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Alisha and Greg │Ottawa Kansas Family Photographer

2010-07-17T22:34:00.005-05:00

I met Alisha online, through our blogs, and our mutual love of photography just kept bringing us together. We both started our businesses at about the same time and I just think she's the bee's knees. Can I say that? I think I just did.

Anyhoo, she came all the way down from Kansas City with her cute self to get some photos of her baby belly before her newest child makes his arrival. She brought her man, Greg along and let me tell you, this is one fun couple. He makes her laugh and she gets his motor going.

I also should mention that there was a bit of heat going on that had NOTHING to do with the 100+ temps out in Kansas today. Dang.

I seriously could go on and on about how much fun I had with these two, but you wanna see the goods. Well, if you insist...

By the way, be sure to check out Alisha's work here .

Thanks Alisha and Greg for driving all the way down to Ottawa on what might've been the hottest day of the year and rocking out this session! Can't wait for you to see the rest...

Carlie: Take 2 │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2010-07-06T23:08:00.006-05:00

I'm almost done with Carlie's gallery and wanted to share a few more bomb-diddy shots from her shoot.

For such a giggle box, she can really pull out all the stops. Rawr.

If you are a 2011 Senior who thinks my photography would be a good fit for you, I still have a few spots open in September-November. Email me at gremlinwrangler at gmail dot com and I will send you a pricing sheet with all the groovy information. Don't wait too long, I have very limited spots available!

Sneak Peek for Carlie! │ Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2010-07-05T22:53:00.003-05:00

The rain started yesterday, but it was last week when I heard about the hurricane down south that I knew this week would be bad for photo sessions. I felt so bad for Carlie, she was so excited to get her senior pictures done and the outlook was dismal for tonight.

But after a little Weather Channel stalking, I discovered a break in the weather and we decided to go for it. Nevermind that is was pouring sheets when my assistant, Connor and I made a quick stop for some supplies. I had a gut feeling. Ha ha.

I knew Carlie was nervous for her shoot, but really I also had a gut feeling that she would be fab. And...she was. Of course!

What can I say about Carlie? Yeah, she comes from sunny Arizona and she runs cross country and loves Michael Jackson, but aside from all that she is just a really classy person. Full of happiness and unique to the core. It was a delight to photograph her and make her senior portraits a fun special time.

And what do you know....about an hour into the shoot, the sun came out. It seemed appropriate.

Here's a little peek at what we did tonight.

p.s. it was really really really hard to pick for this!!!

Thank you so much Carlie for allowing me to do your senior photos! I had a blast and can't wait for you to see the rest.

Funny Girls │Ottawa Kansas Family Photographer

2010-07-02T22:41:00.004-05:00

Tonight I had a super good time with the C family. One thing I love about Sara, and her family, is that she always has such fun ideas. They come ready to play and with faith that we will capture something special in the process. It's how every family shoot should be: laid back, playful and full of laughter and fun.

Here's a sneak peek of some of the fun we had with Sara, Chad and their two funny girls.

Thanks again to Connor for being my assistant...I look forward to working more with you! And a big thank you for Sara and Chad's faith in me as a photographer. You guys make me absolutely love my job!

A Slideshow for Brooke and Justin │Ottawa Kansas Children's Photographer

2010-06-26T14:08:00.006-05:00

I love taking pictures of these little peanuts. They always make me smile. Here's a little slideshow of some of my favorites from our session this morning. I hope they make you smile too. ♥

Jill and Mike │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-06-18T22:15:00.003-05:00

Tonight I had the distinct pleasure of photographing Jill and Mike's family. Not only are they a beautiful and loving family, but they are hanging in there through a tough health battle. Mike was recently blessed with a liver transplant and still has many obstacles to overcome. From reading a journal that Jill has been keeping online for friends and family, I get the sense that their faith is still strong and they are fighting the good fight.

Here is a little teaser from their session tonight. Of course there are so many I still want to share, but it's getting late and my computer was being very disobedient.

Family shoots are actually quite laid back, especially with young kids involved. I want everyone to just let out their breath from the day and relax. We played and roamed around the berry farm. Here are some of my favorites so far.

Thanks Jill for contacting me and Mike for enduring the heat for your photos! You are an inspiration to me and many others, I am sure. This is just a taste! Hang in there and I'll get a few more up tomorrow.

Another Connor Preview │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2010-06-12T12:15:00.002-05:00

Thought I would share a few more of Connor I really love. Of course, I love all of them...but I'll limit myself to a few more!

If you're a 2011 senior and want to make sure you get a date this year, let me know asap and I'll put you on a reservation list for the months of August-October. I can't give you a date until I know my days off from work, but if you are on a list I can contact you when I do know!

Connor │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2010-06-10T21:44:00.004-05:00

Meet Connor, my Senior Representative for 2011! I am so thankful she agreed to be my rep this year. She has an artist's heart and an eye for visual beauty so I knew she'd be bringing something special to the shoot.

