Cahoon studios

{G} fam

2010-11-16T13:55:00.001-08:00

I absolutely love this family! I had so much fun working with them, they made me smile and laugh with every shot and after the shoot they graciously took me out to lunch...I know so nice! Love you guys!

{B} fam

2010-09-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

okay so pretty much I just love this family. I had so much fun shooting them. I probably laughed the whole time they were that much fun to be with!

{M} fam

2010-09-24T11:19:00.000-07:00

Well we texted back and forth the day of the shoot with comments such as:

"I hope it stops raining."

"What if it keeps raining?"

"We'll make it work even in rain!"

"oh no, what if {J} doesn't smile...he's been smiley all day, I hope he smiles for the camera?!"

"he'll smile and if not...well he will :)"

so, the rain did stop and the sun came out (I was hoping it would stay overcast but hey I guess I can't control the weather like I thought) and so the pictures began and let me tell you little {J} refused to smile at the camera, look at the camera, be around the camera or even around any human for that matter lol. Still, he was the cutest thing ever and so fun to photograph! So thanks to my amazing cousin for letting me come capture some amazing moments in their life. I love you guys!

PUBLISHED

2010-09-07T10:59:00.000-07:00

you know that moment when you find out that you got the an A on your test, or you got the job you had been dreaming about, or you won an awesome prize in a drawing, well let me just say that every single one of those emotions are flying through me. I just found out that a wedding I photographed is going to be published. I literally screamed out loud WAAAAHOOOO! I am so excited. It is going to be published by DIY Bride. Yeah, I am pretty cool eh lol. As soon as it is published I will post the link! woop woop!

1 year this month

2010-08-11T09:19:00.001-07:00

this month marks my one year anniversary since my last open-heart surgery, and six years since my first. time flies. I can't believe it has already been a year and I am feelin' great! I think I should celebrate all month long :)

5 tips

2010-07-30T11:39:00.000-07:00

So as you know ty and I had the opportunity to teach a photography class up at Daniel's Summit, in Utah, for a retreat. The class was so fun and we really enjoyed the people and the many questions that came up. I thought I would share with all of you the top 5 tips that we talked about in our class and hopefully they will be helpful when you are taking pictures :)

#1. get down on their level

* don't be afraid to get down on the ground

* move your whole body around not just the camera to get that perfect shot

#2 use a plain background

* the less you have in the background the better

* it helps your audience to focus on what you want them to see

* if you don't have a plain background be aware of what is in the background of your pic & if it is distracting

#3 move in close

* you may want to whole scene but usually it's going to be too busy

#4 lock the focus

* put your focus on the part of the subject you want your audience to focus on

* hold the shutter button half-way down and wait for lens to focus

#5 move it from the middle

* lock your focus point and then slightly move your camera left or right

Love

2010-07-27T14:32:00.000-07:00

I was just doing some organizing on my computer when I came across this pic, so I thought I would share it with ya'll. I can't get enough of wedding and engagement rings. I even look at them online and think hmmm I want that one, oh and that one, awe and that one too. They are all so gorgeous and unique, just like every bride and groom that I photograph. Seriously, I LOVE WHAT I DO!

Van Dyke Fam

2010-07-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

uh yes they are such a cute family and YES I am related to them and so happy to call them family. I love them all. I have to admit that I was laughing throughout the entire shoot (not because they are funny looking or anything like that but cause they are the funnest people to be around)! So thanks to my awesome fam for lettin me take your family pictures!! Love you guys!

{R}s Seniors

2010-07-16T09:05:00.000-07:00

I had so much shootin {R}s senior portraits. Can I just say that I love the shots with the guitar. Yeah, needless to say {R} is pretty flippin talented!!

{L}s Seniors

2010-07-13T19:50:00.000-07:00

This is my beautiful sis-in-law! I loved shooting her. It was such a fun shoot!

Love Affair Workshop Giveaway...

2010-04-26T09:22:00.001-07:00

Hey photogs. Wanna enter to win some free stuff. Check out the love affair workshop blog! They have some great stuff and a chance to win a seat to one of their workshops! AMAZING! So here is the website...goooo...enter....WIN!

http://loveaffairworkshop.com/

WHAT the WHAT

2010-04-22T09:18:00.000-07:00

yesterday at 10 am. such a beautiful morning

today at 10am. what happened

taken with my iPhone

spring has sprung

2010-04-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

I was literally jumping up and down screaming when I saw my first flowers come into full bloom. This is my very first garden and I have been waiting (impatiently) for my flowers to bloom, so when they finally did I shouted for joy! Now the only problem is I want the rest of them to bloom right now and they aren't cooperating. Oh well to those flowers out there now...you just made my day!

