Is the checker at Wal-Mart really serious . . .

. . . when he asks, "How are you today?" Keep in mind:

a. it is barely 4 am. I am in my pajamas, looking only a half step better than death.

b. one of my hands is holding my right ear, which is giving me the worst pain I've felt since labor. The other hand is holding $20 worth of over-the-counter drugs just praying that one of them will stop the pain.

My eardrum burst, and as of this afternoon, I'm now on real, doctor-prescribed meds. Whoop whoop!

A couple of you living outside of the Denver/Boulder area have asked to see some photos of Colin. Let's turn this post a little more upbeat with some images of my beautiful/super sweet/always-keep-me-on-my-toes son. These are from a recent trip to the park.


Don't you love fat little baby hands?? I especially love those inverted-baby-knuckles-dimples. Anyone know the real term for those??


(I think there was a dog off to the side, which explains his intense gaze NOT at the camera...) :)

Back From California

I spent the weekend in beautiful Santa Rosa, California, assisting my friend Meg Reul photograph Lyndsey & Monte's fairytale wedding in a VINEYARD! The San Francisco area was BEAUTIFUL and I had a blast, but didn't catch a whole lot of sleep. Almost immediately upon returning home I caught something horrible, and unfortunately haven't spent hours in front of the computer editing shots like I usually do. As soon as I'm better you can be sure that I'll be behind this computer editing away, but for now I have a fever, feel like I'm dying, and need to go to bed and get some REST! I'll try to blog some photos from the wedding soon, but until then:


Holy smokes are you kidding me?? I TOLD you it was fairytale.



And I missed them too!

Portraits: Maryam

Earlier this evening I met my friend Maryam in north Longmont for a portrait session. What a great time we had (minus the attack of the killer mosquitos)! Here are just a couple of the fantastic shots we got:







Absolute FAAAAAVORITE:







By the way...as a note to all of the Longmont brides who seem to stumble upon my blog...Maryam is a wedding planner, so if you want her contact info let me know!

Which one of THESE will be on my new website?

For the past couple of weeks I've been working on the design sketches for a new Angie Wilson Photography website. The design part is pretty much finished, so it's now in Jim's hands for the programming phase (and I can't wait for it to be finished!). As like any photographer's website, mine has an "about me" page. I realized when I was designing this page that I really don't have a portrait of myself...which is a NECESSITY for an "about me" page.

This afternoon James and Colin took naps at the same time, and I had ACTUALLY straightened my hair, so it was a perfect time for a photo shoot. Jim took all of these in our backyard. Here are the best:



Yesterday morning I went on a run with the double stroller. When we were almost home we passed a garage sale that had this picture frame for $1. WHOOO! I ran home, grabbed a dollar, and ran back to buy the frame. I KNEW it would make an awesome photo prop!









Obviously they won't all fit on the about me page....so what's your vote???

Children's Session: Payton, Kole & Blake

Late this afternoon I did a children's photo session for Debbie's picture-perfect grandchildren (and I brought my lucky charm--Jim--with me again). Shortly after returning home, I turned on my computer, and haven't stopped editing since (okay I lie...I gave Jim and James haircuts at 8 pm...but other than that...) I think it's safe to safe that I am SOOOO addicted to photography/photoshop. I was so excited about these photos that I still haven't taken a break for dinner (and it's getting close to midnight).

Here are just a couple of my favorites:











I KNOW that these days are JUST around the corner for me with my James & Colin.



As usual, I couldn't decide which one I liked better, so here's both:





Fun times rolling in the grass





Kole let Payton hop on his back, but didn't seem to be enjoying it too much.



So Payton showed him what was up.



Wow! A two-person piggy back!



After we were done the kids started playing on the playground and I got some more shots. LOVE THESE!





Wow! That was FUN! Payton, Kole and Blake: you kids ROCK! I know I told your parents your online proofing gallery would be up within two weeks, but I think the secret's already out: Angie is a photoshop addict and your gallery with the rest of the shots will be up very shortly! ;)

Time for my midnight dinner!

Senior Portraits: Will

Earlier this week I shot Will's senior portraits. We started in Niwot and finished the session in Longmont. I had a fantastic time, probably because:

a. Will is super cool
b. my awesome husband assisted me

Here are a couple of my favorites:







I think Will has the best name ever. I would've named my second son Will, if it weren't for our last name...



After I met Will a couple of weeks ago, and knew we'd be doing some guitar shots, I found this spot (pretty awesome don't you think?). Doesn't he look like he belongs on the cover of a cd?

Shout Out

That's right. It's time for a shout out.
This one goes out to a wonderful woman named Sue who works for the City of Longmont.

A few years ago when I started my graphic design business, Jalapeno Design., (please don't look at the portfolio...it hasn't been updated in a LOOOOONG time, and is falling far from high on the priority list) she was the woman working in the Sales Tax office at the Longmont Civic Center. Starting a business was a new and complicated thing for me, so I was grateful for her friendliness in answering all of my crazy questions, as well as her assistance in areas that were most likely outside of her job description.
Fast-forward the clock to 2008 when I have yet again started another business. Now I'm equipped with even more questions, since, this time, I actually have to collect sales tax on the photographic prints that I sell. Sue is still the woman behind the front desk and is still extraordinarily helpful and friendly...something that seems rare in today's world of customer service.

Though I doubt that she will ever read this, I'll say it anyway. Thanks Sue!

And what's an Angie Wilson Photography post without a photo?!
This one comes to us compliments of my wonderful husband Jim, who is becoming quite a skilled photographer (high five!)

Ciara & Kevin: Keystone Colorado Wedding

On Saturday I was lucky enough to find myself assisting my wonderful friend/talented superstar Meg Reul photograph a wedding in beautiful Keystone, Colorado.

I started out the day at the River Bank Lodge where Kevin was getting ready. (and I apologize in advance for the abundance of groom-getting-ready shots. I had a hard time picking out my favorite) :)



















I think Keystone is one of the most beautiful places in the world! Nice pick Ciara and Kevin! :)










Are we done with photos yet? ;)



Meanwhile, Ciara was getting ready at the Ski Tip Lodge.




Wow!















The setting for their wedding was amazing.




Someone (and unfortunately I'm not sure who), did a FANTASTIC job with all of the details and decorations for Ciara and Kevin's wedding.










Ciara and Kevin had planned on an outdoor ceremony overlooking the water...
but the rain had other plans for them, and the ceremony was relocated.




But the rain didn't stop them from having a beautiful and perfect wedding ceremony.










Mmmm...I'm getting hungry just looking at it.







Andy, the best man.




Then Arch Hooks came in and got the party started...AMAZING!