron is from http://www.fabric.com and the artwork on my header images were drawn by my blog designer, her info is at the bottom of my blog. :) Thanks!

Patty - April 27, 2012 - 12:24 am

Skye, you inspire me sooooo much. I wish I lived near by to have you take my babies photos. I’m in California and a newbie and I have four boys in ages 15, 13, 5, and 10 months and a little girl age 3 who I would love to get photos like this of. If you don’t mind me asking, what lens do you use to get these insanely detailed, focused and uber sharp photos of them? How do you bring out so much detail in thier eyes, especially the iris? What settings did you use to get their entire body in focus? Thnaks for your time.

Patty - April 27, 2012 - 2:22 am

Skye,

Can I ask where you get your barnwood backdrops and floor drop from? I really love the backdrop and floor drop with the little boy wearing the cap. Thanks so much.

Dancing Queen

January 27, 2012

This little girl never stops dancing and prancing around. The funny thing is, I haven’t put her in dance yet, but she is ALWAYS wearing anything related to dancing. Classic girly girl. I’m trying to hold off paying for TWO girls to be in dance, one is about killing me! Gracie is such a sweet big sister to always let Saylor dance with her, help her hold her little leg up and show her how to hold her hands when she’s turning. It’s so sweet. Saylor is SO determined to hold her foot up by her face like Gracie does when she’s dancing.  Her hair was still wet and uncombed from her morning bath but I couldn’t pass up the chance to get some pics of her dressed like she is 99% of the time.

 

  • Favorite music to dance to: Moves like Jagger, anything Justin Bieber
  • Favorite movie: Swan Princess 1, 2 AND 3 (one of these is always on and nobody else is allowed to use the DVD player, ever.)
  • What she wore to the grocery store today: This outfit, including crown.
  • Number of current boyfriends: six plus three actual princes
  • Things she won’t wear: Jeans/pants or running shoes. When is the last time you saw a princess in running shoes?
  • Loves: Lip gloss, gum, dolls and our golden retriever Tucker
  • Hates: Mannequins, bugs and hair elastics

 

Rhinestone ballet shoes? Thank you Santa, for not just getting her ballet shoes, but delicately blinged out ones. She didn’t even know they existed.

The crown was soooooo dang cute on her, but it had to come off so she could get down to business!

And finally, she nailed it. I had to put her crown back on.

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Emily Heizer Photography - January 27, 2012 - 7:15 am

She is such a doll! I have missed seeing posts about Say!!! I think she needs to go to dance Sky! She could be a total star, like NOW! What about Parks & Rec classes?

Maria - January 27, 2012 - 7:54 am

Oh my gosh, sign her up stat!!! what a natural!! darling pictures.

Gretchen Esch-Kyte - January 27, 2012 - 8:20 am

I LOVE this!! This was totally ME as a kid! I cannot tell you how many pictures we have of me as a little girl holding my leg up!!!!

Jessica - January 27, 2012 - 9:38 am

Post of your kids are my most favorite Skye!! And soo inspirational bc it’s soo hard being the Mom behind the camera. Saylor is soo cute and love the down to business one, lol! She’s definitely a princess!

Linda Albrecht - January 27, 2012 - 3:09 pm

That is the cutest thing ever!!

Lisa - January 27, 2012 - 4:41 pm

I love these and her girly girl personality! So fun!

Urbanalli photography - January 27, 2012 - 6:45 pm

Oh my goodness she is cute!!!!! Are all girls like this? Lol so looking forward to it…. Really really

Jenn Davis - January 27, 2012 - 7:08 pm

Um, that is about the cutest thing I have ever seen.

Talia Audenart - January 27, 2012 - 9:36 pm

Oh. My. Heck. Killing me with cuteness!!

Lianna - January 28, 2012 - 12:40 am

OH my heavens. What a doll!!! :)

Sheika - January 28, 2012 - 8:56 am

ADORABLE!!

katie moss - January 28, 2012 - 2:35 pm

Love this girl! She is going to be the best dancer like her sister!

Jackie Willard - January 28, 2012 - 8:56 pm

Oh my gosh she is just the cutest thing! You have beautiful babies!!

Mandy Merrill - January 29, 2012 - 9:19 am

She looks so much like you..and Kennedy! She will be a self taught star one day, just like Gracie. You sure have some pretty girls Skye!

PS her hair really looks like that wet and uncombed? I am jealous!

krista brown - January 30, 2012 - 11:42 am

Skye, ive said this before and ill say it once again! I absolutely love your work! I asked this question before as well, but you might have not seen it. I just want to know what size is your softbox?

Kennedy - February 1, 2012 - 12:17 am

Oh my, could she be any cuter if she tried? I love the intensity of all her moves. She doesn’t just give 50%. Can’t wait to come over and watch “Odette” and tangled over and over!

Carrie - February 2, 2012 - 2:37 pm

These are so adorable! Your little princess couldn’t be cuter! Where in the world did you get that awesome crown?

Courtney - February 2, 2012 - 11:37 pm

Adorable. I would love to know where the turqouise dance outfit and the rhinestone ballet flats came from? So cute!

Chiazor - February 12, 2012 - 10:54 pm

She is so adorable and might in fact be my daughters twin! My daughter is just like her and would wear a tutu everywhere if I let her. She thinks pant are “for boys” and running shoes are not for girls! lol

She is so funny and makes me so happy to have a Girly Girl!! People say girls are the hardest but I wouldn’t have is any other way!!

Chaz

Kristy - February 14, 2012 - 10:54 pm

Absolutely D.A.R.L.I.N.G.

skye johansen - February 15, 2012 - 2:05 pm

Courtney, from the Glass Slipper in American Fork, Utah. They don’t have an online store.

Emily Heizer photography - February 22, 2012 - 7:12 pm

I love her so much Skye, she is SUCH a doll! PS: I am giving away some baby stuff on my blog in honor of the first birth I shot, and since all my readers are brides, no one is entering. I know she’s your last, but maybe you know someone who cares? LOL Only 5 people entered, it’s killing me!

Valerie - February 27, 2012 - 7:19 pm

I am in love with the crown! What is it made of? Does your sister sell them? She should!

skye johansen - February 28, 2012 - 5:21 pm

Emily that’s terrible!! Sorry I have been gone on vacation! Are you still doing it?
Valerie it’s from TFJ Designs, you can find them on facebook. :)

Kennedy - March 3, 2012 - 1:26 am

Skye, I just looked through these again. #1-Could she seriously get any cuter? #2-Your comments cracked me up all over again. Perfect post. Absolutely perfect.

miche - March 5, 2012 - 2:58 pm

sooooo beautiful!! :)

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