Rexburg Idaho on Christmas Eve
Last night, Christmas Eve, a couple hours before everyone showed up for dinner (Taco Soup) I took the Gator down by the river. It was cold. 11 degrees. I was wearing gloves and a hat but still, by the time I got inside some time later I could barely move my fingers. Away from the house a little bit, down in the cottonwood trees with a couple Sandhill cranes and a handful of magpies, it was still. The river isn’t frozen over and that water, moving slow, was about the only sound. A near silent night.
Kids are involved, so it doesn’t stay silent forever. And later, back in the house, after dinner and chocolate cake, with the kids dressed up like wise-men and shepherds, we sang some holiday favorites. At one point during the second song, we sang on key.
This is Rexburg. This is the town where I grew up. It’s good to be home.
Happy Holidays from a happy photographer
Merry Christmas from Justin Hackworth Photography
Six
Six years ago today my wife and I had our first child. December 18 is a happy day indeed. Here are pictures of him when he was 4 years old.
Here is a conversation with this little man that took place last week–
Him: What are you doing?
Me: Watching a video with photographers talking about how they do things. It’s helpful for me to see what others do so I can see if there are things I can do to improve. Because I want to be a great photographer.
Him: Do you want to be famous?
Me: Well, that wouldn’t be too bad, but that’s not why I do it and I can be a great photographer without being famous. Do you want me to be famous?
Him: Yeah.
Me: What does being famous mean?
Him: I don’t know.
Me: Do you know anyone that’s famous?
Him: Uh….Big Bird.
Happy Birthday, beautiful son.
The Best Portraits of 2009
Although the year’s not over yet, that hasn’t stopped me from culling my files and selecting my favorite portraits that I made in the year 2009. What about you? Do you have a favorite in this group?
Would you like to see my list from last year? Here’s 2008’s best portraits.
Brand New Website!
This is sort of old news. I have a brand new website. And by new, I mean that it’s now been up for about a month or so. (My blog is still the same as you can see). I must have been so busy knitting sweaters for Christmas that I forgot to mention it. In any case, I thought you should know.
So if you haven’t visited my main site in a while, you have a fun treat waiting for you. It’s lovely as can be. New pictures, new design. All new!
www.justinhackworth.com
In case you’re curios, I’m using BigFolio. Love those guys.
How to Get a Free Portrait Session for Someone You Love
My wife’s friend Molly has joined a great Christmas cause called The Giveaway Giveaway. Originating from Miggy, the idea is to offer you a giveaway that you give to someone else anonymously. So you nominate a worthy friend, sister, neighbor, teacher, general loved one, and that winner wins a free portrait session, plus 20 high res files.
See all the details at Molly’s site, A Good Grief, where she is hosting the giveaway. Leave your comments on her post to enter. While you’re there, check out her story of grief, loss, connection and healing. She is one strong girl.
Utah wedding photography – Sundance
Grace and Dave have style. I knew that when I met Grace last year but it was confirmed when they sent a wooden wedding invitation. Very cool. That’s one invitation I’m keeping.
On a chilly November morning, Dave and Grace got married in the Salt Lake Temple then walked a couple blocks to their luncheon at the Alta Club, a place where Grace’s great grandfather was once president. And that evening, their party at Sundance. Good times and a cheese plate. Man, I love my job.
Wedding: Salt Lake Temple
Invitations: (printed on wood!) Stamp World Online
Dress: Birnbaum and Bullock
Luncheon: The Alta Club
Reception: Sundance Resort
Cake: Granite Bakery
Flowers: Persimmon Floral
Music: Adam and Darcie
What guests threw as the couple left: Lavender
Cheese at the reception: Swiss, cheddar, pepper-jack
Utah Portrait Photography – Provo
Here’s Natalie Cope, photographed at my studio in Provo and across the Street at Velour. Thanks for coming in, Natalie.
Family Portraits – The Carlstons
Well, the cool kids came down to Provo and I got to photograph their little family. That tiny little angel is only four months old. Although I had never met Amber and Chris before, they were referred by my friend Stephanie and went to the U of U with my former house-mate. Small world. Thanks for coming to Provo for your family pictures, guys. Enjoy!
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Justin Hackworth photographs families with brand new babies, designers, furniture lovers, bald dudes, happy people, and he wants to photograph you.
Utah portrait photography – St. George
Hurricane Utah’s Homecoming Queen, Junior Miss, and Miss Hurricane. And she’s good at Rock Band. Photographed for her senior pictures in St. George Utah.
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Justin Hackworth photographs happy seniors in Utah and beyond and he wants to photograph you.
Utah Bride and Groom Editor – Tessa Woolf
Tessa has a great job and she loves what she does. She is the editor of Utah Bride and Groom Magazine. It’s a perfect job for her because she loves weddings, wedding details, and she has a fantastic sense of style. And speaking of style, want to look great on your wedding day? Then call Enizio Salon. Want to see a sample of their great work? Then check out these pictures of Tessa. They did her makeup.
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Justin Hackworth photographs wedding planners, wedding magazine editors, weddings, and he wants to photograph you. Getting married in Hawaii or Greece? Then we should talk for sure.
Utah Wedding Planner – Christine Miller
Christine Miller is an event planner and is the owner of LiBella. Call her if you want your wedding to look amazing and to go off without a hitch. And if you want to look amazing, call Enizio Salon. They are magic and did Christine’s make-up for these portraits.
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Justin Hackworth photographs beautiful people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.