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Three Generation Family Session! {Phoenix Lifestyle Family Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:51:07 +0000

Had so much fun with this beautiful family right after the holidays! We met on a very chilly morning and every one was a great sport. So many great ones to post! Thank you Katy for inviting me to come capture your family together

Pieces of me 2012 – Week 1

Sandi Shipley — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:42:25 +0000

Hello again! Only 1 week since my last post? Shocking to be sure I wanted to share a project that I did last year and have decided to continue on with during 2012. At the end of 2010 I came across another photographer that had done a Project 365. The idea was to take and post a picture every day of the year. I had to do it! What could be so hard about taking 1 picture a day? Cake, right?! Oh my, did I learn to eat those words. What I learned was that it is hard. I completed my first year by the grace of God indeed. Somewhere around October I was So. Ready. To. Be.DONE. However, I am usually pretty big about finishing what I start. So I kept going. Finished out the year pretty much swearing I would never do it again!

Well that lasted about 2 hours. I realized how much taking a single picture, every day, rain or shine, good or craptastic kind of day, well, it changed me. I made me see the beauty in something. Everyday. It also became a kind of discipline, like working out or running. The thought of not doing it made me a little sad. So I decided to jump back in and do it again this year, with a few changes. I most likely will take the pictures every day but will aim for posting them at least once per week. That way I can keep my sanity in check! At least what is left of it So here are the pictures from Week 1 of Pieces of Me 2012!

If you care to read the reason behind the pictures or see any of the pictures from Project 365 2011 they are all posted on my Facebook page. Come follow along with me!

What I did this Summer Part 1 {Phoenix Lifestyle and FamilyPhotography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:42:54 +0000

Ahhhh…summer. So ironic to be posting this as we near the middle of September. We had a lovely week soaking in the sun, playing on the beach and enjoying some down time together as a family. Here are just a quick few from our Mexico Vacation 2011.

This trip was a little bit different for me. I very much wanted to be present for my kids, so I left my camera behind for most of the time we were there. It was a wonderful time and we played our hearts out. Looking forward to going back again next year!

Happy 4th of July!! {Phoenix Lifestyle Family Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:41:29 +0000

Happy 4th of July everyone! Yesterday we spent the day Bowling, swimming, eating and enjoying the day with wonderful friends. At the end of the day, we pilled into our car, headed to a Top Secret location in our ‘hood and watched the Fireworks. I love fireworks…they always make me feel like a little kid. I ooooh and aaaaahhhh right along with my littles, marveling over the pretty colors and bright lights!

This year I brought my camera along and had some fun capturing the light show. This is the first year I have tried to Photograph fireworks and I had so much fun playing with the settings and seeing what effects I could come up with. Here are a few of my favorites from the evening!

Hope everyone had a safe, fun filled day celebrating the amazing Freedom we have here in the U.S.! A huge thank you to all our troops who help keep it that way

The Coon Family {Phoenix Lifestyle Family Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:26:17 +0000

Oh how I loved shooting with this family! Just a little bit of love and laughter going on here This is actually one of Sarah’s teachers and his lovely family. This was a fun way to say thank you to them for all the hours they pour into teaching and all they have done for my kids. So thank you, Adam and Missy! It was such a pleasure to spend this time with you both. I loved getting to know you outside of the classroom. Have a wonderful summer and see you next year!

This is how the kids interpreted “Go cuddle with your Mom and Dad!” Ha! SO cute!

Hmmmm, I think Dad must be a superhero.

Samantha {Phoenix Lifestyle High School Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:09:35 +0000

Brains and beauty…what a powerful combination! Meet the lovely Samantha. A graduating High School Senior who is planning on becoming a Neurologist. Loved hearing her heart about helping others who suffer from migraines and how that has shaped her dreams for her future. Best of luck to you, Sam!

We had the best, softest glowy warm sunset light during her session! Made me so happy!!

Shelby {Phoenix High School Senior Session}

Sandi Shipley — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:12:57 +0000

I had a great time out at the Phoenician photographing Shelby for her High School Senior portraits! I had not met Shelby before so it was fun to hear about her activities and experiences in High School!

Of course, we had to get a few action shots with her Cheerleader uniform!

Shelby you are beautiful and I hope you enjoy the rest of your Senior year!

The Lambesis Family {Phoenix Family and Child Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:55:03 +0000

Happy Saturday everyone! I am heading out of town for the weekend but wanted to share these super sweet images from a recent session. Meet the beautiful Lambesis family! I had such a great time during our session. Who can resist a dog named Amanda, girls in pretty Christmas dresses and the joy of a family playing together?! I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed taking them! Merry Christmas!

The Simpson Family Session {Phoenix Family and Child Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:15:51 +0000

Laughter, hill rolling and tickle fights…oh my! Meet the lovely and playful Simpson Family. We met downtown Phoenix on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a Holiday session and had a great time. Here are a few of my favorites from their session. Enjoy!

Lovely big sister…

Really, are these eyelashes fair?? And such a little ham to boot…

The family all together…

These two were great together!

Thank you, Simpson family for letting me share this part of the Holiday with you!

2010 Portrait Give Away Winner is…. {Phoenix Family Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:46:08 +0000

Okay, it is way past noon and I am late getting this posted! I have been knocked out with a cold today (Oh, the irony!) but I wanted to let you know who the winner is before the day got away. If my head were not filled with cotton balls I would write a nice long post about the winner. Argh. So, with out further delay…Drum roll please….

Congratulations, Andrea Amuso! I know, I know. You wrote me to nominate your grandson Tyler. But that’s the fun of having your own blog, you get to bend the rules a little bit when needed. Andrea, I have watched the way you have loved your grand kids, how you lift them both up and do all you can to provide for them. I have seen the way you help others and I wanted to honor you for all you do. Thank you for writing in to tell me about Tyler. You may use your Portrait Session any way you wish Happy Holidays and Congratulation!! I will be in touch soon…