LIVING LOVE PHOTOS

Cedar Rapids Nativity, 2011

2011-12-11T13:47:00.010-07:00

This is the life size Armstrong-Smulokoff Nativity from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This collection spans about half the width of a basketball court. Following are close-ups of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Then there are close-ups of some of the 630 nativities included at this annual event.There are also photos of the general atmosphere and the children's room, including where children and their families can dress up in a live nativity. Some of the pictures have a quarter in it somewhere to give you a sense of scale.

Ushers Ferry Village

2011-09-25T06:44:00.003-06:00

Lynn and I stopped by Users Ferry in Cedar Rapids, IA and I enjoyed taking a few pictures.This is an album and clicking the photo will take you to the Picassa album. There you can look at the thumbnails, or view the photos as a slideshow.

Usher's Ferry Village

Nauvoo Card

2011-02-21T19:08:00.003-07:00

My wife made this card for a Young Women's handout, using my photos of the Nauvoo Temple and flowers. It is free to copy for personal and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints use only. All other rights belong to me.

To see her other handouts, see her blog, Living Love Works.

Nativity, Cedar Rapids, IA

2010-12-14T18:07:00.015-07:00

ITT-Tech Recruitment

2010-06-02T15:41:00.007-06:00

Joel asked if anyone could take some pictures for the recruitment room, so here are my entries into the fun!

BBQ

2010-05-23T10:26:00.001-06:00

Last night was the ward BBQ and I had some fun with the camera. Here are three pictures of people from my ward.

Apple

2010-03-14T12:01:00.003-06:00

So, going for something a little different this time. I really like still lifes; the detail you can get on a carefully shot still life is unparalleled by anything you can find with shots of people. So, for today, we have a red apple.

2010-03-13T15:54:00.004-07:00

In an attempt to have this updated more frequently, I have taken up the duties of writing. The hardest part, it seems, is choosing photos to display.

In a break from tradition, I am going to allow myself a moment of pride. This photo was actually shot by me, not by my father like the others. I think it reflects an amusing aspect of religion.

As a side note, I have also decided to change the blog layout in an attempt to make life a little easier.

Fishing

2010-02-19T22:27:00.004-07:00

My son is going to sell his fish and wanted me to photograph them, so I set up my camera and took a few photos of them. This is a 100 Gallon tank and the plecostomus' (The two separate fish in the photographs) are about 10 and 12 inches long. The two large fish are Pacu are about 13 and 15 inches long and about 8 inches tall. These are BIG fish. Note that the large Goldfish above the one Pacu is almost 5 inches long!

Funstuff

2010-02-13T20:28:00.006-07:00

My wife, Lynn, had me take a couple pictures of things she has done. The first is a bag she made for the nursery at church for tomorrow (Valentines Day). The second is a Dragonfly that she changed from a pin to a necklace.

Photographing a Model

2010-01-18T19:43:00.005-07:00

This last Saturday, Wasatch Photographic sponsored a "session with a model". Bailey was able to pose for five of us photographers for almost three hours.

Gary Blair taught us the posing and how to interact with the model. I really enjoyed watching him work. There is no question but what he is a professional. He was able to work with her in very subtle ways and then let us photograph her.

These are two of the photographs that I liked the most of those that I took.

Framed Butterfly

2010-01-09T23:08:00.003-07:00

I have started a new storefront. You can find it at livinglovephotos.etsy.com

I have always loved this butterfly and I really like how this frame enhances the colors of the little guy. I think it helps to bring it alive.

Smokestack

2009-12-23T14:34:00.001-07:00

Smokestack to the west of Salt Lake City which is the second or third tallest smokestack in the world.

Mice

2009-12-19T09:53:00.003-07:00

My daughter-in-law's mother brought these cute little mice over to give to our grandson. They are edible and very cute.

Saltair

2009-12-09T13:52:00.001-07:00

Saltair at the Great Salt Lake. I really love the architecture of this building.

