Everlasting Images

New Blog!!

2009-04-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

Follow me to my new blog!

A few from a flash workshop...

2009-04-19T00:40:00.001-07:00

This workshop was actually awhile ago and I finally made some time to edit a few images and share them with you! ;)

Senior Session

2009-03-24T00:47:00.001-07:00

My awesome nephew Dillon! Thanks for hanging with me, I had a good time doing your session, enjoy your preview! Love ya!

Drumroll please.......

2009-03-21T23:16:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to my winner Cheryll!! Looks like a good week for you, you're on vaca to Disneyland and you win my contest!! I look forward to doing your session

To those of you who entered but did not win...if you book a session with me by 9-10-09 I will give you 15% off!! :)

Big business move!

2009-03-21T09:45:00.000-07:00

So with all this logo design I have been playing around with I decided to google my business name....I couldn't find me!!! Do you know what it's like to realize you are lost and no one can find you?! LOL. So how do I "get found" you ask? I'm changing my business name. It will now be my real name Amber Thompson Photography. Look for a new blog, website changes and email change, coming to an internet near you! :)

Having another contest!!!

2009-02-25T17:10:00.000-08:00

I'm gonna make this one more simple than the last. Here's what you do!
Blog about me and my business, Everlasting Images, on your blog. Then email me a link to your blog at info@everlastingi.com. Your name will go into a drawing and I will draw out a winner. This contest will close Tuesday, March 10th at midnight! That gives you TWO WEEKS to get your blog post done and enter the contest!

The winner will get a FREE session! Come on, who can't use a FREE session right now, with this economy!
Anyone else who enters the contest and books a session with me will get 15% OFF!!!

Get blogging!! :)

Just a lil something...

2009-02-17T23:55:00.000-08:00

In light of it being February and the month of LOVE - I thought I would post these few fun works of art. As you know, not only did we just celebrate Valentines Day but on the 25th will be my 9th Wedding Anniversary! YAY we made it! Enjoy! ;)

Sweet Baby "J"

2009-02-10T23:57:00.001-08:00

This little guy did not want to cooperate! We waited awhile for him to fall asleep so I could put him how I needed him. It was well worth the wait, don't you think?

Contest!! YAY!!

2009-01-27T12:08:00.000-08:00

Okay so I'm gonna give this contest thing a try.

Here's what you do....
Leave me a comment. Tell me what you would want from me for referring your friends to me. But that's not all! Send your friends to my blog, have them leave a comment about what they would like to receive for being a referral and be sure to have them leave your name so I know who sent them!

I will have 2 winners!
The first winner is whoever sends the most friends to my blog.
The second winner can be anyone who left an idea and will be determined by randomizer.

What do you win?!?
The first winner will get a FREE session! That's right! FREE! That's a $125 value and includes a $75 print credit!!

The second winner will get 50% off my session fee!

Be sure to check out my website www.everlastingi.com and Good Luck!

Contest will end on Feb 3 by midnight, so be sure to get your comments in by then!

12 going on 20 :)

2009-01-20T16:27:00.000-08:00

These cutie pies are cousins and the best of friends! All they wanted for their 12th birthdays was pictures together, isn't that sweet?

First session of the New Year!!

2009-01-02T22:03:00.001-08:00

Aren't these kiddos sweet! They have gorgeous eyes!! They were a fun and silly silly bunch! Thank you for having patience with me and just lettin me do my thing. Liz, hopefully I didn't teach Mason any bad habbits, lol! And yes, my head is okay :)

This little guys eyes remind me of Elijah Wood, aren't they gorgeous!!

Lights at Temple Square

2008-12-30T14:01:00.000-08:00

Thought I would share a few from Temple Square.....

Another Maternity Session

2008-12-16T01:47:00.000-08:00

Here ya go Sara...as promised! Notice the time this was posted, now come watch my kids so I can take a nap! LOL

Thanks for giving me this opportunity and I'm in love with these photos! Here's a huge sneak peak for ya, hope you enjoy!

Union Station

2008-12-14T21:45:00.001-08:00

This was a great session but a COLD one!! I had a lot of fun playing around at this location and this sweet little girl definitely made me work hard but she was a cutie pie! I'm really happy with what we got.

Enjoy!

My bestest friend...ain't she cute!

2008-12-10T16:56:00.001-08:00

WOW I haven't posted any of my recent sessions! Life is always crazy this time of month don't ya think?

I had a lot of fun on this shoot. The sun was setting but I think what we got turned out great!

My own family!

2008-11-19T12:01:00.000-08:00

First Urban Session!

