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It was truly an honor to witness a moment of this beautiful new baby girl...a moment that brought a lot of emotion for all of us in the room as the birth mother passed her on to her new adoptive mother. I meet more & more amazing people everyday. What an honor to be there.

The details of a day is part of my job...this moment was focused on the shoes and what they were about to do; slipping on a brides foot would only be the beginning of the day. They would take this ring, and take vows that said more than words ever could...then accompany an extravagant dress that will forever say....i do

Meet the ‘L’ family with three beautiful girls & parents that are wonderful, how could you not have a great photo shoot?!? We had a lot of fun getting the right shots with little games & chases to get everyone together. The ‘L’ family has been part of Treasured Photos life for a long time - not to mention that he’s a fabulous dentist & trade’s are a plus when two companies come together!

Announcing JAKE!!! What a sweetheart this boy is...an amazing rock climber & more. He actually took my 7 year old on a rock climbing adventure & it made her week scaling rocks & him watching her every step. Thanks Jake!

The ‘S’ family is amazing! So much fun & tons of energy from the highlight of their life. We scored with great weather & unique location - can’t get better!

Congratulations! With friends and family on set with us...we had tons of fun! Trying to get a serious face picture took effort because everyone kept cracking jokes and laughing! Turned out awesome!

Think Warren has a career in photos after he graduates?!?! Me too!

Meet Cody - a fun loving graduate that was outstanding to photograph. This is just a tiny bit of the great photos he took that day. Congrats Cody!!!

Meet the ‘M’ family - so cute right ?!?! The mom is a fellow photographer & I always take it as such an honor & compliment when another photographer asks me to take their picts. You are all adorable - thank you for the day!

I know...this is a ton of pictures, but you’ll see why I loved this amazing & talented family! All 20 were in town for just a few days & pictures for them were a must. Winds were crazy even having to cancel another morning shoot. Thanks to my dear friend Rene’ we utilized this breathtaking spot that successfully corralled kids & provided so many photos, this is only 1/8th of the giggles...especially from Grandma! I can only imagine how it is to live in their home growing up - so here you go...imagine away!!!

A fun thing to see on any given photo shoot is what happened in between all these beautiful smiles & oh so cute poses...a little behind the scenes action for you! Enjoy...I sure did :)

Some exceptional help & singing too by grandma producing some of the extra cute smiles!

Mini meltdown...no sweat - especially when u look this cute & think I’m NOT taking your picture

What a great mom...her job was never done :)

To be fair...this family can’t take a bad picture, not even the odd moments. But here are a few of my fav’s that would go on the wall if it were my house!!!

Welcome to the new ‘updates’ page! We are starting this new one after years of the old. Thinking I like this one! I hope you enjoy a glimpse of a few of the photo shoots I have the honor of being a part of every month.

All the love,

The amazement of this girl! All I need to tell you is one thing... it’s -7 degrees! I checked the weather report knowing it was cold...but really?!? We had to get back in the car between sets to literally thaw out enough so we could function. Her mom kept the car running with good music - a great motivation. The thing about lithium camera batteries is if they get too cold, your camera slows down considerably. You guessed it - had to thaw that too! Allyssa You’re fabulous Allyssa!

It is true bliss to photograph newly engaged couples! The love is SO sweet! This great bride just had foot surgery & could barely walk...so in stepped her man that carried her, helped change shoes, even a red heal to stand in place! They both had some great little jokes between them showing how well they will be together! Enjoy the picts & keep an eye out for their wedding photos in a few months!!!

Congratulations Courtney on being a finalist in the National American Miss Pageant for Colorado! We had fun dodging a big thunderstorm while taking photos for her portfolio and Miss Photogenic portion of the pageant. Good luck girl, we’re all rooting for you!

Once in a while I have to pinch myself knowing I am SO blessed to be able to be a photographer. A dream job that allows me so expand on a once was hobby that turned into a dream of a career. The chance to do what I love, to be a photographer, a stay at home mom & the chance to financially provide at the same time. Then, once in a while I am reminded that there is more than to it than all the above...I get the chance to give back. I have had a couple opportunities that stand out - and this is by far one of them.