It doesn't hurt that she looks pretty fierce in all her pics. She's a natural in front of the camera and let me tell you, it was brain numbing hard to pick the photos for this sneak peek. No worries though, with her being my senior rep, I will be posting lots of shots from our session tonight.

This is just the beginning, Connor! I hope you like what you see so far and stay tuned for more! Thanks again for being my rep and rocking it out tonight.

Portfolio Slideshow! │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-05-25T17:57:00.004-05:00

My new proofing gallery http://carrieevans.smugmug.com has some cool tricks up it's sleeve. Here's a little slideshow of my work. It's a nifty quick way to check out what I've been up to without scrolling and scrolling through this blog.

Enjoy!

Boys... │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-05-20T10:32:00.003-05:00

Just thought I'd share a few more fun shots of the boys from Emily and Daniel's shoot the other night. Boys aren't usually into getting their picture taken unless it's all about pretending to eat worms. Right, Joshua?

But I told these guys to just have fun and I'm pretty sure they did.

Sneak Peek for Emily and Daniel │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-05-18T21:23:00.002-05:00

I am so glad I crossed paths with Emily! It's taken awhile but the more I get to know her (and now her family), the more I just adore her. She and Daniel moved here from Springfield, Missouri and while I know they miss home, I am jazzed to have them here in Ottawa for however long that will be.

One thing I noticed about them is that they are so committed to their kids and love to play and laugh. Obviously, as you'll see, we had a great time at their shoot.

It was very difficult to just pick a few for this preview!

This was my first family session in an urban/downtown setting. I am sold. Unless there are wee ones involved, I want to sell this idea as much as possible. It was tons of fun and the colors and textures were wonderful to work with!

I have to say that for people who really didn't feel at ease in front of the camera at the start of the shoot, they sure did sell it by the time we were done. I think they were all faking being nervous.

Seriously, Emily...you are one hot mama. Dang.

What can I say...

one of the reasons Emily and I get along is because she thinks I'm hilarious.

It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it. Just kidding. I love people who are full of life and laughter and I am so thankful to get to touch so many lives with my art.

Thanks Emily and Daniel for a fun evening! I'll have your gallery ready soon!

Me and My Gremlins │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-05-13T20:07:00.004-05:00

They were looking/acting pretty gremliny this day, but I still like the shot ok.

My Assistant │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-05-12T18:40:00.002-05:00

Just a shout out to Chaz who helps me on my shoots!

He follows me around everywhere with all my gear and looks cool doing it. Thanks buddy!

Paine Family Sneak Peek │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-05-01T21:47:00.004-05:00

I've known the Paine's for several years and just love them to death. In fact, I've already photographed a couple of them here and here. So when Paula asked me to photograph her extended family while they were in town, I didn't even have to think twice.

Despite my nerves over coordinating 14 people, they made it super easy by looking super good. I was surprised to learn they come from so many different places; Thailand all the way to South Carolina and in between. You know with such a diverse family, you're going to have a good time.

Here is a sneak peek for Paula and her awesome family. (it was really hard to pick for this preview!!)

The rest are coming guys! Thanks for a fun afternoon...I had a great time getting to know you all a bit. It was an honor to photograph your beautiful family.

Princess Sophia │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-04-22T08:30:00.003-05:00

*disclaimer* I do not consider myself a pet photographer...this was just for fun!*

Sometimes in the weeks between paid shoots, I like to give myself fun assignments. I like to keep my skills sharp and I really like Princess Sophia the Pug. No, I adore her. I'd been wanting to have my friend Amy take me out to see her because I could just picture her all dressed up in a tiara and boa. Just like a real princess.

But I couldn't find all the items I needed, so we settled for some fairy wings and a pink frilly lei that kinda looked like a feather boa.

These shots were all hard-won. She was like shooting a toddler hyped up on Skittles.

She didn't even mind being all dressed up.

We tried giving her some donut holes to get her to hold still. I think it backfired on us.

A rare shot of Amy, unaware of my camera pointed in her direction. That's almost as hard as getting Sophia to hold still...

Consider the pug...and while you do that, she will steal your donut holes.

This was my first shot idea. I could just picture her in her wings atop the cut log; all prim and proper. But she wasn't having any of it.

This is Sophia's sidekick Droopy. He was all over the pink lei. So much so that he didn't want to give it back. I'm not even kidding.

And no, the tongue never goes back in. I couldn't believe it when Amy said most people she knows thinks Sophia isn't cute at all. I adore her and might have to steal her.

Reviews From Some Really Awesome People! │ Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-04-04T13:49:00.003-05:00

Picking a photographer is not just about how amazing their photos are, it's about the connection they make with you in order to produce amazing photography that you want and will cherish. There's an experience to be had and I'll be honest, it was what scared me the most starting out in this business!

