Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

Hey guys!

I'll be leaving for New York this Sunday so I just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful holidays with their families and loved ones. I'll be taking a break from work while in New York so I won't be returning emails/calls until January 2nd.

To start of the weekend, I thought I'd share my FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG OF ALL TIME with you! *sigh* My one Christmas wish..that Nsync would get back together!!! Enjoy everyone!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!!!

Bri and Kevin- gotta love them!

I got this totally cool thank you card from Bri and Kevin and totally had to blog it! I found out from Kevin that Bri is the mastermind behind this awesome card and I have to say it's the coolest thank you card I've ever received! I want to be on US Magazine too! Bri and Kevin are just as sweet as can be and are really one of the coolest couples I've ever worked with!

Thanks Bri and Kevin..you guys totally rock!!




Now onto other news. A while back I promised that I would keep you up to date on my big ol' diet. Well..there have been no updates because..I haven't started my diet yet! Oh the shame! I TOLD you it was going to be difficult! I REALLY do need to get going on the whole working out and watching what I eat though. There is something very special that will be happening in February that I will need to look my absolute best for. What is it you ask? HAHAHAHA...not going to tell you! You'll just have to wait and see!

EDIT: I totally forgot that one of my other totally awesome cool couples, Kaline and Phach, also were on the cover of one of my favorite magazines! I'm telling you..shooting these celebrity weddings are a total dream come true for me! ;-)

Olivia Take Two!

Thanks for all the comments on Olivia's shoot you guys! Her parents loved reading all of them and have decided they'll be using pictures 4&5 for their annual Christmas card! I'll post some pics of the final result when they come in.

Now onto some more adorable pics of Olivia..I couldn't resist..it's as if she is my own daughter and I'm pulling out the accordian holder thingy of pictures for you guys to see. I really have to give props to her mom for coming up with such cute outfits! I should hire her to be the stylist for all of my rascal shoots...hhmmmmm..I might be on to something here ;-) Oh..and I MUST give props to Olivia for being such a good girl!! You were so good and the perfect little model for me Olivia!







Olivia's mom really wanted some pictures of Olivia having a grand ol' time in her tutu but the minute her mom put it on, Olivia said "No More" and proceeded to take the tutu off! Then her mom said "If you wear the tutu, you can have the balloons!"..then Olivia said "Okay" and we were ready to go!

These are probably some of my most favorite pictures of Olivia ever! Hope you enjoy them! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

My Favorite Little Girl

I always try to be fair and say that I love all of little rascals equally but I must admit that I do have a soft spot for this rascal in particular. Her name is Olivia and she is the first "live" subject (aside from Mochi) that I ever captured on camera. Olivia is my first cousin, once removed but I'd like to think of her as my niece since her mom and I are really like sisters.

I've had the pleasure of watching Olivia grow up into a beautiful little girl. Doug and I have enjoyed every second of it and can't wait to see all the new things she'll get to experience as she grows into a beautiful young woman. Olivia, you're too young to understand this now, but when you're old enough to read and go on the internet to Google your name and happen to come along this blog post, I just want to let you know right now how much Uncle Doug and I love you!!!!!

I'd like to travel down memory lane for a bit if you'd like to join me..

This is from my first shoot with Olivia. I must admit..I still adore this picture of her..looks just like a little Angel! This was taken right before her first birthday..



Last Christmas..look at those luscious lips!!



And now..what a little girl she is! All grown up..Olivia is probably the most stylish 2 1/2 year old I've ever met!








Her parents are having a tough decision choosing one for their Christmas card..if you lovely blog readers could help them out, that would be great!

Where have I been????

I think this is the longest time I've gone without posting! I was all set to blog about the awesome seminar I went to hosted by Nate and Jaclyn Kaiser of The Image Is Found..but..my internet was down up until just a couple of hours ago. I've been a fan Nate and Jaclyn's work for a looonnnngggg time now so when they announced the seminar, I was determined to go! To say the least, I had an amazing time watching them shoot, learning some new photoshop skills, and meeting some new people. If you're a photographer considering going to one of their seminars, JUST DO IT! They are so down to earth, lovely wonderful people and deserve all the the praise in the world!

Right before I left for the seminar, I did a very special shoot for Kristin from The Treasured Petal. I have been waiting a long time for this shoot because I knew Kristin was going to come up with some breathtaking centerpieces. Of course..Kristin did not disappoint! I'm amazed at just how talented she is!! Luckily, Kristin is still running her special for any potential clients that mention Trista Lerit Photography. You'll get 10% off (excluding tax and delivery) as long as you let her know you were referred by me!

Here is a collage of some favorites from the shoot. To see a larger view of each collage, just click on each picture. Have a great weekend everyone!!