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New temporary job

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Yesterday was my first day of training and today was SOOOO boring! It is so hard to sit in uncomfy chairs from 8am to 4pm! Honestly how do all those kiddos go to school all day long and pay attention? I fell asleep in my chair, I got up to go to the bathroom probably 5 or 6 times, the times I wasn’t going I was refilling my water cup. We have two more days left then I’ll be out in the country backwoods of Huntsville pestering people about how many housing units are on their property. Please take the time to respond to these people. I learned today that the census is how they determine government funding as well as how many representatives you get for your state. I think that’s pretty important! Well if you haven’t figured it out by now I am a 2010 Census Enumerator. Basically I’ll be going around to have brief interviews with people as well as leave them a questionnaire and be off on my merry way. If you need a job they are hiring right now, check out 2010census.com for more info. It pays pretty well and they pay 50 cents a mile too.

Enjoy!

-erika

Tummy Tuesday

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

It is 12 weeks officially today, that means it is now the size of a large plum! Apparently most of it’s major systems are in place, but obviously still need lots of maturing. Right now it’s bone marrow is super busy making white blood cells. I went in on Friday for a doctors appointment and heard the heartbeat again, this time it was 160 bpm. That was a pretty exciting experience and makes it seem that much more real, since right now I just feel overweight and not pregnant.

You can see some imprints of road maps on my tummy, so sorry. I pulled up my pants to sit comfortably through some training today, you’ll hear more about it tomorrow.

Enjoy!

-erika

What a Sunday should feel like

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Today is Sunday and there’s one thing I love most about Sunday, it’s the only day of the week that I don’t work (usually, unless I have a wedding planned). I love that the whole day is full of no technology, no worries for the day, nothing I have to get done, it’s all about relaxing and enjoying my family. I know there’s obviously a whole lot more about Sunday to enjoy and write about but I’m not focusing on that, I’m focusing on enjoying doing hardly anything. So my picture for today takes place on our fence in front of our home, where I sat today and watched the sunset.

Enjoy

-erika

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Sunday, November 1st, 2009

This post is the image I took yesterday. I will post the one for today later this evening. I just didn’t want anyone to think I forgot!!! :) Yesterday I had the opportunity to drive to OKC. I was able to attend the sealing of Mark and Renee!!! I will write more about that when I make their blog post but let’s just say….. AMAZING!!! So with that said I drove a lot yesterday. Actually the entire day it seems like we spent in the car so I thought it would be fitting to get a self portrait describing my day….

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Why don’t you guys tell me what YOU did for Halloween!!!!

Enjoy!

-erika

Keep posted for my Sunday self portrait!

Congrats to McKinzie and Alex

Friday, October 30th, 2009

I just realized I missed a blog post!!! Well as they say “better late than never”!

McKinzie and Alex were married at the beautiful outdoor reception location also known as the Botanical Gardens. They had such a gorgeous elegant wedding!!! I just loved all their colors!!!

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These guys planned their wedding to end during the sunset so they opted to do a first look. I can’t stress enough how excited I get when my clients go this route!!! Honestly it just makes for a much smoother day! You get everything done and over with (except family portraits usually those are after), you can get to your guests more quickly, you don’t feel pressed for time, as well as you get yummy lighting.

Did I mention how beautiful Botanical Gardens is yet?!?!?!

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What about how gorgeous McKinzie and Alex are? Did I mention that yet!?!?!?!?

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I think this is my favorite image from their wedding!!! It’s so sunny and fun!

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Mostly showing this image for the result……

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I LOVE it!!!! :) He’s super stoked to get that garter!!!

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I love how unscripted this image is!!! They were really into that “get low” song. I’m pretty sure McKinzie’s reaction is that of surprise that Alex could “get low”!!!!

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What a precious moment. I love his grin!!!! I love the motion! I love the black and white! LOVE IT!

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And finally how could you have an Arkansas wedding without callin those hogs?!?!!? Woooo Pig Suey!!!! Thanks to MS SoundWorks for keeping the party alive! Another must have at a wedding if you plan on having dancing is a DJ or even a live band, but they sure to make your reception run much more smoothly!!!