I knew what to do with the camera, but I wondered if I had what it takes to connect with people or make their portrait session something memorable and fun. I still get nervous before every shoot wondering the same thing, and was actually shocked when, session after session, people would say, "Wow, that was fun. I didn't expect that!"

And I have had the most awesome clients so far. A lot of them have become friends. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with each and every one of them.

I recently updated my facebook review page with some comments from a few of the spectacular people I've worked with and thought I would share them here too for the people out there who are trying to decide on a photographer.

"Carrie not only takes amazingly stunning portraits, but is a complete joy to work with! I couldn't have asked for a more fun experience. She's great at direction and knows exactly how to capture everything you're looking for in the moment. My senior shoot was an unforgettably amazing experience!" ~Connor

"Carrie was the best photographer EVER!!! She really knows how to use natural lighting and nature. She has reasonable pricing and my senior photo shoot went awesome...she can really bring out a person's personality in the photos!!!" ~Jessica

"Not only could I not quit looking at those of my daughter, I can't quit looking at any of her photos! She was able to capture my daughter in our photos for who she truly is! I ♥ her work!" ~Amy

"We have all done it...made the appointment, gone to the city, spent way too much money and got pictures that were just ok. This IS NOT the case with Carrie.

First, she is so incredibly laid back. If you kids want to run around during the shot, she will run with them. Second, she has patience of a saint. She allows every shot to just happen, no pushing the participants to smile. Each expression is true and NEVER forced. Third, Carrie has the magic to create unforgettable story boards. We have a large story board hanging in the entrance of our home. There is not one person that comes by our home that does not marvel in the beauty of the story board.
We love Carrie, our kids love Carrie. She creates magic with her camera." ~Sara

"Carrie is a very gifted photographer. She has a real eye for creative portraits and beautiful settings."~Dianne

"Carrie has such an artistic eye that really comes out in her photography. Her great sense of humor, confidence, and relaxed demeanor helped make our family portrait session a truly fun experience! And now we have wonderful family photos that we will treasure for years to come."~Renee

"I have had multiple photography sessions with Carrie- some planned, some impromptu- all with fantastic results. She is wonderful at photographing young children, primarily because she is incredibly patient and flexible. She allows them to be natural, and just goes along for the ride, capturing the most magical expressions at the most unexpected moments. I am always amazed by her artistic talent. Her passion comes through in her work. If you want unique portraits that really capture the personality of the subject, Carrie's the way to go."~Brooke

"All the pictures were classic - We have them in our computer. Your shot of Denny and Sarah walking away holding hands is very special.....You are an artist."~Norma and Jack

Sneak Peek for Kelsey │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2010-03-28T21:43:00.002-05:00

Tonight I had the distinct pleasure of photographing yet another breathtaking senior: Kelsey. If I've said it once, I've said it way too many times: these girls are really making my job too easy.

Kelsey is almost done with her senior year and is totally excited to be done from what I could tell. She is a fun girl who loves to just drive. She's also tall and like myself does not really play sports. I'll bet she gets tired of people asking her that as if we are wasting our height by being non-sporty. Phooey on that.

It was a joy to photograph her and here are a few shots from our session tonight.

Thanks Kelsey and Andrea for the opportunity to create some awesome memories of this special time in your life.

I look forward to getting to work on the rest of your gallery!

Audrey │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-03-26T22:44:00.006-05:00

I had some ideas I wanted to try out and ever since doing this shoot at a local dance studio and witnessed first hand the lovely and graceful Audrey in action, I wanted to sweet talk her into modeling for me.

It actually took me many, many months to work up the nerve to ask her. I'm just weird like that.

We had our evening shoot all planned. I love evening light above all others and could picture the whole shoot in my mind. And then the forecast called for rain. A lot of it. Boo to you, Rain. So we sent a flurry of texts to each other and arranged an impromptu session early this morning since it was the only time available to both of us.

I don't think either of us particularly likes mornings, but we were all about getting it done. Despite the promise of sunshine, clear skies and warmth, it was pretty chilly at 8-9 and I have to give Audrey kudos for donning the sleeveless prom dresses all around Ottawa....all while her teeth chattered away.

These are just the first few that I've been playing with. I'm pretty happy with them despite the fact that I was finding the morning light a bit challenging. It actually could have been the lack of sleep from the night before. Who knows.

I guess my goal for this session was two-fold: get my creative chops going for the new portrait season and to generate some interest to anyone who might want some photos like these.

Thanks Audrey for the fun, but cold time! I'm sure I'll be bugging you again soon...when it warms up.

Hello Spring! │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-03-19T13:09:00.003-05:00

As you've likely seen, Spring is arriving. We might have a couple more cold days left, but that won't stop the inevitable nice weather from coming full force!

I am currently booking for April. If you are interested, please let me know by calling or texting me at 785.214.9412 or email me at gremlinwrangler@gmail.com as soon as possible. Space is limited!

As the months warm up, so do my bookings...so don't wait too long!