2008-11-16T00:56:00.000-08:00

This was my first urban session and I had such a blast! Urban settings are not only cool, they add such texture to the background! I shot for 2 hours and I could have kept going!! Thank you to Ali and Lee for hiring me as your photographer. I had such a blast with you!

Here's just a few of my faves...I would have added TONS more but I'm way too tired and need to go to bed. Enjoy!!

Precious Alivia!

2008-11-10T21:18:00.000-08:00

Remember those maternity pics?? Well here's the wonderful result!! Isn't she precious?!? I'm totally in love with her! Seriously Andi, you need a break call me, the only problem we'll have is me giving her back! :)

New Website!!

2008-11-01T20:30:00.000-07:00

FINALLY!! I'm very excited to announce the launch of my new website!
www.everlastingi.com

Check it out, schedule a session, let's have a blast! In celebration of this fact and because it's a new month, it's time for a new promotion!

If you book in November, you will get $50 off any sitting over $200, PLUS a free low res CD of all your images!! That's over a $100 value!! (Not to mention that those prices will go up starting 1/1/09).

Ford Family Chiropractic

2008-10-28T01:45:00.000-07:00

Okay so I have the BESTEST chiropractor in the WORLD!! Really I do, you can argue with me all you want but he has saved my rear, literally. :) Last year I had 3 separate occasions for needing his help. And the first one was cuz I broke my Coxyx (sp?). That is my literal tail bone and it was NO FUN! But there he was to save the day and then just as I was done with my 3 months of sessions I slipped a disc in my neck! And during that process got in a car accident. Needless to say I used his services many times last year and I continually go once monthly to keep everything where it should be. So starting last year he used my services and I did his family portraits. Obviously they were very happy (duh who wouldn't be right? lol). And this year I did not only his family portraits again but the other chiropractor in his office (the second best chiropractor in the world hee hee). So here is a sneak peak of their sessions!

Oh yeah and ps if you need a good chiropractor he really is awesome.
Ford Family Chiropractic
801-546-0114
Just off Gentile in West Layton

KH Family Pictures

2008-10-26T14:01:00.001-07:00

Well it was a long time coming but we finally got together and got it done. Just in time I might add cause the leaves weren't going to last much longer.

Here's a sneak peek, enjoy!

Price List

2008-10-26T00:43:00.000-07:00

Prices for weddings

Basic Pkg $450
1 location / up to 3 hours coverage
1 8x10*
2 5x7
50 4x6
CD with all prints**
Album for 4x6 prints

Deluxe Pkg $575
2 location / up to 6 hours coverage
2 8x10*
4 5x7
50 4x6
CD with all prints**
Album for 4x6 prints

Ultimate Pkg $650
3 location / full day coverage
1 11x14*
2 8x10*
4 5x7
50 4x6
CD with all prints**
Album for 4x6 prints

Engagements $125
1 location
1 8x10*
2 5x7
25 4x6

Bridals $200
1 location
1 11x14*
1 8x10*
2 5x7
25 4x6

Add Bridals or Engagements to any package and get 10% off!

Additional Prints/Services
16x20* $75
11x14* $40
8x10* $30
5x7 $10
4x6 $5
CD $50
DVD Album $85

*mounted w/spray finish
**CD copyright release for 8x10 and smaller.
Full retouch on all images included.
Digital Custom Albums available, inquire for details.

Family and Individual Sittings

Sitting Fee $30
Prints - $8 per sheet (8x10, 8 Wallets, 4 wallets/2-3.5x5's, 4 wallets/1-5x7, 2-3.5x5/1 5x7, 4-3.5x5's, 2-5x7's)
4x6 $5
11x14* $40
16x20* $75
CD $50 (low res for pc viewing and e-mail sharing)
Image Release $5 (Up to 25 of your favorite images put w/ song(s) of your choice)

Full retouch on all images included.
*mounted w/spray finish

*Note* Prices will be changing effective 1/1/09.

Calendar and Locations

2008-10-18T20:46:00.000-07:00

I'm available on weekends, or Mon-Wed evenings. Give me a call or e-mail me to schedule a session!

Yeah so the weather's not as great as it once was. But you can still get amazing family photographs. Below I've made a list of some different locations that make for great backdrops in family, engagement, and child photographs. When you call to schedule your session think about the different areas you will hang your portraits and what the decorating is like and that may help you decide what type of backdrop you want.

Country/Rustic setting - There are some great barns in the area as well as some country roads with fields.

Urban setting - Ya know those old decrepit buildings that the paint is chipping off, windows are broken, and the stucco is falling apart? They add great texture to the background.

Mountain setting - we have 'em all around people! Pine trees don't get ugly in the cold weather and boulders add great texture.

Railroad tracks - another setting that looks the same year round. Always an area for some creative genius and great photography.

