Chalice Leaman photography

{forever in love} Mesa couples photographer

2012-02-07T12:36:00.001-08:00

{Kayson} one month old

2012-02-02T16:24:00.000-08:00

{anxiously awaiting} Chandler maternity photographer

2012-02-01T14:33:00.000-08:00

Morgan's gallery

{Tracen is one} Mesa children photographer

2012-01-29T20:12:00.001-08:00

{Thacker family} Mesa family photographer

2012-01-29T19:19:00.000-08:00

{Emmalynn 3 months} Mesa baby photographer

2012-01-24T11:38:00.000-08:00

As a newborn

In the oven

Baby Redek {Mesa newborn photographer}

2012-01-17T17:46:00.000-08:00

Thompson family {Gilbert family photographer}

2012-01-16T20:17:00.000-08:00

We truly couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening to do photos. It was overcast and a touch cool--perfect. I loved these two cute little boys--cousins are the best!

{baby B} Scottsdale newborn photographer

2012-01-14T19:51:00.001-08:00

his gallery

{can't wait until I'm eight} Mesa children's photographer

2012-01-10T09:27:00.001-08:00

{B family} Mesa family photographer

2012-01-10T08:47:00.000-08:00

their gallery

{S -- four days new} Scottsdale newborn photographer}

2012-01-05T11:17:00.000-08:00

A Christmas baby--a beautiful gift

Santa Baby

Sebastian's whole album

H family {Mesa family photographer}

2012-01-05T10:22:00.001-08:00

their gallery

LeSueur family {Mesa family photographer}

2012-01-02T10:48:00.000-08:00

princess N two weeks old {Phoenix Newborn photographer}

2012-01-02T08:43:00.000-08:00

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{A family} Gilbert family photographer

2011-12-30T10:53:00.000-08:00

my sweet friend Sara and her precious family. I got to take photos of E a few months ago when she was fresh and new and she's already so big. She didn't want us to take any of her by herself today. . . though we got some darling ones of her big brothers and sister!

W family {Mesa family photographer}

2011-12-27T12:11:00.000-08:00

{baby A} Glendale newborn photographer

2011-12-19T17:31:00.000-08:00

caught a cute little smile

a little warmer--

Anderson family {Queen Creek family photographer}

2011-12-12T08:05:00.000-08:00

sometimes kisses from sisters just isn't very fun--but it makes for darling photos

{Alford family} Mesa family photographer

2011-12-05T13:18:00.001-08:00

Gordon family {Gilbert family photographer}

2011-12-05T07:39:00.001-08:00

LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture

{Gresko family} Gilbert family photographer

2011-12-05T07:36:00.001-08:00

Hayden family {Gilbert family photographer}

2011-11-28T10:54:00.001-08:00

We got a lot of fun images from this cute family!

John James {Phoenix baby photographer}

2011-11-28T10:52:00.001-08:00

Look at those adorable baby chubby rolls. He is such a sweet little cutie with such a beaming smile and personality. I wish I could have caught more of his precious smiles.

Chapman family {Mesa family photographer}

2011-11-28T10:41:00.001-08:00

Zoey three months old {Phoenix baby photographer}

2011-11-26T19:30:00.001-08:00

Evans family {Mesa family photographer}

2011-11-26T18:38:00.001-08:00

I love that little B did this pose. When she turned two we tried and tried to get her to get ANY smiling pose and now she WANTED to get her pictures done. What a silly girl!!

Their album

Hayden 3 months {Mesa baby photographer}

2011-11-22T15:21:00.001-08:00

Raso family {Gilbert family photographer}

2011-11-22T15:17:00.001-08:00

claira marie {Mesa newborn photographer}

2011-11-22T15:14:00.001-08:00

Fowler family {Gilbert family photographer}

2011-11-19T17:49:00.001-08:00

Jennifer is a friend of mine from elementary school--it was fun to reconnect and capture some precious moments with her sweet family!

Tracen nine months {Mesa children photographer}

2011-11-17T21:20:00.001-08:00

Lonkar family {Gilbert family photographer} sneak peek

2011-11-15T12:30:00.001-08:00

Another of my favorite families. They have their hands and hearts full with these four sweeties and each time I do photos with them we enjoy the silly smiles and lots of sibling fun!

it is so precious that each has their own little style. L is a little HAM!!

Miss M Moo {Scottsdale children's photographer} sneak peek

2011-11-13T17:44:00.001-08:00

princess Maddy Moo! She is four months of precious!

