Random...

So this has not been my best blogging month.  Honestly I have just gotten a little burnt out.  I was feeling guilty about my terrible blogging, but my mom informed me that this is a good time to take a break since this is my slow part of the year.  She is a firm believer that I blog every one of my sessions, and that my clients appreciate the sneak peeks.  I absolutely agree with her, but it is important for me to blog for myself too, and that is why stepping away from the blog for a bit gives me the chance to miss it, and to come back with new blogging ideas.  I also don't want this blog to be all about "sneak peeks."  I want it to be a place for clients to get to know me before their session, and to stay in touch with me long after their session. 

Anyways....today's post is really random.  I will be sharing what I was working on this weekend soon, (I am really excited to finish editing those) but until then here is what I have been up to lately.  The below photos are all iphone photos.  I am obsessed with this phone!  My hubby completely surprised me with what I think is the best gift ever for Christmas.  I am still trying to master the camera, but I love using it to document my everyday life.  (For more iphone photos follow me on instagram at whitneylinphoto)

I always feel the need to freshen up my branding at the start of a new year, and below are my new folded  wedding business cards.  I feel like I  still need my basic card to hand out all the time, but these are great for potential wedding clients.  On another note, I am almost completely booked for Summer 2012 weddings.  It is a great feeling, and I even set aside a few weekends just for fun.  However, I always have a tough time turning couples away, and I find myself wanting to overextend myself.  One day I am set on not booking anymore summer weddings, and the next day, I am wondering if I could squeeze in a few more.  I will happily squeeze in weekday weddings, but my available weekends are very limited.  

 Earlier this month a bunch of my family met in Billings to watch the Fairbanks Nanooks play MSUB.  My uncle coaches in Fairbanks, and since I was in Eastern Montana for Christmas, it was nice to see the Alaska crew as well as my parents, grandma, sister, cousins, and some other friends.   

Kev and I in Billings.

Miles City finally got some snow last week.  This is our home covered in fresh snow on a very grey day.

I have so many photos of miss penny it is ridiculous. 

Penny and Kevin reunited after a week apart.  Kevin was gone for work then Penny and I were in Three Forks for the weekend so the second we got out of the car she was on the 4-wheeler plowing our drive-way with him. 

The End of the Year, The Start of a Marriage! {Miles City, MT Wedding Photographer}

I could not have ended the year on a better note.  Finishing up an amazing year of weddings by shooting one final wedding was just perfect.  This wedding had all my favorites-a beautiful couple who are crazy about each other, kind and warm families, a touching ceremony that was a bit funny too,  emotional toasts, and a full dance floor.  For a December wedding however, we were missing one thing...snow.  That was fine by me however, because we had a unseasonably warm sunny day, and we were able to do a lot of the photos outdoor.  Another big plus since I really prefer shooting with natural light.  

Congrats Christina and Tyler and thank you so much for asking me to be part of you big day.  You two are perfect together, and so easy to photograph.  I feel honored to have ended my year in the company of you both as well in the company of all your family and friends.  

Sexy Resolution Time

Ok ladies, it is time to make one awesome resolution that benefits not only you, but also your significant other.  Why not resolve to make this the year you do something seriously sexy?  This is the perfect time of year to book a boudoir session with Whitney Lin Photography.  Not only will you do something that makes you feel incredible, you will also have the an amazing gift for your loved one this Valentine's day.  It's a WIN/WIN!  Plus, I have added a special package to my boudoir collections that is available until the end of February.  

In order to ensure delivery by Valentine's Day, book your session before February 2nd.   Sessions last around an hour, and can take place in my home studio in Miles City or on location.  If you are in the Bozeman area, and would like to book a session, there is availability on the weekend of the 21st of January.  Group discounts are available-just ask me!  Email me at whitneylinphotography@yahoo.com to book a session or if you have any questions!

Click HERE to view a sampling from last year's sessions.