Angie Clayson Photography

I am pretty sure it was about a year ago that I won a giveaway to have our pictures taken by the adorable Angie Clayson.  I thought that I would have her take Vin's first birthday pictures, because we had already planned our family pictures.  Weeeelll, I hated our family pictures.  Oh yes, I said it...I HATED THEM.  So, I begged and pleaded with Paul, and he agreed that he would endure family pictures again...for me!

To say I was kinda nervous to have this be a good experience would be an understatement.  Lots of emails were exchanged, and I expressed all my concerns {thank you Angie for listening}.  We went over everything from what poses I wanted, location, and I even emailed her pictures of what clothes I had picked out for the kids.  {I realize I am sounding kinda crazy, I do get crazy about pictures...it is true.}

We went to the Lehi Railroad Depot Museum.  Who knew that place was so popular?  I guess it is all the rage for those in Utah County.

Let me tell you what made this experience good...

She brought an assistant. 

It made it soo nice.  Someone to hold Vin when Paul and I were getting our pictures done, someone to blow the bubbles while Angie took pictures, someone to hold balloons in between pictures, the overall extra set of hands was amazing.

With our last experience we felt very "posed", and I was not a fan.  Paul ended up looking very awkward and uncomfortable...and should we even discuss how he was sooo mad at the end.  He may or may not have even gotten feisty with the photographer.  I really didn't blame him.  Sooo, even though she posed Van and I...we didn't worry about the boys.  Truthfully, I was just glad that my boys were there with us...I didn't care if their chins were forward, head tilts to the left, left leg in front of the right...you get the point.

Angie brought treats, and she shared.  That always scores points.

Angie had the coolest bubble machine gun, and instantly won over the kids with it.  I was even mesmerized by it.

There was not one complaint out of Paul...and that is saying something.  He even said on the way home that he liked her...bonus points for Angie!!

I am glad that I finally got a professional picture of my children together.  She captured them perfectly...Angie let us be ourselves, and that is what I love most about our experience and it shows in the finished product.

Angie Clayson Photography 

rocked our Party of 4.

Preeeesh Angie...it was fun to meet you IRL.