SheenaLyn Design & Photography

Double Dose of Engagements!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:51:00 +0000

So, in the past few months I'm sure you have noticed my lack of posting. Sorry for the delay! But my little family moved back to our hometown! I'm so excited to be back in a small town to raise m kids. They really have thrived since the move. And even though we have been living somewhat consolidated... out of boxes really, for the past month, we have all been doing super great! Business is going crazy! I have had so much business over the last couple of weeks, between Graphic Design stuff, photography, and sewing I haven't had time to think! And I'm trying to do school at the same time. It's mayhem. And I love it. :)
Anyway, on to the awesomeness! Here is a peek at what I have been doing with photography. These are from a couple of engagement sessions. Both were a TON of fun to shoot! And these lovely couples were SO photogenic!

Seriously, this is my favorite picture EVER!

Autumn Wedding in Alta

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:32:00 +0000

At the beginning of October I was privileged enough to take photos of this gorgeous Alta wedding! It was a rustic setting, and the decor matched perfectly. The weather was warm enough to not need more than a light jacket, and there was actually a LOT of wind! But the wind stopped long enough for the ceremony. It was beautiful, lots of family and lots of love! I will let the pictures speak for themselves!

The Wedding!

Here are some fun shots of the bride getting ready! Lots of laughs, and lots of love in that little room. This bride was super lucky to have such wonderful people to surround herself with on such a special day.

Seriously, she was one of the most gorgeous brides I had ever seen!

The Son and Daughter of the Groom

The Lovely Bride and her Best Friend

This is a Candid I snuck in. The Bride's best friend's mom had told a story from when they were young, and they were caught completely off guard. It was priceless, and hands down one of my favorite photos!

What a tender moment! The Bride and Groom wrote their own vows, and when she teared up he reached up and wiped her eyes. It was so sweet!

Another Candid moment! Bride and Groom with the Groom's Mother.

Here are some shots of the super cute decor! I loved the way everything was pulled together.

And the shot that everyone has been waiting for.... The BLING!

And of course, the KISS!

Here is a shot of the bride and groom sneaking away. What a fantastic day, and so much fun! Thanks again for the opportunity to shoot this wedding.

Back to business

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:02:00 +0000

A lot has happened since my last post.... It's hard to know where to start! Lots of photos (like always) of all kinds of stuff. So this post will have lots of images. This post will also be more personal than a lot of the others.
First off, I would like to apologize to my faithful readers (or blog stalkers :) , whatever). I haven't posted/updated this blog like I have my others. The main reason being that I moved the other 2 over to Wordpress, and truthfully the app for my phone for blogger just stinks to high heaven. I have been out of town a lot in the past month. My father-in-law lost his battle with Cancer on August 29th. We were all hoping it would have been a lot longer before we had to say goodbye to him. He had given such a tough fight. About a year ago he had surgery to remove some of the cancer, and then he went through radiation and chemo. It's been a really rough year for the whole family. Losing him was something that none of us were prepared for. We went to visit him in the hospital several times, and that last time he was sleeping. I held his hand and kissed his bald little head, told him I loved him, and he squoze my hand a little. We lost him very early the next morning. Since then we have spent a lot of time just going through all of the things he left behind. Sorting 30 plus years of accumulated life is hard! The emotional side of it has been the hardest for everyone. It's hard not to feel like he is still here. I find myself often thinking "I will just call dad" when I get stumped on something. So, for anyone who was wondering, that is where I have been. Just kind of taking a break to get back to basics with life. Spend time with family, help my mother-in-law with things, doing whatever I can to help her get ready to sell the house and move.
Anyway, I am so super excited that fall has officially come to Utah! It's GORGEOUS! I love it when the leaves start to turn, even if I have to go for a ride through a canyon to see it. And of course because the leaves have changed I have the camping bug, and I want to go all the time! Which leads me to another reason for my post. For the month of October I am almost completely booked for weekends! So, if you want to get fall photos done you will need to book the end of September or during the week in October. Also, any sessions done between now and Thanksgiving will get a custom photo collage (great for Christmas cards) free! I love the photo Christmas cards (I do them with my own family!) and I can do them in absolutely any size you need.
On to the photos! Here are some of my favorites that have been taken in the past weeks since my last post!

Works in Progress

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:36:00 +0000

I have been so busy! I just finished up the Associates Program, and now I am working on the Bachelors Program. It's crazy, and feels like it has gone by so fast! Anyway, during this sort of "hiatus" I have taken lots of pictures (haha cause I never leave home without my trusty K-x) and been working on getting my website done. Oh yes, my very own website. Completely customized to my own needs. That is the glory of being a designer, right? Anyway, super excited and I wanted to give you all a peek at what changes are coming soon...