When our family moved to Colorado it was a big adjustment. No family or friends even in the state let a lone in the Springs. Our local friends became our family...the ‘N’s being one of them. This family was amazing...still is. The strength and personality of the mom & dad and their five children was a huge example to me how things can be done...even when they’re hard. The dad left on a 15 month call of duty overseas just shortly after their fifth child was born - his first little girl. He came home once about half way through then it was time for the big day. He was coming home for good. The mom and dear friend called and took me up on my offer to photography his homecoming. Not long after he was ‘scheduled’ to be home. Not much you can do about a ‘schedule’ in the military. I wasn’t raised in the military, I had never attended a homecoming, I haven’t a clue what these families go through for months at a time sacrificing everything, even their lives to fight for our freedom.

I get the call...’he’s coming home in two days, sometime that night’. Some of his family came in town, posters were made, house was ready and one mom with five children waiting...waiting. There was traffic, there was an accident on the side of the road, there were delays as we prayed we would make it in time to meet him.

The family had done this before - they knew what to expect. They found their seats in a long, stuffy auditorium. From one row to the next, it was packed. An older woman sits on the bottom row; as I pass her she’s gripping a small american flag. Slight movements to the cloth from her nervous shaking hands. What an image. As I panned across the rows, the faces were incredible. These families emotions written right on their sleeve. ‘Keep it together Joyana’ I thought to myself. I entered the roped off area for people photographing the event and took my spot. A little intimidated I must say next to 30 year veterans, news crews & guys with camera equipment that I’d have to take out a second mortgage for. Then the music started playing. American Soldier by Toby Keith bellowed for everyone to hear. Then at that moment, the doors opened and in marched men & women in full uniform. I’m searching frantically for the one man that we were here for out of over two hundred. I can’t see...I can’t stop crying. I have one eye in the viewfinder and wiping the other partially dry. All of these people were waiting to hug someone 200 feet in front of them and they stood there at attention waiting to be released. I composed myself a little better and then it came. They were released and I got to be an honored bystander and see child after child come running with full force into their loved ones arms. A mass of people struggling to get to each other - then the family I was with was reunited. I held the camera in the air trying to get a shot of the family, dodging the maze of people and trying to capture whatever I could.

As an american, I feel truly blessed. As a mother I am honored. As a friend, I say thank you. Thank you for your sacrifice for me, my family and all the rest of us who walk free today. Thank you for letting me experience such an amazing night. Welcome Home!!!

Within weeks we’re off to Fox Run park to take the long awaited, family picture.

Can I just tell you how cute this girl is - no, not just her pictures but the whole package! What a great personality, great family, super smart with energy that feeds a room. Hannah is the daughter of a truly great friend of mine...thank goodness! God knew I needed someone like her mom in my life...then to meet the rest of the fam?!? Wow!!! Good luck on your incredible adventures this summer Hannah!!! We’ll miss you :)

and the winner is....

Hannah

This was Hannah’s favorite

a little extra

family bonding

I couldn’t wait to show at least one of my favorites of a pre-wedding bride & groom shoot that I just did. I absolutely LOVE it when couples do shots right before their wedding, leaving the wedding day with one less thing on their list & often a lot more relaxed in the shots. We have more time, location variety & for this couple...lots of ‘make out’ time. More to come!!!

couldn’t wait...

A little something old, to go with something new & later to come they’ll add in the blue! Announcing the newly engaged couple Koren & Ryan. Congrats you two....I can’t wait for the wedding :)

something old...

I had the honor of being asked to be the photographer of the three entries submitted to the ‘Toni & Guy Photographic Awards’. The winners end up in Hollywood, red carpet style, with huge honors in tact. These stylist are amazing at what they do & it was even more amazing to watch them in action. There are three categories, Color, Cut & Avangard. Some of these girls were in the chair for almost 6 hours...unbelievable. Good luck ladies!!! Can’t wait to see you on the winners page :)

toni & guy

And here are just three of the amazing entries they worked so hard for!

