Worth the wait...

What can I say, it has been a while since I have hopped on the "blog" bandwagon.  Life is funny that way...sometimes we are on top of the details and sometimes, life swoops us away for a mini-break.  I would like to say that I am so honored and grateful that my return blog post is about this next family.  Late last year, I learned that Ashley was expecting their second child.  It was a complete surprise and wonderful news!!  You see, the back story to this pregnancy is that she and her husband, Jason have been through some difficult procedures/times over the past few years.  They eventually threw in the towel and began dabbling in the adoption field.  To their surprise, Ashley became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy, Brody, defying many odds.  What makes this story incredibly sweet is the fact that out of 365 days out of the year, he arrived on Ashley's mom's birthday, who we know is looking at her from heaven above with adoring & proud mommy eyes.  :)  This family is so blessed and I love them so much.

When she called me to take family pictures, I was thrilled.  AND, so was my son who got to tag along for a play date with their oldest, Cooper.  I must say, Cooper & Brody were incredibly easy to work with! It was a super treat for this photographer!  Now, let's take a sneak peek...

 One of my favorites....

 Okay, maybe this one is my favorite...

 Or this one...

 Definitely this one!!

Cooper is already on his way to being an awesome big brother!!

Ashley and Jason, I wish you all many, many years of happiness and love with your family of 4!!  Thank you so much for hiring me to capture your new little blessing!  We love you all so much and look forward to more play dates and watching these little ones grow!  Happy Spring!
~Jodi S.



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Get ready to Deck the "walls!"

It's been a busy week in the world of photography!  Yay!!  From last minute Christmas card portraits, head shots, maternity, family, kids...you name it, I am enjoying every second this holiday season!

What a pleasure it was to take pictures of Heather & Mike's family!  They are a wonderful couple with incredible blessings!  Heather asked that I come by and take some pictures...I was thrilled because they have had so many fun milestones recently.  Her request was a picture in their new home (which is majorly gorgeous by the way) and extended family that arrived for a visit during her daughter's birthday!  And, M&H are expecting a wonderful little boy in January...mega excitement=lots of pictures to Deck the "walls!"

Here's a preview of our day together and be on the lookout for the best "out take ever!"  LOL!

Watch out for kisses!!

 Grandparents are the best!!!

I love red and tippy toes!!

Baby boy

 Gorgeous family!!!

 Lovely.

Some of my favorites!

I just can't help it...too funny!

These girls are absolutely beautiful!  What a fantastic family!!

As always, I like to thank my clients for making this job so much fun!  I had a blast at your home, Mike & Heather!  It was a pleasure spending the afternoon with your extended family and a joy to embrace creativity throughout your home. I look forward to meeting your new baby boy very soon!!  May you all have a very Merry Christmas!!



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Seasonal Surprises! The Nutcracker...

This holiday season has been so enjoyable and full of surprises!  I received a phone call from an new friend inviting me to socialize with some ladies involved in Colorado Springs Junior League along with a photography request.  The event was hosting The Colorado Youth Ballet as they did a mini Nutcracker performance for the group.  I was delighted to watch young talent.  The venue was gorgeous as our car climbed up the hill to The Pinery.  Apparently, it used to be a fish restaurant that was fairly run down.  Over the past year or so, the venue was "flipped" and it is absolutely wonderful...catering to events and groups with a stellar view of the Springs.

The food and wine were fantastic.

 The women are wonderful...

 AND...The Nutcracker Performance was beautiful!!!

 

 Such talent and grace...

 A farewell photo...

 Thank you for the invite, food, wine, and lovely performance.  This evening really made me get into the Christmas spirit!  Have a Merry Christmas and Happy 2014, ladies!!  God bless!


Blog is updated and ready for viewing! As always thank you for stopping by to take a look! Please note: All photographs and graphics on this site are the property of Red Umbrella Photography, and may not be used for any purpose without permission. Most of the pictures you will find on my website are available for license. If you are interested in using one of my images for your website or print materials, please contact me at tjstandish@live.com

Double Trouble-Santa's watching you! :)

Hello Friends!

I hope this blog post finds you well as we are smack dab in the middle of the holiday season!  Is it really December?  Time is flying by!!  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and for the cherry on top of my pie, I met up with some of my lovely friends for a family photo session the next day.  Jen and I go way back to kindergarten days and it has been a treat for us to be closer to each other again.  This family is so much fun and they have two of the most beautiful, special girls on the planet!

We decided to try something a little different.  As a group, we ventured up the mountain to an amusement park called North Pole (Home of Santa's Workshop) for an early morning photo and fun day with kids/families!  It was so fun and nostalgic to be in the mountains bundled up.  Jen and Trevor are the greatest people, so the session was a blast for this girl!

Here are a few fun ones from the day:

All because two people fell in love...

 Not to be outdone...

 Through a little bribery and lots of "Santa's watching you," we got a hug!!  Yay!!

 A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.

Thank you Jen & Trevor!  I had a wonderful time and it is always great to see you!!  Until next time...Merry Christmas!!

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Sibling Superheroes!

Last weekend was great!  I had the chance to see some family, enjoy the outdoors, and take lots of pictures too!!  I love this job! On a slightly blustery afternoon (chasing fall away), I was fortunate enough to work downtown to capture some urban photos with a new perspective...two brothers!!  It was a giant treat and surprise to photograph two brothers that look like they are ready for the world!  Sibling superheroes, perhaps?  :)

My oh my!  Get ready!!  These boys are too cute!!!

We started taking pictures by the train tracks, moved to the alleyways, and finished up with a creative graffiti backdrop!  I love when photo shoots allow you to wander and stumble on new ideas.  Even the youngest was ready to try some new places, however, in true boy form, taking pictures in clothing other than gym attire has it's limits.  LOL!  All jokes aside, they were great and I had a fun time hanging out with all of them...love their mom too!

Here's a peek of our adventure:

See?  I told you...they are ready for the world!  Thank you Mindy for asking me to take pictures of your adorable kids!!  Hope you all have a blessed weekend!

~Jodi


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The Future is Bright!

Fall is in the air and it is time to beat the snow!!  The hour has come to capture memories with those gorgeous fall backdrops!  That was the case when I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful, bright senior named Paige!  She is adorable and such a bright light to her family and friends.  A month ago her mom contacted me to take her picture for her senior milestone.  I was delighted!

This day was so fun.  Paige has such a sweet spirit and I learned that deep down she is a warrior!  She loves the outdoors, running, and is a "hard core" mountain biker!  Her family is full of adventure and they say that she may just be the toughest out of all of them.  However, when you meet Paige, she is full of smiles and just lovely.  What a gem in the wonderful gem city!

We started the day off with taking some photos at the University and followed up with more pictures downtown to utilize urban backdrops & train tracks.  Lastly, we took a trip up to Vedauwoo to take advantage of fall colors, beautiful rocks, and aspen canopies as the Wyoming wind howled!!

Here is a sneak peak of the day!

Thank you, Paige (& Family) for such a fun day!  Your future is so bright and I can't wait to hear where college takes you!!  Have a blessed year!!  Big hugs!!

~Jodi

Blog is updated and ready for viewing! As always thank you for stopping by to take a look! Please note: All photographs and graphics on this site are the property of Red Umbrella Photography, and may not be used for any purpose without permission. Most of the pictures you will find on my website are available for license. If you are interested in using one of my images for your website or print materials, please contact me at jstandishphoto@gmail.com