Cheryl Alder Photography

BLOG MOVING

2011-03-04T17:58:00.001-08:00

Thank you for stopping by.

I have moved to a new space. You can find me at: cherylalder.com/blog.

See you there! :)

Photo Specials

2011-01-22T15:59:00.000-08:00

OK, so the weather is GORGEOUS. Wouldn't you agree? I am itching to take some photos.

So, here's the scoop.

Book your session NOW for the month of February. If you book by the end of January you'll get a BIG discount.

1. ~~$500~~ $300- 2 hours of camera time plus ALL of your images edited and on a disk for you to print at your leisure.

2. ~~$395~~ $250- 2 hours of camera time plus up to 35 edited images on a disk for you to print at your leisure.

3. ~~$250~~ $150 - up to 2 hours of camera time and 15-20 images on a disk for you to print at your leisure.

PLUS the first two sessions that I book will get a free print. Choose any one of your images to be printed on Metallic paper. You choose the size up to a 16x20.

I am looking forward to it. I can't wait to hear from you!!

Enjoy the sunshine!

The Clark Family

2010-12-07T12:18:00.000-08:00

Those that know me well know that my heart skips a beat for a genuine, candid, real life, photo. I grin from ear to ear over a beautiful image that captures the individual exactly as they are. We didn't have enough time at this shoot for me to get too creative, but I think I was able to capture some shots that really make your heart smile!

My sweet thangs!

2010-10-25T14:20:00.000-07:00

It's a gloomy day today, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from opening up my curtains and having a photo shoot of my little loves. I stay home with these two and am very blessed to do so. Today I am feeling especially blessed after reading on this blog about one families ministry in Haiti. Abandoning the American dream for water with parasites, child trafficking, unbelievable poverty and a country full of brokenness to serve and love others with the love of Jesus. I was so humbled and left with a heart full of gratitude for this nation and my sweet,healthy family. It made me sad to think about the "i deserve it" attitude we have in this country. We don't "deserve" anything. Yet, we are blessed with so much. Show some love and gratitude to your family today. It will make you feel good to brighten someone's day!

Thanks for visiting!

Schourup Wedding

2010-10-10T20:41:00.000-07:00

This wedding is SO SPECIAL to me because it is my beautiful little sister. :) Actually, I am the littlest out of the three of us sisters, so my beautiful younger sister! ;)

Jeremy, Heather, Morgan and Summer-I am SO ELATED for you guys. I am praying for God to bless your marriage and your new family. What a beautiful thing! You guys rock! Thanks for letting me take the photos AND stand up with you on your most special day. Love you guys!

My niece Summer getting all beautified for her mom's wedding!

Simply Beautiful

2010-10-06T21:18:00.000-07:00

My brother in law's wedding had been on my calendar for over a year. I had been anxious, excited and nervous for almost the entire time.

September 4th FINALLY arrived and I was SO excited, and still nervous, to photograph the day. When I arrived at the location my mind was completely overwhelmed. It was stunning! A barn just outside of Eugene, Oregon built in the mid 1800's with the most beautiful back drop of trees in various shades of green. The sky was the perfect shade of blue with puffy white clouds. There were a couple large grass fields framed with very colorful flowers. A pond with geese. The lighting was magical. This is an outdoor photographers paradise! I was in complete sensory over load mode.

The wedding was simply beautiful. The mood of the day was so relaxing and enjoyable. I had an absolute blast photographing this very special day!

Greg and Ursula, it was such a joy and an honor to photograph your wedding for you. My heart was so full. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day. I love you both dearly! Enjoy!

Dear Friends

2010-09-11T20:47:00.000-07:00

Last week we went up to the beautiful state of Oregon. My brother in law got married and I had the absolutely delightful privilege of photographing his wedding. Those photos to come soon. ;) On the one day that we had to relax during our brief trip we got to see some very dear friends of ours. I have been wanting to photograph them for a LONG time. They made the two hour drive down from Portland to Eugene(where we were staying) to visit us for a mere 7 hours. How wonderful they are! Ted, Steph, Caleb and Chloe-thank you for the fun. We had such a great time. Can't wait till next time!

