RedBarn Photography Blog

...Kaci...Senior Portraits...

What a beautiful girl! For Kaci's Senior Session, she decided to have it at the studio. I was so glad! We captured some amazing shots and had fun, too! She is hoping for a scholarship to UNR and we are wishing her all the best!

If you are looking to learn piano or take voice lessons you should call Kaci's mom. Kali J. Dobson, Professional Voice and Piano Teacher @ 775*853*1074.

Thank you Kaci for coming in and allowing me to do your portraits! I wish you the very best in your Senior year. I really enjoyed meeting you! 

~Michelle

 

...The Hall Family....

This has to be one of my very favorite sessions from our Lincoln Military Housing special. Wayne and Jen are a fabulous couple and are so obviously in love! Sometimes, couples that come in with their families do not think it is important to take portraits of just the two of them. I love that Wayne and Jen asked and allowed me to take a series them together. What a fabulous time to document and have to show your children! Their boys are adorable and of course Daly, the puppy was fun, too! This session was the perfect example of why I love what I do! I strive to capture the "moments" with each session and it makes my heart happy when clients choose the "moments" over the posed photographs! Not that I don't love the posed photographs, too. Its just that the "moments" in between seem to make the most natural and beautiful portraits. 

Thank you both, I am so very blessed to photograph people like you, that make me LOVE my job. This IS what it is all about!

~ Michelle

 

 
 

...Madison and Joel...

ow...I cannot believe it is February already! Time is just flying by...We have been keeping busy with Connor Ray playing basketball, Hannah Beth playing futsal, riding horses and anything else life may throw at us! 

I am so far behind on blogging sessions...story of my life! It is a good thing to be so busy that I don't have time to blog...right?!?  We have had family sessions, senior sessions, maternity sessions, Valentines sessions and a wedding as of late. I love that the "slow" time of year has been so busy! 

In an attempt to catch up on blogging...We have known the Harvey family since Hannah Beth started 5th grade. She was in Mr. Harvey's class for 2 years, now he has Connor Ray. In the last few years our families have become friends and enjoy spending time together. We really appreciate their friendship and of course we appreciate Bill teaching our children! Last week Madison and Joel came in for some portraits. We had a great time! Joel is quite the character and made the funniest faces. Madison is growing up into a beautiful young lady. 

Thank you Harvey Family for everything!

~ Michelle

  

...Happy 12th Birthday Baby Girl...

 

I just cannot believe that my baby girl is twelve today! I love you Hannah Beth! I love your smile, your sweetness and how goofy you are. I love your passion for animals and all things good. I love how much you love your brother...even when he annoys you! I love watching you play soccer and love how much you enjoy it! Thank you so much for being you! Thank you for an awesome year...I LOVED all of our trips and am so thankful for YOU!! Just do me a favor and STOP growing up!!! Or at least slow down just a bit....

All kidding aside, you are growing into a beautiful young lady and I love you ever so much!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

...Jesse, Jeanette and Dominic...

 

I LOVE this time of year! Lots of family photos just in time for Christmas. Now if I could just get MY family photos done, that would be perfect... I have tons to post, will be posting more this week. In the meantime enjoy this rare studio session...

I do not do a lot of in studio work so I love it when I get the opportunity. With all of the MWTC clients coming up and the cold weather finally here, some families are choosing to stay indoors. This family was so cute and little Dominic is just adorable!

 

 

 
 
 

...Jack, Monette and Lizzie...

I just love all of these fall family sessions! Lincoln Military Housing has offered a gift to all of their residents and I love being a part of it! It is just a small way in which we can give back and show how very thankful we are for all of their service! 

This is the first family that came out for some photos...They are all incredibly good looking and so very sweet. I just LOVE Lizzie! She made me giggle throughout the entire shoot! She is SO adorable!

Thank you so much Poteet Family! I hope New york is wonderful! Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

~ Michelle

 

 

...Emily...

Loving all of the fall sessions lately! Haven't had too much time to blog , but wanted to show off this session.

For Emily's senior session, we went to some of her very favorite places in Twin Lakes. I think we timed it just about perfect. From what I hear, most of the leaves were blown away within the next few days! I am always taken aback by the beauty of the Twin Lakes area. It is so breathtaking. Such a sense of peacefulness. Emily is a quiet girl of few words. She loves volleyball and is a senior at CHS.Emily had scoped out which trees looked the best, where she wanted to sit and everything! While we walked to various locations, she would say things like "I used to play here as a little girl" or "I like to come and sit here to think". I love being able to document special places in peoples lives. 

Thank you so much Emily!

~Michelle

 

 

 

...Rebecca...

I had so much fun with this session! Virginia City has so much to offer! We found lots of great little niches and awesome colors. The old buildings have a ton of character. I just love walking around and checking out all the little nooks and crannies. 

Rebecca is a DHS senior and is looking to go to college with a softball scholarship. I think she holds the record for the most "fans" at a session. She brought her mom, her dad, her sister and her boyfriend! They were all very helpful in making sure we got a "real" smile! I loved Becca's choices for clothing and props. We had 2 fabulous dresses, a very cute fall ensemble, a cowgirl outfit (she did junior rodeo), a Harley (what a great prop) and we even included a fire truck! After exploring the town of VC we went out a bit and found a little more natural setting. Becca was stunning, she made it hard to narrow down the photo for proofing!

Thank you Becca! I hope you have a fantastic senior year!

~Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

...Nik...

I am loving our fall weather! Definitely not ready for winter yet. I know its coming but am so thankful it has waited a little bit longer this year. I actually wish it Old Man Winter would just visit other places this year...He could skip Minden altogether! Nice beautiful days like today make me happy!

For Nik's senior session we drove up to Mill Canyon and found lots of places to stop and take photos. It had snowed the weekend before so we even found a little bit of the white stuff hanging around. Nik is into snow boarding, hanging out with his friends and he volunteers at the Antelope Valley Volunteer Fire Dept...check out that helmet. 

Thank you Nik! We wish you all the best!

~ Michelle

 

 

 

...Karah...Spanish Springs 2010 Senior Spokesmodel...

We just did a fall session with our senior spokesmodel Karah! I LOVE all of her clothes and want to go shopping with her! No really, she has fabulous taste! Her clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories were fantastic! So...next time you go shopping Karah, call me!

For this session we met at San Rafael Park in Reno. I was amazed by all of the beautiful settings in the park. Being fairly new to the area, I just love it when clients show me new places. It was a wonderful setting for fall portraits. The yellows, red and oranges were oh so vibrant! 

Thank you so much, Karah! I had a great time with you and your mom!

*****Karah is a Senior Spokesmodel for Spanish Springs High School...mention that you saw this blog and receive 2 FREE sets of Wallet sized portraits!*****

~ Michelle