Job Seeking!

HELLO WORLD! I am needing a JOB. The whole quitting photography thing doesn't mean I get to check out of the real world (SHUCKS!). I have heard from a very wise source (ah hem Daniel!) that the best way to find a job is to network with your friends and acquaintances so I am doing just that. If you know of any opening please let me know either here in the the comment or email me toni@tonidaniel.com I am willing and ready to work and I even have a pretty impressive resume.... oh lala! And doesn't this photo speak volumes about my professionalism? Who wouldn't want to hire that???!!

Isn't she lovely!

That wasnt and apology but rather a disclaimer! This is Brit my amazing baby sister. Because Im a ditz and took the camera but no CF card to her awards ceremony I was able to shoot zilch of her and her friends at the school. I was really bummed because i am so extremely proud of her and wanted her to be the next in my people I love post, so I went to her house and we had an impromptu shoot in the garage/alley! Hey you work with what you have! We never get to do this and because anytime I have taken photos of her NOONE ever gets to see them I resolved to come home and work on them first thing! I thought she should get to see just how rockin' she is!

Its amazing because I never knew I could love like I love her. Shes 13 so sometimes we butt heads ( I assure you I am never at fault) but still I have an unconditional love for this little PUNK! Having her in my life has been the greatest joy. I thank god daily that he brought us this little angel from heaven. I have never met a person who didnt think she was special and thats because she absolutely is!

As you can see in her eyes she loves with her whole soul and being. As I edited these I was smiling to myself and pretty much almost a sappy babbling idgit! These images of her literally took my breath away. Her inner and outer beauty is captivating! She will be going into 8th grade next year and i am excited for her and hate it all in the same!

I love you B.B. and Daniel & I love you more than you can ever know. Stay the woman that you are always and keep that love for people that radiates from you. Momma would be so happy to see who you are today, you were and still are her angel always! I know that she is so proud of her baby!









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Her with our wonderful dad! Because of him she's a "Little Bit" spoiled BUT I wouldn't have it any other way!!!!!!!!

A Dog's Life....

I have always heard that term... and from the looks of things around here I would give anything to have a dogs life!



I am behind... wayyyyyy behind! So if you feel like I'm taking forever at doing something for you, you are definantly NOT alone, I expect a lynch mob to be arriving soon!



I am trying now in the middle of stress and worry to focus on what makes me happy. The other night while at the Library (something Daniel & I have started to do together) I found a book of Dog portraits... all kinds of Dogs, and my wonderful darling Daniel encouraged me to get it so it would motivate me to get back to taking photos of those I love. There is not time for that. Not space on my hard drive for "personal" things, but for sanity sake I think i will make room somewhere. Who knows buy another hard drive, is 6 really too many?



No offense to my clients but that has been lacking in my life for 7 years now. The more photos I take of strangers the less I take of those love. Its a shame really especially because i deam photos so very important. If you entered my home there are tons of photos of clients and none of family. Hopefully that will soon begin to change. I have a beautiful family and I want to show them off.



So here you go... two of the most important beings in my life. There are hundreds of photos of clients that I would/should share, but i am choosing to be selfish and showing you my babies! They stink (like fritos) and are in desperate need of a bath but they are mine heart and soul!!!



And today at 2:30 I will take photos of my beautiful baby sister getting an award from her school with many other 7th graders. And just for once i will stop her and make her smile in her fabulous new outfit that we spent 3 hrs looking for, with her beautiful hair that I drove to her house at 6:45 this morning to fix. And I will cherish her georgus hazel eyes that will be smiling in embarassment with a hint of gold on the eye lids (make up was at 7:45am). And I will cherish those photos because she will only be 13 years 4 months 17 days old once! And soon those shiny braces that I have yet to take portraits will be off and only a memory. Yeah today is important forever!



And i will look back at the end of this day and sigh because under the stress, and the loss, and the worry, and the back log of work, and the 6ft pile of laundry, and the dirty bathrooms, and the bills, and the to do list, I have a great life with many who love me, and a husband who adores me and aside from that nothing else matters... HEY its a dog's life!

Easter

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Today is about us and our sin and how that sin was abolished by one man. Not any one man but rather God made flesh.

Do you know the real story of Easter? If you do not and would like to, comment, email (toni@tonidaniel.com) and/or facebook me! I would love to share it with you!!!!!! And I promise you will love it!

Happy Easter everyone Our God Reigns!

LIFE....

Hang in there...
sometimes life hands you lemons,

but then you can make lemonade.