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5:365

Friday, October 30th, 2009

We had a Halloween party this morning for my seminary kids. We had a couple guests too so I was super happy!!! I took a group photo and I was so excited to show you all of their lovely costumes, but somehow (which I still haven’t figured this out) they aren’t on my memory card? Not so sure. I even took images of my outfit once I got home and those are the only ones I can see. So unfortunately I can’t post that image since apparently it doesn’t exist, but I do still want to show you what my Halloween costume was!

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I’m not much of a Halloween fan. I love the part of creating a costume and all that creative side but I don’t much care for the extreme scariness of it. I don’t like being scared anymore, I used to love it! In fact my best friend Jessica and I used to watch horror movies at my house all the time. We really never got that scared though, we mostly watched them for laughs, ok so maybe we’re a bit morbid but that’s why I love her!

Enjoy!

-erika

(Keep an eye out later today for a post with pretty pictures from my wedding last weekend!!! Congrats Natalie and Brad!!!)

Jamie and Miller a Northwest Arkansas Engagement Session

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Meet Jamie…
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Meet Miller…

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Meet Jamie and Miller…

Jamie and Miller will be getting married on December 31st! I had the pleasure of shooting their engagement session last week! They are so cute together and we had a blast noticing anything that had to do with a heart! They really were up for anything and it was so fun to watch them interact and embark on a new step in their relationship. Jamie definitely finds comfort in Miller’s arms….which makes for some great photos!!! We met up at a little gas station in Goshen and then sorta wandered around town and hopped in the car to stop off at an old tree farm to finish up the session with some awesome fall foliage!

I can’t take credit for this shot, but Jamie’s idea was awesome! Check her ring out….isn’t it gorgeous!

I love how Miller always makes her laugh! They seriously are so cute! Oh and the jackets! I had to post this one for you Miller! You look so awesome in your coat! ;)

Jamie said she’s always wanted a field picture! Well here ya go! This was behind a gas station believe it or not. I think she’s such a beautiful gal!

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I am in love with this spot! It’s so mystical! I loved the lighting and the colors! It’s perfect.

Enjoy!

-erika

Natalie and Brad / Northwest Arkansas Engagements!

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

I had the true pleasure of being in Natalie and Brad’s company tonight! They are both pretty busy so as luck would have it today was one of the very few days we could get them in before they got hitched on Oct. 24th! They drove up all the way from Poteau today! Go you guys, oh and that got me thinking congrats to Brad for recently quitting smoking! I’ve heard that’s pretty tough so I thought everyone should know and congratulate you! Also Natalie is working on kicking a nail biting habit to the curb! Go you guys, way to better yourselves!! ha ha Anyways just a bit of random info I learned about you two tonight! On to the the real reason we got together today…. I had such a blast with you guys and I can’t wait for you to get married! Here’s some images to enjoy!

Oh and real quick I think Brad is super lucky…….just look how gorgeous this gal is! I love her curls!

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More Details for the Ten Winners…..

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Hey everyone if you didn’t win we are still offering 15% off our original packages from now until Oct. 28th 2009! All you’ve gotta do is call us or email us and book a free consultation so we can meet up and discuss what you need photography wise! Your wedding date doesn’t have to be before that date but you’ve gotta book us before that date for the 15% off (that means retainer fee and contract signed so we will hold your date for you).

For the Round One Winners……………..

Hey guys you will be voted on by our staff (which would be Tanja, my momma, my stepdad, my husband, Ellie (my puppy that really can’t read so I’m just including her as part of the family) and myself.

But you will also be voted on by how many comments you can get on your story. So if I were you I would get all your friends to go and vote once they are published!!! Send out the word via twitter, facebook, emails, phone calls, snail mail, myspace, skype, whatever you’ve gotta do to get people to comment on your story!

Please remember just because you had the “most” comments doesn’t necessarily mean you win automatically! The judgement call is still up to us and we’re looking for creativity! The votes will just weigh in percentage wise and help boost your score a little bit!

New Couple! Natalie and Brad

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Just met with Natalie, her mom, and grandma today! They are so sweet and I’m excited to announce they will be using Erika Dotson Photography real quick! They will be getting married on October 24th, 2009 at the Garden Room off of Dickson St. I can’t wait. Mom showed me a sneak peak of her bridal gown and it’s amazing! Be watching for their photos soon!

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Jamie and Miller a Northwest Arkansas Engagement Session

Natalie and Brad / Northwest Arkansas Engagements!

More Details for the Ten Winners…..

New Couple! Natalie and Brad

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