February Fun

Hello everyone! Can't believe it is already March. I am loving this spring weather and the blossoms all around. I have been busy shooting lots of cute little ones as they hit some big milestones. This time of the year makes me want to picnic without my shoes in a field of greens. (random i know) but this is sort of the theme behind some of my upcoming shoots. We have been playing in orchards, blossoms, and wildflowers. I hope to share these with you soon.

If you are thinking of booking a session; don't forget that thanks to daylight savings we shoot well into the 7 o'clock hour after dinner. Have a wonderful week!

My January Boys!

I had the privilege of shooting 4 little gents this last week. It was quite a day. Most photographers only show you the great stuff and make it look easy. Well I thought I would show you a couple of bloopers (with moms permission of course.) Sometimes I get the perfect subject who loves the camera, more often I get the child who hates the camera and only wants mommy. So whats a photographer to do? That's when my little embarrassing routine starts. It might be the Elmo song, badly impersonated voices from other cartoons, the Wrong rendition of twinkle twinkle, peek a boo, or any odd sound that my mouth can create. All to get a little smile or some sort of break in the grumps. All this to say it's not always as easy as it looks. One of the many great reasons why you stay with the same photographer who becomes familiar with your family. (That's my little marketing piece.)

Somehow we still got this. Little brother below loved the camera!



This little cutie didn't give me a smile until 50 minutes into the shoot. But he almost cracked here. Pretty sure I was singing the Elmo song.



Little Cameron is a natural. Love those eyes!The only downfall to having clients that are teething... they chew your props!



* Reminder to all fall 2008 clients, your web gallery's will be removed by the end of next week. If you haven't finished placing your orders get them in before those pictures are archeived. Have a wonderful Valentines!!

Baby Kenzie

I just love Sleeping babies! Meet baby kenzie. This little jewel was awake and happy the whole shoot but we wore her out and she finally fell asleep as I was packing up to leave. I always hear the parents say, " This is so weird they usually sleep all the time, I don't know what's going on?" Well let me just say when the photographer shows up...nothing is normal. That's the fun part of my job, trying to get my subject to relax and be themselves regardless of the massive lens stuck in their face. Hence why I have some quirky things I do with the little ones. Baby Kenzie was a doll and so darn cute!

I'm back

Oh this poor neglected BLOG... I'm back. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all. I have truly enjoyed this holiday season. My children make it so fun. Driving around listening to my daughter grunt and squeal at any sign of Christmas lights. Even if it is just a street light. This Fall was a whirlwind but the best yet! We had the most amazing location for my two big weekends. Thank you Barsoom Family! 46 photo shoots since September, 1 wedding and over 30 Christmas Cards created and sent out. A Big thank you to Kelley Frese- working with you makes it no work at all! I had a blast with everyone and even though it's a busy time - I am already excited for next years shoots. If you have any connections for great locations I am always on the hunt.


As if this has not kept me busy enough my husband and I have been finishing our garage. So many of you who have been in my garage for shoots hear about the big plans... well now it's finally getting finished. Here is a before and after.












My calender is up and current for those of you looking to book something this winter or spring. If you are a high school senior get booked early.


The website has been updated with some new pictures from fall. Also I have put together a little sideshow of some random pics from this fall.

www.korifriesen.com/cmpfall



Thank you again for all your support and your patience with me during this busy holiday season.

Thankful

I am thankful for...

Music that moves me
A messy house that means...we played
My friends that love me for exactly "me"
Grace that covers me daily
A family that still plays together
The Hugs of my children
The words "I love you"
Laughing with my hubby
Knees that haven't given up yet
Freedom and Creativity
Gas prices dropping (since I drive a gas hog)
Legacy's that continue to teach me
Finding The Well
Fleeting moments in time that take my breath away
Amazing support from family, friends, & clients
Relationships that don't give up
Francine Rivers (amazing author)
Road trips with best friends
Snuggles in the morning
Photographs that freeze my favorite moments



...i could go on and on.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday full of blessings and memories you can cherish forever. I look forward to posting my fall sessions when I am back. God Bless!

Out of the office through Nov 10th. Viva Las Vegas!!

"Fierce"

Our attempt at America's Next Top Model "Fierce" Competition. This was way too much fun. I don't think I could ever be a fashion photographer without cracking up at the models. You Penner kids crack me up. I had a blast!