{Snow Canyon State Park} Southern Utah Photographer

Have I ever mentioned how I am from one of the most beautiful places on earth?

Well, in case I haven't mentioned that before, I am.

Southern Utah rocks my socks off.

Here's why:

Note the biker above: wearing regular biking clothes. Not winterized biking clothes. WARM!

Consider my socks rocked. Because I love the red rock.
I'm rapping right now. If you couldn't tell.

Currently it is 61º and it's January 3. I may just go lay out by a pool.

Another cool thing about Southern Utah? No jacket was needed in January to shoot these. It's that awesome here!

{The Sibs} St. George, Utah Photographer

For Christmas, I got some new camera equipment. I was maybe more of a Christmas, Birthday, Graduation and Favorite Daughter (hmm... sorry Amy) gift.

So... naturally, I dragged the sibs out. I've clearly got a lot to learn, but it's such a fantastic camera!

For the next few weeks, if anyone wants to come out and practice with me (aka, model), let me know!  Think of all the fun we could have. Lots. 

I'll be in St. George for another week or so, then back up to Orem. 

Let me know if you are up for some fun!

Photo of me (left) was taken my my little brother. He's very proud.

{Mason Moore} St. George, Utah Senior Photographer

Remember me? I used to take pictures all the time, then I decided that I needed to take the year off so I could focus on finishing school. I've missed it SO much - not school, photographing cool people like you. I've been working on a few things that I will be posting here soon! 

A few weeks ago, I went down to St. George during a week off of school and was able to do Mason's senior pictures! Before this shoot, I was thinking of maybe not doing photography anymore. Thank goodness for this shoot and helping me realize that I never want to take a year break from photography again. Worst. Decision. Ever.

Here is Mason Moore. Mason is pretty cool. I mean, he plays Lacrosse! I feel like my life is that much more cool now that I know someone who plays Lacrosse. Mason also loves having his picture taken. I'm really glad that I was able to be apart of the highlight of his senior year of high school ;)  And, how cool is it that he wore a TUX?! 

Enjoy! 

And show me some love down in the comments section. It's been a while!

Pictures taken in Snow Canyon State Park

{Lauren Johns} Salt Lake City Portrait Photographer

Lauren is graduating from BYU this semester and needed some pictures to send out with her announcements!  This girl is the best smizer I know.  Tyra would be proud!

Enjoy!

Don't forget to enter to win a free shoot!  There's still time!

Click here to find out how.

It's time for a GIVEAWAY!

The blog has almost had 10,000 hits this past year, so I think it is now a good time to celebrate!  How are we going to celebrate?  A GIVEAWAY!  This is going to be good.  So, here's how it will work:

To enter:

1.  Like Sarah Rae Photography on Facebook and "share" it with your friends so they can like it too!

2.  Post on your Facebook status that you just entered to win a free shoot with me!  Including a link 

     to my blog.

3.  Last but not least, comment on this blog post or shoot me an email and tell me that you did the      

     first two things.

What will you win?

1 free shoot (excluding weddings) with yours truly and a free 8 X 10 print!

Deadline for entries will be April 8, 2011.  That's two weeks!

And more of this lovely lady to come!

{2011-2012 High School Senior Rep Program} Utah Senior Photographer

I’m looking for outgoing 2012 seniors (which means you’re currently a junior) to represent Sarah Rae Photography at your school. If you have a positive attitude and think you can work it in front of the camera, I want to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to have your senior portraits done for FREE. I need guys and girls—looking for at least one from each local high school (Utah, Washington & Iron County high schools).

Here’s how the Rep Program works:
I’ll choose one or two 2012 high school seniors from each surrounding school to shoot a free Model Senior Session—a $250 value!  We’ll hit several different locations and you’ll change outfits several times for a variety of looks. 

What’s in it for you?

▪                A FREE Model Senior Session ($250 value)

▪                Free images for Facebook

▪                100 rep cards with your photo to pass out to friends

▪                10% off your print order

▪                $20 print credit for each referred senior who completes a session with your rep card    
▪                Refer 10 or more and I’ll throw in an added bonus!

What do you have to do?

▪                Be a graduating senior of 2012

▪                Be comfortable in front of the camera

▪                Be outgoing and have a positive attitude

▪                Have a fun sense of personal style

▪                Agree to represent Sarah Rae Photography

▪                Agree to pass out your rep cards to everyone you know and tell them they can save 10% off their 2010 senior portrait session if they book using your rep card  

▪                Return a signed model release by you and your parent/legal guardian

Click here to complete your application.
(It's not hard, promise!)

**Applications are due by April 12, 2011**

{WPPI 2011} - Las Vegas, NV

Right now I feel like a 5 year old during the Holidays.  I just can't wait for "Santa" to come!  

 Santa = WPPI 

(Wedding & Portrait Photographers International)

It's a HUGE Convention & Trade Show held in Las Vegas every year.  I've never felt "ready" enough to attend, but this year I'm going anyways.  Who the heck cares, right?

I get to learn about SO many things.  Some of the classes I am going to are about:

Marketing Strategies

Light Styling & Posing

Workflow

Creating a Successful Business

Weddings (my favorite!)

Light

"Law School for Photographers"

And many more...

A few of my favorite Wedding Photographers are going to be there speaking, so I hope to be able to attend some of their presentations as well.

Another great thing I get to do is attend a Fashion Show!  The reason I'm going to attend this is because THE Nigel Barker is going to be there (America's Next Top Model Photographer).  Oh. My. Gosh.  

Now can you see why I feel like a kid again?

According to the WPPI Website, as of right now there is only:

15 Days: 10 hours: 40 minutes: 50 seconds

Get ready for a bigger and better year here!