more old shots

A couple more...

Versailles

german train station
just outside Versailles
san francisco

old shots

I realized I haven't put up my favorite pictures, so here are a couple. Observation: Need to work on taking pictures with people in them!!

logan

I was able to go up to Logan this past weekend with my sister and cousin. We were able shop around, go to Bluebird, see a bit of Utah State's campus, and visit the gravestone of our grandparents.
Here are some of my pictures.

au revoir

At least I will be saying this in the fall!! I have been officially accepted into the Fall 2009 Paris Study Abroad. I have been hoping for this for a great deal of time, and if you would like to send any congratulations, you can find me on Cloud 9. I will be walking along the Champs Elysees, wandering the halls of Musee d'Orsay, and traveling throughout the countryside. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it will soon be my reality.

Family and friends... start making plans to visit. louvre, notre dame, & eiffel tower

to queen e

To the lovely Elizabeth Clayton!!
We celebrated in style at a restaurant up in Sundance, and here are some shots.

Isn't she just adorable?

To many more birthdays and reasons to celebrate!! xo

talent

Making our dad proud!

cute kids

I could take pictures of these kids for days!! Each with their own personality, they always make life more fun.

i can't deny...

... that I live in a beautiful place.

new job

This is going to be a great semester. Yes, classes are fine and my apartment is the same, but it's all about the job. If any of you are lucky enough to visit the Museum of Art on BYU's campus, then maybe you will see me!! I sit at the front desk and answer phones, check bags/coats (and since it's been snowing like crazy the past couple of days... that's mostly what I do), answer questions, try and find something productive, etc. But mostly, I do homework, play on the internet, and do whatever I want!!

Being paid to do this is amazing. Can I stay in college forever?
*that's the view from my desk. amazing is a slight understatement

home

I love Christmas at home!! Claytons do it right.

paris in fall

This coming fall, I am planning on going to Paris on a BYU Study Abroad, so let's hope I get in... But in hopes, I just looked up the course options, and I am in heaven!!

Here they are:
obviously French
French Civilization through Photography (yay!!)
Francophone Culture (walk around Paris, and learn their culture through experiencing it)
LDS Church in a World Setting
European Fine Arts (we go to the Louvre and study the art... unreal!)

Needless to say, I am incredibly excited and stoked!!

richard avedon

Recently, I came upon this amazing photographer who has done some amazing projects.

This in the project titled "In the American West," where he traveled across the West, capturing images of interesting people. He would would go to many random places, whether coal mines or old car shops, to photograph people that seemingly come with a story. Look up his stuff, it's fascinating and brilliant.

This is another piece that I just love. Maybe it's because it's in Paris, but does it matter!! It is beautiful.

first snow

First snow!! As I sat in the library yesterday preparing for the lovely event we know fondly as finals, I looked out of the window to see soft and delicate snow fall on campus. Many aren't too happy to see this cold condensation again, but maybe because I never grew up with it, I am excited!! Hot chocolate, warm blankets, socks and boots, big jackets... how can anyone complain with these?? But one reason for the joyous response to the layer of snow is a little thing I like to call skiing. I have already purchased my ski pass and, soon, I shall also be purchasing the Costco sized box of handwarmers.

So to those who are sad to see the new season, I say "bring on the snow!!"

sunrise

Provo does boast some pretty spectacular sunrises. Here are some from the Utah lake:

Now bring on the snow!!

it's happening

As I am writing my final paper for one of my classes, I am starting to use my French vocabulary instead of the obvious, and required, English language I know and love.

Dad and Professor Dickamore must be very pleased.

ma belle soeur

So here is my last photography project of the semester. My dear sister Elizabeth was kind enough to be my subject, and here are a few.


Isn't she gorgeous. Thanks again Elizabeth and Jonny for your help!!

life

"fall in love with something"
-Jim Kearl
Economics God

Today, I officially signed up for the European Studies Major. I absolutely love the curriculum, and I am excited to see where it takes me!!

music

Amazing music I am loving right now:
Ting Tings- That's Not My Name

Coldplay- Glass of Water (everything actually)

The concert was absolutely life changing.

Leona Naess- Swing Gently

Ryan Adams- Desire

Peter Bjorn- Young Folks

Nat King Cole- The Christmas Song

light

Light Projectdad found this shot.

Next project I am working on is Portraiture. We'll see how that goes!!

teleki

auntie nag

banana
banana

cousins and georgie

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