Keith and Keri.

I was sooo excited when Utah Bride and Groom wrote and asked if they could use images from Keri and Keith's wedding last November.  Their wedding day was a rainy, windy day but as you can see...it just didn't matter.  It was wonderful, fun, and nothing could dampen Keri and Keith's spirits.  All the bright colors and happiness of the day were so fun to be around.

I LOVE everything that Keri said when Utah Bride and Groom interviewed her.  You have to get the magazine just read her answers!  I've loved Keith and Keri from the moment I met them and I'm so thrilled that their wedding has been featured in one of my favorite wedding magazines!  You can find it at Barnes and Noble, grocery stores on the Wastach front, and at the airport. 

Side story:  A friend of my parents found it at the airport and went home to New Jersey and told my parents that my pictures were in a magazine.  I got a call from my mom right away saying, "Davina Jane, (not really my middle name but what my mom calls me anyway. lol) what are you thinking not calling and telling us this great news?  Send us a bunch of magazines as soon as possible!" lol.

blessed. LIFE.

A few more little hints.

For those of you who are guessing about who and where and what we're doing...here are a few more pictures.

One of the many cool things about this opportunity is that we'll be staying in million dollar homes, sipping hot chocolate in adirondack chairs wrapped in big blankets, going to a location that I'd like to vacation at every year, eating delicious food, hanging out with super cool women, and getting our lives rescued from one of our favorite things...photography.  This is going to be such a personalized event that you will be amazed.  We've already been working on the project for 2 months now and have spent so much time talking about how to do something for women in photography that has never been done.  You're going to love it.  How awesome is that?!  I'm so excited!!

Also, some really cool tidbits about each of these awesome photographers that I'm going to do this project with!  They are really awesome girls and great photographers.

*One of them has an amazing eye for fashion and the perfect way to make every person look gorgeous.  She knows that everyone has a perfectly beautiful angle and she can find yours and anyone else's.

*One of them has incredible business sense and innovative ideas on how to get more clients through the door and booking you.

*One of them has incredible photo shop skills that amaze me and teach me.  She knows color and how to make pretty much any image look really beautiful.

*One of the girls is pregnant and will have a sweet baby by the time this project happens.

*One of them is single with a thriving business and employees working for her.

*One of them is married with no kids but crazy busy and trying figuring out how to make time for her husband.

*And then there's me...with four kids and married to an incredible man and trying to juggle it all.

So...the cool thing is that we all have these awesome strengths, we all are a different places in our lives (which means there's an approach for everyone) and we're just all a lot of fun. lol.

So do you know who we all are?

Can you guess some of the other things we'll be doing?

What would be the ultimate event for women in photography for you if you could have it?

What's your fave photography event you've ever been to?

Tell us in the comments.  We want to hear your thoughts...

exciting. LIFE.

I'm out of town and it's nowhere near where I live or my studio.  It's somewehere far away and I want to see if you can guess where I'm at.  I'm planning something big with three other photographers and I can't reveal what we're doing yet.

Here are some clues about where we're at:

My airline ticket was more than $500.

People say things like: ya'll

There are no cars allowed.

There's a lighthouse.

They say Blackbeard's treasure is buried here.

The place is surrounded by water.

Here are some clues about who I'm with:

I'm with 3 other photographers.

This hottie was photographed by The Image is Found, the Boutwells, Kevin Kubota, and Fred Egan.

This love addict is so addicted to love that she got herself knocked up.

This bundle of fun is known for her bouncy curls and fun personality.

Can you guess?

We're going to be making a very BIG announcement really soon.

Tell me what you're thinking in the comments!!

Speaking in Los Angeles at the Pictage Partnercon!

Every year at the Pictage Partner Conference in Los Angeles is a wonderful meeting of photographers from around the country.  I love the opportunity to go and learn from some of the best photographers in the industry.  Even more I love to see old friends and make new ones.  When I spoke last year I was amazed at the wonderful and kind response from everyone after I spoke.  Almost a year later I am good friends with many of those people.  I can't wait to see them this year.  I'm also amazed and excited that I get to speak again this year.  This time of the topic, "Family, Life, and Photographer:  How to do it all without losing your mind."  Over the past year it has been my biggest goal to be able to talk on this particular topic and to help others reclaim their lives from their business.  In the past few months so many things have become more clear to me and I'm so excited to share them.  I'm so hoping that it will help at least one person feel free from their business and exhilarated by it all at the same time.

Here's to a wonderful time in LA!!!

new. LIFE.

My friend, Millie, called me the other day and told me that one of my pictures had been featured on another blog.  Click here to see what picture was chosen. 

HINT:  It has to do with GOLF.

Thanks, J.!!