Inside:

Of course, sometimes life pulls down you pants, runs a power sander across your naked butt, then pours lemon juice on your raw abrades buttocks.

In that case, a cool citrus drink wouldn't really help but, darn it... you've got to hang in there anyway!

Well I am sure once people see that I have posted head are gonna roll...hahaha i love the element of surprise!

I think Ill start this post off with a card I bought for someone who is very special in my life and it kinda sums up things for my life as well....

HAHA I have an odd sense of humor, but that pretty much sums up life right?

Most know that a lot has happened in my life that has changed me and my family. Some good some not so good but I think it all has been a lesson from our savior. And over the last 2 years I have taken a long look at me and who i am and who I want to be. For many years I have been a "photographer" with everything in me. When I meet friends of friends the introduction has always been this is my photographer friend Toni that I told you about. i havent minded infact I love when people tell others about me (I have no shame). But it has been my whole being and what has defined me. I am feeling a need for some change, I will no longer be a photographer for hire. It has been an amazing 7 years. I have met and worked with extraordinary people. I have learned my limits as well as what I am capable of. I have impressed and dissappointed myself and many others. And I have worked until my health, life & family have suffered! =As I turned 25 (for the 5th time) this year I thought about how i want the next 10 yrs to go. Less work more play...hahaha I'll admit it... I'm a slacker. I have a wonderful husband who for unknown reasons likes to spend time with me... and I think Im going to try and make him tired of me... ;p!

I have been so blessed that God allowed me to have success in doing something that I love. I also believe there is a season for all things and I think this season is ending.

What does this mean for my past/current clients? Absolutely nothing! All products that have or will be ordered will still be fufilled (I am keeping ties with my lab and album companies). The website will stay live for at least the next year. Galleries will be available for at least the next 6 months. I am even thinking of blogging all the great stuff I have never blogged once I am all caught up. Actually I think I will be better to my clients because I will no longer be overwhelmed with new sessions, weddings or events and will be able to get each of you the time and attention you have needed and deserved. If you have been waiting on me for something I will be contacting you very soon. I have been steadly working on all the orders/albums that are due.

There are some of you who I have discussed this with already who i expressed interest in my shooting for you and your expanding families and i would love to. I love the relationship that I have built with so many of you and would hate the thought of not watching your familes grow up. So feel free to call/email and it will just depend on where my life is at that season.

Thank you all so much for trusting me with your most precious memories and thank you more for the friendships that have followed. Thank you for your patience and I am sorry that patience was required of you.

Although a HUGE chapter of my life is closing I am so excited to write the next one. Please keep in touch and if you have any questions let me know. Thank you again for letting me into you lives, it has given me something to look forward to for my own.

God Bless!

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Happy Happy Birthday Baby!

Well if you havent met him yet you are missing out. There has even been talk of cloning him so others can have him too. I am talking about the man who lights my fire... my phenominal husband Daniel (the other half of the name)! Today is his 40th birthday and I just wanted to tell him publicly that I love him and dont know what i would do without him. I love ya babe! I am in awe of the fact that God gave you to me. Your smile and laugh are enough to keep me going always, and ya know what I know that you love me that much back! Hes the chocolate syrup on this very vanilla lady.



So far I would say he has had a great bday. There was a party last night with a few friends and a canoe.... more on that later I am sure. And today we are leaving for Taos to White Water Raft! We have wanted to for a while and decided there was no better time.



Happy Birthday Scoot Daddy... I love you big as the world ball! Now come home and take me rafting!






PS if you are waiting on your images to be posted... we really are working on them. Now that classes are back i have both my amazing gals and they are trying to help me get caught up. CHECK BELOW TO SEE JENNIFER & NATHAN's wedding...More to come very very soon!

Jennifer & Nathan - THEY DO.... FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER!

FUN! Thats all I have to say! The Bride is nutso, the groom is loony and the wedding party needs to be admited to the Rubber Ramada, other than that it was a blast..HA! Really though I laughed, I cried, I shot like a mad woman, and I felt ALIVE! There was never a dull moment and thats how I like it. Jennifer and Nathan were all about having fun. They never took them selves to serious. They made a conscience decision to make sure this was the best day of the lives and I know I loved it. The pics below say much more than a thousand words.... just look at the way he looks at her... and yes he carried her off the stage after the wedding... I know so romantic is makes ya sick. I love you guys and miss ya way off in Tennessee. I know these first few months of your marriage have been blessed and amazing, cant wait to see you guys when you come home! HUGS!

To view the rest of Jennifer & Nathan's Engagement, Bridal, Rehersal & Wedding click HERE.