Friday, February 11, 2011

Disneyland & California Adventure

I'm slowly but surely getting back into the swing of things, but it'll be a while before I can really put words on the blog(s) about the trip to California... don't worry, I plan on giving you another glimse into the wedding photos from January, but I need to start editting them all first!

So for now a couple from the Disney portion of the trip.



Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Wedding bliss

Congratulations Judy and Gaylord Spurgeon. Married January 29, 2011!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Contact Info change

Nothing big, but as of today my email address is - tonichelle@acsalaska.net - my old account has been deactivated with the server changes at UAA. Please note the change when you are inquring about services and products!

Have a happy Sunday!
-Toni

Monday, December 20, 2010

Christmas Time Is Here...

Christmas Time Is Here…


Carols in the air… I love the Christmas season. The lights, the festive decorations, family and food, gifts: love all of it! As the year comes to a close the last quarter has been a blur. I ended my time with the Census Bureau at the end of September. October I set up my photography website and blog. November was pretty much one long vacation with my road trip to Disney and back, and I signed a year long lease on the house I am currently living in. I came back from my trip, packed, and moved down to Soldotna. I also landed a job to pay the bills. Whew!

In between all of that I had a few photo shoots. I love the space I have in my house, and will be setting up a studio after Christmas to really get into the swing of things. With my full time job at the credit union, I will have limited slots available on most days, but we’ll get ‘er done!

So here, to satisfy my need share, are a couple from my latest photo shoot. Pretty handsome family if I do say so myself!





Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Back in Action

Vacation this month was an awesome experience, but I will never drive to Walt Disney World from Seattle again. At least not in the marathon that we did this time. Still it was great to see so much of the country, and it did give me a few ideas for road trips in the future.

Disney itself was magical as always. We were there as Christmas was taking over the parks, and I was blown away by the wonder of it all. Christmas is already my favorite time of year, and Disney just expands anything I've ever seen!

Here's just a little taste of the sights I got to see while in the parks. I may share more later as I revisit the memories.

Our wonderfully beautiful hotel: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
Cinderella and her Prince during the Castle Show.
Belle & Beast in the Beauty and the Beast stage show.
Osbourne Family Lights. WOW.
Partners statue in front of the Castle lit up for Christmas.

That's all for now. I will be moved into my new home in Soldotna (!!!) by the 15th.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Kardinals vs Stars for State

Yesterday I braved the cold and attended the Small School Division State Championship Football game. Lifetime rivals Kenai and Soldotna high schools battled it out. SoHi won with a record making score of 77 to Kenai's 42. As an alum of Kenai, you can imagine the disappointment, but at the same time our boys played the game and they have every right to be proud of their season.

I, of course, took my camera to practice with my new telephoto lens (which I am in love with now and forever, by the way) and shot most of the game. Yesterday was downright freezing and I'm surprised we didn't see snow. My camera gave out towards the end of the third quarter as it was just too cold (I was, too. Major shivers!).

Here are a few shots from the game (I did not shoot this in any official capacity. Check out ASAA.com [org?] for the official photos).

Congratulations to Soldotna High School for a great exhibition of athletic ability. Wow.






Thursday, October 14, 2010

Just Mommy & Me

Gotta love toddlers! Had a sweet shoot with a mother and daughter a couple weekends ago and just realized I hadn't shared with everyone. The little one is all energy and on the go, but we managed to come away with a few keepers! I think they're sweet. I am loving watching this little one grow up.






**I will be gone from November 7 - November 24, 2010. Please book before then if you are wanting family photos for Christmas cards!**