Its Not The Mountain We Conquer, But Ourselves...... E. Hillary

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Carrie Hayes
I am an On Location photographer now located in Beautiful Anchorage Alaska.. I Love capturing the unique personalities of those I work with whether on their Wedding Day or just in their day to day lives...Giving them Photos that tell their Stories.... Call For Session availablity and Pricing.... Contact Info... (907)715-4231 or Email me at viewofyouphoto@yahoo.com
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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Lazy Mountain for the Second time

Yesterday my sister Ginny and I headed for Lazy Mountain again, since the first time we climbed it we got no view at the top due to being fogged in....The funny thing about being fogged in and not being able to see 5o ft in front of you is that we didnt see that the path continued and we had not gotten to the top, we had only gotten about 2/3rds of the way up........ these shots are the flowers and critters we saw on the way up....
It was pretty smokey and cloudy on the way up....The smoke from the fires in the area....


But at the top we were well above it all....Ginny got her foot picture.....

I got her shadow....

And the view was pretty nice! The climb was difficult but we made it to the Real top this time!! We decided that Crazy Moutain was a better name for it!




Thursday, July 9, 2009

This Winding Path

Walking upon this winding path the stones press sharply into ones feet. The journey seems difficult and painful at times, though still uphill and tiresome this path may be, it is a place where beauty and peace can still be found, but only if one takes the time to pause, to take it all in. Only then will one hear the birds in the trees, feel the cool breeze on your face and smell the sweet scent of rain as it lingers on the air. So is this Journey we call Life.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Daily Photo 7-8-09

This is a Bubble:)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Gold Cord Lake


Ginny and I decided to take a quick hike up to Gold Cord Lake at Hatchers Pass. The Lake is at the top of the mountain... It was overcast and nice weather for a run up the mountain.....It took us 25 minutes to get up.....This is an old miners cabin insultated with sod.... At the Top.....The glacial Lake was beautifully clear...

A waterfall in the distance.......

The landscape reminds me of Ireland...The rocky terrain all covered in plant life....



and it took us 12 minutes to run down the mountain.....

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Daily Photo 7-1-09


Monday, June 29, 2009

Meet the Twins

Here are the moose twins and their Mom....So now we have 2 Moms and 3 babies...

Spending Time at the Beach

Today we went with Marissa to Kincaid Beach....The weather was beautiful and the kids had a blast with Marissa and her dog lucy.. Finding Driftwood
Shell Searching...
Stick Fighting....

This is the part they didnt like ........going back up the hill!!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Gerken Family--Family Session

Today I had the pleasure of Photographing the Gerken Family! I was great getting to know the family! Here are a few of my Favorites from the Session



Daily Photo 6-27-09


Thursday, June 25, 2009

A Day at the Alaska Zoo

Today My sister took us to the Alaska Zoo, it was a beautiful cloudy day! The Kids had a blast seeing all the animals that they had never seen before....


I love this shot of Ginny. The Zoo is fairly small and this shot makes it look like she needed to call for directions!
The theme at the Zoo today was "BAD Hair Day" and "Nap Time"!








Daily Photo 6-25-09


Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Brittney J--Anytime Session

Today we went downtown to find the perfect setting for Brittney's Session! She was a great sport and did alot of walking in those high heels! It was great getting to know Brittney better! Here are a few of my Favorites!....................







Daily Photo 6-23-09


Monday, June 22, 2009

The New Baby Moose

So our neighborhood moose has finally showed back up with a baby in tow! Unfortunately for the kids she has decided that our front yard is where she wants to spend her day! Sorry no playing in the yard!!


Daily Photo 6-22-09


Saturday, June 20, 2009

Big Lake Campout

So every Year the family camps out at Big Lake for my Brother Garics Birthday! Here are a few of my favorite shots from this weekend! Ginny enjoying the Sun! The men wiping out on the Lake..





Cousins sharing a moment at the end of the Dock.....


Andrew

Andrew was not to sure about the fishing worms, but soon was having great fun with them!









Thursday, June 18, 2009

My Little Thinker

Sure He looks innocent but I'm sure he is thinking of something he can get into trouble for!!:)

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Daily Photo 6-17-09

The dandelions here in AK are huge!! The kids picked a whole bunch for me the other day!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009


Sunday, June 14, 2009

Which Way?

If given the choice which path would you take?

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Time at the Lake

We took the kids to one of the many lakes in The Anchorage area to play..There was plenty of trails to hike, but the kids decided to play in the water and try their hand at fishing..





This dog belongs to a kind man that gave us fishing advice! The dog loves fishing as much as his master does!

Daily Photo 6-13-09


There is definitely a abundance of beautiful paths to explore here in Alaska!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

JenWood Family--Family Session

Yesterday I spent the evening with Jenwood and her Family taking Family Photos.. They were great fun and The Session went Wonderful.....Here are a few of my favorites.......








Sunday, June 7, 2009

Lazy Mountain....Without the Children

My sister Ginny and I once again headed off to conquer Lazy Mountain Saturday morning(without the children), we hoped the clouds would clear before we reached the top!
I stopped here and there to capture the plantlife....and pause to catch my breath....


After 2 hours of hiking and showering in our sweat! We made it to the top!! This was the view...
To say the least we will be returning to Lazy Mountain again so we can see the view without the cloud cover..... It was a great place to ponder and then the realization of having to go down the very steep mountain hits you.. to say the least I think going down was harder on the legs and by the time we made it down our legs were shaking like jello....We made it down in 1 hour 15 min....

Friday, June 5, 2009

Color or Black & White?

So which do you think has more impact the color or the Black and White?


Thursday, June 4, 2009

Daily Photo 6-4-09

The bridge to Thunderbird Falls...

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Daily Photo 6-2-09


Monday, June 1, 2009

A Few Portraits of the Kids

BraydonColton

Landon

Eden