One of my Favorite Locations To Take You │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-03-14T13:57:00.002-05:00

Main Street is one of my favorite places to shoot in Ottawa. Mostly behind the buildings where the grunge is, but this is nice too.

Faves of 2009 │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-02-14T07:54:00.003-06:00

I thought I would share this nifty mosaic of the photos I loved from 2009. Not that these are my only favorites, mind you...

I'm getting really excited for the creative opportunities of 2010. Let's all think positive warm thoughts and get spring here a little quicker so we can get started!

Wanna see something cool? Check this out BIG

Zoe │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2010-01-16T08:16:00.000-06:00

Rock Stars │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-11-29T18:33:00.003-06:00

I was excited to finally get to do Jennifer's photos with her and Rod and their awesome twin girls. I've known them for several years and just love them to death.

We started the session at their place, but quickly realized the cold, strong Kansas wind was not being very nice to us, so Jennifer suggested the nearby rock quarry.

And then some rock stars were born.

Sorry. I had to say it.

Anyway, here is their preview. We got some really fun shots because they are really fun people.

I had a great time and I'm pretty sure they did too...once we got down into the quarry and out of the stupid wind. Thanks, Jennifer and Rod, for allowing me the honor of photographing your awesome family. Can't wait to show you the rest...even Rod feeding the cow with his mouth.

Catching Air │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-11-19T21:02:00.001-06:00

Just my littlest man....

being little.

Fun with the L Family │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-11-08T20:32:00.002-06:00

Believe it or not, I get super nervous before each photo shoot. Those nerves double if I've never met the peeps. It's true. But after jumping right into the shoot with this wonderful family, my nerves were quickly replaced with the joy that I get from capturing the personalities and love between people.

It's an awesome thing when it's this genuine.

Thanks guys, for a GREAT time! I so appreciate your creative input and willingness to play and have fun.

Kayla │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2009-10-27T12:03:00.003-05:00

I had another fantabulous time with senior, Kayla today. Not only is she yet another beautiful girl that made my job way too easy, but she was a real trooper. Here in Kansas, we woke to 35 degree temps and she didn't complain once. I might've once or twice...

Anyway, here is a sneak peek from her session.

As you can see, she pretty much rocked this session, despite the cold temps. Her only concern was that you wouldn't be able to see the goose bumps! No worries, Kayla, I smoothed those right out.

The cemetery is becoming a very popular shooting location for my clients. And to think I thought people would find that creepy at first.

I LOVED this sassy look she had. Who says you have to smile in every shot?

Thanks, Kayla! I'm glad you had fun and hope you love your photos!

The K Family │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-10-12T20:27:00.002-05:00

From the get go, I knew the 'K' Family would be awesome. Awesome people just tend to shine for the camera. I'd barely gotten started shooting and we were all joking and having a great time. I even pretended to almost fall off a step stool to prove I was game for shenanigans. *Ahem*

Anyway, here's just another example of some super great people who made my job incredibly easy.

This little lady has a mega-watt smile, no? She is just a little bundle of joy.

(p.s. fellow photogs: feel free to drool over that bokeh. )

And this guy was ready for anything. I just love his hazel eyes.

Sometimes you can just tell when you're in the presence of a strong, healthy family. This dad keeps everyone laughing, I can tell you that much. You gotta keep laughing.

Thanks Renee, for contacting me and allowing me the honor of photographing your beautiful family.

I'm looking forward to working on the rest of your pics!

Country Girl │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2009-09-27T21:21:00.002-05:00

Have I mentioned how much I love photographing seniors? Well, I do-for so many reasons. One being getting to meet awesome young ladies like Emily. Not only is she drop dead gorgeous, but she's beautiful on the inside too. I could tell from the first moment we met.

She not only plays some killer volleyball, but is a total country girl at heart; spending what little free time she has these days outside. I love that.

Here's a little sneak peek from our session tonight.

Thanks for a great time Emily. I wish you the best for your senior year and hope you love your photos. Hang tight...I'll have your gallery up soon!

Trolley Chasers │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2009-09-19T13:41:00.003-05:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Olivia this morning for her senior portraits. I've known Olivia for a few years and couldn't believe it was already senior time for her! She had several super cool locations picked out, which was exciting for me because I like to shake things up a bit creatively. I knew it would be fun to do her pictures since we're fellow musicians, artists and all around right brain thinkers.

As we walked along to the different locations, I found we were both thinking the same thing about a certain place quite often.

Her mom had told me she was nervous, but it turns out Olivia was a natural in front of the camera.

Here is a little sneak peek from her session.

As we drove around town, we kept seeing this really cool trolley, probably due to the car show going on. Olivia commented that it would be cool to get a pic on there and I aim to please.

At the end of our shoot we just happened to see him drive by again, so we followed him like a couple of maniacs on a mission.

He probably didn't know what hit him when I came flying out of my van to stop him, but he did say his trolley gets a lot of use for wedding photography.