Lynn's Big Project

2009-11-30T22:46:00.004-07:00

My wife just finished a photo book for our granddaughter. I did not take all the pictures in it, but many of them are my work. Just thought I'd share. I did take all the pictures in the zoo page above.

Game Bear - Utah Vs BYU

2009-11-28T09:48:00.006-07:00

Dallen and I were playing with light in the studio. We created the red by reflecting off of my coat and the blue came through a blue gown at the studio. I also like how the Utah background is dark and the BYU is light. Reminds me of all the Light vs Dark, Good vs Bad, etc. Holy War type talk that is ridiculous but sooo fun to do.

Dracaena in Flower

2009-11-27T13:49:00.003-07:00

My son owns a Dracaena which he has kept in his room. The plant stands about six feet tall. It just started blooming and smells wonderful. Actually is is a little overwhelming at night when it gets most fragrant.

Turkey Bowl

2009-11-26T13:30:00.003-07:00

Thanksgiving morning is always flag football or the turkey bowl. This play the Bishop caught the ball and was manhandled before the flag was finally pulled.

Monkey Portrait

2009-11-25T13:10:00.002-07:00

My wife and I took our two granddaughters to the Hogle Zoo. We saw this monkey and he was posing so nicely. I just like the way he is looking here.

Sandal in the Salt

2009-11-24T13:04:00.000-07:00

As I was out taking pictures at the Great Salt Lake near SaltAir I came across this sandal. I like how it is beginning to disintegrate and even though this is a color photograph, it looks totally black and white.

2009-11-23T22:46:00.003-07:00

Precious baby ready for her blessing day. It's hard to get babies this little to look right at the camera, but her mother liked the way this shot captured her eyes in a natural way.

Contest Winners

2009-11-10T11:38:00.034-07:00

The winners of our contest are:

Grand Prize: Little Golden Fairy
She will receive a gift basket for "Family Night at the Movies". It contains a $10 Blockbuster Gift Certificate, Family size box of Microwave Popcorn, 2-liter Soda, Candy, and a gift certificate for 20 Custom-Designed Christmas Cards, designed by Holly Ford

Child First Prize: Witchety Witch
Adult First Prize: Alice in Wonderland
They will each receive a "Night at the Movies" gift pack. It contains a $10 Blockbuster Gift Certificate, 2 20-oz. sodas, 2 Individual Popcorn Packs, and 2 Theater Candy boxes.

If you are one of these winners, please contact Living Love Photos to claim your prize.

Photo Contest Round Two!

2009-11-02T12:20:00.017-07:00

This week we have two Catagories! Please vote on the right hand side of the blog for an adult and a childs best photo! We've got more prizes to give away!

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Cast your votes and come back next monday for the announcement of all our winners!

Can't Wait to See Ya!

2009-10-31T07:39:00.004-06:00

We are just about to head over to the studio for today's festivities! We're up bright and early preparing for a fun day!
Hoping to see some more of you this week! Prizes, games, and goodies are waiting for you from 10-3 today! 392 E. 3900 S. Located inside wasatch photographic!

Tomorrow's The Day!

2009-10-30T09:27:00.005-06:00

Tomorrow is our last day of our Halloween Portrait Party!
As an extra incentive to get there early we'll be having an early bird drawing! Anyone who gets down to the studio before 11am will be entered to win an extra special prize!
We can't wait to see all of you tomorrow and we hope you all have a great Halloween!

Blog Photo Contest

2009-10-26T10:22:00.008-06:00

Saturday's Portrait party was so much fun! We had some super cute costumed people come to get their pictures taken, and we've got some up here for your voting! The poll is located on the side of the blog, and the pictures below are the ones entered for the voting! There will be three winners overall, winning a fun gift basket! The Grand prize winner will also receive a free photo sitting and 20 free Christmas cards! Tell all your friends to come vote, and to come this Saturday to get portraits taken too!