Homepage with collapsible navigation bar

Sample of portfolio page

Contact page

Pretty awesome right? I'm really super excited about it! There are a few things that will be changed, but this is the basic look of the entire thing. It will have lots of examples of photography and graphic design work, and I am working on getting a few things set up to run in flash. It has been somewhat time consuming, and I have hit some walls with Java (aka the bane of my existence). But when it's done it will all flow really nicely, and be streamlined.
If you can see things you would change, send me a comment or a message, I want this to be an environment where it is comfortable for the user. So I need feedback :)

And just for fun here are some pictures I have taken on my adventures.

Look who is 2!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Wed, 18 May 2011 04:09:00 +0000

Okay, seriously, how cute is this little boy?! He was such a great sport, and we had lots of fun (even though he was a bit shy at first). I think seeing the birds and throwing dirt was the best part... and shaking hands. LOL that was the cutest thing I have ever seen!

Thanks again to his momma and daddy for asking me to do the session! Enjoy this quick peek :)

Father's Day Gift Idea

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:40:00 +0000

Looking for an inexpensive Father's Day gift? Why not photos?!

I will be booking Father's Day Gift Sessions for the next month at a 25% discount.

What does it include?

The price covers a one hour session, edits, and a disk with the edited photos and full copyright release. You can print the photos in the sizes and quantities you need.

Feel free to contact me for information or with questions at tidwellsheena{at}gmail{dot}com or on Facebook.

April Rain

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:31:00 +0000

My favorite thing about spring is the rain. We always get these little showers that come through until about May. It makes the all of the colors bright and the light is completely different. I was down with a cold for the weekend, but when it started to sprinkle I couldn't resist the urge to take a few quick photos :) The way the rain forms on the leaves of tulips is so fascinating to me. I am so happy to be able to share!

My Family

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0000

I haven't posted many photos of my own family, so here is a post just for that purpose. People who are friends with me on Facebook will already have seen some of these. Some of them I keep forgetting to post, so they will be new to everyone!
Also, the weather is finally warming up! Summer sessions fill up fast so if you would like to book a session you should do it soon to make sure you get the date you want!

Spring shots

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:55:00 +0000

I love seasons. ALL of them. But I find the transition between them extremely fascinating. So I take pictures. This time its a glimpse at spring, as it is trying to sneak it's way into the foreground. So here ya go :)

You will have to excuse the dirty-through-the-windshield-shots. It was such a beautiful day!

Delayed Announcement, Contest Winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 07:11:00 +0000

Sorry for the delay! I now have the winners from the contest! Cali is our first place winner, Lorena is our second place winner, and Amy is our third place winner! I will be in touch with each of you to schedule times and locations! Thanks to all who participated, and stay posted for another giveaway! I should have another one coming up soon :)

Cloward Family Session

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:24:00 +0000

Talk about a photogenic family! They were so much fun! We got some really great pictures of the family together, I just wish that we would have had more time. Thanks again guys!

Alright, alright.... I'll do it

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:58:00 +0000

Leah at Go 4 Pro has a contest going on for an About Me photo.

Some of you may have noticed that I do, in fact, have an about me page. You can see the link at the top of the page, in the tabs. There is a little bit of a bio on me, and about where I came from. I have been doing Photography Semi-professionally since Spring of 2006, and Professionally since Spring of 2010. And sadly, the only picture I have up here on my page is the one on my blogger profile... I know! Shame, shame. Tsk-tsk. I have been putting it off, not really realizing the importance behind having a professional photo of myself. A lot of the people that read and follow this blog I am lucky enough to call my friends, and that may be a big contributing factor to why I have put it off. Don't worry, I won't hold it against any of you, it is my own fault after all. ;)

I had never considered that people would come here to my blog, not only looking at/for my portfolio and to see my work, but to see my personality and style. To decide if I would be a good fit as the photographer for their personal event. Considering nobody would want the awkwardness of a photographer that doesn't suit their style or has a personality that clashes, I have decided that Leah Remillét has a very good point. Its about time I had a photo to go with my about me page. That will be my new project as I wait for the current contest to end.

Just for fun, while I am working on this new project, if any of you have any questions you would like to see answered on my about me page leave me a comment or shoot me an email and I will add that info there. :)

End of the Year Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:14:00 +0000

For those of you that have known me for the past year, you know that I have been doing school and Photography for a year now! Hooray! In celebration of that (and because the holidays are coming up) I am going to hold an end of the year giveaway. Here are the prizes:

1st Prize

One 90 minute session (up to 3 locations), CD with edited images (for you to print at a location of your choice).

2nd Prize

One 60 minute session (up to 2 locations) & CD with edited images, and a custom collage that can be used for many different things from cards to announcements.

3rd Prize

One Mini Session (up to 45 minutes, and 1 location) and CD with edited images, and a custom collage.

Here is the greatest part of the giveaway ~ its transferable. That's right, you can give it to someone else if you would like to. The catch is, if you win one of the prizes you can't win another. So if you chose to give the prize to someone else, you won't be able to win one for yourself.
The contest will begin today, and end in roughly 2 weeks (Dec 15th to be exact). The winner will receive a printable certificate with all the information.
These sessions can be anywhere in Utah or Sanpete County at a location of your choice.

