Aynn Thurman Photography

Me.

2012-01-02T20:36:00.000-08:00

Something I have learned lately is that people come into our lives perfectly and on time. After thinking about this for sometime I have found it to be true of all my relationships. One person that particularly comes to mind is my best friend Heidi Rote. We argue back and forth about how long we have known one another...I say 28 years she says...more like 30? But who is really counting when it has been that long??? She is quite possibly the funniest person I know besides myself of course! You are probably wondering why this blog post is called Me. and I am writing about Heidi? Well the last time I went to CA she did a photo-shoot of me (yes, that is right my BFF is also a photographer). I have been meaning to do a shout-out to her and share her talents with my clients. Heidi specializes in wedding portraiture but takes beautiful photographs of all her subjects. I find that I enjoy being behind the camera much more than I enjoy being in front of it. However, if you find yourself in front of a camera I suggest the person behind the camera be someone you have known for 28 years, danced with, laughed with, cried with, pretended to be a Goonie with, roller-skated with, and made a fool of yourself with. Thank you Heidi for a fantastic photo-shoot, and a TON of great memories!

Photos curtsey of Heidi Rote of Off Guard Photography

I don't know why the funny face???

The Golden Coin

2011-12-23T21:37:00.001-08:00

The Golden Coin

Some stories just have to be told. My daughter Alyssa age 7 recently found a “golden coin” at school (a one dollar gold coin). She has been carrying it around for at least a week. It goes missing about once a day. Once it turns up we all go back to living a semi normal life. Alyssa has polished it and treated it like a mother would treat a new born baby (minus the losing of course). She has asked me if I thought she should return it to the school. I explained to her that it is really not her golden coin and that someone else might be looking for it. She assured me that it would just get put in with all the coats in the lost and found and no one would find it or take care of it. I told her I would let her decide what to do and I would support her either way. She said, “I think I will keep it”.

Which brings me to the next part of the story. Today as we were walking into the mall together a woman approached us. She said, ”I know people hate to be asked this but I lost my job and I am staying in a hotel. I have to come up with $53.00 per day in order to stay there. Until I am able to find a job I am asking people for money so that I will have a place to stay. Do you have any change?” (Here is where the judgment comes in) Because we donate in a lot of other ways we don’t normally give money to people in mall parking lots. So sadly we said no we do not have any change. Just as we were about to walk away Alyssa looked up at me with the golden coin in her hand and said, “Mommy, I can give her this.” It took all the strength I had not to burst into tear right there and focus on the teaching moment my 7 year old was giving ME. I looked at her and said that is your special golden coin if you want to give it to her you can. She said, “I do want to give it to her.” So she ran over to the woman who had just walked away and gave her the very coveted golden coin. I gave her a huge hug and a kiss and told her how proud of her I was and that she had done a very good thing helping someone in need. Later she said to me, “I know I made the right decision, because I feel good.”

Today Alyssa reminded me that it does not matter how or when we give…just that we do.

Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. Peace & Joy!

2011-12-21T22:09:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Peace & Joy
be with you through the year.
Love, The Thurman's

The Staff of The Roof SLC

2011-12-20T19:13:00.000-08:00

The best part of my job is working with people. The staff at The Roof in Salt Lake City were amazing!!! They were very helpful and provided great service to the Test Out employees. I am grateful for their help, and hospitality, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

we rake, we pile, we jump

2011-12-12T20:49:00.000-08:00

Weston Family

2011-12-11T18:22:00.000-08:00

Haas Family

2011-12-10T17:00:00.000-08:00

Ho-Ho-Ho Merry Christmas!

2011-12-10T16:58:00.000-08:00

Preece Family

2011-12-04T23:21:00.000-08:00

Reed Family

2011-12-04T22:46:00.001-08:00

Frost Family - Winner of the Photoshoot Raffle

2011-11-30T11:47:00.001-08:00

As a way to help my friend raise money for Lesly Danger of Haiti, I have done a photoshoot raffle for the last two year. Entries are $5.00/ticket and the winner receives a one hour photoshoot, and 15 high resolution images on CD. Congratulations to the Frost family for winning the raffle this year. They just recently did a photoshoot with me and it was a pleasure to work with their family. For more information about Lesly Danger and how you can help visit: www.dayfordanger.blogspot.com/

Smith Family

2011-11-29T22:32:00.001-08:00

Disney's Tow Mater Visits Orem Utah

2011-11-29T19:28:00.000-08:00

On State Street in Orem just west of Target is a Christmas tree lot with a life size replica of Tow Mater. If your children love the movies it is worth the trip to take photos. They are also collecting donations for a child that is up at Primary Children's Hospital in SLC. Thought since I did a mini photo shoot their the other day I should do a little plug for them on my site. You know how I love a good cause!!! Thanks to the creator Seth Hendrickson of Gunnison Utah.