Thanks, Trolley Man, and thanks Olivia for a great shoot this morning. I hope you love these so far!

My Friend Rachel │Ottawa Kansas Portrait Photographer

2009-08-11T18:35:00.003-05:00

I like to wrangle my friends into letting me practice portrait genres that I haven't yet experienced. That way there's less pressure and I can see if I like it or not. Today I coerced my friend Rachel into some impromptu maternity shots. And by impromptu, I mean I called her this morning and said, "Hey, remember that time you said I could practice on you? Can I come over at noon?"

I gave myself two challenges today. Number one: to get some creative maternity shots. Number two: to shoot at midday.

I have to say, I usually stick with my favored morning and evening light because it inspires me. But now that I see I can produce something I like at noon, I know it's an option too.

My brain wasn't working properly (I'd like to blame the harsh light) so we went inside halfway through the session to get online inspiration...another advantage to photographing a friend.

Can I just say that I'm extremely jealous of Rachel's hair? This isn't a byproduct of pregnancy for her; it's always that great.

I wonder if Nathan knows what's just around the corner....

Two more months...

More Newborn Goodness │Kansas Children's Photographer

2009-08-04T21:26:00.003-05:00

I'm sure I am continually breaking some kind of photographer preview rule by over doing it, but I really can't help it. I usually end up doing things my way, so phooey on the rules.

You cannot contain this kind of cuteness. It must be shared.

Here's me trying to get a fancy head propped shot.

Uh, not quite. Then Mom gets in to help.

Then we figured out they need to be asleep. The same for many, many fun newborn shots. Really, really asleep. Or this happens...

But even that face is cute.

Levi was somewhat cooperative. He hid his big green pacifier from the camera. Go Levi!

And what newborn session would be complete without a gratuitous tootsie shot? Yummy.

Here's Levi with big sister, Glenna. He's not sure about her, but I can tell she's got everything under control.

My First Newborn Session! │Ottawa Kansas Children's Photographer

2009-08-04T10:55:00.003-05:00

I am so blessed to have a couple friends having babies right now. Newborn photography is something I admire and love to look at, but have never had the opportunity to try. What better way to get my feet wet than with a good friend's new baby?!

And such a cutie at that. Here are a few of little Levi that I have done so far.

Now I know what other photographers meant when they said the babies really made them work for the shots! Brooke and I were both sweaty at the end of this! And I'm so glad she was game for the sling shot (no pun intended) because I think they are so very delectable.

Oh, and by the way, Rachel? You're next. I need more practice/playtime/baby fix.

August Special │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2009-08-01T17:20:00.004-05:00

Hey Seniors! If you book a session for the month of August, I'll include a free set of 8 wallets with your session fee. That means we book and shoot the session this month.

If you like my style of photography and are needing some funky fresh photos, give me a call or email me to book your appointment today!

gremlinwrangler@gmail.com or 785.242.6870

More of Ariel's Shoot │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2009-07-30T09:32:00.003-05:00

I can hardly pick just a few favorites from this session. While working on Ariel's shots I was struck by the contradiction she seems to be. She's so quiet and shy in person and yet in the photos she comes across as a very strong presence. Even while shooting her, I didn't sense it as much as when I see the pictures now.

I really liked the diverse choices she made with themes and wardrobe. It allowed for so much creativity with the shots. I love that!

Remember this was her too:

From that..to this:

Ariel and Jenn, thanks again for such a unique opportunity!

Mixing It Up │Ottawa Kansas Senior Photographer

2009-07-29T13:58:00.003-05:00

Remember the elf session? Well, today after long last we were able to shoot the second half of Ariel's session. She had originally wanted to be able to cut her hair in order to do some different gothic sort of shots. I'm totally game for something different, so we headed out to the cemetery in order to find some old crumbly stone structures.

Here's a few from that part.

She did awesome as usual! And many thanks to Jenn, her mom, for helping me with these poses. I'm totally going to hire her as my creative assistant!

Then we headed downtown for a more urban look. We fought a little with the harsh mid morning sun, but in the end we got lots of great shots!

I've got tons of work to do on these, but here are a couple that have jumped out at me so far.

You'll have to forgive me. I have a feeling I'm going to want to do a few more posts as I work on these. I super duper love shoots like these and am so proud of how they turned out.

Thanks again to Ariel for being such a willing model! We asked her to do some crazy stuff...

Some Fun In Colorado │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-07-27T19:32:00.003-05:00

I haven't updated for awhile, so I thought I would post a few photos I really love from our recent vacation to Colorado Springs.

The Cuteness was cute, even in Colorado.

I worked up the nerve to ask to take Christina's photo when she was visiting. Believe it or not, this is way out of my comfort zone. Usually people ask me to take their picture and I'm always seeing people I want to shoot and hardly ever ask. I'm glad I did.

Another thing I rarely get the chance to shoot is rain. It's not like I'm going to take my camera out in it, and the awning on the porch allowed for this great suspended shot of the rainfall.