We had SO much fun with engagement photos a while back and their wedding day was no exception. The entire family got into the emotions, the laughter the all around celebrating for Aubrey & Ruben. Congratulations you two :)

A & R

This couple & I got to know each other a while back, doing engagement photos, family events, their wedding & now the reception. They were SO relaxed - a photographers dream!!! You two are amazing - thanks for letting me share your amazing times with you!

M & C

I always like to give a ‘2 thumbs up’ when I can. A couple years ago, my little boy had a very bad accident that required immediate care. Dr. Carol, the owner of Alliance Medical, rushed to his aid & treated me & my son like we’d known each other for life. Over the years Dr. Mark Carol has become this friend along with his family & co-workers. As their company photographer I recently had the opportunity to do a few shots for a new ad. The banner they had made is already up - keep your eyes posted & know if you ever need them - you’re in great hands!!!!

Alliance Medical

http://www.alliancemedicalpractice.com/Home.html

Chelsea is getting married...and it was time to party! These ladies knew how to laugh and it was a blast to be a fly on the wall hearing all the jokes and inside scoop about the upcoming wedding!

Every once in a while I take a minute and step aside for an artistic picture. The Denver, CO LDS Temple is a place I am often asked to attend to photograph weddings. On this day - it was too beautiful to walk away from - Enjoy :)

Blessings from Heaven is all that I can say to explain this little girl. Adopted 14 days ago from the arms of her birth mother at the hospital. I had to hold back the tears as her new mother lovingly told me the story. Welcome little angle to a world where SO many love you in SO many ways.

Meet the amazing, talented and great friends...the Egbert family! I’ve had the privilege of calling this family my friends for a long time & to photograph them was priceless. They all have such sweet differences that when I took each child aside for ‘their turn’ I got a completely different kid! How fun for me, right?!? Keep an eye out for some of the same pictures in a new add that comes to your Colorado home for Cordera Dental.

Meet the Gray family - LOVE THEM! I’ve had the opportunity to watch these twin boys grow over the years & this year they made a game out of the photo shoot! Energy is the middle name for both I’m sure, contagious smiles would be a close second. What an amazing family :)

Jayna’s going to be a SENIOR!!! What a trooper with a quick break from one of our famous Colorado storms, we darted from place to place without breaking a sweat. Congrats Jayna!

This is Charlie! The founder and owner of The Gilded Artisan jewelry company. If you need something amazing and done right - go see Charlie. I have used him as my jeweler for a long time and couldn’t recommend his any higher. He’s located in the King Sooper shopping center at Union & Briargate in Colorado Springs, CO. Charlie is being featured in two jewelry magazines - keep your eye out! Congratulations Charlie!

Congrats Emily! You made it with flying colors to graduation :) Thanks for such a fun photo shoot - have an amazing year!

Meet the “L” family!!! One look & you can see how much fun we had. The little man LOVES his picture taken...can ya’ tell?!? :) The mom & dad were so engaged with their kids & the kids responded with more & more great picture ideas. Thanks for a great evening you guys!

Miss Tiffany and I found WAY more than great locations... we found snake holes, broken fences and a high school football team. You can see how much laughing happened...but seriously...the snake holes - ewww

I can’t say anything better than the pictures do of this precious new little girl...

I’m frequently asked ‘what are your favorite shoots to do ?!?’...the honest to goodness answer...the ones that make me feel the shot. When I feel the emotion and I know the shot will tell a story. Here’s a few examples of a ‘favorite’.

This was a breathtaking mountain wedding to photograph - literally! My heals got stuck in the grass..the rain kept trying to come...and running back and forth was a great workout. But then I tossed the heals to the side and photographed barefoot in the mud (and a skirt), then watched as a beautiful rainbow emerged in the background, then the family dog was the ring bearer - but stopped at me for attention rather than making his way to the pastor. The fun kept going and even into the night when I put the camera down for a few dances. It truly was...breathtaking.

Really....do you think this needs a caption? Didn’t think so :)

The entire stadium was silent except for the preacher telling these two that how in love they are today can be that way forever. There were lots of guests & lots of emotions as it was a wedding to write home (or blog) about. Now on a lighter note...my amazing assistant Tori and I made friends with the mascot, took some once in a lifetime pictures and compared calfs at the end of the day joking that maybe wearing heals at a wedding inside a stadium with endless stairs....might not be such a great idea! Enjoy everyone - I wish all of you could have been there!