Enjoy!

End of Summer-Back to School-Fall Promo

2010-08-16T16:10:00.000-07:00

Time for another wonderful promotion. Have you been thinking of booking a session, but just haven't done it yet? Well, now is the time to do it and SAVE SOME MONEY! :)

End of Summer-Back to School-Fall Promo:

Book a session between August and November
Take $50.00 off any collection that you choose
Schedule your session by the end of August (your session does NOT have to be in August, just have it scheduled by the end of August) and receive two extra images in your collection.

ALSO: When you refer someone that books and pays for a session, you will receive a FREE mounted print from your next photo session. Choose either 1-16x20 print or 2-8x12's.

So there you have it my wonderful people! Some great fun to be had, and some great deals!

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Carbajal Wedding

2010-07-09T08:53:00.000-07:00

I have known Sarah since elementary school. She is a beautiful, sincere and very authentic person. She is such a joy to be around. I just love her.

I met Paul at their wedding and I so enjoyed watching the two of them together. What a perfect match. :)

Paul and Sarah, I am beyond thrilled for the both of you. Marriage is such a blessing and a joy and I pray that God blesses you both as you seek to live your lives together for Him. May all that you do be done in love! Enjoy the adventure!

Here is a sneak peak at their beautiful day.

Happy in Dirt

2010-05-24T14:28:00.001-07:00

God made the best toys.

Dirt

Water

Sand

Sticks

If given the chance, most kids would play outside all day. That is the way I prefer it too!

Just look at these beautiful, happy children enjoying the large playground God made for us all! :)

Sunset Engagements

2010-05-04T13:37:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to show off these images. This is my brother in law and his beautiful fiance. Such an attractive couple, don't you agree? I L.O.V.E the lighting in these images. I love the mood it creates, and the timeless feel.

I hope you enjoy!

Fun with Black and White

2010-03-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

Over at I ♥ Faces, the challenge this week is Black and White.

There is nothing more sweet to this momma then to see her kids cuddling up in her bed. Aren't kids precious? :) Thanks for visiting! Enjoy!

To see other entries click on the button below

Angles

2010-03-23T08:16:00.001-07:00

Over at I ♥ Faces, the challenge is angles. I had one in mind that I wanted to take, but it just didn't work out this week. So, I am using this one of my son that I just LOVE. Hope you enjoy it too! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

To see other entries, click on the link below.

i♥faces photo challenge

2010-03-15T11:58:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge is "bundled up." This is a challenge for me because in Southern California, we rarely get bundled up. I remembered this one of my beautiful daughter, Kahlan.... I LOVE it! :)

If you want to check out the other photos at I ♥ Faces, click on the link below!

Thanks for stopping by!

i♥faces photo challenge

2010-03-08T18:48:00.000-08:00

This week's photo challenge at I ♥ faces is "Jump for Joy." I instantly thought of this image I took of my son at the beach last summer. He was literally jumping for joy off the sand bank and having a great time.

Head on over to I♥ faces to see more fun entries!

Thanks for stopping by!

Baby Alina

2010-02-23T21:23:00.000-08:00

Our new daughter has arrived!

We are all enjoying her immensely!

Here's a peek at our beautiful Alina. :)

Thanks for visiting! :)

I ♥ Faces Hands-On Photo Challenge

2010-02-21T20:18:00.000-08:00

This week I am extra excited about the photo challenge. I LOVE pictures of hands. I also LOVE Becky Earl, the guest photographer judge this week. She takes amazing photos!

This shot is of my sweet Emma holding her new sister's hand for the first time. This shot was taken just two weeks ago when we brought her home. Oh, how precious it is to bring home a new sibling! :)

Head on over to I♥faces to check out all the beautiful entries!

Thanks for stopping by!