Jenn and Gravity {eternal love} Mesa wedding photographer

2011-11-04T21:33:00.000-07:00

we took this one just moments before they saw each other for the first time. . .

their album

Tess {Mesa children's photographer}

2011-10-29T19:44:00.000-07:00

Miss Tess was a little shy and didn't want to do photos, but we still got some darling images of her.

whole album

Reese family {Gilbert family photographer}

2011-10-22T23:36:00.000-07:00

Riding family

2011-10-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

whole album

Strosnider family {Scottsdale family photographer}

2011-10-22T14:07:00.000-07:00

sweet little 2 year old Hadley and her precious new glasses

I love the sweetness of her innocence and the butterfly on her new glasses

whole gallery

baby A {Phoenix newborn photographer}

2011-10-18T16:22:00.000-07:00

the whole album

Dennison family {Cedar City family photographer}

2011-10-17T11:21:00.000-07:00

I love little Hayden's smile--he's so precious.

We got a little help from the local drama department who were at the SUU campus to help us get this darling smile from Hayden.

I love those gorgeous eyes!

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Bartholomew family {Utah valley family photographer}

2011-10-13T19:17:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite families. Christina is one of my best friends from high school and it's been so fun to watch her family grow. They are expecting their ninth little one around Valentine's day. Three of her kids overlap mine in ages--her twins are the same age as mine. I feel blessed to have been able to get a couple shots of the whole family smiling. . .

Magda family {Mesa family photographer}

2011-10-02T20:39:00.000-07:00

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{K six months old} Mesa children photographer

2011-10-02T19:38:00.000-07:00

sneak peek

K family-- {Scottsdale family photographer}

2011-09-24T12:43:00.000-07:00

When I heard this family had seven kids --four of whom are foster I was so excited to meet them. They are such a loving family who truly know how to love.

I loved to see the sweet love between these sisters. Family knows no blood line!

G family -- Mesa family photographer

2011-09-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

{Mesa extended family photographer}

2011-09-21T09:56:00.001-07:00

such a fun family

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waiting for E {Mesa maternity photographer}

2011-09-19T15:49:00.000-07:00

I love all the hands in the family on Mom's belly. This sweet little girl is already so loved!

I love this image of the four little sets of shoes! Baby E's are crisp and white while the other three are loved and played in. A true reflection of this sweet family.

Ryker {Mesa newborn photographer}

2011-09-10T14:23:00.001-07:00

Sweet little Ryker didn't want to sleep, luckily we got him to sleep for a couple of minutes for a few shots, other than that he was wide awake and super sweet.

sneak peek

{newborn brother} Scottsdale newborn photographer

2011-08-28T20:47:00.000-07:00

baby Anthony is the sweet cousin to little John James--precious and new. His big brother Jake reveled in the fun while we did the family photos and then the newborn images. Such a sweet family!

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{tiny and new} Glendale newborn photographer

2011-08-22T17:09:00.000-07:00

Princess H is so tiny and precious. At just under six pounds and 10 days old she is absolutely perfect! Thanks for sharing your darling little princess H and M!

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{Tracen is six months}

2011-08-20T17:24:00.000-07:00

sneek peek

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{Miss L is one} Mesa children's photographer

2011-08-18T09:30:00.000-07:00

Miss Lilly is such a sweet little princess. I've had fun watching her grow (wow don't they grow fast!) She was so somber but still gave me some sweet shots.

working on. . .

2011-08-03T11:46:00.001-07:00

pricing for new products I'm going to offer this fall season.

{Annie and Roger} Mesa wedding photographer

2011-08-01T13:13:00.001-07:00

Bridal portraits are so fun --you can't stop a bride and groom from smiling from ear to ear. I love to see them gaze into each others eyes and soak in every moment of time together. Annie and Roger were awesome even if the heat of an August Arizona morning.
Congrats you two!

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{together forever} Salt Lake City Couples photographer

2011-07-21T15:50:00.000-07:00

My little sister is getting married and I am so excited. For years we've called her boyfriend Uncle Nick and soon we get to enjoy him as such. They are such a fun couple and we had a fun evening together. So excited for September and her beautiful wedding in stunning Salt Lake city!

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{peaceful sweetheart} Phoenix newborn photographer

2011-07-19T09:12:00.000-07:00

precious John James is 3 weeks old. He didn't want to be asleep for the beginning of the session but he got more comfortable and gave us some darling images.

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waiting for Ryker {Mesa maternity photographer}

2011-07-17T20:44:00.001-07:00

beautiful Momma to be Crystal and her awesome hubby Justin are so thrilled for their little man to come in late August! We braved the hot of the evening and the cool of the salt river for some beautiful images.