This was my new ‘friend’ for the day. I toured the stadium a few months before, then the day of the wedding he was my side kick security guard EVERYWHERE and I mean everywhere I went :)

It’s ‘play time’ with my camera; today I went for a hike, some ME time. Here’s where I started - you can literally see my first steps....

...and here is where I ended up. Solitude and beauty...wow.

I have a love for fall photos...then add such a cute family and done! Break out the camera, laughs and MAJOR leaf fight!

Um...yes please! When I said ‘Are you ok to pick her up & play in the hay?’.....zero hesitation! This amazing couple is tying the not in an exclusive little place a few months from now. Congratulations you two! :)

It’s rare I post about the 3 most precious people in my world...I’m a little protective. I love them with my life; they are my life. I love their smiles, the way we play slug bug in the car, their compassion towards others & how small things become so big. I marvel at the obstacles that life has given them, yet they are stronger than I am. I look up to them even though they are only 8,8 & 5. They remind their mommy everyday that life is spelling tests, play dates, jokes, diving for pennies, skinned knees and playing house with every dish in the kitchen. Life is love, kisses and songs goodnight

A,B & D...I love you more - Love mommy

Meet Nicole & Preston....more to come, and worth the wait!

I have know the bride since she was 15...and today - I’m photographing her wedding! She’s amazing...talented...beautiful and a great friend. Jonathan, you have an amazing new wife that we all want to say ‘Congratulations’!!!

make out

Sometimes you meet a family that makes you want to be a better mom, person & friend. This is one of those families. Meet the Bently’s - no really, I hope you get to! Enjoy :)

One of Those

adopted

bridal party

say ‘turkey’

amazing

double trouble

scaling rocks

Every wedding I get to photograph is an adventure...this wedding was no exception. I say adventure because it’s a wedding day! Nothing EVER goes exactly to plan, there’s always someone, something that isn’t just right and the thing I wish all my brides and grooms’ could know is that at the end of the day, that adventure was still one of the MOST amazing days in their lives. Enjoy the moment and relish in the fact that you are ‘just married!!!’

just married

new

trades

who me?

hod still!

career

jumper

brother & sis

emily

me! me!

Tiffany

precious

feeling

rainbows

fireman

play ball

leaf fight

my hike

YES!

love u more

pair of heals

she’s a grad

It was an amazing two weeks with dress rehearsal, performances and class studio shots of all the amazing dancers. The Nutcracker is a fan favorite in the ballet world, but especially at Christmas time. Rachel’s School of Dance has been in business for years, Rachel is an amazing instructor with additional teachers that know how to show these young kids how to express themselves through the beauty of music, dance and stage. Enjoy the photos - the show was phenomenal

nutcracker

I can’t begin to tell you how much fun this photoshoot was! Starting with a great girl whom I’ve been mentoring - she came on two shoots with me this day. Two family photo shoots....and two very different learning opportunities! I know she would agree :) Enjoy the beauty of these boys - the are two peas in a pod...yet they are not twins. I know right? The bribery from dad with nerds candy was essential to the amount of laughs, pouty faces, hugs and irreplaceable expressions. Amazing!

double the fun

I get this little awkward question asked to me more often than one would think. ‘Joyana, do you do...you know...sexy shoots?’ They are called Boudoir photo shoots and the answer...is ‘yes’. There is an absolute beauty when a person can ‘own’ what they’ve been blessed with. More than not the photos are for a loved one. The partner is over seas, it’s a valentine or birthday gift. It’s even amazing in a group setting for a bachelorette party - how fun right? I have done numerous photo shoots and to say the least, they have a blast. Its strictly art to me - keeping is sexy not slutty - this is just a glimpse at what is appropriate to show, but you get the idea.

shhhh....

Aren’t they CUTE! This is an amazing couple that has dated for over 4 year and it showed in the little things they did for each other to show they care. Enjoy - the wedding to come this summer!!!

So in Love