Back from Thailand….
Posted on January 10, 2010
… finally back from a three week family vacation in the exotic land of Thailand. What fun we had… what sights, sounds, tastes, and experiences we had. As I finish up editing “just a few” of my favorites out of the hundreds of images, I realize what a blessing these experiences are for our family. Traveling over to Thailand took 3 days and was pretty much as miserable as it could possibly be with a 4 year old and a not-quite-two year old and me being sick the entire way. Traveling back took only one day… one 38 hour day, that is. T I R I N G to say the least, but oh so much better than the three days like before. And everything inbetween these two journeys was just plain awesome. Some of the high points:
- visit to an elephant camp, complete with a family ride on an elephant
- overnight stay in a fairytale jungle resort… tolkein style. AMAZING.
- seeing my 4 year old discover the fun of taking pictures!!
- numerous jaunts in and around Chiang Mai with the family
- shopping the night market several times
- a week spent at a beach resort on Koh Lanta (Krabi Province)
- a day of island hopping with my hubby (snorkling, swimming through a completely dark tunnel in a rock to see an open air cave, walking along a white sand beach)
- teaching our 4 year old to swim at the resort pool
- searching for shells on the beach with the kids
- watching the hubby and kids fish together
- tuk tuk rides
- walking along the beach to dinner
- lots and lots of pad thai and fried rice, thai style (read: WAY better than American style)
- exploring the island via moped with hubby
- enjoying the masses of european tourists
- exploring bangkok for 2 days
- river taxis in bangkok - so fun
- more market shopping in bangkok
- hooking up with hubby’s high school friend in bangkok
So, now we are back to real life… and I am WAY excited for this new year in just about every way.
What better way to start off the year, business wise, than with a CONTEST??!! Watch for a post coming very soon with my favorite wedding pics of 2009… YOU will be the ones voting for your favorite image of 2009 and there will be some great prizes involved. So STAY TUNED!!!
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NEW LOOK!!
Posted on December 12, 2009
Yea!! I am excited to launch a new look I have been working on/dreaming about for awhile now. Its not a complete makeover, but it is a much needed cosmetic facelift for sure!
Big thanks to Chip Allison of Yano Creative, for his work and creative inspiration. I am loving the fresh, happy, fun vibe the new brand brings to my sites. Makes me happy! Contact Chip if you are looking for a graphic designer in the Phoenix metro area!
One of the biggest changes, of course, is my logo and “branding.” I am making the move from CHP (Chelsea Hudson Photography) to Chelsea Photography.
Unfortunately, I am not able to launch all the changes and new things I have been working on right away. My family and I are leaving on a jet plane in a couple of days for a 3 week adventure to Thailand over the holidays. But as for things to come….
- new and improved 2010 pricing guides (in full color no less!)
- contests
- new blog topics
- new business cards
- a fresh start for the new year
- some Thai eye candy for sure!!
So, what do YOU think of the new look? Would love your feedback and interaction here.
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something is a-brewing….
Posted on November 2, 2009
….. something new
….. something pretty
….. something fun
….. something lovely
….. something worth waiting for
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Yea! Check it out!
Posted on August 19, 2009
I am being featured on the awesome blog called The Bokah Pot… a blog “created to serve as a directory and event resource for the up-and-coming photographers of the wedding and portrait industry” by the talented Crystal Genes. I have LOVED following thebokahpot and have learned of several photogs in my own metro area, some of which are already becoming fast friends (yup, thats you Breanna and Scott!). I love reading about how people came into this business, what inspires them and so on. I am so excited to join the ranks now! Check it out HERE!!
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Jordan & Jeff ~ the slideshow
Posted on July 27, 2009
**EDIT: Jordan and Jeff’s wedding galleries are up! Go to my website and click on “clients.” The password is the groom’s last name. 
Let me know if you have any questions or problems accessing the galleries.**
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Jordan & Jeff ~ Married in Missouri (part 2 of 2)
Posted on July 27, 2009
Jordan and Jeff picked the cutest little outdoor venue. It was such a serene, peaceful setting for a wedding. If you could only hear the waterfalls when looking at the pictures, it would be so much better. The venue, Cedar Valley Events, is a mom-daughter run venue in Jane, Missouri. They did a fantastic job on the set-up, preparation, decoration, reception etc. Everything ran so smoothly and peacefully - a rare thing at times in the wedding industry.
Jeff and Jordan are such fun-loving people. It is always fun for me to watch people interact with family and friends and see the special connections they have. I love being able to capture those connections via my camera.
some lovely details
friends & family
the party
so awesome…. both of them had SWORN to themselves that when/if they ever got married, they would so shove the cake in the other’s face… because they always wanted to see it happen at all the weddings they had been to, but never saw it happen. and so it happened. and it was good.
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Still here!
Posted on July 16, 2009
Just a little note to say I am still alive… Life has been on the busy side to say the least. On the business side, alot of photography gigs coming up so that is exciting. And on the personal side, we bought a pop-up camper so we can escape to the mountains to get out of this insane Phoenix heat on a regular basis. Really exciting! We only have to drive about 2-3 hours to get to the cooler weather, tall pines and mountains. And the drive alone is like therapy for me. Here are a couple of shots from last weekend camping up in Flagstaff. Green grass, tall trees, shade, wind…. its all a priceless commodity this time of year!
loooooooovvvveeee the bokah on this first one below…… wow.
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Rick & Kim ~ the show
Posted on April 30, 2009
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Rick & Kim ~ the bride and groom (part 2 of 2)
Posted on April 28, 2009
And then we found these grungy, dirty railroad tracks and knew it was the perfect place for Kim to put on her wedding dress. Yes, that is how the mind of a photographer works. At least for this photographer… and thankfully, Kim and Rick were up for just about anything.
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New Blog and Updated Site…
Posted on April 15, 2009
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!
Please excuse the dust.
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