Feathers & Frosting TAKE 2

2010-03-31T19:10:00.000-07:00

Thanks again to everyone!!!

Feathers & Frosting TAKE 1

2010-03-30T20:53:00.000-07:00

This shoot was so fun. My friend Shauna makes and sells these adorable headbands and accessories, and they are so fun. THANKS to Shauna and Feathers & Frosting and Thanks to my awesome models: Liz, Lexi, Sydney, Angie, Kelsi, and Marcie. You girls ROCK!!! More pics to come!

Feathers & Frosting Sneak Peek

2010-03-28T13:01:00.000-07:00

A sneak peek of yesterdays shoot. It was awesome!

so very thankful

2010-03-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

This week I have been thinking a lot about how far I have come since surgery. I can't believe that it has been 5 years and 7 months since my first open-heart surgery and 7 months since my second one. I would be lying if I said that it doesn't make me teary-eyed to think about cause it down right makes me weep. Some days I honestly can't believe that I have actually gone through 2 open-heart surgeries within the last five years...TWO! It truly blows my mind. It has left me with so much to be thankful for: wonderful and talented doctors (both in here in Utah and the ones in Minnesota), amazing nurses (especially my last nurse Sandy, she was truly amazing), my AWESOME friends who sent me so many messages of encouragement and love (you know who you are), my INCREDIBLE family (both immediate and the in-laws), my parents for flying to MN and staying the week there just to be with me), my TOTALLY AMAZING husband (who took two weeks off of his life to be there constantly by my side, holding my hand until I was wheeled in to surgery, and staying every night on a squeaky cot in my hospital room), and most importantly the Lord (for without Him I could never have had the strength to go through a second surgery and stay positive through out the worst of times). Life is amazing and thanks to everyone who gives me their constant support and love. I love you all :)

J

2010-02-06T14:37:00.000-08:00

He is absolutely adorable. I could take pics of J all day long. I just want to squeeze his wittle cheeks and say how tute he is over and over. Okay a little much of the baby talk...but he is so stinkin cute!

Hi Ho Colorado

2009-12-26T09:20:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity to go work in Colorado for two weeks before Christmas. I got to go with my amazing friend Kelsi (who got me the job). It was so so so FUN! We work for a company called Follett who does text book buybacks at Universities across the Nation. The first day we worked it was -21 degrees outside and we were lucky enough to be stationed outside in the drive-thru. Despite the freezing cold weather we enjoyed every minute of it. Each night we would head down to the lobby of the hotel and play cards with the Manager (sometimes until the wee hours of the morning). We bought tons of treats on the trip and couldn't stand to part with them so we packed them in all of our suitcases and carry-ons so we could enjoy them at home. We looked quite humorous. It was so so so much fun!!!

Mi Amorcito

2009-12-08T11:58:00.001-08:00

So I literally have the best husband in the world!!! Let me tell you why. Today I had an appointment at the hospital to get an ECO done (all is well, just a follow up), so I woke-up, looked out the window only to see EVERYTHING covered in snow. The roads were a mess. I checked the news only to find that even the main roads were nasty. Now, if you know me then you know that I absolutely hate driving in the snow...it gives me anxiety. So I got ready, hoping that in the 30 minutes all the snow would melt from the roads and that it would stop snowing altogether. Well it didn't. I called Ty to ask him how the roads by the hospital had been this morning (since he drives that way to work). He told me that they were yucky...and the anxiety started. While we were talking about it there was a noise at the side door (which kinda freaked me out a bit). I went to see what it was and in walked my cute hubby!!! He got off work to come pick me up and take me to my appointment so I didn't have to drive in the snow. How amazing is he?!! The appointment went well and I even got my H1N1 shot..woo hoo I know! So to my husband...YOU ARE THE BEST.

TE AMO MUCHO!!!

and the tree is up

2009-12-04T10:40:00.000-08:00

So this week we started moving in to our new house and I am more than excited. It isn't completely finished but I just couldn't wait any longer...it is just too cute of a house for me not to be living in it. So the first thing I did before anything else was put up my Christmas tree. I mean I only have a few weeks till Christmas and I want to enjoy my tree as long as possible...and I am so enjoying it. We were able to get a new tree this year from ty's grandparents (and it is a lot bigger than all of the ones we have had before), so my ornaments didn't even fill the tree. So my awesome mom went and got us some super cute ornaments and the tree looks awesome. It is perfect!!! Thanks to everyone who has helped us in moving, renovating, painting, decorating, and more. Pics of the house will be coming...once everything is unpacked and boxes are out of the way. Oh, and to those who may be wondering...my kitties are loving the new place. They are right at home.