And our gracious host, Dianne. She's a photogapher too, so we took turns shooting each other one morning and it was hard on both of us to be on the other side of the lens. She did a great job!

Mast Preview │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-07-09T15:43:00.003-05:00

This is Norm and Ellen. Almost all the photos you've seen on my website have been taken out at their place because they are the most generous, joyful people I know. When I first started taking pictures for people, I had no idea where I would take people. But after shooting one session out there, I asked if it was ok to come back because it's so beautiful there and there are so many possibilities.

Aside from being totally awesome people, Ellen assisted with the delivery of my 4th child two years ago. She was The Best labor and delivery nurse I've ever had. And I'm not just saying that because I know her. Norm comes from a family of photographers, so we always have something to chat about.

Here are a few snippets from their wonderful family's shoot yesterday.

Thanks for asking me to take your photos! I had a great time.

Sneak Peek for Norm and Ellen │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-07-09T00:48:00.002-05:00

I had actually hoped to have more of a preview up tonight, but time got away from me...as usual. I couldn't resist posting this storyboard first. These shots practically shouted to be put together. And these two are just so darling.

Stay tuned for another sneak peek tomorrow...or I guess today, since it's already after midnight...

Sneak Peek for Lisa and Family │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-07-06T00:18:00.002-05:00

I had a super fun time hanging with Lisa and her great family. I was slightly nervous about doing a shoot with eleven people and wondered if I had what it takes to corral and entertain. But once again, all the credit goes to the wonderful people in the photos.

Not only did they all chip in to encourage the 4 boys to look at the camera, but they had fun doing it...and looked good too!

Here's just a little sneak peek of what I'll be working on from their session.

And here's one that cracks me up. This is actually one in a whole series of what some people would consider outtakes,

but I think it's a rather honest portrayal of boyhood. Don't worry Lisa and Joan, there are other ones of these where everyone is looking at the camera...kind of.

Thanks for the opportunity to photograph your beautiful family.

My Cousin Chelsea │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-07-03T16:20:00.003-05:00

I think I'm going to make it a pre-requisite that if you come to stay at my house, in order to eat you have to pose for me. At first my 14 year old cousin Chelsea tried to deny my request, but people can't resist me for long.

I think we got some loveliness in our little mini session. And we didn't go anywhere fancy, just my room under the north facing window.

The last two are obviously the same, but I couldn't decide which one I like best. What do you all think?

Another Sneak Peek at Erik's Session │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-07-01T15:39:00.002-05:00

Thought you'd all like to see a few more of my favorites from this session.

I really enjoyed this session. There's something I love about photographing a person up close and trying to capture a snippet of their personality.

The Actor │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-06-30T21:19:00.003-05:00

I remember the first time I saw Erik on stage. It was Guys and Dolls, and I had never seen anyone (in person) that could act like that. High school drama is usually fun and entertaining, but I was floored by this guy's talent.

Imagine my surprise when I found him online, doing the very thing he set out to do: act. And making a living at it. I love it when people can do what they love.

Fast forward to a couple weeks ago, and thanks again to the internet, he contacted me to do some headshots before he headed back to New York. I was floored once again. And honored.

It was great to see him again after 15 years. Here's a little sneak peek of our session.

Thanks, Erik, for contacting me and giving me this wonderful opportunity. It was mucho fun.

More Storyboards │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-06-26T09:23:00.001-05:00

Here's another example of what a storyboard of your photos can look like.

Storyboards!

2009-06-24T09:00:00.003-05:00

Let's say you have several favorites from a session and really want to group them together. A great solution would be a storyboard. This is something new that I'm starting to offer. Here are a few examples I worked up from a recent session with these super fun girls.

Storyboards can feature short quotes and the sky is the limit as far as colors and design. It's up to you!

Right now I'm offering storyboards in 16x20 and 11x14 sizes; standard prints or in a 3/4 standout, which is a hard mounted board that makes a frame unnecessary.

Prices available upon request.

More Elf Favorites │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-06-19T14:09:00.003-05:00

You'll have to forgive me. I usually only sneak peek sessions around here, but I have way too many favorites from my recent senior session and wanted to be able to share them. It seems like a lot, but trust me, it's not the whole gallery.

I'd love to know your favorites!

Who wants to play dress up next?

More Middle Earth Sneak Peeks │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-06-18T12:28:00.003-05:00

Thought you all would like to see some more of these. Isn't that sword fabulous?! It's real and sharp, you know. I had to mind my P's and Q's.

Trip to Middle Earth │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-06-17T23:24:00.003-05:00

I really love Lord of the Rings. I've read the books twice and seen the movies so many times, my husband makes fun of me. So when I got the call that this young lady wanted to do her senior portraits dressed as an elf from Middle Earth, you know I got giddy with excitement. I've always wanted to do a costume photoshoot and after this, I definitely want to do more!

