break my heart....

So.... this doesn't have a lot to do with photography but I sure have been thinking about this ALOT lately and had to share. I am sure a lot of you feel the same way.
I just cannot get sweet little Ethan Stacy out of my thoughts.This was such a horrible act of evil. I just cannot even image someone doing this to a child. and worse their own child! This story has been so hard on me to grasp.
~for one I have a little four year old. And as crazy as he makes me at times I could not even fathom the thought of torture.
~And two I happen to have a little 2 year old that resembles little Ethan. The wispy light hair, the tiny round glasses and the sweet little boy package. When I first saw the images on the news of him my.heart. broke. as I seen a glimpse of my perfect Drew.

My thoughts and prayers go out to this family as my mind races as the thoughts of loosing a child saddens me. (saddens is hardly a strong enough word) As I write this now, I am on the verge of tears. I couldnt image the heartache they must feel. What an aweful horrible thing to happen to such an innocent child. The only thing that helps me deal with this a little better is that I know they will get what is coming to them, whether it be in this life or the next.
Im sorry if this post is a little downer but I had to share my thoughts.





In rememberance of Ethan Stacy

Canon 70-300 4-5.6 IS USM lens for sale....

Update- SOLD!

Yes I am selling it. I am kindof sad to see it go. I have LOVED this lens! Even better than my other lenses I paid a heck of alot more for! I love the versitility of this lens and the beautiful bokah.

some specs:

-zoom-telephoto lens

-built in image stabilizer

-Fast USM focus

-accepts 58mm filters

-zoom ring lock

-comes with both end caps

-sells for $549 at Band H

I must disclose that there is a small crack on the top rim of the other portion of the lens. It does not effect the working order of the lens and is hardly noticeable. Other than that the lens is in great shape with no other scrapes or scratches.

This lens is great for the advanced photographer or someone just starting out.

I am selling it for $300.

First come first serve! :)

call- (801)787-7644
or email me at nickanash@msn.com

some more info about this beauty from B and H

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM Lens is a relatively light telephoto zoom offering a broad range of focal lengths from a single optic, with good optical quality and excellent autofocus performance from its USM motor. It has a circular aperture diaphragm to help create natural out-of-focus highlights, and its built-in image stabilizer allows you to handhold the lens at shutter speeds 3 steps slower than would otherwise be possible, making it very practical for capturing still subjects in quite low light. The stabilizer can be activated to only correct shake in the vertical axis for panning action when desired as well.
The lens' AF is very quick, and it features a zoom lock button that keeps the lens safe and secure when not in use or when being used at the shortest 70mm focal length setting. The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 has Canon's "Super Spectra" lens coatings for ideal flare-resistance, and is ideal for travel, sports, and general photographic applications.

• Appropriate for sports, travel, etc.
• Built-in image stabilizer action can be seen in the viewfinder
• Allows handheld images at shutter speeds 3 steps slower than without image stabilization
• Fast, silent autofocus
• Uses 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) element to help control secondary spectrum aberration
• Circular aperture diaphragm for natural-looking out of focus highlights
• Canon Super Spectra lens coatings to suppress flare and ghosting
• Zoom ring lock to prevent lens 'creeping' during movement

Here is an image I just shot with it a few days ago...

Beautiful Hs Senior...Chelsea...

As I wrap up this session, I think of how fun these past few months have been to meet all my seniors. This is my last one for the 2010 seniors. Graduation is just around the corner. And even though at times it is crazy with shooting, editing, making albums and announcements (not to mention getting out all those announcements in a timely fashion) it was still so much fun! I love meeting new faces. I feel as if I am as old as them. Really. I am. ain't I? Didn't I just graduate? like last year? 

I cant wait to get shooting HS seniors again for the 2011 school year!

For now here is the sweet Chelsea! This gal is so extremely talented! She dances and she can do the splits like nobody's business! This session was so fun! We encountered danger a few times and lived to see the day. Yahoo!

A few of my favs....

Some new announcements for the grads.....

Here are some of the latest. You can check out more HERE.

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5x5 folded ~front~

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Richfield High School Senior..Whitlee...

Oh,.. this girl was a blast. From the second I met her I knew we were on the same terms with what we were after. This gal was so cute and sassy and stylish and photogenic and I could go on. And would you believe we were shooting in a snow storm? It was sooo cold! She was such a trooper! We had already had to reschedule a few times due to bad weather so on this day we were shooting rain or shine (or should a say snow storm.. hehe!) And.. They drove about 2 hours just for this shoot! I was flattered and I knew this had to be a great shoot no matter what! And it was! Thanks Whitlee! You are amazing and beautiful!

On to my favorites.....

I loved this dress!!! You love it right?