Remember, Saturday is our last day for a free Halloween sitting and a free 4x6 photo! We'll be at 392 E. 3900 S. from 10-3! Come get your pictures taken and win some prizes!

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Today is the Portrait Party!

2009-10-24T11:04:00.002-06:00

We're having so much fun over here at the studio! We just shot our first little one of the day!
Remember we'll be over at our studio until 3 doing free Halloween Portraits!
392 E 3900 S.
Located inside Wasatch Photographic
Call 801-290-2459 for directions, or if you have any questions!

Scarily Beautiful

2009-10-20T07:45:00.002-06:00

This beautiful young women was stunning in her witch clothing! She was a natural and so photogenic!

Witches Night Out

2009-10-19T12:05:00.003-06:00

Saturday we had several fun shoots! This family was all dressed as witches for a fun ladies night out!

Halloween Portrait Party!

2009-10-16T08:54:00.006-06:00

We are happy to announce that we are opening a photo studio in Salt lake!
As part of the celebration we are hosting a party, and you are invited!
Keep checking the blog all week for previews of the fun and games!

2009-10-15T15:30:00.000-06:00

Monster in the childrens section showing the Atrium at the Salt Lake City Library.

Throwing Balloons

2009-10-14T15:24:00.000-06:00

Bridegroom Hal enjoys his newly decorated wedding car. He's got to throw out the balloons to make room for the bride!

Graduation

2009-10-13T15:18:00.000-06:00

Students giving each other high fives at the end of the Cyprus High School graduation ceremony.

Black Widow Fish

2009-10-12T15:15:00.000-06:00

I love fish. I have had an aquarium in the house for about five years now. This little guy is a Black Widow Tetra.

Lutheran Cathedral

2009-10-11T13:58:00.001-06:00

The Lutheran Church in downtown Salt Lake City Shines in the early morning. To me this Church looks more like a Cathedral.

Running Away

2009-10-10T13:33:00.003-06:00

Camping and fishing near Tooele gives many opportunities for fun in the wilds--but not too wild for children. This little boy loves getting out of the city!

Goose with Seagull Flock

2009-10-05T09:13:00.000-06:00

I thought this was humorous with the single goose among all the seagulls. (This photograph is also popular on the "Capture my Utah" competition. )

Salt Lake Temple

2009-10-04T09:08:00.000-06:00

The inspiring, towering Salt Lake Temple. Moroni, with his horn, declaring to all the nations that the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth.

Slide adventure

2009-10-03T13:52:00.000-06:00

She was sooo excited by going down the slide by herself!

First Snow

2009-10-02T13:49:00.000-06:00

Everyone has their first snow. It is fun to watch their playfulness in the white stuff, no matter the age!

Dinosaur

2009-10-01T20:46:00.001-06:00

The "Highroad to UTAH" was a float in a 4th of July parade. I thought it was cute.

2009-09-30T20:42:00.002-06:00

This group was doing a wonderful drum beat down at the Salt Lake City Building off of 4th and 5th South. I still remember the reverberating drums!

WW-II B-17 Bomber

2009-09-29T20:38:00.002-06:00

This WW-II B-17 Bomber visited Ogden a few years back. We were able to get up into the Bomber and see how really cramped the airplane is in the inside.

Dinner Time?

2009-09-28T20:36:00.001-06:00

Cats love fish and this one would love to get these Goldfish!

Manti Temple

2009-09-27T20:30:00.001-06:00

The magistry of the Manti Temple. I thought the contrasts between the shadowed and sun-lit portions of the temple were fun to see.

Father and Son

2009-09-26T10:04:00.000-06:00

The baby is two months old. Dad likes to carry him in the "Peanut Shell" and the son loves to be next to dad.

Flight

2009-09-25T15:42:00.001-06:00

Flight has fascinated me and my youngest son learned to fly. He is piloting the Piper on the way to Tooele, Utah so he can fly his second solo flight. Westminster College flies out of Salt Lake International Airport but they have the pilots do the majority of take-offs and landings outside of Tooele where the young pilots can concentrate on flying instead of all the traffic surrounding the much larger Salt Lake airport.