I was thinking on the drive home from the session that I have been incredibly blessed thus far with the people I've been allowed to photograph. Not only have they embraced my creativity, but have brought their own to the table. I love this job!

I will most definitely be posting some other sneak peeks from this session as I work on them.

Thank you Ariel and Jennifer for such a unique opportunity!!

Little Miss Glenna │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-05-29T16:47:00.003-05:00

Glenna's at that really fun age where kids make the funniest facial expressions, but they certainly make you work for the photos. My philosophy is to just follow them around and click away. Sometimes they will sit and pose for you and that's cool too. But if they don't, I don't worry about it.

As you can see, I really like to play with effects. For me, it's an artistic thing. Hopefully it helps sets me apart as a photographer.

Enjoy these fun shots of Glenna!

Thanks for letting me photograph your cutie pie, Brooke!

Another Teaser for Sara and Chad

2009-05-22T16:35:00.003-05:00

I couldn't resist one more sneak peek before I finish working on their gallery. I love, love, love shots of kids with their dads. That's such a special relationship....

even if they are hiding from my camera. :)

Sneak Peek for the C Family │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-05-21T22:27:00.004-05:00

This was the kind of photoshoot I dream of. "Let's just let the girls play," their mom says to me over the phone. And it's true, girls just want to have fun. I think they had a blast.

Here are just the first few of my favorites from this shoot.

You can't, in my opinion, have fun without bubbles.

I think they agreed.

These sisters were opposites as far as their reaction to the camera. This one was a spunky one ready to cheese it up on command.

And this one hid from me at first. But that's ok, she warmed up to me after awhile and we got some really honest, real shots. My favorite kind.

Thank you Sara, for allowing me to photograph your beautiful girls. I really had a lot of fun!

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More Favorites From Amy's Session │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-05-15T08:18:00.003-05:00

I have lots of favorites from this session. My most favorite shots of kids are when they are not smiling. I love all the goofy faces they can make. It's so real and honest and makes a great photo. You should have seen the relief on this dad's face when I said I didn't want any cheesy smiles; that he didn't even have to smile if he didn't want to. He looked like the weight of the world had been lifted off his shoulders.

Sneak Peek for Amy! │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-05-13T12:40:00.003-05:00

I'm so excited to finally be working on Amy and Anthony's photos! We've been planning their shoot for awhile and thankfully, the weather cooperated this morning.

These are just the first few I've been working on.

I'm sure I'll have more to share later. Once we finally got their daughter to hold still for 2 seconds, she really gave me some great shots!

Thanks Amy and Anthony for a fun morning!

Baby B. │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-05-06T11:58:00.005-05:00

This little guy wasn't sure he liked my camera at first. But after awhile he forgot about me and enjoyed some treats outside.

Towards the end, he was giving us some great facial expressions. Thanks for letting me photograph him, Lacey!

chaz │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-05-03T08:29:00.002-05:00

Cute Baby Alert │Ottawa, Kansas Photographer

2009-04-26T22:42:00.003-05:00

There are times I really hate dragging my big camera around. But if I've learned anything, it's that the day I leave it at home, that will be the day I miss a good photo opportunity. It never fails.

Lucky for me, I learn my lessons quickly. Sometimes.

Because I just happened upon this little doll at our homeschool park day last week. Her mom graciously allowed me to post them here.

I think I need some more babies to photograph.

color pop

2009-04-24T16:39:00.002-05:00

I've been playing with some new (to me) techniques. I love the look of the faded black and white with a little bit of color pop. It's very artsy and classy and makes me feel all googly inside.

My little guy taking time to smell the flowers makes me feel a little googly inside, too.

Dance Photo Gallery │Ottawa, Kansas Photographer

2009-04-16T19:51:00.003-05:00

If you'd like to see the gallery in it's entirety, please visit my gallery site. Just click here.

More Dancing Photos!

2009-04-15T13:33:00.001-05:00

This will be the last preview for this shoot before I put up the gallery. Check my gallery site in the next couple days to see all the photos from this shoot!

Dancers!

2009-04-15T08:09:00.003-05:00

I had so much fun taking pictures for a local dance studio yesterday. I tried to be inconspicuous, but being 6 ft tall with a camera as close to the dancers as I could get without getting kicked or twirled into isn't the easiest thing ever.

Anyway, here's the first batch of previews. I have tons of favorite shots already and I haven't even made a chunk in the massive amount of photos I took...so stay tuned for more dance photos.

And if there seems like a lot of feet shots in this first batch, it's because I wasn't sure what I could post when I was editing last night and went with the safe bet to start with.

More of my favs from Toni's shoot │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-04-05T20:47:00.005-05:00

I had so much fun working on these photos! I'm really loving this vintage action I found for free from http://coffeeteaphotography.blogspot.com.

I think I might actually be slightly addicted to taking people's pictures. I find when I'm done editing a session, I'm a little bummed and ready for my next fix.

