So sorry this blog has been neglected Ive been crazy busy but I promise to post lots soon!!! Also check out my personal blog for some really neat artsy stuff coming soon!

I am: a mother, a photographer, a fighter in my beliefs.
I know: I should be more productive but sometimes I cant turn off my creativity!
I want: a new camera, white and chestnut seemless paper, flokati rug from Ikea, my ideal wicker basket, some new clothes, my kids to have clothes, money for their birthdays and Christmas lol sorry got carried away
I have: been truly blessed
I wish: my hubby could find a job he truly enjoyed with normal business hours and decent pay, anyone?
I hate: putting away the laundry absolutely HATE it!
I miss: life being back to normal, but I guess Id rather live a rollercoaster then a mary-go-round (did I even spell that right?)
I fear: losing a loved one (I almost don’t even dare say it)
I feel: Excited to take on new ventures making things and hopefully seeing my photography business grow and be able to offer my clients unique things!
I hear: My dad, the washer, and Brenley watching emporers new groove
I smell: Fresh air, I have my windows open airing out our house.
I crave: A night out
I search: for my inner self lol I have no idea what to write on this one!
I wonder: how the near future will go.
I regret: nothing
I love: my family and my really close friends who help and support me (you know who you are!)
I care: community service, helping others and about giving back, and want to know how.
I always: clean out my ears after the shower, he he he, I just thought I better put something down I ALWAYS do, you have to dry them right! he he he
I am not: a quitter!
I believe: Faith is Knowing, thats a good one Ann, had to use it too!
I dance: with Brenley she loves to dance
I sing: in the shower okay no I dont…
I fight: Brenley every night to go to sleep, and to get her in her bed, anyone have any tips?
I write: on IM okay lol I am starting to do journals for my kids and every year put pictures in there as well thanks to a friends advice
I lose: car keys
I win: hummmm . . . not sure how to answer that one.
I never: have been to Hawaii
I listen: to advice, whether I take it or not is another story
I am scared: the unknown
I need: to be wiser with my hubby’s money
I am happy about: Life and the opporunity the Lord has given me and the special talents he has given me.

Now I tag anyone who wants to do this but for sure….Tina, Bran, and Becky

I am starting to add Christmas and holiday card templates on my site, http://www.photosbymarissaextras.blogspot.com/ which is also linked at the bottom of this site. Please check back as more designs are added daily. The card options are 5×5 flat, and folded; 5×7 flat and folded; and trifold cards. If you have had a session previously with me and would like to do Holiday cards with previous sessions please contact me for pricing. As far as holiday pricing, if you are interested in a session, I will be doing two options for holiday pictures.

Option 1: Family session at one location of your choosing in weber or davis county + custom designed card template in a 5×5, or 5×7 flat or folded size and copy rights to your whole session and template on a high resolution cd is $150.00, regular price is $225.00, thats a savings of $75!!! (this option is for those who like the availability to print there own cards and pictures) This also applies to small groups larger groups and sub groups will be charged an additional fee to cover editing.

Option 2: Family session at one location of your choosing in weber or davis county + custom designed card template and 25 holiday cards in a 5×7, or 5×5 format, and a $50 print credit. This session is $125.00, regularly $175.00, thats a savings of $50!!!! (trifold cards are available for an additional fee)

*add $25 for locations outside of the above listed counties.

Sessions fill up fast so please book in advance. I will only be taking sessions through the end of November for Holiday cards.

To view examples of my birth announcements and birthday announcements please view my template site http://www.photosbymarissaextras.blogspot.com/

Here is an example of a 5×5 card:

Front

Back

Things are in full swing and fall is approaching rapidly! This is the season for family pictures and getting ready for Christmas cards, Im working on some layouts, and I am also going to start a poll so if you could vote for the size that you think would be most popular as a Holiday card I would appreciate it! As for sessions, Im starting to book up fast so to secure a spot for your session for the holidays please book in advance I am taking a limited number of sessions to insure that my clients receive my full attention. You will need to schedule your session by the end of November to guarantee your pictures in time for the holidays. I will still be doing some sessions in December but a limited number and if you are interested in doing a newborn session in December, contact me.

Seniors!!!! Im in need of senior reps from high schools in the Weber and Davis Counties. You will receive a free session and Senior rep cards to hand out to your friends, for every friend that books a session with me you will receive a reward a CASH reward woohoo who doesnt like money! So contact me early as I will only be taking a limited number of reps from each school!

Last but not least if you are waiting for prints Im so sorry it has taken longer than normal things have been hectic and between batteling a cold and catching the flu, Im just now getting caught up, thanks for your patience!