This is still in the “talking” phase, but Im considering offering one class this year that will focus on getting the most out of your dslr camera and basic photoshop. Perfect for those that are interested in getting the most out of their camera and learning how to control settings such as ISO, Aperture, Shutter speed, white balance, metering and focusing modes. This is perfect for anyone that is not currently shooting in manual mode whether wanting to capture everyday pictures or wanting to be a serious hobbyist. Registration will go out to those that are on the waiting list first then it will open to the public. Please email me at marissavargasonphotography@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list if interested. Class size is limited to 14 participants with two teachers max.
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Thanks to everyone for being so patient with me as I edit, post sneak peaks and overall catch up! This years adjustment with a new baby has been harder than I expected and really brings me into the new year with my decisions on my business. Im definitely NOT quitting ha ha, but Im going to exclusively do maternity, newborns and babies for awhile until my little man gets a little more independent. Its nice to be able to do my sessions during day when most of my kids are in school then tend to their needs in the evening. I will however be doing family sessions once to twice a year (definitely in the fall) but these will book up fast. I will also only be taking a limited number of sessions a month. I highly recommend booking in advance, I cant stress it enough, I am really bad at saying no, but my family does need me and in order to really cater to my clients (this means faster turn arounds, and announcements being prompt) I need to balance everything this really is for the better for everyone. If in doubt, ask. If you REALLY want me to do your pictures but you dont have a baby etc, I wont leave you in the cold, just ask This brings me to the next update…..

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa!!!! We have been fortunate enough to have Santa coming down from the North Pole! Im so glad he could fit us in. We did this last year and oh my was it hilarious!!! I love kids when they see santa! We get some so excited, some screaming and some just so flabbergasted they say nothing! Please see the following flyer, I urge you to share this with everyone so that we may help as many children and families that we can! The holidays shouldnt be about materialistic items, but about giving, and to these people giving a fleece sweatshirt, sweater or even socks literally is a miracle for them! They RARELY get new things! We donate to the Christmas box house and these children are able to get new toys something that is a rare thing for them as well. Some of the things that are in great need are Jeans (childrens all sizes, and womens all sizes), Socks (womens and childrens), coats (all sizes), sweaters and sweatshirts really just warm things for the winter. Toys are also much appreciated all ages all genders.
Hope to see all of you there!!!! Im sure Ill have a crazy hat that will make your trip worth while Plus who can resist cookies and cocoa?!

My husband and I ponder on this thought….what have you done for your fellow man? Service is a huge part of our existence here on earth, and I love when people ask me to help serve a cause, donate a session or just help someone in need. There are times we need to serve, and other times where we accept service. I ask you to all look at this attached flyer, and if you can come to this event on Saturday October 15th, i encourage you to do so. Honestly, its going to be AH mazing!!!! There is going to be a raffle, silent auction, a carnival and Alicia Kinne and I will be there to do some mini sessions YEEHAW! There are a limited number of spots available. This is great for updating pictures or getting a cute picture of your kiddo in there halloween costume! We will have a barnwood backdrop that will be great for just those updated pictures, or we have hay bails and pumpkins for those that want a more themed halloween or fall portrait. If you are unable to make the benefit, but would still like to donate, please visit any of the wells fargos and donate under the name The Ali Pitcher Memorial Fund. We would all truly appreciate it! We are in the process of setting up a paypal account as well. Please see flyer for more details, and I have uploaded some pictures for some examples of the backdrop. This will be held at the Young Chevrolet in Layton Utah.

Sheesh! I forget how time consuming newborns are Ive had a lot of people ask if Im going to post my birth story. Ive thought long and hard about it, and decided HECK YES!!!!! honestly when I got finished putting the video together, I realized how important, and priceless this day was for me. If I could go back, the ONE thing I would make sure I had was the birth story. Yep even over newborn pictures. I know right? People sometimes dont realize how modestly birth stories are done. I was lucky enough to have my partner, and one of my best friends, alicia kinne from alicia kinne photography to sit in on this miracle day for our family. She honestly was a fly on the wall. I didnt feel uncomfortable one bit. So before I share this video…lets have a bit of background

