Heather Armstrong Photography

.dreams.

Heather Armstrong — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:41:55 +0000

Today I leave for San Francisco. Tomorrow I leave for Ireland. My husband Ben is coming with me. It will be our first time, being married in thirteen years, that we’ve been on a plane together. A dream come true. The next part of the dream is for the whole family to fly… anywhere! My kids want to ride on an airplane with all their hearts!!!

It’s so wild how things we dream for do come true. As I look at my life & all that it has become tears flow so gently down my cheeks! If you would’ve asked me three years ago if I was going to be a photographer, and even further, photographing a wedding in Ireland I would’ve said that you were crazy!!!! My life has changed in so many ways. Dreams are starting to unfold in ways that I couldn’t imagine. More interestingly, the dreams are not only my dreams, but I feel like they are the Father’s dreams for me. I always have an idea of how something is going to turn out or become, but most all of the time, when I link my heart to His heart, my dreams are even better!!! & they turn out even better!!!!

Don’t ever lose hope. Continue to dream! Continue to pursue your dreams!

With that being said I will be out of the office until August 30th! Seniors, it’s not too late to book your session!!! Feel free to e-mail me to set something up!!!!

Dreaming–

..just had a photo session with the amazing photographer kara stewart & her girls!! such an honor!! & just a little glimpse of the shoot!!

.lady in red. {Redding, CA Engagement Photographer}

Heather Armstrong — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:17:02 +0000

About a year ago Melissa did some modeling for me & had brought this beautiful red dress to the shoot. Knowing she was dating David, and they were pretty serious I asked her to hold the dress for their engagement shoot! I just had this feeling that it would make for the most amazing engagement photos! The dress, along with the beautiful couple, made stunning photos! I couldn’t be more happier! It was such a great shoot! Both David & Melissa were so anticipating the shoot, ready to pose it up, ready to have fun, & willing to try anything! Thank you both for the honor of capturing the magic that you share!!

.finnley in matilda jane!. {Redding, CA Child Photographer}

Heather Armstrong — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:38:29 +0000

I cannot say ENOUGH about the amazing children’s & now mommy line, Matilda Jane! One of my dear friends, here in Redding, is now a Trunk Keeper for Matilda Jane, Keri Grauel! If you are interested in purchasing anything, or even hosting a Matilda Jane Trunk Show shoot her an e-mail!!! You will not be disappointed in this line! It is absolutely incredible!

I had a little mini-shoot with Keri’s daughter! She was a little shy in front of the camera, but when my daughter, Kira, who joined me on the shoot, started being a little fishy, Finnley warmed up & gave us a few smiles!!!!

.lilly. {Redding, CA Senior Photographer}

Heather Armstrong — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:11:51 +0000

It has been several years now that I have known, Lily, to be exact, four years! I have watched her become such an amazingly beautiful incredible lady!! I cannot believe that she is a SENIOR!!! Lily! Have a wonderful Senior year! I am so excited to see where life takes you! Love you girl! You are so incredible!! Happy Senior Year!!! Here are a few of my faves! I might have to blog a few more! Too many to chose from!!!

.amanda. {Redding, CA Shasta High School SENIOR Photographer}

Heather Armstrong — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:39:07 +0000

Hello class of 2011!!! I love the sound of that, 2011! I wish I was graduating in 2011, it sounds much better than 1994!!!!! Okay, just admitted I am really OLD! Yesterday I photographed my FIRST 2011 Senior!! Miss Amanda! We had a great adventure of a photo shoot!

We started out at the Cascade, perfect place to meet, & come to find out her Grandfather helped build the Cascade Theatre!! We ventured through Redding, up until the sunset! It was a great way to start my Senior Sessions!!!

If you are a Senior & need to book a session, e-mail me today to set something up!!!! Happy 2011!! Best wishes, Amanda! Hope you have the best year EVER!

and had to play with the lights of a car. something I have been wanting to do for a while. amanda was up for the experiment!! gonna try this with some extra lights next time…

.good-bye’s. {Redding, CA Child Photographer}

Heather Armstrong — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:53:41 +0000

Good-bye’s are always sad, but new beginnings are always so beautiful! The Lynn Family have been incredible clients of mine, & yesterday we had a “for the last time in Redding” session! They are getting ready to move up north, and as sad as I am to see them go, I am so happy for the new adventures in their lives!!! We had a sweet session. Avagail is definitely busier than all of her photo shoots, but OMG! She is just as cute as ever!!! I’ll miss you, Lynn Family! When you come visit Redding be sure to give me a call!!!

.chloe. {Redding, CA Photographer}

Heather Armstrong — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:34:02 +0000

As a mother one of my greatest dreams for my children is that they would have the best childhood memories! At times I wonder what will their memories be? What will they remember?? When Conner was in Kindergarten he met the sweetest little girl named, Chloe Masten! They were best friends, Conner even named our little dog, Chloe, after his friend, because, as he would say “Chloe is so sweet!” We moved up to Redding, and haven’t seen his friend Chloe in four years! Thanks to face book, and keeping connected, Chloe’s Mom & I have stayed in touch, and guess who just happened to be in Redding?? Yes!! The Masten family!! It was so fun watching them re-aquaint with each other. So wish I would have caught it on video!!!! Thanks Masten’s for stopping by & for letting us create memories for our children !!! Chloe will always be in our hearts, as well as your family! Love you! (it’s gonna be fun when they see each other at age sixteen…LOL)

Meet Chloe & Chloe!!!!

Couldn’t resist taking their pics— sooo beautiful they are!!!

everyone together!!!!!!

I was able to find this picture of Conner & Chloe right before we moved from the Bay Area to Redding…. Almost four years ago….

and today……another memory documented!! the “air-hug!!!”

thanks for stopping by today, Masten family!!!! have a wonderful vacation!!!!!!

.haven GIRL 2010. {Redding, CA Commercial Photographer}

Heather Armstrong — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:53:25 +0000

We have had the honor of modeling for the adorable on-line children’s boutique, www.littleposhprincess.com, for THREE years now!!!! Fall 2010 is now shipping & it’s absolutely ADORABLE! With Redding’s HOT temperatures we had to get up early for a “cooler” shoot. The girls rocked it! Make sure to check out all of the new & ADORABLEness at Little Posh Princess.

.Girls Just Want 2 Have Fun!. {Redding, CA Family Photographer}

Heather Armstrong — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:17:23 +0000

After this photo session it totally made me want to schedule a shoot with just the ladies in my family! To get all dressed up & have a little fun posing it up for the camera!!! It was a bit hot, but we shot away & had a BLAST!!!! Thanks, girls, for the awesome session!!!

.camping adventure!.

Heather Armstrong — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:38:31 +0000

Me & dirt aren’t the best of friends. We really never have been, but I suppose getting dirty camping makes up for the icky-ness of DIRT!!! We are off to camp for a few days!!!! Love to make those childhood memories with the kids! There is nothing quite like the smell of a campfire, the crisp twinkle of the stars that look so close to you as you gaze up, s-mores, eggs & bacon…. and then after all the fun, coming home to a HOT shower!!!!!! AHHHH I cannot wait!!! LOL!

…and a little sneak peek from Jessica & Matthew’s wedding! OHHH how excited I am to blog this wedding!!!!! It’s just not right to leave you without a post!!! Happy Summer!!!