I love my job. I really do. I feel lucky to be able to do something that I love. I had such a beautiful family in my studio today. Mom, a four month old baby girl, and her 12 year old brother.
Here is your sneak peak Nikki.





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I love my job. I really do. I feel lucky to be able to do something that I love. I had such a beautiful family in my studio today. Mom, a four month old baby girl, and her 12 year old brother.
Here is your sneak peak Nikki.





That is what happened in my studio today. It was fun, not so much fun to clean up.

I’ve promised myself to take more snapshots of my kids. I just don’t do it enough. Always in search of that perfect photo. Here’s a quick snapshot of my little punk playing in the rain yesterday.
Now I am off to parent teachers conferences for my pre-first big girl.

and

Photo jewelry instructions sale…only $75 through September! Makes great Christmas presents for clients, friends, and family!
My new actions are out as well, only $35! paypal to contact@jessicahughes.com and all will be sent to you.


I want to come to your house. I want to do some fun, realistic shots. Kids jumping on beds, playing with their favorite things, photos in their rooms, by the Christmas tree, etc. If you want something creative and fun for your Christmas cards this year book with me! I have lots of great ideas and want to use them.
Christmas will be here before we know it. Happens every year. You’re just getting over summer, next thing you know you’re in the Christmas rush. Be on the look out for my Christmas mini sessions. There is a limited amount that will be booked for these.
I have put together my Christmas card samples so it will be easy for you to pick your favorite(s). To view all of my card templates please visit Jessica Hughes Photography. Go to the portraits section, click on the button that reads Christmas Templates then click on the photo on the right.
Here are a few samples for you.






I received a package from my Dad yesterday. He had warned me about it before sending it.
My Grandma Shaw’s family (from my Dad’s side) came from polygamy. I believe that it stopped with her Grandfather, Orson Brown. My Grandma doesn’t get along with many of her family members. They find this man to be a hero. Had five wives, many, many children, then ditched them to go to Mexico to start all over again. Yeah…some hero! My Grandma had a very hard upbringing, when through many tough situations that no child should have. The woman needs to write a book. It truly feel sorry for all of the children and adults that are stuck in this situation in todays world. It really is heartbreaking to me.
Anyway…her brothers/sisters/cousins are very proud of their heritage and made this ‘wonderful’ dvd. Why? I don’t know, but when you look at this picture and read the title I do hope you laugh as hard as I did. I have yet to watch the dvd but my Grandma says that it is quite amusing. No where near realistic. She said I would get a real kick out of it. Ha!
Hope I don’t offend any polygemists out there. I wouldn’t think you would be reading my blog, and oh, by the way, I love the show Big Love, and yes, to those of you who are wondering I am from Utah and no I am not mormon.
I hope you all enjoy your Sunday. I have been working all hours everyday this week so I’m going to take the rest of the day to play with the kiddos and read my book, ‘The Friday Night Knitting Club’.
I’ve been working on putting my Christmas card templates to show to my clients when I came across these two forgotten images. I had my camera mounted on a tripod for the first. I have a different pic on my webiste. Completely forgot about these.

and this is the fun one. Bad, bad Santa!!

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Enjoy your day and thanks again to all that entered the contests last night. I will be doing more soon. I had a lot of fun.
Yep, have to upload at least one photo per post. It’s a must. How’s this for a good laugh?

I am now ready to announce the winners. I’ve had a lot of fun and laughs tonight.
Joke winner: Shannon Palmiotto
You are on a photo shoot in New Orleans covering Hurricane Gustav, ten foot waves are crashing down, and suddenly you notice President Bush getting out of a car to visit the scene of destruction.
Just as you are getting ready to take a shot, a huge wave washes him and his staff into the terrible waters - only you are left on land.
You can either save the President by throwing him a rope, or take a unique shot of him drowning.
It is a terrible dilema, you only have a second to decide:
Do you use wide angle, or telephoto to zoom in?
Poem winner: Lesley Stonecipher
Jessica Hughes is one cool chick
And her new website is really, really slick.
Her photos are amazing; I think that you’ll agree,
There’s no one in the biz quite as talented as she.
From beauty queens to babies, from brides to kids in jeans,
She captures every magical moment and heart-warming scene
Ice cream winner: thepalmeiottos I didn’t see any first names.
congratulations and thanks for having fun with me tonight!!