I♥Faces "We are Family" Photo Challenge

2010-01-19T08:23:00.001-08:00

If you follow my blog, you know that I have been entering weekly photo contests. I find I am totally addicted to it. :O)

This week's challenge is a family photo. I had the perfect one I wanted to use of my family, but I have not been able to take it due to sick kids. So, I'll have to pin that idea away for next time! :) My mind instantly came to this photo of one of my clients. They are such a fun family, can't you tell?

There are hundreds of family photos at i♥faces to look through if you want to check them out!

A new baby

2010-01-15T21:23:00.000-08:00

In case you did not already know, I am due with our 4th precious child in just a few weeks. I will be on maternity leave for a little while. I am booking some sessions starting in March. If you would like a photo session in March or April please email me and we'll book ya! I am already looking forward to it. :)

i♥faces

2010-01-11T09:01:00.001-08:00

This is the birthday week at the I♥faces blog. The requirement was for a picture taken in December or January. That was so hard because I have sooo many great ones from November, but I just have to save those for another contest! :)

This is my awesome 5 year old girl! She picked the flowers to put in her hair just for the picture, I love it! I also love that she has hair in her face...so true to life. Girls always have hair in their face! :)

Enjoy! Check out all the other photo entries at i♥faces.

Johnston Family

2010-01-01T21:19:00.000-08:00

It's families like this that really make me love my job. :) I had so much fun chatting and catching some fun filled photographs for them. I learned quite a lot about American Girl dolls and absolutely loved photographing Mackay with her doll. What a sweetheart!

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy!

I ♥ Faces "Hilarious Outtakes" Photo Challenge

2009-12-28T09:26:00.001-08:00

These photos all make me smile. Enjoy!

This is my oldest daughter on Christmas. She opened the boots she really wanted. Immediately after this shot she threw the box out of excitement.

My husband making a weird face when I kissed him. He is such a goof and I love him for it. This shot makes me laugh every time I look at it. :)

This is my sweet boy. I have no idea who he was mad at, but I thought it was great I happened to catch the shot.

This is my friend's daughter. During our photo shoot she kept trying to grab my lens. :)

This was during a photo shoot and their expressions still crack me up. Their dog was doing his business during our shoot and everyone got such a kick out of it.

Be sure you head on over to I♥faces to see all the fun photos!

Priceless

2009-12-27T21:37:00.000-08:00

This photo shoot was a blast for me! Such a beautiful group of people. Look at all those awesome blue eyes! :)

This family is so special to me. Jenny(would love to point her out to you, but for her privacy I will just let you guess) is my best friend from childhood. Also, her dad has been the wonderful and esteemed pastor of our church since my childhood. We all go back about....oh, 20 years. OH MY WORD, I AM OLD!

Thank you, Thank you all for letting me photograph you/your families. I know cranky kids are not "ideal" for a photo session, but someday you'll look back with fond memories of those cranky faces! :)

Love to you all!! Enjoy!

I ♥ Faces Pets Only Challenge

2009-12-12T16:02:00.000-08:00

I thought it would be fun to post one of our chickens for this week's challenge. Two years ago my husband decided it would be fun to have a few chickens so we could have our own fresh eggs every day. Of course, he also loves animals so the thought of having something other than our dogs and cat was appealing. :)

We brought home 4 baby chicks and our girls(ages 3 and 5 at that time)had a blast naming them. This one is Cookie. She happens to be our last standing chicken from our first "group" of chickens. Unfortunately, the others have all fallen victim to the menu of local coyotes.

Cookie is unlike most chickens. She wants to be considered part of the family. She often stands at the back sliding door and watches us. Several times she has snuck in and we've found her on the kitchen counter eating whatever crumbs she could find. She cracks us up.

I took this picture while I was wondering our backyard and she was following me around. Enjoy!

Check out all the other fun entries at I ♥ faces!