So how do you enter?

There are a couple of ways to be entered into the drawing for these prizes-

1 entry for being a Facebook fan or a Twitter Follower
1 entry for being a follower of my blog
3 entries for blogging about this giveaway and posting a link on your Facebook page
1 entry for leaving a comment on this blog post letting me know how you entered

That means you can get a total of 6 entries! Holy cow!

Get ready, set, GO! I challenge you to get as many entries as you can!

Larsen Family session

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:42:00 +0000

Sorry for the delay, if you follow me on Facebook you have probably already seen these photos. If you don't you can find my page here.

This family was so much fun! And a bunch of great sports. ;) Don't let the sun fool you, it was FREEZING! I was so lucky to have the chance to do a session with them, they are photogenic and funny. It was a blast! Here is a peek at our session, Enjoy!

Drumroll.... And the Winner Is......

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:17:00 +0000

Are you ready to find out who the winner is?

Are you sure? :)

The winner of the contest is......... Leslie!

Thanks for your submission! I will get in contact with you and we will get to work on your custom card!

I am hoping to have another giveaway coming up soon, in time for a great Christmas gift! So stay tuned!

Contest Time!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 07:26:00 +0000

It's time for the first contest on my blog! Woooo!

So here is what the winner will receive:

A Custom Designed Christmas Card! Over $25 value!

The card will include a digital copy and a printable version.

So what do you need to do to win?

This next week is the week of Thanksgiving, so submit a photo of your favorite thing. This can be anything from your best friend, to your favorite pet. Send your submissions to tidwellsheena{at}gmail{dot}com. The deadline will be one week from today, the 27th at midnight. So get your submissions in quick! I will choose a random entry for the winner on Sunday the 28th and send and email contacting you for details.

Email me if you have any questions, or you can leave me a comment! Good Luck!!

Portfolio Sessions

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:45:00 +0000

I am still booking sessions to build my portfolio, which means that I am very affordable. Contact me for more details or if you have any questions.

I am also going to be working on a contest, just in time for Christmas so check back soon!

Custom Announcements!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:12:00 +0000

I am so excited to be offering Custom Announcements! This includes everything from baby birth announcements, to Engagements and Weddings, to Christmas Cards! With a custom announcement order you will get your choice of standard photo sizes, or a custom size. You can also choose a color, font, and layout preference. It will also include the digital copy of the announcement so you can email it to friends and family, as well as the high quality print version on a disk with copy wright release. How exciting is that?! And just in time for the holidays!

Here is a quick preview of a few wedding announcements I have done. :) (photos used on the first announcement were shot by my good friend and colleague Cali. She does AMAZING work!)

Under Construction

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:19:00 +0000

I am making some pretty big changes to the layout of my page, and I am hoping it will make it a lot easier to find what you need and user friendly. If you have any ideas just leave me a comment with what you would like to see. :)

Lund Family

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:38:00 +0000

The shots form last weeks session are finally done! Woooo! I had them up on the Facebook page earlier this week, but here is the preview for those that couldn't see it. It was SO much fun, and they are the cutest little family. Its hard to pick any favorites, so many of the pictures were SO cute.

Odds and Ends

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:32:00 +0000

Its been a while since I last posted anything, so be prepared for an onslaught of photos :) LOL

The Great Outdoors!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:24:00 +0000

We took a ride up one of the local canyons (different one from last time) and saw some horses off to the side of the road. I was able to get some great shots of the kids feeding it! We went camping over the holiday weekend as well, but it was SO cold! We only stayed one night, but I got some great shots. I can't wait until the leaves really start to change, its going to be so pretty! Anyway, here are the photos, Enjoy!

Another Weekend in the Rockies!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:49:00 +0000

I can't wait to post our new photos after this weekend, we are planning on spending about 4 days in the mountains camping. Should come home with a ton of great shots!

With that said, here are some shots of our local mountains. We took a 4 hour ride across one of the local canyons and it was a PERFECT day for it! The kids had a blast! Enjoy!

Southern Utah County

Gah! Email catastrophe!

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:11:00 +0000

Well, apparently there was some sort of problem with my email account.... Not sure what happened but its up and running as well as ever now. My apologies to anyone that tried to email me. If you didn't get a response, just try emailing me again. Thanks!

And on to better things! I had the chance to shoot some landscape shots over the past week, and I should have them edited and added tonight to this blog and my Facebook page.

Its hard to believe that its already the end of August! My little girl starts 2nd grade this week and it just seems crazy!

School Sessions

noreply@blogger.com (Sheena) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:50:00 +0000

Its the perfect time to do a session for school, so I took advantage of it and did a session with my daughter. :) It was SO much fun, and she was such a good sport. It was very hot and muggy when we shot these, but you would never know it. It was great! And of course I couldn't resist a shot or two of the little guy. :) Enjoy!