What's been going on in my life...because you do care:)

I really need to be honest and tell everyone that I am no good at staying up to date on blogging. So I am setting a weekly reminder to blog about things that are going on in my life. If you are looking for day time drama than dont read on lol. I am pretty boring and but I do live some exciting fun filled days with my family and 2 year old.
So lately in my own life work has been pretty good. I do work a full time job aside running a photography business at  night and on weekends. I am just that kind of person that needs to have something to do all of the time. Its only been 1 year ago that I finally finished school and havent opened a text book to do homework for a grade. Well 6 months before I finished school I started to study photography on my own and havent put it down yet. I love learning all about lighting, ISO and everything you need to know to make sure I am fulfilling my job as a photographer. (BTW I do run of on tangents) ;)

In my photography life I shot my first wedding, my first pin up and my first boudoir, oh yea and my first sweet "13" birthday (with 15 teenage girls). I have to say they were all fun and no they all didnt happen on the same say or weekend. In all of this I have become a better photographer and I love making my clients happy. And learned that I am awesome at editing in a timely fashion:P

In the past I never would have thought that I would seek photography full time but it seems that I am on my way there. I guess that as we get older we should really look at our day time jobs for learning experience and to help us through future mistakes. In my past I sold a certain cosmetic brand for 6 years. I learned customer service skills, money managing skills, sales skills and public speaking skills and nun chuck skills.....ha ha ha jk. In the end I couldnt do it any more, not because of clients or money but because I moved and I was starting all over.
Sometimes a move or new job can help us realize that we can have a fresh start on life or our interest, I guess thats when I truly began my love for photography.

I hope this helps you know a little bit more about me:)
Thanks so much for reading
~Alicia

The dark side

Just having some fun in the dark. I love capturing the curiosity in his eyes. This is a great picture to practice for mom's & dad's for a birthday image. Practice just like this one take a candle out and start shooting. It's one of the hardest images to get when things are happening so fast at a party but if we want to capture the that moment we don't want a flash to go off and ruin it.

The Gillen Wedding-April 21, 2012

On Saturday April 21, 2012 Whitney & Jon Gillen

exchange their vows and became Mr. & Mrs Gillen. It was a geourgous day and not a storm cloud in the sky. On Friday it rained cats & dogs even I thought we may have rain on their wedding day. Whitney & Jon celebrate their day at Victory Church in Lafayette,IN and Ross Camp in West Lafayette, IN. On the day of their wedding the sun was shinning bright and God looked down and smiled on these two who fell in love all over again on this day. We were able to capture all outdoor pictures out at Happy Hallow Park in West Lafayette, IN. The wedding was beautiful. The Bride was stunning and the Groom was so handsome. Their wedding party were so helpful and loving during the entire day. I have never seen so much love in one wedding, besides the bride and groom. I know Whitney & Jon laughed, cried and had fun thoughout this entire day.

Thank you so much for viewing their images. Please feel free to follow my blog and add your comments to the bride & groom.

Time fly's when you are having fun!

I can't believe its almost May. I say that each time the month is past day 15. I know I shouldn't be rushing time but I always think what I have done this month so far. Well this year I had so many goals. One was to update my blog every 2 weeks ...um well yeah. I kind-of forgot. Anyways one of my other goals was to get the Justified Name out there! I feel like more and more people are learning that I am passionate about photography and they want me to capture those moments. So overall time has flown by because I am having so much fun doing what I love.

Say "cheese"

As each day passes I find myself pleased by the simple things Zechariah finds interesting and fun. I love spending my day photographing every moment he does something new. As a mom its so hard to know when to take the right pictures and know when your kid doesn't want their picture taken. I think no matter what its a picture to show them the fun, tears and happiness you shared together with them that day. This is was the perfect moment that we shared a together doing what I love most being a mom.  

30 day photo challenge

I have started a photo challenge from a post I seen on Pinterest. Well I tried. I did really well my first few days and after the 5th day I forget and thought, "I will get back to it". Now I am going to start from where I left off and add my photos on my blog. I think it is such a great challenge for anyone to try not just photographers. I personally set a timer to remind me. I think its neat to stop in the middle of what you are doing and snap a shot of your life in the day.

Professional or not?

I came across this word "fauxtographer" "A person that claims to be a good photographer when in reality they just set their camera to automatic mode a start shooting."  I think this really is actually pretty funny. First off don't consider myself a fauxtographer. Well actually I don't think anyone would but reason why I am not is simply because of 3 main reasons. 1. I don't shoot on "auto" I actually hate it. All pictures don't turn out just because it's on "auto". I shoot on the setting that I have been trained to shoot with according the shoot.  2. I am and have invested my own hard earned money into this "small" business that will become larger one day. I feel that everyone has wishes, desires and hopes of becoming better at something after they pouring their heart, money, blood and sweat into any dreams. If we don't try we will never know what God really has designed us to be. 3. I respect those out there who are also photographers and recommend them often if there is something I don't shoot. I also respect the business side of a photographer I also advertise by website, postcards, ads, etc.  So a fauxtographer is what I am not. On another note: a professional is only someone who does there profession full time. I think I know a lot of people who have a full time job and a professional hobby who make a lot of money as well. An amature is someone who does it part time but I know many amature's who study, work and shoot full time. Well I guess the call is yours. If you like my or their work (photos) nothing else really matters :)