I ♥ Faces Sweet Dreams Challenge

2009-12-07T08:08:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge over at I ♥ faces was more of a challenge for me. I had to search for a photo.I came across this one that I took of my friend's daughter and I knew I had the one. Isn't she so sweet? I love the expression on her face-so precious!

To enter your own photo or to see all the great entries, head on over to I ♥ faces!

The Jensen Family

2009-12-01T22:25:00.001-08:00

We shot these on a Saturday morning. All Friday night and early Saturday morning it rained. I was so thankful when the sun came out and stayed out for the entirety of our shoot. It did start to rain again about an hour after we were done. Whew! I am so glad we had the beautiful sun to shine down on us for some beautiful photo's of this great family! :)

Enjoy!

I ♥ Faces - We ♥ Tooshies Photo Challenge

2009-11-30T19:08:00.000-08:00

So, I didn't win last week's sun flare competition. However, I did see my photo in a collage of what I assume are the founder's favorite shots?? :) That was fun! If I can't be in the top 10, seeing my photo along with other great shots was a prize for me. :)

So, onto this weeks challenge. Tooshies. I do have one great shot of my three kiddos little tooshies. I love the dark blue jeans, the white fence, the flip flops, the colors....what do you think?

To see all the great entries or enter one for yourself, head on over to I ♥ Faces!

I heart faces- Sun Flare Challenge

2009-11-23T14:17:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about this entry. Sun Flare is one of my favorite styles of photography. This is my handsome husband. Since I am always taking his picture, he only smiles when I ask him too! :) I love the way filtered sun looks in a photograph. This is my first entry into this photo competition! Wish me luck! :)

If you would like to see all the entries, or enter one of your photographs, head on over.

Family time

2009-11-23T13:50:00.000-08:00

We vacationed last weekend with some friends at one of our favorite beach spots, Carpinteria State Beach. The weather was absolutely gorgeous! Here a few shots from our time together!

Congratulations Joe & Afton

2009-11-09T20:43:00.001-08:00

You may remember this couple from their engagement session back in July. Now, they are happily married and I am so excited for them! :) I was so delighted to be able to capture their California reception for them. They married in Indiana, so this was their second reception(too cool, she wore her dress TWICE). Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Feedback, Please!

2009-10-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday!

Today I need YOUR help. Would you be so kind?

I need some feedback from ya'll( I know, I know...I'm a So Cal girl. What on earth am I saying "ya'll" for? It just slips out sometimes and I happen to crack up every time, so I have to leave it)

Please post a comment to this journal entry with your answer to the following two questions. If you don't want me to post your answers, please let me know in your comment. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

1. What is more important FOR YOU when selecting a photo session package?

A. The amount of prints included
B. The amount of digital negatives included
C. A combination of both

2. In terms of photo sessions and portrait packages, what is your preference?

A. An all inclusive package that is one price and includes the session fee and an amount of prints and/or digital negatives

B. Photo sessions and portrait packages sold separately

THANK YOU!! I SO APPRECIATE your responses, so PLEASE leave them!

Have a fun Halloween!

My little sister

2009-10-04T21:28:00.000-07:00

When I don't get enough time in with my camera I have withdrawls. I called my little sister over to play model for me. She did a great job!!

My Gym Diego Event Part 2

2009-09-25T08:31:00.000-07:00

To view the rest of the images from the My Gym Diego Event, click HERE!

My Gym Diego Event Part 1

2009-09-23T09:58:00.001-07:00

Here are some samples of some of the images from the Diego event. Clink here to view all the proofs on my website. You can order any of the images. Email me and I would be happy to place an order for you!

You may be wondering why the largest print I am offering is an 8x10. The nature of indoor photography with motion and no flash only permits an image to be crisp and clean to a certain size. The larger you print any of these images the more "noise" you will be able to see. So, anything larger than an 8x10 may not be a very good print. :)

Individual Print Price
8x10 - $25
5x7 - $15

ENJOY!

