Finally, Maui post #2 !

The first sunset!  Wow.
 We didn't have time after settling in & eating dinner to make it down to the beach for the sunset but even through the palm trees it was amazing. The colors, the silhouettes of the trees, ahhhh so beautiful!! 

The next day, to the beach!

 The water was warm and it was there, out in the water that I really felt the distance of home, of being out in the middle of the ocean on a small island. I felt so small. Moments like that are necessary to be humble and thoughtful. Something I wish I would have done is that I would have sat down and wrote how I was feeling in the moment, the sun, the air, the sounds.... 


When I was in Montana, one night we were driving late to our next campground I sat next to the window and started writing my thoughts. I'm glad I can look back on the photos and go back to that note, it brings me right back to the moment.

The waves were so much different that here in WA so I wasn't very prepared, see picture below. Haha!!

The photo on the wall behind me says "Waliea Hawaii-

Memories you'll treasure for the rest of your life"

Truth.

Driving to Lahaina was beautiful!

 & we ate at Bubba Gump Shrimp. It was a really fun spot for the group! 

Wedding photos below!

I love my job!

The past handful of photoshoots & sessions I've had have been so much fun and amazing.  Moving over to working with people and doing model shoots has introduced me to so many people and I am so glad to know all of them! & when I can do photos with people I know, it makes it even more special.

 These first set of photos is just that. I went to Highschool with Vanessa. You know how it goes, you're in school and it seems like you are always going to keep in touch with everyone. A few years pass and a lot of people have drifited away and some are just acquaintances. Facebook is great for this because you can still kind of know whats happening in peoples lives. So I was so happy & honored to do this Engagement session for Vanessa & Brian. There's a little more pressure wanting to do your very best for someone you know but it also makes the session more easy going as well. We had a wonderful sunny day in Seattle.

Aren't they a great looking couple?  SO happy for them and truly so very honored to now be shooting their wedding this Saturday!!! :)  

Being published in a magazine for me is kind of reminder to keep going, that there are people out there that love my work as much as I do. It's a fantastic feeling to see my name printed with a photo I took, knowing hundreds of people could be seeing it. 

Ink Pushers Magazine is a Seattle based Tattoo magazine, so I love supporting them. Last October I was published in that magazine with KC Roberts who is a part of Ladies of Metal.

This time I was published with  Essex. We went to Gas Works park in Seattle and I'm really happy with how the photos turned out!

 The above photo was taken after I think what was a strange noise behind me and I hesitantly asked what it was. What a great smile, right?!  I love capturing photos like this :)

:D  

Writers block

Whoops! So it has been quite awhile since I last posted here. Sometimes I feel like it's kind of redudant, but I love to write when I have the time and talking more about photoshoots & whatnot. I seem to run into writers block a lot of the time but I'm sure it's beacause I'm not trying hard enough to write more often. I'll put that on my to-do list.

 So let me catch you all up :)

This is Caitlin! Before we had our shoot she had already done another in Seattle, busy busy day. & though it was a bit chilly, like feburary can be, we took advantage of the surroundings.

 Don't these photos just make you want to curl up in a warm blanket with some tea? I love the mood of it all.

Lacara and I have shot together a few times now and I am always so thrilled with the photos we take! The wind was blowing around a lot today and she was a champ! For this Valentines themed shoot I think we added a bit of darkness to it. & personally I love how black and red look together. Her white corset really added to the look as well.

 Isn't that corset cool! It has a heart shaped cutout in the back! <3

Mr. Victor- I'll just let the photos speak for themselves :)

If you are in the Bremerton area and looking for a photographer you really must check out this lovely friend of mine!  Hannah of Crypticfish Photography took these amazing photos of me on my Birthday. She made me feel really comfortable and the session was really fun.

I am a Valentines baby through and through. I've always loved the holiday, if you see me doodling, there will be a handful of hearts all around. Heart related things and the color red have always stuck out to me. Sometimes I wonder if I would still like all that if I was born in June or something.





Ok! I think I've shared enough photos for now but I will be back to share more soon! In the meantime feel free to check out my photography page on Facebook   :)

Updates

Any one else on Instagram? 

I love it, sharing photos as soon as I take them, see other photos from around the world, and seeing how everyone lives. 

I use it to share behind the scenes photos, locations, props and photos before I upload them to facebook. 

You can see such photos with this hashtag #jordanudhusphotography

I will also be starting to do some contests & specials on instagram so stay tuned!  

& now here are some recent photos I've taken from some fun little trips.

Enjoy!

Deception Pass

           My brother, great model material!

 Snoqualmie Falls

Isn't Washintgon beautiful?!

So many shoots!

My last blog I said my best friend Caroline, who I did maternity photos with had her little boy, so here are some adorable photos of Parker :)

Little feet :)

It was such a beautiful day in Stanwood where they live so we went to a nearby park to take some pictures as well :)

How precious is this family??

<3

I am so honored to be a part of Carolines life & meeting her little family, taking theses photos has meant so much to me! A new life is so amazing.

I have also had a handful of model shoots in the past few weeks! Here are a few photos. Different scenes and ideas for all of them personalities were all so different too. It's great to have so may shoots in a short time & get to know new people. This industry of models, photographers, makeup artists, clothing designers, it has so many shapes, sizes, colors, ideas.... It's wonderful.

Kayla

                                                                          Angela

                                                                       Isabella

Robin

Makeup Artist- Arianna Scott

 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arianna-Scott-Freelance-Makeup/206587562717225)

To see more of these great shoots and more adorable photos of Parker, head over to my facebook page.

( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jordan-Udhus-Photography/150659695003086 )

Maternity Shoot

Last Tuesday I had one of my favorite shoots to date. It was a maternity shoot with my best friend, Caroline. The morning started off crummy and grey. But by the time I left work the sun started to peek through the clouds with some hope. By the time I got up to Stanwood, the sun was shining and I was getting so anxious! First we took some photos in the baby's room. Oh!  & the baby is a little boy :)  Caroline has 3yr old Kennedi who likes to call the baby her "Monkey Parker". Adorable!

After finding a few outfits we got started, she was a natural! She didn't think she was going to be a good model, not knowing what to do...Psh! She has always been beautiful and as a mama to be (for the second time), even more lovely!










After Kennedi woke up from her nap & Ivan, the daddy to be ( for the second time) was ready to go, we headed out to their yard for some photos. & can I just say, thank goodness for sun! I love the sunshine :)

Aren't they a great looking little family?!?!?   They make my heart smile so much <3




We took some great photos, little miss had fun running around, talking and playing in the grass and then we headed off to Camano Island! What a nice drive it was too, windows down with the fresh cool air blowing through, what a great start to summer. We arrived at the State Park and what a view! The water was gorgeous, the sun was beautiful!

What a lovely day!

Check out Jordan Udhus Photography for more photos!

Quick post

New favorite thing, Drifting. Evergreen Drift has been so much fun already and I can't wait for the next event, 2 weeks from now! Ack, I don't know how I will last!

Don't forget to check out my facebook for more photos!