Since 2003 I have been sending out via email a picture a day to family and friends. Well, it’s mostly every day. For example, this year, I sent 214 pictures. It’s a mix of old and new pictures and almost all of them are different than what shows up on the blog. I send out travel, personal work, family pictures, wedding pictures and a few out takes slip in there as well.
I’ve made a three minute slideshow of every picture I sent out from 2008. (They go by quick). Take a look. And if you’d like to be added to the email list, email me and let me know. It would be great to include you in 2009. This will be my sixth year sending out the pictures.
http://justinhackworth.com/slideshow/20081231/
Christmas is over and I had a great holiday. There was a ham, some presents, laughing, rides on the ATVs, naps, getting out the old family photographs, singing, and telling stories about when we were teeny. No wassle. I don’t know why we didn’t have Wassle. But we’re back home now and it’s back to work. I have two weddings to photograph this week, plus we’re doing another bridal show on Saturday. Busy, busy. Just the way I like it.
by justin on December 27, 2008
in Weddings
Rachel’s getting married in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. As part of the celebration, she had a tea party with family and friends. I was there to photograph the good times.
by justin on December 24, 2008
in Bridal
Rachel is like her mother–charming and composed. In fact, the whole family is like that. I photographed her sister’s wedding a couple years ago and I’m thrilled to be shooting for this family again. And after being with them, you always walk away with a smile.
You can buy prints here and see the rest of her bridal pictures.
Rachel was photographed at her house in Salt Lake City. She was a real champ too, standing out there in the cold the whole time. Here’s the support team. Thanks Arial!
I photographed Blair and Julie Buswell and their fabulous family today, and that was great, great. Blair is a well-known sculptor and I always love photographing other artists. I loved being in their home, seeing Blair’s work, listening to the kids play music, hearing Julie talk to them with so much respect and admiration. I drove away happy, thinking, man, what luck. This is what I do for a living.
Here’s a one-minute slideshow of more family pictures.
Quick story: I photographed some friends of mine and they told some of their friends about it. Then those people told their neighbors. Next thing you know, the neighbors (The Buswell’s) call up and say they’d like some family pictures. Turns out, he’s the boss of my wife’s book-club partner’s husband. Can you even believe it. Small world. Also, I’m so happy when people want to tell their friends about my work. It’s so meaningful to me, so thanks. Referrals make the world go around. And love. But mostly referrals.
Are you like me? Are you doing some reflecting? Are you looking back on 2008 and thinking about the good times, the bad times and getting excited knowing 2009 is going to be even better? For example, two nights ago I drank some hot chocolate. I think that’s the first time all year I’ve done so, and it’s delicious. I think I’m going to be drinking way more of that stuff in 2009.
So in the spirit of looking back, I’m showing my favorite portraits that I made in 2008. Which image here do you like best?
Johanna, photographed in Salt Lake City
Emily, photographed in Provo for Kaleidoscope Boutique
Taken in Provo Canyon for Jessica's senior portrait
Photographed in Mill Creek Canyon - stephmodo.com
Andrew, photographed in Provo for the 30 Strangers project
Stephanie, photographed in Provo for the 30 Strangers project
Frank, photographed in Provo for the 30 Strangers project
Tracy, photographed in Provo during a family portrait session
Family and friends on Long Island
by justin on December 15, 2008
in Weddings
They call him Frank. I call him Tom. Here’s what happened. The night before these pictures were taken, I met Frank for the first time at our party. Stace introduced me and told me her husband’s name. The next morning I went to their home and prided myself on remembering his name, even though I had only meet him once, the night before, among many others that came to the studio to say hello. I kept calling him Tom and at one point, realized that I was the only one calling him that. Stace kept calling him Frank. Turns out, she was right, I was wrong. His name is Frank. Oh. Hi Frank.
Ok, so the joke’s on me. But they were gracious and we had a great time making these pictures. They even danced. I love that.
In addition to the images below, I have also posted a slideshow that shows a few more of their family pictures.
Thanks Christianson family. I had a great time.
I first photographed Sarah in June and was happy to include her husband Tim this time. These portraits were all taken in downtown Provo, not too far from my office.
First of all, thanks so much for everyone that came to the party on Friday. Throughout the night, we had about 100 people come see our space and say hello.
And I just can’t say enough good about the band that played: The Gatsbys. Thanks fella’s. You really spiced things up. I kept hoping they’d play this song and they did! Sweet.
And speaking of sweet, we had the most delicious cup cakes I’ve ever had, provided by Megan at the Sweet Tooth Fairy. I ate three. I’ll admit that now. Three cup cakes, snort snort. They were amazing.
We handed out raffle tickets and at a few times throughout the night we called out some winning numbers. (I actually used a megaphone, like I was a high school principal or something. You’ve got to get one). The winners were awarded gift certificates and products from the following places. Note: These are some of our favorite people in town and we love them and the businesses they run. They have our highest recommendations. We weren’t giving away stuff from just anyone.
Kaliedoscope Boutique
Shep Salon
Pizzeria 712
The Smokehouse
Metropolitan Salon
The Flower Basket
Mode Boutique
Applebees (just kidding about this one)
It’s so fun to have a party like that and see our good friends and make some new ones. I had a great time and really feel fortunate and blessed to know so many talented and interesting people. I love what I do for a living and it’s a good feeling to be able to share that with others. Thanks, friends, for coming to our little celebration. And now, some pictures.
This Friday, December 5th, we’re having an anniversary party at the studio. Although I’ve been in business for ten years or so, we’ve only been at this location for one year. We’d love to have you come say hi. If you’ve been reading the blog now and again and we’ve never met face to face, now’s the time.
The Gatsby’s will be playing and we’ll be giving away some gift certificates from some of our favorite locations in Utah County, including the Pizzeria 712–a place I wish I could dine every day.
Partygoers, do you believe in the power of sweets? Then you’ll be so glad to meet The Sweet Tooth Fairy and her cupcakes. Available in January at their retail location; available Friday at our party.
All the info can be found right here. We’d sure love to see you.
by justin on December 1, 2008
in Weddings
She’s a writer. He’s a builder. Now they’re married.
Here’s a three minute slideshow if you want to see more of their wedding pictures.
And here’s where you can view the entire event and order prints.
