Queen Miriam

Kindergarten is the best grade in school. I'm pretty sure kindergarten teachers can do no wrong. My little Miriam adores her teacher. Miriam was chosen to be the Queen of the class for an entire week. This means that Miriam gets to lead the class to recess, help the teacher, and lead circle time. She gets to wear a crown and be her special self all week long. She also gets to make a poster about all of her favorite things and include some pictures of herself. So...these are some of the pictures we found for her little assignment.

DWF and WPPI

I almost forgot to post about where I'm at right now! I am at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers and Digital Wedding Forum conventions in Las Vegas. These conventions are where photographers from around the world come together and to learn from one another. It's been an amazing couple of days and I've still got more to attend.

Last year after I attending these conventions I came home and put all of the information I had learned to use. It's been a really great year. Looking back I'm amazed at all that's happened. I started making a list the other day of all the highlights from 2006 and all of the exciting things that are coming up in 2007. I'll be posting that really soon.

So...I'll be back in the studio on Monday. Shalise is in the studio a few days this week so she'll be answering the phones and email. Thanks, Shalise!

Happy Anniversary!

Ticey and Shane have already been married for a year. It seems like we were just taking pictures of Ticey's beautiful dress, freezing in the snowy cold next to the coffee shop mural, and then going to the Bountiful Temple on an absolutely gorgeous day in March!

Happy Anniversary to you both!

I am so EXCITED!!!

About my new studio opening!

I just want to invite everyone to the party in every way possible. So...I want to add all of my workshop participants to the mix. This means that everyone that signs up for any or all of the workshop by the end of the night on April 6th (that means the end of the Grand Opening Party) will get to attend the workshop at a registration special (so everyone that's already registered...yep, you'll be getting a little surprise in the mail).

Each individual day will be only $300 and the entire workshop will be only $1000. On April 7th everything will go back to the original prices.

Do I sound totally crazy? I just keep offering things...but I'm just so excited. I can't wait for the opening!!!!!! Wohoo! :laughing:

The Official Sneak Peek

So here's the sneak peek of my new studio. Make sure to attend the Grand Opening to see the whole amazing thing! I love love love my new studio!


Davina Studio Grand Opening
April 6th, 2007
6:00-9:00pm


As you can see I will have an all new look that will go through out the studio, new blog, and my new website!

To receive an invitation write to me at davina@davinafear.com . I'd love to send you one!

Day with Davina. Next Workshop.

The first Day with Davina Workshop was such a wonderful experience that I am really excited to announce the next one.

Day with Davina Workshop
May 1, 2, 3rd, 2007

In the last workshop we covered so many points but would have loved to have discussed even more issues that we face as photographers. So...we decided to make this one a little longer and also give you the chance to decide what you would like to attend. You have the option of attending the entire workshop, or you may need 2 days. Some of you may like just one day.

Day 1: Inspiration/ Get better aquainted with your camera/Photo shoot/Critique session
Day 2: Business: Getting set up, how to organize, planning your life, marketing, branding
Day 3: Pushing yourself creatively. Finding new ways to shoot and be inspired. Reaching beyond what you already do/Photo assignment/Feedback

Each session includes a one on one mentoring session prior to the workshop. We will cover your website or portfolio collection as well as chat about your hopes for the workshop. Each day we will have lunch at one of the amazing restaurants close to the studio. Also included is follow up mentoring once the workshop is over.

Each workshop day is $500. To attend all three days is $1200. To receive a registration form contact the studio at davina@davinafear.com . Spaces are already filling up from our waiting list and seating is very limited.

Stay Tuned for the Sneak Peek!

Of the new Davina Studio.

It's true! Mark your calendar. We are having the official Grand Opening of the new Davina Studio on the first Friday of April. Make sure to save the date on April 6th from 6-9pm. We'll be sending out an email to everyone about all the details very soon. If you'd like a beautiful invitation in the mail contact the studio and we'll make sure you're on the list.

Tomorrow I will be posting a few sneak peek pictures of the studio so make sure and check back.

We're totally celebrating the Studio opening and to make it feel very festive we're offering some very limited time specials on wedding packages, our upcoming workshop (May 1,2,3), and parent albums. You won't want to miss all of the excitement! For more information contact the studio at davina@davinafear.com.

And, of course, keep checking back here because we're going to be posting more details.

Arianne and Troy

The day started out in a really wonderful intimate ceremony at Troy's home. The moment when Troy saw Arianne come down the stairs was really touching. Arianne's dress was incredible! And her style was apparent through out the day. For their luncheon, Culinary Crafts catered...what a beautiful presentation and tasty, too.

I got to go to the Springville Art Museum for their very cool reception. It was a place that was a heaven of great images every where you look. I loved that Arianne knew what she wanted for her day and made sure that it all happened. It was perfectly Arianne and Troy. I loved the way Troy looked at Arianne so many times during the day and the tenderness between them. They are such an amazing couple.

Arianne and Troy, have a wonderful honeymoon!

















































If you totally love Arianne's dress make sure to check out Nancy Barrus Couture. Nancy made Arianne's one of kind, original wedding gown.

Over $25,000!

The Thirst Relief Mentor Benefit was wonderfully successful. Thank you to the many, many people who participated. The mentors, who have so willingly and generously given of their time to other photographers. These amazing photographers are giving their knowledge and many of them have thrown in even more to these sessions for people. The bidders, who have given large sums to spend time with their favorite photographer and help to save people around the world.

Because of all of these incredible photographers over 6,000 people will drink safe, clean water and in so doing save their lives.

Thank you! Thank you!

If you would like to give check out www.thirstrelief.org. Only $5 saves a life...