Rose

2009-09-24T15:25:00.002-06:00

Again, another view of contrasts. The rose is in almost total silhouette against the blinds.

Hands on Dress

2009-09-23T15:09:00.001-06:00

Brides love their white gloves with their white dresses. This bride was all white.

Manti Miracle Pageant

2009-09-22T14:57:00.001-06:00

The drama of the Manti Miracle Pageant is fun to watch and fun to photograph. Do not worry about using your flash. The hill of the temple is well lit and your photographs will come out OK without using any flash!

Thistles

2009-09-21T14:42:00.000-06:00

I enjoy seeing contrasts and this thistle provides just that. There is the darkness of the thistles and the grays and whites of the sky. It gives me a foreboding type of feeling.

2009-09-20T22:17:00.002-06:00

As I walked around the Draper Temple I noticed the sprinklers that were watering the lawn in the front of the temple. The reflection of the temple on the sidewalk is beautiful!

Photographer Her Daughter

2009-09-19T21:56:00.005-06:00

As I was photographing my son and his then fiance, I saw this mother photographing her daughter. She put herself into what she was doing. I was impressed and enjoyed the idea of photographing her as she worked.

Violinist

2009-09-18T09:48:00.000-06:00

During a Young Women's New Beginnings program this young woman displayed her wonderful talent through her violin. She is also an awesome cartoonist.

Hale with his Antique Titan

2009-09-17T19:16:00.001-06:00

Hale is a collector of tractors. He has hundreds of them spread over two or three different locations. This Titan is one of his prized collection pieces! It really runs.

Beautiful Bride

2009-09-16T19:14:00.001-06:00

Julia is one of the most striking brides that I have ever photographed. She was a natural before the camera as well.

Through the Glass

2009-09-15T19:05:00.001-06:00

I thought these three looking through the glass was fun and I really liked how the glass distorts the view of parts of them. The reflection of the building across the street also adds debth to the view.

Moon

2009-09-14T19:02:00.003-06:00

I love looking at the Moon and the stars. This photograph of the moon was taken about a month ago.

2009-09-13T22:22:00.002-06:00

The Oakland Temple is a majestic edifice. It has beautiful spires with awesome plants surrounding it. This was my temple for about five years.

Cat Sniffing a Leaf

2009-09-12T19:37:00.005-06:00

Kerry Thurman has two beautiful cats and two wonderful dogs. This is a portrait of one of the cats.

Girl at the Parade

2009-09-11T19:14:00.003-06:00

The Shriners in their little cars like to go down the street and give the children "high-fives". She is ready for another "high-five" and is excited about the parade.

Delta Demolition Derby

2009-09-10T17:22:00.014-06:00

Every 4th of July in Delta, Utah, the Lions Club sponsors a Demolition Derby. This is a sequence that was taken on the 4th in 2008. I love watching the two cars tip the third and then back off and then the fire department has to come out and push him back on his wheels. He was fine and raced for a few more minutes before getting stuck elsewhere on the track...

Cloud of Smoke

2009-09-09T23:09:00.000-06:00

I looked out the side of the house and saw this huge cloud of smoke that was obscuring the sun. I grabbed my camera and took a few photographs. I like the colors, from the deep blue to the bright yellow right next to the sun.

Ice Cream Cake Fire

2009-09-08T22:36:00.000-06:00

When you get as old as I am, the kids like to do unusual things. They placed candles and then finished with "match candles". After lighting the candles they lit one of the matches and they all it each other. The flame was glorious!

Falling off the Stool

2009-09-07T21:33:00.004-06:00

This is another photograph from the first day I was shooting in the studio. He started to fall off the little six inch high stool. "No little boys were hurt in the shooting of these pictures." :) Not every picture is perfect and I will show some of the "bad" pictures as well. Some of them are quite fun.