From as long as I can remember, well okay from about 30 weeks on lol, our little boy was positioned face up, no biggie right? they turn. Well, from the beginning our little boy was literally a miracle baby. He was not planned, but definitely wanted he had tricks up his sleeve the whole way through the pregnancy. when I went in at my 38 week appt he was still “sunny side up” and my midwife, which is also amazing but we will get to that in a minute, told me that she turned 90% of babies during active labor, and to not worry….but part of me thought we are never “textbook” im sure we will fall in the 10%. I was scheduled to be induced a few days later because of the gestational diabetes I was dealing with and his size. Fast forward……we check in at the hospital, get started and let me tell you…nothing in my birth story is going to be fabricated or on the “nice side” so with this being said I had an AWEFUL last epidural with my daughter, and I was delivering at the same hospital….so to say I had a touch of anxiety was an understatement….the nurse started my IV (or tried to) and ill be straight forward here, blood, needles, all that jargain doesnt scare me at all, I mean im going to school to be a midwife so im not bothered by it in the least….next thing I know, im blacking out!!!!! Im having a panic attack over my IV can you believe that? how embarassing….well luckily they gave me some oxygen (seriously I had no idea how amazing oxygen felt ha ha) luckily I started feeling better….. anywho…I ended up getting an epidural (yep I was TERRIFIED!) but luckily Dr. Silver was there, can I tell you how amazing this man is? Seriously….I had a team of amazing experts that day. After the epidural I had a team of two ladies whom are doing studies to try to update the fetal monitor equipment, its 37 years old!!! So being the wonderful person I am, my husband and I opted to do their study. Luckily they came in right then because I was already dialated to a 7 so they inserted a fetal scalp monitor, can i tell you, they were heaven sent to come into my room when they did, because if I hadnt opted for that study we would have had a c section..all of a sudden within 20 minutes I had gone from a 5 to a 10!!! I was ready to push! The babies heart rate was dipping but they could tell he was okay because we had the internal monitor Now, when they told me I was ready to push I was excited!!! Knowing I would meet my baby in a matter of minutes. See with my past three children I pushed twice and voila! they were born! Well you see, remember when I said Jace from the beginning was different? well, he was still “sunny side up”. So my midwife came in and attempted to turn him….fail! So I had to start pushing. I pushed on my side, on my back, playing tug a war on a rope, well bed sheet, with my husband. I pushed and pushed and pushed. He would not turn….two hours later they called in the OB for a second opinion…yep, they were going to do forceps, this was a last ditch effort to get him here or id be headed off to the O.R. for a c section. My heart sunk I just wanted him here and to know he was safe. Remember when I said I had a team of experts with me? Well I had the OB, the anastesiologist, the two nurses that were doing the study, my midwife, my nurse, and my personal support team: my daughter, husband, mother in law, and friend Alicia. It was quite a scene. Luckily after pushing again my heart out, he was finally born!!!! He came out with the cord around his neck, tight! I still am very thankful that he hadnt turned, we now know why he wouldnt turn, he couldnt. We were very blessed that day to welcome our son, Emil Jace Vargason into the world on July 19th, at 2:47pm weighing in at 8lbs 6oz. Now let me tell you something….my midwife, Machel Knowles from Circle of life womens center, stayed by my side the WHOLE entire two hours I pushed! She was amazing! I sat and apologized 900 times how sorry I was that I couldnt get him to come out, and how im making all of these ladies at the office wait. She looked at me straight in the eye and said, “Marissa, you are in labor, you and your baby are my priority right now, not those other gals, she then told the nurse to call the office and tell the patients they could come back tonight, or she could reschedule them.” I felt aweful, but right then knew how much she truly cared about me and my baby, and her passion for her job. I truly cant even express my thanks to her.

Here is his birth story….

Untitled from Marissa Vargason on Vimeo.

Look no further! You can learn to use that fancy DSLR or point and shoot from the comfort of your own home (yay! in pajamas woohoo!) Check out the three part series Im writing for the Barrel. I would love questions and feedback! Feel free to email me at marissavargasonphotography@gmail.com
Look HERE for their online magazine and my article for the first of the three part series.

Check out this new online magazine. I will be doing a section each month with tips and tricks on photography! If you have any recommendations on what you would like to see as a photography article, shoot me an email! There are also other amazing tips on businesses that blog including stories, recipes and much much more! check it out here!

Photography is my passion, my love, my life (well dont get too crazy i do have kids and a husband but you know what i mean!) I want to get some feedback from those that stop by my blog, clients, potential clients, blog stalkers (hey its okay, i blog stalk all the time), and fellow friends and photographers.  Can you help me out? Take a quick two second survey (which might I add is completely anonymous!) then head to my facebook fan page HERE become a fan and comment on my blog post that you voted and became a fan.  Then you will be entered into a fabulous drawing!!!!!! Not a client or potential client? maybe a fellow aspiring photographer or photographer? its okay I have something for you too!!!!!

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Im off to vegas to an amazing photography convention from March 6th-March 11th. All emails and phone calls will be returned on March 12th. Dont forget our next classes the manual class and photoshop class being held in ogden Utah on March 27th.