GROVER | photography

2010-02-25T12:49:00.000-08:00

MOVED..
Check out our new blog at: http://www.groverstyleblog.com/

Taking a break...

2009-12-10T13:56:00.000-08:00

I have been truly blessed this season to photograph and get to know so many amazing families and children. I am so thankful for your business and for the opportunity to capture special memories for you. I do admit that receiving Christmas cards on a daily basis with an image that I took is such a fun experience. It makes sorting through the other junk mail and bills quite bearable...and often enjoyable!

As this year comes to an end, I am looking forward to some down time. I will be taking a few months, if not more, to simply spend time with my family and enjoy the day to day blessings that we have been richly given. Jude should be making his grand entrance into this world (and straight to my arms!!!) in about 6 weeks, and I think I will do nothing but hold him and gaze into his eyes for at least a month!

SO, until further notice, I will not be taking any more photo sessions. I have NO clue what this next year will hold for our family. But I do know that I don't want to look back and say to myself "My photography business was rocken, but I don't remember my children growing up!"

I truly desire to be there for them; guiding, teaching and loving with undivided attention along the way.

When (and if) I feel like I can manage a business and give my whole self to God and to my family, I will slowly take on more sessions. But for now, I will nest, rest and breathe:)

Feel free to send me an email if you would like my opinion on local photographers whom I would recommend. I have a couple favorites out there:) whom I know you would absolutely love too!

Thank you again for such a wonderful year. You have been a blessing to our lives and make what we do such an awesome experience!

We wish you a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

-Amber

A Letter.

2009-10-19T16:38:00.000-07:00

Dear Self,

Please update your blog.

At least put some photos up from recent sessions.

Please finish editing the two amazing weddings that you shot last month.

Please send the camera off that you dropped to be fixed.

Please put your 26 week pregnant feet up.

Please rest your body once in a while.

Please give your husband a huge hug tonight when he gets home.

Please relax & go eat a peanut butter covered banana with m&m's on the side....

Thank you in advance!

Love,
Me

2009-08-26T17:28:00.000-07:00

Slow at updating lately....

we've been keeping busy!!! Photo Updates coming soon....
*Paul and Carla Engagement Session
*Sweet baby Signa
*Jeff, Jennifer and precious Macy
*Baby Taylor Joy
*Lovely Lauren
*Jayden, Josie and Bree
*Stylen Tyler and Sweet Cody

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE & VIEW OUR GROWING PORTFOLIO!!!

2009-06-03T14:03:00.000-07:00

I was super excited (and a little nervous) when the very talented photographer Brandon Aguire (http://http//www.brandon-aguiar.com/) asked me to take he and his beautiful fiancee's engagement photos a few weeks ago.
The night before I could barely sleep as thoughts were running through my head..."What if I am holding the camera wrong? What if none of them turn out? What if I say stupid things?...." but my crazy emotions were calmed very quickly in their presence. Two amazing people with hearts of gold, full of love for others and each other. I barely had to do any work. Valerie is a model, so she naturally worked it and was awesome to take photos of. And Brandon, a photographer, knows what he wants and likes in an image!
We had a great time getting to know one another a bit, laughing (at each other and ourselves:), and simply enjoying what we all love to do.
Their wedding is going to be a fabulous event next summer...purely because they are two fabulous people in LOVE!

Thanks Brandon and Valerie! You guys rock!

check out more in the Engagement portfolio on our website!

2009-05-06T20:43:00.000-07:00

AppleSauce Designs

One of a kind clothing...

Last weekend I had the amazing opportunity to work with two incredibly talented clothing designers, Liz and Monica of AppleSauce Designs. Their company designs & creates beautiful one of a kind clothing from vintage material and accessories. AppleSauce designs clothing is sold locally (Queen Mabs) as well as on the web at http://www.applesaucedesigns.com/. Check out their amazing collection!

I have to brag on these sweet little models for a minute...
When I woke up the morning of our photo shoot it was pouring down rain. I automatically thought "How can we possible shoot 20 dresses in this weather?" I called Liz to see if she wanted to reschedule but one of the models was going out of town that afternoon for a week. We decided that we would go ahead and try to make the best of the rain!
Well, it rained the whole shoot. I was followed around with a small children's umbrella most of the time, but was still soaked from head to toe. These little girls (and precious baby boy) were amazing. They modeled 20 outfits and kept their smiles strong! What a FUN time we had!
I think they were all rewarded with Chucky Cheese after the shoot. I am sure they took a great nap for mom and dad that afternoon!!!

It was a privilege working with you Liz and Monica. Thank you!

2009-04-20T15:11:00.000-07:00

They met at the roller ring. He saw her from across the food court and immediately knew that he wanted to meet her. She was blond, beautiful and had a personality that was contageous.
They quickly fell in love and have spent most days together since, falling deeper and deeper....

5 months ago their lives radically changed when Landon Prescott entered into the world. Their hearts melted instantly and their capacity to love grew with great measure.
They are such a caring and fun family. Landon is blessed to have a mommy and daddy who loves him, and each other so much!

Thank you Joey and Paige for the pleasure to photograph your family. I love you guys!

2009-04-18T20:23:00.000-07:00

It was his crazy sense of humor, and his gentleman qualities that attracted him to her so many years ago. Love didn't happen in the second grade, although they were friends. And it didn't seem to work in the 9th grade, he was so focused on sports. But it was bound to happen.

He stole her heart over Phantom of the Opera and a love poem. 3 months later, that sweet friendship turned into a sweet engagement, which turned into a beautiful "I do."