Fresh snow - Yes, it will be cold but the lighting is always sufficient and and the scenery beautiful!

Thursdays Wedding!

2008-10-13T12:26:00.000-07:00

Alicia and Tyler - you were sooo much fun! Thanks for letting me shoot your wedding and letting me play around so much with your session. It was a complete blast and your family was great too!

Here's some teasers for ya til it's time to come view em all!

Blog facelift!

2008-10-07T02:57:00.001-07:00

As you can see my blog is different...and it's not quite lining up. I'm in the process of doing an overhaul on my blog to make it more elegant. So far, what do you think? Do you think it will be better than the old blog? Comments are appreciated!

Maternity Session!!

2008-10-05T22:24:00.002-07:00

Kyle and Andi it was sooo much fun shooting your pics! Congrats on the new baby girl and I can't wait to do her session as well! Here's a few I have done from your order. I'll let you know when I'm done with the rest.

Okay Kyle, so I know I told you I wouldn't post this... I lied! :)

New images from a wedding shoot!

2008-09-29T00:58:00.001-07:00

Two weeks ago I assisted another photographer on a wedding. She's a friend of mine and I just shot candids at the reception. Now I'm finally getting some of my favoriates on here. You can see more at my flickr page here.

New advertising picures

2008-09-28T04:16:00.001-07:00

I have done some more advertising photos for Red Orchid Spa in Clinton, Utah. See their blog to view the pictures!

New Landscapes

2008-09-28T04:06:00.000-07:00

Recently I had to go to Logan so I decided I better take my camera so I don't miss any photo ops. I'm sooo glad I did and that I had time to shoot some pics. It's always very calming for me, being with nature and trying to capture it's essence. I hope you enjoy!

New Headshots!

2008-09-24T22:21:00.001-07:00

Two of the worlds cutest boys (I have to say it, they're MINE!!!) :)

Playin' in Photoshop!

2008-09-17T22:18:00.000-07:00

Okay so I have been spending YEARS (no not literally) in front of my computer reading tutorials and downloading actions for photoshop and playing around with some of my old pics.

Tell me what you think, can you see a difference?

Enjoy!

AJ & Brock's pictures

2008-08-19T16:07:00.000-07:00

Commercial pictures for Red Orchid Spa

2008-08-19T15:50:00.000-07:00

Just some fun pics

2008-07-15T23:03:00.001-07:00

I have had the opportunity lately for taking some fun pics, thought I would share some of my favorites.....

Bunnell Family June 08

2008-06-22T23:49:00.000-07:00

This was a fun day! I definitely got a work out too :P. Kyla has been wanting me to do their family pictures for a year now and we finally got them done! These pictures have not been edited (reason why you see her bra strap in the picture below, but all prints come with full retouching. Most of the time I catch things like that before the picture is taken but with this little girl we had to snap away and catch what we could. Thank goodness for photoshop so now these things are not such a big deal.

This is sweet little Madi. She is at that age she is feeling very bashful and shy to the camera. She loved playing and running around the park but definitely not posing for me. I love love love these pictures. She looks like a sweet little angel! What a beauty and she has her moms big blue eyes!! Madi, you were a handful but I'll take your pictures anytime. What we got in the end was most definitely worth it. I had such a hard time picking a favorite!! :)

My Best Friends Wedding November 07

2008-06-22T23:34:00.000-07:00

With these images I was playing around with silhouettes. I wanted them dark enough to focus on the silhouettes but light enough to catch a tiny bit of detail on the front side.

The Bishops October 07

2008-06-22T23:27:00.001-07:00

This shoot was fun and I loved the scenery. We went up Ogden Canyon, (but not too far), the leaves had already fallen and we just barely got what was left of them. I think they were completely gone within a week of this shoot and I'm glad we caught them just in time.

The Mauchley Family October 07

2008-06-22T23:18:00.001-07:00

Meet the Mauchley's! These are four of the sweetest, funniest girls you will ever meet! I love them in all their rambuctious glory! :) Having them in my lives is a blessing and brings my boys very much joy. And I love their Mama too! :)

Mandee & Justin September 07

2008-06-22T23:12:00.000-07:00

Mandee is such a sweetheart, so friendly and kind to everyone she meets. I'm glad I had the opportunity to shoot her wedding and give her some priceless images for her to remember forever.

Dave & Monicas Wedding August 07

2008-06-22T22:58:00.000-07:00

I was not the photographer at this wedding but these were just some candids that I captured. The little girl below is my cousins little girl Hope. Isn't she adorable? Spittin image of her mommy! It had rained and while all the adults tried to stand in the shadow of the temple to get out of the rain the little children decided it was funner to play in it (of course!) I captured these sweet images while she was at play and tugging around her baby brother Ben.