To see all images click here

Ethan with Daddy and Mommy

2009-09-21T21:43:00.000-07:00

I met up with this sweet family last week for a photo shoot. Doesn't Ethan have the best smile? He wasn't too sure what he thought of me. Thank goodness for his daddy who was there to tickle and play with him so I could capture that adorable happy face! :)

Christmas Family Portraits

2009-09-12T21:32:00.000-07:00

I can hardly believe that I am typing this. The kids just went back to school and it is still in the 90's outside. How can I be thinking about CHRISTMAS already? Well, I am determined to not let Christmas sneak up on me this year. It is just three short months away.

It is time to book your family photo shoot for those highly anticipated Christmas cards we all love to receive.

Book TODAY!

Christmas Portrait Special-$150.00
1-2 hour session
5- processed images of your choice on a CD(so you can choose which photo(s) you will use on your card and order your cards from whichever company you like)
1- 11x14 professional portrait for you

Joe & Afton Part ll

2009-07-21T11:13:00.001-07:00

Joe & Afton Part l

2009-07-16T21:39:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege of shooting an engagement session for the brother of a dear friend of mine. Joe & Afton were so natural in front of the camera and just a joy to work with. Here is a little sampling from our shoot!

P.S.- Joe and Afton, you two are so wonderful together. May God bless your wedding and your marriage as you follow Him!!

My Gym_Father's Day Event,Part 4

2009-06-28T20:53:00.000-07:00

My Gym_Father's Day Event,Part 3

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My Gym_Father's Day Event, Part 2

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In case you did not pick up a brochure at My Gym, here is the information for my current promotion.

1-2 hour photo session
10 processed images on a CD
1- 8 x10 professional print from our session
$150.00 (a $255 value)

Offer expires August 30th. You may book your photo session for a date after August 30th, but it needs to be booked with me by August 30th.

My Gym_Father's Day Event, Part 1

2009-06-28T19:39:00.000-07:00

I am happy to announce that these are done two weeks prior to when I thought they would be done. My family is in the middle of a home renovation and moving so we've been in over our heads all week.

I hope you enjoy these shots. I personally am a bit disappointed. My specialty is natural lighting. A combination of things made this shoot a good experience for me, but it was difficult to capture perfect shots. You will probably notice that some shots are grainy-this is due to the lack of efficient light for the shot and the settings my camera were set to to try and get the best lighting. I played around with my camera all night and tried different settings to see which would really provide the best shots. I think are some great pictures, but I am not so sure they are worthy of printing or at least not in a large size. You will have to be the judge of that!

Thank you so much Angela for thinking of me and allowing me to photograph this event. All the families were so so wonderful and the kids were just a joy to watch. My kids are dying to come and check out "the gym."

Roberson Family

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For pricing on prints, please refer to my website. Enjoy! :)

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Our Time_2

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Johnson Shoot

2009-05-24T15:24:00.001-07:00

These are some of my favorites from this family shoot. Chris is my mom in law's cousin. Brandon is Chris' son and Katie is Brandon's wife.(did you follow that?) We had a fun shoot! Thanks to Stoney, the dog, we had some good entertainment! :)
Thank you Chris for this opportunity! I had so much fun with you guys. I hope you enjoy your pictures!

Thank you for your patience

2009-05-21T22:08:00.000-07:00

My computer was down all week. BUMMER! I deeply apologize that it will take me a bit longer to process and post more pictures from the Our Time shoot.

You will be receiving your print tomorrow at Our Time! I so hope you enjoy them!

Also, you should all know that I love when you all share your thoughts, comments. So, by all means....post away!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheryl

Mother's Day Portraits

2009-05-15T14:46:00.001-07:00

OK Our Time moms, your portraits are finally ready!!! Thank you so much for your patience. I am also a mother and wife so I process photos as time allows! :) I'm sure you remember that I took more than one picture of you. I will be posting the other photos within the next week and you may purchase any that you wish!

It was so wonderful to meet you all and your adorable children!