Whipple family {Mesa family photographer}

2011-07-12T16:23:00.000-07:00

Even in the heat of the summer sun it's fun to get a family together for some photos. We had a few little ones with tears, but ended up with some fun images.

baby Tealana {Provo newborn photographer

2011-07-11T11:01:00.001-07:00

{prices for fall} scheduling now

2011-06-27T12:37:00.000-07:00

I am changing things up a little for fall --

The sessions fees will remain the same, but will include only 10 images from the session. The image CD will be an additional cost. {please seeing pricing list for specific pricing}

I am beginning to schedule for the busy fall season. If you book your session before September 1st you'll receive your image CD at no additional cost.

I really love getting the chance to capture your family's memories! I look forward to the fun this fall! Contact me soon for this awesome deal!

{birthday girls} Mesa children's photographer

2011-06-21T15:08:00.000-07:00

B and S are two sweet sisters about 11 months apart. S is turning one this weekend and B two in a few weeks. They were super busy but we had a lot of fun with them.

Happy birthday girls!!

{baby K--sneak peek} Mesa baby photographer

2011-06-17T15:24:00.001-07:00

Princess Kayleigh

Summer fun

2011-06-02T13:34:00.000-07:00

I am going to do a summer contest to win a family session this fall with an 11x14 print

So here are the ways you can win

(1) entry for each new liker--You like my page and get your friends and family to like my page on facebook. . .

(1) entry for posting my button on your blog {you must link it back to my comment section so I know you've done it.

(2) entries for each scheduled booking you refer!

Winner will be announced on September 1st {I will post reminders as well}

I will be also having a cuties kiddo contest in July for a child session. . . stay tuned for details

{Tracen 3 months} Mesa Baby photographer

2011-05-30T15:35:00.001-07:00

Precious Tracen has the most darling smile. He charmed his Mommy, Aunt and I this morning, until he'd run out of smiles with exhaustion. Happy Memorial Day!

{Mike and Marilee} Mesa wedding photographer

2011-05-20T10:13:00.000-07:00

I've known Marilee for years and have had such a fun time seeing her with her handsome new beau. He adores her and they are a glowing couple.
Congrats Mikell and Marilee on your special day!

{Kelly family} Gilbert family photographer

2011-05-17T11:03:00.001-07:00

{Allen family} Gilfbert family photographer

2011-05-16T17:17:00.000-07:00

A sneak peek--more to come!

I got to take newborn photos of baby Tracen and enjoyed his precious little personality.

{Prom fun} Mesa events photographer

2011-05-07T21:09:00.000-07:00

A fun group of couples enjoying the evening right before their Prom!

{Chandler family} Phoenix family photographer

2011-05-07T09:23:00.000-07:00

Such a beautiful morning and a beautiful location for some spring Mother's day photos. I just grin each time I see the top photo! I see so much love and happiness in their eyes.

{lil graduates} Gilbert childrens photographer

2011-05-06T12:22:00.001-07:00

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{Spring fun} Gilbert family photographer

2011-04-30T21:59:00.000-07:00

The {perhaps} last cool spring evening; it was a little breezy so we had to fight off the pollen in the hair and all over our clothing,--the kiddos were troopers and we had a lot of fun together.

{eternal love-- Mike and Olivia} Queen Creek Wedding photographer

2011-04-29T09:44:00.000-07:00

Seeing this stunning couple begin their lives together was a precious way to enjoy Earth day and the start of the Easter weekend. Congratulations Mike and Olivia!

A special thanks to my friend Rachelle of Moments of Life photography. You can see some her beautiful images from the wedding on her site.

{price} Mesa Baby photographer

2011-04-27T10:47:00.000-07:00

{Camille} Mesa Senior Photographer

2011-04-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

{Jonathan} Mesa Senior photographer

2011-04-26T10:24:00.000-07:00

check out more from his session

{family fun} Gilbert family photographer

2011-04-25T16:40:00.000-07:00

Four fun kiddos-- another set of twins. Seems that was the trend of the weekend. We had a lot of fun on one of the last cool mornings of the Spring.

{Rogers family} Queen Creek family photographer

2011-04-24T00:08:00.000-07:00

The second set of twins in one day--these sweet girls have so much fun together and are so good for their awesome parents.

{love} Chandler family photographer

2011-04-24T00:06:00.001-07:00

The Smith's had their fun cousins join them for a session right after and we enjoyed the beautiful overcast spring morning.