Giving Thanks

2009-12-02T11:40:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I know I'm a little late getting this posted but never-the-less...Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I have so much to be grateful for. My health, husband, family, friends, food, kitties, my religion, and the list goes on. Let's take more moments in life to be grateful for what we have instead of just during the Thanksgiving season. Life is amazing and I love it!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!

A Princess Party

2009-12-02T10:47:00.000-08:00

They all lined up for their make-up and hair with huge smiles on their faces. "This is the best birthday party ever" I heard one say. After hair and make-up the girls got their portrait taken and then printed and placed in a frame that they had decorated themselves. It was so fun. Who knew that I (a twenty something year old) could have so much fun at a little girls party. I felt like a little girl all over again. To the birthday girl....HAPPY BIRTHDAY B!!!!

BACK....

2009-12-01T20:59:00.001-08:00

Okay, so we just bought a house and we have been furiously working on it for about three weeks and we haven't had the internet until TODAY!!! Woo hoo...it is so about time. So now I will be catching up on a few things and then I am off to Colorado for a few days. Man, December is a crazy busy month. Cheers

The Cahoon Clan

2009-11-20T13:30:00.000-08:00

Ty and I had so much fun taking pics of his family. I seriously have the best in-laws ever! NO JOKE. Let me just tell you...after the family pics, we went back to our new house and celebrated cute Marcie's b-day and then everyone changed into work clothes to help us out on our house. How amazing is that I say!? I love them so much...and with the help of cute Megsy's friend we were able to get a BIG family pic. Thanks Celeste!!!

Busy Busy

2009-11-03T09:28:00.000-08:00

Don't worry, I am still here. It has been a crazy busy past week. Halloween Parties, editing photos every spare minute I have, and we just bought a house and we get it this week so we will be working like crazy getting it fixed up and adorable before we move in. So, if I don't post as often as I would like then you know what I am doing. I am so so excited and can't wait to move in to my cute house!!! I will be posting pics from Halloween and my house later this week hopefully. YAY

B & K Wedding

2009-10-29T09:55:00.000-07:00

I was up bright and early only to look out the window and see that the ground was covered in snow. "Great"...I thought. I grabbed my camera stuff and headed out the door with my bro. We drove to Salt Lake where I was shooting the wedding only to find that it was colder there than where we had left. "no big deal...cold is nothing...just don't let it rain today, I forgot my umbrella." After the ceremony we all headed outside to find that it was a complete blizzard. Within 5 minutes everyone was covered in snow, wet, and the little kids were screaming "DAD, IT'S COLD!!!!" Despite the crazy turn of events in the weather everyone was having a good time. The bride and groom looked amazing and the snow only enhanced the beauty of the day. I didn't even care that my hair was wet and crazy looking, or that my skirt was now soaked from kneeling on the ground to get those perfect shots, it was so fun (plus we received a heavenly gift of one hour of beautiful sunshiney weather). I may have a little bit of a cold now but that's okay because it is my editing day anyway so it's not like I've got to go looking fab for anyone. I would do this wedding all over again even with the weather. Happy wedding day to Becky & Kodie. Love you guys!!!

Allred Family

2009-10-16T13:20:00.001-07:00

Okay so this family is adorable. I couldn't get over how cute all of their pics turned out. I am absolutely in love with their pics. I absolutely enjoyed working with them. Let's do it again!

Birthday

2009-10-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to the nicest person I know. Who never has anything negative to say. Who always has a smile on her face and yummy popcorn for you to eat. Happy birthday to my grandma Rene. Hope it's the best birthday yet! We love you!

A little Sneak Peek

2009-10-11T19:46:00.001-07:00

Okay, so I am getting back to shooting pics. YAY. I have a few gigs coming up this month and I am more than excited. Being away from camera for so long has been hard. It's going to be an awesome month...I can just feel it!!

I'm back

2009-09-21T11:28:00.001-07:00

Okay, so it has easily been almost a month since I posted. I apologize but I have a very good reason trust me. Last month I flew to Minnesota to have my second open-heart surgery. It has been quite crazy and I am finally starting to feel better and so I decided it was time to post. I was able to go up in the mountains this weekend and I can't even explain how beautiful the colors are! I absolutely love love love the fall!!!

The Winner is...

2009-08-20T07:27:00.000-07:00

Photo by: Neisha Bennet
To claim your prize e-mail me at whitney@cahoonstudios.com CONGRATS!

Sneak Peek

2009-08-14T12:19:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peek of the photo shoot I did at the Canine Country Club. More to come!!

