I am in awe at the people who are emailing me for the q&a section im working on! I am almost finished with it and will have it posted soon! Its amazing to know that we all have so much in common! So please, if you are just lurking and have a question email me! I love to know who is looking at the blog and if I can pay it forward and help others I truly enjoy it! So stay tuned for the q&a along with many other blog posts to come!

Okay voting =) I entered a chance to win a spot at a local photographers two day workshop and I would absolutely LOVE to go but I know many of the entrants and they deserve it as well, so I know whomever wins will be truly grateful. If you get a minute I would appreciate your vote
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Ill bake you cookies, brownies and just love you to pieces!
Thanks everyone!

Knowledge is power =)

I truly feel so sad for all of the people who lost their jobs with kiddie kandids, and for a business that was in business for years.  My dad was one of the first to call and tell me the good news (you see as a photographer, he thought for sure it was good news for me as clients would be beating down my door to schedule appointments.) “Dad” I  said, you dont understand, custom photography is different than what kiddie kandids produced.  He said hmm how? I proceeded to tell him that I edit clients images, include up to 40 proofs for them to view, spend an an hour to an hour and a half with them on sessions and im out to capture more than just a glimpse in time.  Im here to produce art! Images that we can cherish forever, moments that can be felt through the images we hold as heirlooms.  Im not writing this to start a great debate, not at all, but im writing this to say…….Im really concerned about our industry here in Utah.  Things are very saturated here.  Now thats not a problem as much as it is photographers armed with cameras that they dont know how to use, pricing they dont know where to start with, and products that are being sold to consumers that are sub par to the industry.  Now when I say subpar, Im meaning lacking the knowledge, not the ability.  When I first started photography I had NO mentors, no one to tell me I was crazy for charging $50 for a cd and session and no one that I could ask questions too.  I think this is a perfect time for us as photographers, to help one another and rebuild the industry here in Utah! Im tired of selling portraits, I want to sell heirlooms and priceless art pieces! Now dont let anyone make you feel inferior or sub par if you are just starting out in photography, or for that matter, if you are wanting to start out in photography.  We have all been there! We all have to go through and learn to shoot in manual, learn photoshop, learn lighting and other aspects but we all have some sort of different creativity and ability!  If you are thinking about doing photography, or are doing photography, just take a step back and look at a few things, why you are doing it, and is what your asking worth your time? I definitely believe in different price levels, we are all at different levels, but lets put name brand back on custom photography! Offer products that are different, quality that is superior and will hold up as heirloom pieces.   Now why did I write this you ask?????? I want to help! Yes of course, ive always loved helping!!!! So if you are a photographer, or a client or just a blog hopper and are yearning to know something please stop by ask some questions and Im going to start a Q&A area on my blog that will be up for photographers to view all the time. so please email me at marissavargasonphotography@gmail.com.  Now go ahead ask anything! you know what they say, the only dumb question is the one not asked. I really want to see our memories valued as art again, because lets face it, we know these moments in life are PRICELESS!!!!!

To all my valued clients…….I strive only to produce and deliver quality heirloom products that will last for years to come for you and your family to cherish forever.  Thats what I expect, so that is what I will deliver.

Peace, Love, and happy rebuilding!

PS I have some amazing mentors and friends now, and I must admit, they still change the way I see everyday, and I express gratitude to those of you (you know who you are) now if only I can do that for someone =)

Well everyone Im on HOLIDAY!!!! well kind of, I have had some last minute sessions but those will be blogged after the holiday! I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!! Many new changes coming in the new year that im super excited about! For now, I wanted to say Merry Christmas and happy new year to all my friends, family, and fellow blog followers, thanks for everyones support!

PS Santa, I would heart a new blog for Christmas =)

I know sounds weird right? well I found out from one of my friends over at Two photogs about an amazing contest they are holding! Of course if anyone knows me learning and photography are some of my passions and when I heard they were going to be teaching I knew I had to enter!!!! I would love to just pay Im sure every penny of their teachings are worth it, but with hubby still out of work in school it was just to hard to swing. So everyone fingers crossed!!!!! Special thanks to my friend Annie for heading out the local wally world with me, man we so should have gotten in more trouble than we did, but hey we did put everything back and we were super gentle Without further ado, my self portrait of my guilty pleasure…..

I wanted to say happy halloween to everyone!!! Today was crazy, but hey its still technically halloween so I wanted to post my kiddos before they headed out to trick or treat…..

Hope everyone had a safe and happy halloween!

I need some models for October 2nd ages 6m-12m boys and girls and they need to be sitting. Must be willing to sign a model release. Location is in salt lake city and/or Syracuse. If your child is available please email me a recent picture to marissavargasonphotography@gmail.com.

I also need Models for October 23rd and 24th. Models needed for these days are tweens, seniors, and brides. Locations will be in Lehi. Must be willing to sign a model release. If you or your child are available any of these days and you are willing to meet in Lehi, please email  a recent picture to marissavargasonphotography@gmail.com.

Okay drumroll please……..

First off here are the promo codes to purchase these sets for a reduced rate yay! Good through Oct 12th
Complete set-20% off

Color Lab set-10% off

Creative Lab set-10% off

Retouch Lab set-10% off

Okay now for our WINNERS!!!!!!!

First up our winner for the FULL set of JHP actions goes to……Wendy! Comment number 25 yay!

Then our two additional winners for a free set of their choice goes to comment #27 alvord photo and #25 Jessica!

Ill send you some additional information guys!

Thanks for playing along and enjoy your action sets! I am loving them all!