Ford Family August 07

2008-06-22T22:39:00.001-07:00

This is the Ford family and he is also my chiropractor. A very awesome one at that! Last year he helped me with my many hurt bones, I had 3 different circumstances in one year that needed chiropractic care. You may recognize this family picture if you live anywhere in the Davis county or surrounding areas. He uses this picture with his ads in the Davis County Value Pages and Hometown Values.

Gerke Wedding July 07

2008-06-22T22:27:00.000-07:00

Beth and Ryan were so nice. It was a pleasure working with them. I was very greatful for their patience with me....you see Beth is about 5'4" and Ryan was about a foot taller than that! It posed a little bit of a challenge when doing their pictures but they were very happy in the end!

Retouched vs. Unretouched Images

2008-06-22T22:21:00.000-07:00

As part of my services I offer full retouch on all prints. Not only are they color corrected and lighting adjusted but I also go in and remove any blemishes, stray hairs, under eye circles or puffiness, whiten teeth, lighten eyes and basically anything else that needs to be done to give it that "airbrushed" look! These were taken earlier this year and this was the shot the Founders of the whole food company picked for their website. Be sure to click on the image to pull it up full size and get a better view at the changes. They are very subtle but make a big difference. If you would like to know more about their whole food product go to www.wholefood2u.com

Commercial Photography

2008-06-22T22:10:00.000-07:00

These are some photos I did earlier this yaer of a whole food that is processed and sold out of Ogden. They wanted me to do some marketing pictures and I had a really good time doing it and loved how they turned out.

Blogs not in order

2008-06-22T16:39:00.001-07:00

These are a few architectual photographs that I really like.

Brocks 1 year pics

2008-06-18T17:20:00.001-07:00

Okay so when I took these they were completely experimental. I set up my "studio" in my living room and shot away. Some things I learned along the way...

I love natural lighting, and it's best to make sure you get those "windows" in the eyes, that really makes them shine!

Um..make sure my backdrop is not wrinkled!! I was in a hurry and didn't take the time and when I downloaded these onto my computer I realized just how bad it looked. I'm glad I have my kids to experiment on lol.

I love technology and the fun I have had with lightroom in adjusting the lighting, color, and special effects. Some of these I made very artsy but I really love how different they are from what I typically do. Thanks to my friend Sara for giving me a little friendly competition and kicking me in the butt :) Reading in her blog how much fun she is having with her business made me realize what I'm missing out on by taking baby steps and letting rejection and fear stand in my way. I've been such a baby and really lazy about this whole thing, letting the fact that I didn't have my website up be an excuse...well I say NO MORE! I'm really very excited, and getting my butt in gear has also got my creative juices flowing. I really need to start my family blog now because AJ was riding his bike today with NO TRAINING WHEELS!! YYYAAAHOOOO!!! Way to go AJ I'm so proud of you, you fell a couple of times but they were no biggie and then you did get one booboo and I got a great picture of your alligator tears and your little booboo that you got no sympathy from mom. So enjoy this next group of, might I state again, completely experimental pictures.. I'm really putting myself out there and showing you all what I have been doing. Did I mention these were experimental?? Lol.

Did I mention the wrinkled background?

(high contrast black & white)

Some old pics....

2008-06-17T01:06:00.000-07:00

These are just some old faves of mine....mostly experimental

These are some pics I took of Brock in his blessing outfit.

This was at the family reunion in like 06 I think. I love these two pictures of Anthony holding Brock. This first one I love how Brock was looking at his daddy. These were just in our living room and it was kind of dark and the t.v. was on so there was a really strong blue hue on the entire image which made correcting the color a little tricky.

This was AJ up on Anthony's sisers farm with Uncle Wes. He was loving being a little cowboy that day. I took the boys up to a pond by Weber State to take their pictures....

I just love this picture of AJ eating the ice cream cone, I took a lot and they were so much fun just playing around with the "everyday" picture to make it more artistic.

This is my sis-in-laws first baby when she was 2 days old. And then below that is Poppy holding her for the first time. I really loved the lighting coming in from the window and was very happy with how these turned out.

Gettin' my business started!

2008-06-17T01:01:00.000-07:00

Hello all!

So because so many people have a blog I decided to start one too. I'll be posting some of my latest work for ya'll to see and feel free to let me know what you think! And maybe it'll be so much fun I'll start a personal one as well. But I also have a myspace and facebook pages.

I finally got the pictures edited that I shot while at David's wedding and I have some really good ones I think. I also recently did a family shoot of someone I work with so I'll post some of those. I'll try to start backwards a little bit and add them in the order that I took them.
Have fun!