White Pansy

2009-09-06T18:47:00.003-06:00

I really like the water on this Pansy. It just seems to bring it to life.

First Day in the New Studio

2009-09-05T22:37:00.006-06:00

I rented a new studio yesterday. Today I went in and played with the lights. I thought this photo of my grandson came out really nice. He ran around the studio and had a grand time.

Special Offer: If you would like a free 8x10 studio portrait of yourself or your family, please comment here and I will set up a time. I need practice with the lights and the studio and would appreciate your help. (Offer expires Sep. 30, 2009)

Draper Temple

2009-09-04T09:19:00.001-06:00

Here is the stark beauty of the Draper Temple against the dawn sky and the trees and bushes that surround it.

Betta in a Bowl of Light

2009-09-03T18:54:00.004-06:00

The colors in this fishbowl are wonderful! He is blue, red and orange. The blinds provide lines of texture. The shells and glass stones finish the color menagerie.

Holly Bridal

2009-09-02T19:45:00.003-06:00

Holly looks like a really dreamy bride!!

Missing Days

2009-09-01T14:35:00.003-06:00

I missed a couple days and was going to fix this when I realized the power supply to the hard drive is not working. I will need to address the hard drive problem and then post. Sorry for the missing days... As soon as possible I will back-track and get them up.

Pinewood Derby Cars

2009-09-01T10:07:00.001-06:00

Pinewood Derbies are such a blast to attend. The boys are excited about the event and they bring such a disparity of looks in the cars. Here we have the "souped" up model versus the "pointedly black" streamlined version.

Fountain at the Conference Center

2009-08-31T10:02:00.000-06:00

This fountain at the LDS Conference Center is just full of light and movement. This view of the water is almost a black and white rendition. The sun is coming in through the water and lighting the fringes and not able to penetrate the debth of the pulsing water.

Tulips and Daffodils at the Manti Temple

2009-08-30T09:41:00.001-06:00

The Manti Temple has that "old world" flavor to me. It offers so many colors and hues.

2009-08-29T22:26:00.002-06:00

Babies born early are still cute and lovable. You feel for them with all the tubes and sensors attached to them. This little boy was four weeks early and 4lbs 6oz.

Scared of the Rocks

2009-08-28T22:21:00.000-06:00

The rocks were big and they went down very quickly. The little girl was petrified and did not want to move. The little boy climbed all over the rocks. This is a fun picture of emotions.

A Father's Memorial

2009-08-27T09:06:00.005-06:00

This Mustang was painted and placed in Murray Park for a memorial of a father's son who was lost in the war. I was facinated with this car and took a bunch of pictures. The yellow is vibrant against the Red, White and Blue of the flags and the flag on the door with the soldier kneeling in prayer. The boots, inverted gun and helmet in the foreground represent the Fallen Soldier Memorial. (It is worth clicking on the photograph to enlarge it and see more of the detail, especially of the soldier praying on the door.)

2009-08-26T08:32:00.001-06:00

It is a challenge to watch for the "fun" moments of the wedding and to be ready for them. This wedding was held in the backyard of the couple. It was a wonderful setting.

Olympus 50 Year Reunion

2009-08-25T21:55:00.003-06:00

This was a wonderful group of people. Their 5oth high school reunion was a fun event.

Jellyfish

2009-08-24T23:01:00.002-06:00

These Jellyfish were at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. I loved the colors and the looks of these dangerous creatures of the deep.

Jordan River Temple

2009-08-23T16:58:00.004-06:00

The Jordan River Temple is special to me. My sister, Tina, was married there. This has been my assigned temple for much of my adult life. The moon was full and quite beautiful the morning that I took this photograph.

Child and the "r"

2009-08-22T23:47:00.004-06:00

Learning to walk is fun and challenging. He had not been walking for long, but loved to do so. This "r" is at the Salt Lake City Library. I really enjoy his expression of pure joy and the colors and contrasts of the wall, tiles and the "r".

