Office Christmas Party

Our Boucher Photography / Woman Captured office Christmas party this year was based on none other than my favorite show, The Office. Seriously. Complete w/ a memo from Angela & the Party Planning Commitee (aka our office manager, Crystal). I love working w/ this studio! It's the best job- because I'm able to do what I love (shooting boudoir photos & designing albums)... and at the same time, I'm ALSO able to shoot child/family sessions on my own. I'm so blessed that I'm able to work w/ 4 amazing people who have all become wonderful FRIENDS! I'll be working w/ this studio through the spring of '08, and after that I'll be making a few changes in my life/business (more to come on that later). I'm just LOVE working w/ these people! Check out the WC blog for more pics.

My Zambia Dream

Since my interview on blu, I've received a few emails from people wondering why a plane ticket to Zambia is on my wishlist. Well, in the spring of '08, I'm hoping to take a trip to visit my cousin Caitlin in Zambia! Catie is in the peace corps, and I'm so excited to join her and live with her for a few weeks, getting a small taste of what her life has been like for the past year and a half. It's a huge dream of mine... I've been working like crazy, saving up to buy my plane ticket, and then I also got a sweet bonus from my great bosses at Boucher Photography ... so my dream is starting to look like a reality! :) My cousin and I have shared so many experiences together throughout the past twenty-odd years... eating under our picnic table-turned-tent/imagination wonderland... creating endless dance performances in the garage and synchronized swimming routines in her backyard pool... building drip sandcastles at the beach... borrowing each other's clothes... and then we even shared the whole college experience together when we went to the same school!!! I'm excited to add Zambia to our list of experiences. I love you, Cait! See you in a few months! To read about Caitlin's Zambia adventures, check out her awesome blog! Hope you all had a WONDERFUL Christmas!!! I'm having a blast hanging out w/ my family (they all came to visit me here in SD!)... more on that soon. :) This is a photo my cousin sent me- I love it! Isn't this an amazing image???

I'm on Blu's Blog!

Click here to see my interview on blu!
I love bludomain! They asked me a few questions for their daily blog featuring photographers... so if you want to know a little more about me, check it out! :) Thanks, blu- you're the best! I love my new website!

Family Christmas Album

Last week my dear friend (and fellow photographer) Deena asked me to take some family photos at the beach (with her 2 brothers & her 2 adorable kiddos). It was such a gorgeous day- the sky had cleared up after a huge storm, and the beach was so nice! (Although just a little cold!). Here's an album I put together for Deena...

New Portrait Website!

It's finally here! Now... I have to preface this by saying that my site is still under construction, and I know I have a lot more work to do for it still. But with that said... I'm pleased to announce the official launch of my new portrait site!!! Check it out and let me know what you think! www.kimberleewest.com

Slacking...

I know I've been slacking a bit in my blogging lately. The reason? I've been focusing a little more on my website... which [hopefully] will be launching SOON! Check back tomorrow if you want to see my new site!

Lori & Scott

"She was wearing this amazing red sweater!!!" That's what Scott said when I asked how they met, his eyes lighting up with the memories of seeing Lori for the first time. Lori, on the other hand, started laughing... apparently she had a little different first impression, as she didn't ever want to run into Scott again. :) But as fate would have it, they did see each other again. And over time, their love story continued to develop... which led up to a few weeks ago, when Lori happily said "yes" when Scott popped the question. I had the privilege of meeting this adorable couple last week for some engagement photos. They live in Encinitas, which is this fun little beach town with great shops, restaurants, and of course, great surf! So we took a walk around the city for a little bit before we headed down to the beach. This couple was so sweet- I loved hanging out with them! Congrats on your engagement, you guys!