It's been almost 11 years since they vowed their lives to each other. Today, they are madly in love with each other and enjoying life more than ever before. With a four year old, a two year old, and one on the way, Aaron and Trisha keep their focus on Jesus Christ to sustain them each day. They are an amazing couple, awesome parents, and my totally cool friends!!!
Love you guys:)

that funny sense of humor shining through...

2009-04-03T23:35:00.000-07:00

Beautiful "M" family!
They dont' get much more precious than this....

And my favorite from the evening...

I very much enjoyed hanging out with your family last night. Thank you for having fun in the wind!!! Blessings

2009-04-03T20:31:00.000-07:00

I had the wonderful priviledge to hang out with the "R" family on Tuesday. WOW, what beautiful children! Girls in little yellow dresses have got to be one of the sweetest sights ever. These are few of my favorites from our session.

Thanks guys for a wonderful session! I had a blast picking flowers with you! ***L and S, thank you for helping me with the reflectors. You did an amazing job!

2009-03-27T23:27:00.000-07:00

Precious 9 day old Lucas.

For this child I prayed, and the Lord has given me my petition of which I asked of Him. 1 Sam 1:27

Praise the Lord for baby Lucas!

2009-03-26T20:14:00.000-07:00

Sweet Tyler

The Photographer's Prayer

Dear God, as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each portrait, never let me forget that I am creating treasures for some family, a keepsake for loved ones. Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others, that I may draw out into the light the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts.

Help me to be an artist, collecting the beauty of every soul, the glow of youth, the gentleness, the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in Thy sight. Deeper than a means of livelihood, give me the perspective to see my photographer's art as a service to others, making life richer and more memorable. And, dear Lord, between the lights and shadows, the ups and downs and the rolling years, keep me from getting out of focus or off center, so that my life and work may be framed with dignity and colored with contentment.
Amen

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Maddy A.

2009-03-12T22:19:00.016-07:00

Sweet Maddy A.

...and one with mommy!I had a great time hanging out with you today T, M and L. Wish we could have talked more;) Your duaghter is precious and you are such a beautiful and sweet momma!

Theresa and John

2009-03-11T23:35:00.009-07:00

A few favorites of this very sweet family

Rhian Grace

2009-03-01T20:56:00.007-08:00

Sweet Sweet baby girl...

Rhian Grace

J. Family

2009-02-17T21:30:00.018-08:00

I had a wonderful time photographing this sweet family a couple of weekends ago. They are expecting their second child in two weeks and big brother Jonathon is so very excited. Here are a some of my favorite from our fun shoot!

and a favorite...the crime scene!!!

Landon Joseph

2009-02-11T00:18:00.001-08:00

sweet baby boy...

E. Family

2009-02-03T14:40:00.007-08:00

This family is amazing!
Here is a "sneak peek" of their first family photo shoot!

*I can't get over this little face...

I had such a great morning with you guys. Your children are absolutely adorable!!!

Trishia

2009-01-21T22:21:00.000-08:00

I had a wonderful time out on the town with my amazing friend Trisha. We both had some photography things that we wanted to work on, so we decided to model for each other! Here is a glimpse of her beauty....

She will be posting some of me on her blog from our afternoon...

And maybe she will be so kind to let me have one (please???)

Love you Trisha...you are gorgeous both inside and out!

Jared & Kori

2009-01-11T00:22:00.000-08:00

Beautiful couple with child...

Jared and Korina

Thank you Jared and Kori for the privilege of taking your maternity photos. I had such a great time laughing and catching up with the two of you! You are such a beautifulcouple! Your daughter will be so blessed to have a mommy and daddy who love each other and love the Lord more than anything. Blessings to you my friends!

W. Family

2008-12-28T10:59:00.000-08:00

Thank you Melina, Ken, Emmy and Josh for a fun afternoon of picture taking. You are a beautiful family and such naturals in front of the camera! Love you guys!

O. Family

2008-12-11T13:20:00.000-08:00

I will be posting some photos over the next few days of some famililes I have shot recenlty.
The Onsagers and I had so much fun last Sat. taking these. Andrew is such a sweet little boy and such a trooper. It was 42 degrees out and dreary....but he kept his smiles strong until the end!
Thanks Leslie and Troy for a fun afternoon! Your family is beautiful!

Having fun with Jill and Mike on Thanksgiving day! It was getting dark out, which made these shots dark and kind of moody.

My sister and brother in love are such a beautiful couple. They love eachother soooo much, and it is clearly evident the way they look at each other.

I love you guys!

Andrew O

2008-12-11T13:09:00.000-08:00

A sweet photo with papa!

On the tractor.

2008-12-11T13:00:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Nicole

2008-11-23T16:18:00.000-08:00

Nicole and I had such a great time around town taking some shots. She is such a beautiful model and so much fun to take photographs of. Thanks Nicole for a wonderful time!

2008-11-22T21:00:00.000-08:00

Chad & Corinne

2008-11-20T21:55:00.000-08:00

Just finding time to put some more pics on here.

The C family

Carla & Danny

2008-11-16T20:54:00.000-08:00

This weekend I had the priviledge of taking photos of the Sauer family. Carla and Danny are such naturals in front of the camera....and Olivia and Logan couldn't be any cuter!!!

Thanks guys for a fun afternoon... It was a joy to spend time with you!

Some fun shoots!!!!

2008-10-22T13:28:00.000-07:00

The Dabney Family

The Butler Family

The Chripzcuk family

Belen and Xavier

Paige and Joey Prescott

2008-09-19T13:16:00.000-07:00

Lexi Rae Chripzcuk

2008-09-15T13:40:00.000-07:00

A couple sweet moments of Lexi Rae