Bird of Paradise

2009-08-21T15:10:00.003-06:00

This Bird of Paradise was "born" in Oakland, California at the Oakland Temple. I think this is a beautiful flower. It reminds me of the head of a Peacock.

Like Father, Like Son

2009-08-20T20:55:00.004-06:00

My oldest son loves to fish. He would fish, I would photograph and his son would play in the water. For this picture, Dad was cleaning his line and preparing the hook. Son was playing in the dirt at the water's edge. He then leaned forward and created this caricature... Like Father, Like Son.

Donut Falls in the Fall

2009-08-19T22:48:00.004-06:00

I love to go up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Donut Falls. There is always a bunch of good things to photograph up there.

Couple in Garden at Temple Square

2009-08-18T21:55:00.004-06:00

I love the garden between the Salt Lake Temple and its Annex. It is awesome. This couple was wonderful to work with.

Playing with Two Tennis Rackets

2009-08-18T21:41:00.004-06:00

My grandson picked up both tennis rackets and played with them for a few minutes. He is cute trying to play with both of them.

Manti Temple at Dusk

2009-08-16T23:03:00.003-06:00

I attended the "Manti Miracle Pagent" with the youth. While waiting for the show to begin, I took this photograph. I enjoy the coloring of the lights on the temple.

Bryanna

2009-08-15T18:41:00.002-06:00

Angel Moroni on Oquirrh Mountain Temple

2009-08-14T09:53:00.009-06:00

On June 14th a storm went through the valley and a lightning strike darkened the horn, arm and face of Moroni. This last Tuesday the LDS Church replaced this Angel Moroni with a new one. The Oquirrh Mountain Temple (South Jordan, Utah) will be dedicated at the end of the month and so the church replaced Moroni for a new version that has TWO lightning rods in him, one at the end of the trumpet and one out the top of his head.

State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah

2009-08-13T23:07:00.010-06:00

This was photographed from Ensign Peak looking down the 20+ miles of State Street. The Capital building was still under construction. Also note that Franklin Covey Field (on 13th South - to the right in the photo) is lit up.

Thomas, the Cat

2009-08-12T20:01:00.005-06:00

Thomas was my Mom's big cat. He loved to sit on the wooden porch and look out into the field behind the house.

Fall Colors

2009-08-11T15:15:00.011-06:00

Usually when you see the colors of fall, you back up and get all the colors from all the trees. I love this photograph because all the fall colors are throughout this one leaf.

I Married Julia!!

2009-08-10T06:35:00.014-06:00

We had finished photographing the couple as they came out of the Temple after their wedding. I had moved to the front of the Temple to wait for the couple and the group to start taking the group pictures at the Temple. As the couple was walking towards me (with two of the Bride's little sisters) the Groom just flung out his arms and leg in the excitement of having married such a beautiful, intelligent woman.

Butterfly

2009-08-10T06:22:00.005-06:00

This butterfly was flitting from point to point on this huge rock up in one of the canyons above Salt Lake City. I love this photograph.

One Day Old...isn't he cute?!

2009-08-08T22:05:00.011-06:00

My daughter-in-law, Holly, compiled these three photos that I took of my new grandson. She really does good work.

Jordan River Temple

2009-08-07T14:18:00.009-06:00

This morning I photographed the Jordan River Temple. I liked the Temple, moon and flag just like in this photograph. I had to photoshop the moon into the picture because it is too bright for the rest of the image. I stayed true to the physical relationship between them. Oh, and yes the moon was photographed this morning as well.

The Majestic Oquirrh Mountain Temple

2009-08-06T17:01:00.013-06:00

I love the beauty of this Temple. The trees and the shrubs are new but are beginning to fill in.

Oquirrh Mountain Temple at Dawn

2009-08-05T22:13:00.008-06:00

I woke up this morning at about 5:00 and drove to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple and photographed it as the sun came up. I really enjoyed taking the photograph and watching the beauty of God's hand.