Below is a proof of the print you will be receiving compliments of Our Time! You all will be receiving one 5x7 print on professional metallic paper(my favorite). If you wish to purchase more copies of your photo just let me know.(cherylalderphotography@gmail.com) Prints can be ordered on Metallic or Matte finish paper. Prints can also be converted to black and white.

Prices are as follows:

Metallic or Matte Prints
5x7 - $15
8x10- $25
11x14 - $35
16x20 - $50

Gallery Wrapped Canvas
20x24 $135
16x20 $115
11x14 $90
8x10 $70

That's all folks!! Enjoy!

Excited about Summer Promotion!

2009-05-11T12:53:00.000-07:00

I l.o.v.e. Summer, don't you?

Tossing the kids in the pool, BBQ's, beach trips, vacations, ice cream, ice cold lemonade, evening walks, endless fun out doors....ahhh, so fun! Another great thing about summer is capturing all that fun through the lens of my camera. :)

I know when most people think of having their picture taken they imagine getting all dressed up, dragging the kids somewhere and bribing them to smile. That shouldn't be the case. The BEST pictures are the natural pictures taken while life is happening.

Here is my Excited about Summer Promotion!

1-2 hour photo session with 10 images on a CD - $100

You may purchase additional images on a CD - $5 each

Professional prints, canvas or photo books can be purchased also. See pricing on my website.
www.cherylalderphotography.com

Our photo shoot could be in your own backyard while your family is playing games, eating dinner, swimming, enjoying ice cream-you name it! Do you have any ideas? Contact me and lets make it happen!

Nature Shoot

2009-03-30T21:31:00.001-07:00

I had a blast taking these shots. Fun was already packed into the job because this family are dear friends of ours. The best part was watching the boys load up on jelly beans in exchange for smiles. So sweet! Thank you Clarks for letting me photograph you! Enjoy!

Beach Getaway

2009-03-03T21:16:00.000-08:00

This last weekend we headed down to San Onofre with some friends to camp and play at the beach. It was a beautiful weekend. I couldn't help but share some of my favorites from the weekend! :)

Dirt Cheap Deal

2009-02-02T22:17:00.000-08:00

From now until May 1st, 2009 the price sheet on my website is to be forgotten. If you have been wanting a photographer to capture your family, your engagement, or your children but just haven't had the money to make it happen- be prepared to jump out of your seat!

A 1-2 hour photo session plus the pictures on a CD for........... $75.00

This is how it works:

*Offer expires May 1st, 2009. Please book now, even if you want to book for May. Spots may fill up quickly.

*Photo sessions will be on Sunday afternoons

*Sessions will be in the Glendora area.

***The first 5 people to book their session will also receive an 8x10 print of their choice from our photo session***

*To book your session email me at cherylalderphotography@gmail.com.

Are you excited? Me too! Let's take pictures!

Carlson Family Shoot

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Clark Family Shoot

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Welcome!

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Welcome to my new blog!

I am so excited to be starting my journey as a "professional" photographer. It's hard for me to refer to myself as "professional." I don't know if I can fit into that category of "amazing." At what point is one considered a "professional photographer?" The way I see it we are always students, constantly learning and growing to reach our full potential. As you all allow me to photograph you/your family I am working towards my "professional" badge of honor! :)

If you know me, you know how much I live, breathe and love photography. I love it so much, and am so much of a perfectionist, that I can't wait for my next photo shoot so that I can improve my eye, my camera knowledge, and my patience in getting the shot the way I want it.

I am very excited about this new en devour. I look forward to photographing you!

Contact Me

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cherylalderphotography@gmail.com

About Me

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I am a grateful and humble woman whom is saved by God's Grace. A wife to an amazing man, mother to three(almost 4) beautiful children. Obsessed with photography, it is my passion. Capturing beautiful images that show life just the way it is brings me so much joy. Besides photography I also love fun people, chocolate shakes, vacations with my family, the beach, cuddles with my hubby at the end of the day, watching my kids be their goofy selves, family hikes, laughing, friends and just enjoying everyday life! :)

Thanks for stopping by!