Toni's Shoot

2009-04-04T15:55:00.002-05:00

My friend from work wanted me to shoot some photos of her to give her dad. I told her that so far, in my short career as a portrait photographer, everyone has been making it way easy on me as far as being so natural in front of the camera. I barely had to direct her at all! And Toni's a huge fan of black and white, so you know that just makes me giddy.

These are all I have done processing so far...more to come.

Thanks Toni! (sorry about the wind! but I think it did work for us after all)

A Few More Favorites

2009-03-22T08:44:00.002-05:00

These are the more artsy shots from my shoot last week. I can only hope that my future subjects will allow me to be as creative with my shooting as this young lady was.

I really liked her black and white boots. She said they were too big for her and it tempted me to stuff them in my trunk when she wasn't looking. (just kidding)

More From the Senior Shoot

2009-03-20T08:39:00.002-05:00

Senior Session- March 2009 │Ottawa, Kansas Photographer

2009-03-19T22:52:00.006-05:00

Oh my gosh, I don't think I could've had a more stunning model for this senior shoot. And she was willing to try all my crazy posing ideas. Even though she's pretty shy and quiet, I knew I had found a kindred creative spirit and that made it all the easier.

I will post a few more previews as I get them processed.

Thanks for the great shoot, G.J.!

Only Three More, I Promise

2009-03-06T11:28:00.002-06:00

Yeah, I know I said no more previews from this shoot, but I just loved these three shots that I had to put them up too.

More From This Great Farming Family

2009-03-05T09:08:00.002-06:00

This will be my last preview of this family...otherwise I'll never get to their gallery!

First Shoot of 2009 │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2009-03-04T21:19:00.005-06:00

Stay tuned in the next couple days for more previews from this wonderful family's photo shoot. They really made it too easy for me...

2009-02-23T17:52:00.001-06:00

I am anxiously looking forward to Spring when I can start shooting some fresh subjects!! Until then, I'll just keep posting my own kids. Practice is practice!

More Madelyn

2008-12-20T12:26:00.003-06:00

One of the Nicest Families Ever!

2008-12-08T15:32:00.001-06:00

Baby Nickolas

2008-12-08T09:00:00.001-06:00

Pricing and Information │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2008-11-21T16:30:00.042-06:00

Hi! If you landed on this page, then you are probably interested in seeing what I'm all about and might possibly want to rock out some photos with me. To that I say: right on!

Below is some stuff you kinda need to know. After that, you might want to read this and see what you'll be dealing with when we meet up. Good photography happens when we make a connection, so check out my work, check out my bio and get with me if you think we'd click. :)

I am currently booking senior sessions only for the remainder of the summer and fall. However, if you are wanting a family session, I am happy to put your name on a waiting list if a date should come available. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Session fees are available by request. Email me at gremlinwrangler at gmail dot com and I will be happy to send you the document!

This part is important...there will be a quiz.

Due to the amount of hours I work at my "day" job, I only book 3-4 sessions a month. Because I am dealing with some strict time constraints, this might be different from what you've experienced with other photographers. Rather than dealing in quantity, I want to strive to make your session the best I can on the shoot and in the individual editing of the photographs. If you think my photography would be a good fit for you, I ask that you make a commitment of a deposit of $50 (which I can email further details to you if you like.)

If you are interested in a family session, I recommend that you book it in spring or early summer. Late summer and fall are usually booked with senior sessions. However, let me know of your interest and I can put you on a waiting list should one of those gets canceled.

So now you're wondering where the prices are...just shoot me an email and I am happy to send you that information. gremlinwrangler@gmail.com

Thanks so much for your interest in Carrie Evans Photography! 785.214.9412 call or text if you want. I love getting texts.

Thanks for your interest!

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About Carrie │Ottawa Kansas Photographer

2007-12-10T16:40:00.012-06:00

I have several passions in life. Family, God, food, a good night's sleep, great music that makes me feel something, having dreams where I'm a super hero, and creating beautiful things; to name a few. I love people and find them captivating in their differences. I love finding light so beautiful that it hurts my insides and then sticking people in that light and see how they transform.

I love to laugh and I love to make other people laugh.

I've never felt more alive than I do with a camera in my hand, gorgeous light filtering through the air, and a willing subject in front of my lens. Photography is an extension of me; how I see the world and you. Capturing people the way they want to be seen is my challenge every time I shoot. Showing you a glimpse of yourself that makes you feel good is my number one goal.

I have always loved photography. I learned how to use my first SLR back in high school and became addicted to shooting black and white and developing my own film in the class darkroom. Remember film? Ha.

While I carried my love of capturing life into adulthood, my creativity took other forms, mostly the form of drawing portraits. I love capturing the spirit of a person with my art, so photographing people became a natural transition for me.

I am a mother of four and I've been married to my best friend since 1996.

I look forward to working with you and creating something that you will love.

Thanks for visiting my site!