Ward Family Photos Slideshow August 23, 2009

Last week the entire Ward family descended on Utah and we had a fabulous time.  One of the definite highlights was our family photo shoot with Justin Hackworth Photography.  After you get a glimpse of some of these photos, you’ll definitely see why we highly recommend Justin.  He’s awesome to work with and produces unforgettable photos, no flash required.

On Tuesday, we picked Stephanie up from the airport and drove to downtown Provo to Justin’s studio for the first round of individual/couple pictures.  Then we piled in the car and Justin led us to this industrial park where we took the remainder of our photos.  It was perfect!  Here’s a sampling…

Aren’t they unbelievable?  If you can’t get enough, click here to see a slideshow of some of the best pictures from the photo shoot with Justin Hackworth.

I DID It! I applied for America’s Next Top Model March 10, 2009

Thank you for your incredible feedback and support about applying for America’s Next Top Model.  After much deliberation and conversation, I took the leap and applied!

It was an arduous process (story to come) which involved a subzero swimsuit photo shoot, plus filming the video application, plus a 15-page application/contract, not to mention the incredible effort of sending the package with Murphy’s Law and miracles interlaced between.

In the meantime, here are my submission photos. Kudos to the three incredible photographers that helped get these pictures ASAP for the application.

Photo by Justin Hackworth

Photo by Tuttle Photography

Photo by Molto Bella Photography

I was SO close to submitting this one instead though, but realized it needed to be a full length swimsuit pic. Oh well, great one for the portfolio…

Photo by Molto Bella Photography

Photos by Justin Hackworth Photography December 29, 2008

Here’s some great shots from Tim and I’s recent photo shoot with Justin Hackworth Photography.  We meandered downtown Provo and had a great time.  Justin was totally willing to work with our zany ideas (he appreciated that we wanted to take pictures at sushi instead of the usual orchard request).  Even tho the photos were taken a week into December, even got some shots back in time for Christmas.  Enjoy!

Family Photos December 7, 2008

Tomorrow afternoon, Tim and I will have our family photos taken by Justin Hackworth Photography.  We are stoked!  It’s the first time since our wedding three years ago that we had our picture professionally (& officially) taken.  Unofficially, Tim snuck in on a few shots from a photo shoot Justin and I did in the spring, which is how this photo below came to be.

Lots has happened since 2005.  Lots of hair cuts.  Lots of change.  Lots of growth.  It’s about time!  Photos to come…

Short Hair is Sexy September 20, 2008

My photographer friend, Justin Hackworth, recently did a shoot for Metropolitan Salon in Provo.  Herein lies proof that short hair is sexy.

I’m a believer!

Portrait of Tim June 21, 2008

A brilliant portrait of Tim by Justin Hackworth Photography

Justin Hackworth Photography June 6, 2008

I recently had the pleasure to sit for Justin Hackworth and have my portrait taken by him.  Justin knows how to utilize light beautifully.  Here are a couple he posted on his blog.  You can also see the whole shoot, including shots of Tim and I, here.

Weekend Update May 28, 2008

With everyone getting out of town for the weekend, traffic on the I-15 freeway Friday afternoon was a parking lot. We foraged onwards anyways, because at the end of the yellow brick road was pictures at Justin Hackworth’s photography studio. We finally made it and had a great session, some of which included Tim as well! We are anxiously awaiting the final results.

(This just in – isn’t Justin amazing?! LOVE it!)

Sunday afternoon we drove up to Lava Hot Springs in Idaho with Collette and Tracy and his kids in his diesel Ford truck at 80 mph and enjoyed fantastic Thai food, wonderful company and incredible hot springs.  I was teased for being the Asian that couldn’t take the heat.  We had a scare when we got back to the motel and our bags were gone – apparently there had been a mix-up of rooms and for some reason they had taken our bags…? We were freaking out, but all is well.

And last but not least – now for my HUGE NEWS! I happened upon a flamenco guitarist here in Utah by the name of Gabriel Edgar. We are going to start collaborating on flamenco together. I’d venture to say he is the best flamenco guitarist in Utah and I am thrilled to begin working with him. (PS: on his site, http://www.gabrieledgar.com, you can listen to his flamenco recordings)

upcoming portrait May 23, 2008

I’m totally excited. I’m going to get my portrait taken tomorrow by Justin Hackworth Photography! I know Justin through my BNI networking group and have to say, he has a great eye for weddings, families, photo shoots, portraits and scenery. I have been perusing through his blog this afternoon, www.justinhackworth.com/blog, and here are some of my faves.