Kerns Family

2011-11-29T00:08:00.000-08:00

Paulson Family - Thanksgiving Day

2011-11-27T18:41:00.001-08:00

The amazing 5 minute photo shoot! Baby Sienna will be celebrating her very first Christmas so my sister-in-law wanted me to do photos of her little family. Luckily they agreed to the "5 minute photo shoot". About 10 minutes before Thanksgiving dinner we drove around the corner to an open field and took 9 shots to be exact. Luckily, Sienna was very well behaved and smiled the entire time. Who knew my brother-in-law would be so difficult to shoot as he is a BLINKER!!! LOL. Needless to say with one head swap we were able to come up with a great family photo for them to use with their Christmas card this year.

Kent Family

2011-11-24T20:35:00.001-08:00

Austin Family

2011-11-23T20:27:00.000-08:00

Zimmerman Family

2011-11-21T17:28:00.000-08:00

Flores Family

2011-11-19T14:43:00.001-08:00

Townsend Family

2011-11-16T21:23:00.001-08:00

Bayr Family

2011-11-12T19:21:00.000-08:00

Best Friends Forever

2011-11-12T19:14:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Zoe and Sun Light

2011-11-09T21:16:00.000-08:00

There is something amazing that happens when I put a client next to a window. I have to say I love shooting with natural light more than anything. Sun light....simply beautiful.

Even after all this time the sun never says to the earth, “you owe me.” Look what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky. ~Hafiz of Shiraz

Needing Family Photos for Christmas? Last Call!

2011-11-06T17:08:00.000-08:00

November 14th - 19th is the last week for photo sessions if you are needing pictures before Christmas. All sessions scheduled after that week will not be processed until after Christmas.

Holweg Wedding

2011-11-05T22:35:00.000-07:00

Rogers Family

2011-10-31T14:35:00.001-07:00

Openshaw Family

2011-10-25T15:35:00.001-07:00

Orr Family

2011-10-23T14:20:00.000-07:00

Beautiful SoCal

2011-10-17T18:42:00.000-07:00

McMurtrey Family

2011-10-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

Dressed in White

2011-10-17T18:21:00.000-07:00

Mr* and Mrs*

2011-10-13T21:26:00.000-07:00

Zimmerman Family

2011-10-13T10:39:00.001-07:00

I'm BATMAN!

2011-10-13T10:22:00.001-07:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Max!!!

Thurman Family

2011-10-13T09:11:00.000-07:00

A special thanks to my sister-in-law Lori for all her hard work. She scheduled all my photo shoots and was there to help out and support. I can't thank her enough for all that she did for me! Love you Lor!

Anderson Children

2011-10-13T08:51:00.000-07:00

CA Photoshoots

2011-09-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

Dear family, friends and fans,

I will be in CA October 1-11th. If any one is interested in booking a session please contact me, space is filling up quickly.

I will be in 3 different locations:

San Diego area on the October 1st, 2nd.

Pasadena area October 3rd, 4th, 5th

Orange County area October 6th, 7th 8th and 11th

I am looking forward to seeing everyone!

Aynn Thurman

Sherry

2011-09-20T00:09:00.001-07:00

Swimming

2011-09-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

Advertising with Thumbtack

2011-09-02T15:03:00.000-07:00

So I have decided to do a little bit of advertising just to see if I can generate a little more business. I have posted a blurb about me along with what people have been saying about my photography. Below is a link to Thumbtack where I have listed my services. Let me know what you think.

My photography includes weddings, families, portraits, headshots, newborns and maternity. All photos are retouched, edited and cropped to the customers preference. I am also willing to travel out of state.

What customers are saying about me:

"Best pictures we have EVER had done! Next time we r in UT we r booking u! Loved my pics at beach in Cali!" - Amparo Bowen

"Aynn!!! You are an amazing photographer! I looked at you blog and I am speechless! You are truly an artist." - Emily Hansen

"Very beautiful and inspiring work!" - Michelle Kendall

"Wow, Aynn! I am SO impressed with your photography!" - Paula Snyder

"I LOVE your photography!" - Karen Anderson

"Aynn...you are amazing! I am in love with these." - Christy Brian

"You are so talented, Aynn!" - Jill Clark

"If ever I wanted my mug shot taken i'd prefer it be done by you." - Darren McEvoy

Aynn Thurman Photography

My Big Boy

2011-08-15T00:16:00.001-07:00

Baby Paxton

2011-08-14T21:34:00.000-07:00

Kerns Children

2011-08-08T23:08:00.001-07:00

Sneak Peak - Happy Birthday Emily!

2011-07-23T22:57:00.000-07:00

Yoga

2011-07-22T19:55:00.001-07:00

Cotton Candy

2011-07-16T10:07:00.000-07:00

LIttle Monkey

2011-07-07T00:33:00.001-07:00

Fort Family

2011-06-29T22:18:00.001-07:00

Alabama

2011-06-26T22:35:00.000-07:00

Super Star

2011-06-26T22:16:00.000-07:00

Mark and Jensenne Mitchener

2011-06-23T22:47:00.000-07:00