{Easter boys} Mesa family photographer

2011-04-23T23:23:00.000-07:00

These little brothers are so precious. I enjoyed their newborn and three month photos and each time they have such amazing expressions and personalities. This session their Daddy wasn't feeling his best as he'd just had surgery, but he was quite the trooper. Happy Easter Danny and Dean!

{brothers} Mesa family photographer

2011-04-18T10:48:00.000-07:00

Three active boys and they are such a fun bunch! Their oldest is my youngest's age and they are good buddies.

{one year old} Mesa family photographer

2011-04-18T08:55:00.001-07:00

One of the reasons I love photography so much is making precious memories with families. I have really loved my year watching James grow up into a darling little boy. His Nana passed away just months before his mom and dad were expecting him--and so we sent off his bunch of birthday balloons to her. A tender and precious moment. Thanks Adam and Jessica for letting me share in these moments with you.

{best friends} Mesa High School Senior photographer

2011-04-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peek--more to come

{easter baby} Mesa children photographer

2011-04-13T12:38:00.000-07:00

Isn't he the cutest little man?! His dimples are so precious and I loved his precious little smile.

{lots of love} Gilbert family photographer

2011-04-12T11:14:00.000-07:00

A morning of rain luckily didn't take away from getting this awesome family together. They came from all over to have a reunion and it was precious to see them together.

{Jordan} Mesa senior photographer

2011-04-11T13:22:00.000-07:00

{flower girl} Mesa baby photographer

2011-04-06T14:14:00.000-07:00

I made this cute little flower hat today and was glad the beautiful overcast light gave soft hues and Lilly gave some smiles.

{six sons} Gilbert family photographer

2011-04-06T09:07:00.000-07:00

Another fun and creative family! These six young men are sure awesome as they listened so well and kept the good times rolling. I am certainly impressed by their amazing parents!

{baby sister} Mesa family photographer

2011-04-04T14:11:00.001-07:00

I love this family--their little Andrew is such a cute little character and his eyes light up with delight when he poses for the camera. He is overjoyed to have a darling little sister. Since he'd been sick when she was born this was some of the first real interactions with his darling little sister--he just radiated love. K was amazing--she was wide awake the whole session--despite Mommy and my best efforts. She is precious!

{kiss} Arizona wedding photographer

2011-03-31T09:28:00.000-07:00

This is one of those moments you can't help but smile as you wipe away a tear. Loving family and friends looking on as a couple starts their new family. Congrats Will and Kari!

{Izzy} Mesa baby photographer

2011-03-30T18:18:00.000-07:00

This sweet little princess just turned six months and is so petite and precious.

{called to serve} Mesa Missionary photographer

2011-03-29T13:49:00.000-07:00

I am sincerely impressed by the young men I've been able to spend some time with as they prepare to serve their missions. Matt is so enthusiastic and awesome! He will be an excellent missionary to Uruguay

Jennings family {mesa family photographer}

2011-03-28T18:33:00.000-07:00

I've known this family from when they were newlyweds and enjoyed each of their little ones through the years. They are a fun group with lots of energy!

{Andrew} Gilbert Childrens photographer

2011-03-10T08:31:00.000-08:00

{eternal love} Mesa wedding photographer

2011-03-08T11:10:00.000-08:00

This beautiful couple has so much love! I just loved basking in their glow on this perfect Spring morning. We enjoyed an overcast day for most of the session (a rarity in Arizona).

Congratulations Will and Kari!

{Tracen} Mesa Baby Photographer

2011-03-04T18:24:00.000-08:00

Sweet baby Tracen is three weeks old and as precious as can be. He was a champ at staying awake and then we got him to sleep he was DOWN. Such a precious little man!

I enjoyed playing with some tonings for some of his images. . .

{love} Mesa wedding photographer

2011-03-03T09:24:00.000-08:00

I discovered a disk of images--among them this beautiful image of these sweet couple. . . it made my day!

{lovely}

2011-02-28T13:48:00.000-08:00

These two beautiful young ladies are my kids' babysitters. Saturday they asked to borrow my camera and S's cousin took photos of them. I played around with them a little today. . . and I think these are fun. . . lovely ladies!!

{anticipation} Mesa maternity photographer

2011-02-26T18:10:00.000-08:00

Jennifer and Paul are so excited for their little boy's arrival in about four weeks! He will be so loved. . .

{sibling fun} sneak peek

2011-02-25T09:15:00.000-08:00

These two precious ones had so much fun at the temple grounds! They are getting a new little brother in about a month -- will be three in three years for their awesome family--boy did this bring back memories for me!