ENJOY

{L}

2009-08-12T17:05:00.000-07:00

Isn't she adorable? I mean just look at that face...and I think she knows that she is adorable. Capturing moments like this makes me love my job more than I already do. It's those perfect little moments (when someone doesn't know the camera is on them) that make that picture absolutely timeless. I LOVE MY JOB!!

ENJOY!

Baby J

2009-08-12T12:04:00.000-07:00

Baby J's Announcements. Isn't he precious!?

a little four-wheelin'

2009-08-10T12:32:00.000-07:00

So how do you solve the problems of a stressful week...simple...you grab the camera, hop in the truck, and head up the mountains for picture taking and four-wheeling. That is how Ty and I solve our stresses once in a while. So when Saturday finally came we headed up to Echo and spent a few hours snappin shots of beautiful animals and cruisin on the four-wheelers. There were so many animals...I hadn't seen this many since I was twelve so in their defense...DEAR HUNTERS please refrain from killing any animals this year!! LET THE LIVE! We saw about 7 bucks all chillin out together (so awesome) a doe and her baby, and a beautiful, gorgeous bull Moose. I love nature! One day I will have a house off in the mountains...one day :)

ENJOY!

There's a Storm a comin'

2009-08-07T11:18:00.000-07:00

We had this crazy wind storm come out of nowhere last night. The air was filled with sand and dirt and it made the sun look awesome. So I ran inside, grabbed my camera, ran back outside (while almost falling over due to the strong wind), and snapped a few shots of the sun, and then had crazy allergies the rest of the night :)

Enjoy

A little WOOF

2009-08-06T11:24:00.000-07:00

I was visiting my grandma the other day and I got to take some pics of this adorable puppy. She was all over the place and refused to hold still. Instead she wanted to attack and lick my camera to bits. She was so lovey and just wanted to be a part of everything going on instead of having her pic taken. SO SWEET!!

Enjoy

MEWS

2009-08-06T09:03:00.001-07:00

Ty and I were sitting around playing on our computers one day when we noticed that both of our cats were sitting on the bed, the exact same way, watching the exact same things. I couldn't help myself...I grabbed my camera and shot away. Those of you who know me know that I am a cat nerd. It's true! My husband always jokes with me cause as soon as I walk in the door the first words out of my mouth are "hey mew mews." Okay that sounds crazy, but you have to realize that my two cats run to the door as soon as they hear my car, so they are right there to welcome me when I come home. I LOVE IT!! Seriously, they are the best cats ever. Their names you ask...well there is Maximus (max for short) has the white nose (he is my quiet, cuddly kitty), and Minimus (mini) has the black nose (she is my loud, attention seeking kitty). So anyway, after seeing the pics I just had to post a few!!

Enjoy

August SPECIAL!!

2009-08-05T16:01:00.000-07:00

This month we will be offering 5 free sittings (each sitting comes with a free 8x10 of photographers choice). If you would like to book a free sitting simply go to our website and click on the calendar link, select the date you would like and we will get back with you!! These will go fast!

Lava Hot Springs

2009-08-03T19:49:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Ty & I went with our church to youth conference. It was held at lava hot springs. It was so much fun. I absolutely loved hanging out with the youth...it made me feel young again :) I was so amazed with all of them at lava jumping off of the platforms. Every single one of them jumped off at least one. I tried and chickened out (as I am sure I will never live that down). I honestly had a BLAST!!!

New Blog

2009-07-30T17:10:00.000-07:00

Well here it is the new blog. After many (and I mean many) days of working on this and the website (and photos) we finally have our new blog and website. We are so excited. Enjoy.

Welcome Home

2009-07-30T15:35:00.000-07:00

"That's him, that's him...here he comes."
"oh wait, nevermind...oops."
Those were the words that were yelled from Ty's family for 40 minutes as we all sat around waiting for their brother Trevor who was coming home after being gone for two years serving a church mission in Burmingham, Alabama. The anticipation was crazy. Where was he??? He should be in by now?? I think we were all a little too excited because his plane hadn't even landed yet, even though we were sure it had.
Everyone was hunched down trying to see to the top of the escalators at the airport, just trying to catch a glance if the person in the suit and tie was their brother, and finally...there he was gliding down that escalator with a big grin on his face. Everyone saw him at once. There were giggles, squeals, yays, every kind of shout of excitement known. Finally, he was to where we could all shove towards him to give him our long awaited hugs. One, two, three, all nine of us had received our hug. It was so good to see him.
The rest of the night was filled with food, laughter, games, and old mission stories told from those who had been. It was a perfect night (well minus mom and dad Cahoon who had to stay in Alabama cause they couldn't get a flight home...). Welcome home ELDER CAHOON. we love you!