Photography Update

a new engagement session is up on my photography blog.  

Go check it out here. 

working on

i have been editing pictures like a crazy lady tonight, and i am still not caught up. how does that happen? as of late, i always feel one step behind in everything I need to do.  my todo list is forever growing, and most of the time it grows a lot faster than i can cross things off. i have been feeling over whelmed for a while now, and have never seemed to be able to get a handle on it. which has affected how i enjoy my home life and being a wife. i will be the first to admit that my wife skills have quickly disappeared. between working and trying to run a photography business, i don't get a lot of time for anything else. that's why we have gone a couple weeks with out groceries, the laundry is over flowing from the laundry basket, and Bear, being the super husband that he is, has tried to pick up slack wherever he found necessary.

the guilt of "life is just passing me by" starting to really sink in. life is passing me by, and instead of enjoying it i have been sucked into the feeling of never accomplishing anything and taking things for granted. i am so blessed that i get to wake up every morning snuggling tightly with the one i love, and that i get to come home and go for beautiful walks in a gorgeous area. these are all little things that i need to be grateful for but i wasn't.

however, this past week changed my way of thinking.  my to do list was suddenly put on hold when our car broke down and we had to quickly search and buy a new car (which is exhausting).

buying a car was stressful and overwhelming. but... it was also a wonderful bonding experience for Bear and i. we used all the extra time that we had while test driving the cars to enjoy each other. we learned that we work as a team and both bring to the table valid questions and concerns. it was fun discussing, analyzing, and listening to each other bring up all of our options. i felt like an adult, and although now having a car payment is scary.. the experience of going through something stressful and financially bearing is difficult on anyone. but being able to lean on your loved one for support and guidance is one of the best feelings.
As for our old car, one mechanic told us it was a goner, the other said it was in perfect condition. who do you believe?

P.S I took this picture last week of these two love birds. for me, this picture sums up that idea of learning to lean on each other for support. going through difficult times becomes a whole lot easier when you go through it with the one you love. 

Mother's day is almost here. Which means you need to start thinking about what special thing you can gift her this year. Have you ever thought about a photo-shoot gift certificate? 

Every Mom/Wife wants pictures of her kids and family. 

And having those special moments documented is something that she will cherish for the rest of her life.

Head on over to my photography blog to get more information. 

bijou

If you're in Utah (provo) you better be coming to Bijou this weekend. 

It will be fun. Come say hi and get a 20% coupon for a photography session! 

Go check it out

A new post is up on my photography site. Go check it out. Photographybykbrooks.blogspot.com

I need your help

Hi.. I need your help with picking my new logo for my Photography business. 

I figured it's time to get serious about this,

 and with seriousness come a re-design and a fancy new website. 

However, I can't decide which logo I like the best. Can you help me. 

Leave a comment below telling me which one is your favorite, 1, 2, or 3. 

THANK YOU! 

an adventure with a camera in hand

Last Friday we went on an adventure to the Utah lake wetlands. It really felt like an adventure, we       were tramping through long grass, listening to birds chirp, and watching the wind blow the dark clouds around in the sky.

I took my camera, and Bear took his binoculars. I tried capturing the scene the way that I was watched it play out.  The wind making the plants and trees ruffle. Bear so intensely watching something in the distance.  The dark clouds rolling in from behind the mountains. I felt like a little kid in a make believe world.  An adventure that Bear and I were on together. Trampling through the jungle of Provo Lake. 

It snowed... a little bit

we got our first real snow of this winter season, i can't believe that i am saying that... it's january.
we took a walk and everything was slightly dusted with a white layer (that has since melted). the snow was falling down and the mountains seemed extra big since it was hard to see the tops. It was beautiful!

a day filled with baking, music, and laughter is always the best type of day

we had a day date. 

the smell of pumpkin filled the house. 

and Bear entertained with the sounds of his guitar.

I tried to sing along (but that just hurts our ears).

we laughed and talked about our future

and we made dinner together.

these types of days are the best. 

and remind me how lucky I am. 

Happy Saturday

Hey Hey.. I never write on Saturday because this time should be used to hang out with the Mr. or to be enjoying the outdoors. However, the Mr. is gone this weekend at a conference and I thought this would be a good opportunity to get some photography things done. Awhile back I did a giveaway on this lovely blog. The giveaway was for a free photo session. Pretty awesome huh! I met and photographed the couple who won the photo session this past weekend. They were pretty adorable and their session was super cute and romantic. You might even know her.. she writes the blog redhead memories.
Anywhoo, to see more of their pictures go to my photo blog. Become a follower and you might be the next person who wins a free photo session. Also, I am offering mini sessions through the month of November. Perfect for your upcoming christmas cards.

Photography Update

Listen up... you can get 20% off any photo session. All you have to do is become a follower of my Photography blog (NOT this blog). Or go 'like' my Photography Facebook page. 

That's it folks. Easy Peasy!

Photography Summer Special Happening Now!!!

Click here to go to my facebook page! 

You "like" Katina B Photography facebook page or refer people to "like" it 

and you get $3.00 each time towards a session (don't forget to leave a comment on facebook letting me know you "liked" it or you sent people who "liked" it). Good Luck. 

our sunday stroll around six mile run

I am ready for it to be warm. The motivation to get outside and go for long walks is slowly fading. Every time I venture outside I have to bundle up, and lately I still seem to be freezing. My body needs the warmth. This past weekend the sun came out, we decided Shento needed some outdoor running time so we ventured to one of our favorite spots, the six mile run trail. Our three hour walk turned out to be beautiful, still chilly, but it was nice to be out in the fresh air. I am hoping that the sun will grace us with his presence more often and that the warmer temperatures are upon us.

It's a Dreary Day in the Neighborhood

The clouds broke for about 10 minutes this morning. 

Just enough time for Shento and I to take a walk around our neighborhood. 

However, it was not enough time for us to make it back home without getting completely soaked by the abrupt downpour. We finally got inside the house and both looked at each other, water dripping from our ears and forehead. I think Shento knew how soaked we both were and he was laughing just as much as I was. He has been cuddly ever since. Beside when it thunders.. at which point you will find him in the bathtub..  

shaking uncontrollably.