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North to Alaska | Family Circle Photographer (FBKS, NP)

Couldn’t resist sharing that with you guys! Does anyone else around here know that song by heart?! :D

Naturally, I’ve been meaning to share these images for a while now. But first we had to tackle the issue of publishing dates. Yes, our shoot took place in September. Yes, the publish date wasn’t until December. So of course … we were in waiting mode. Then, I finally got to share the big news when the issue hit the stands! Imagine my excitement standing in line at the pharmacy (you know, as excited as you can be standing in line filling a Rx for your kid) & rushing over to the magazines at the check-out counter to see the lovely Taylor family & all our hard work published on the pages of Family Circle’s December ’09 issue. I still remember our chats about the memorial gardens, city hall, the peace pole that their family had a huge hand in … their love of North Pole & lifetime commitment to living there, their interests in hunting, fishing, camping … and yes, we even talked about their plans to camp this winter at -50F below. (And with this cold snap, those dreams may have become a reality! Did you guys do it?!?)

So here we are … some of the out-takes from our December 09 Family Circle shoot. I’m so lucky to work with the families I meet … and they are certainly no exception! Thank you guys, once again, for a lovely day. And many congrats for being crowned King & Queen Regents for the City of North Pole this year! It’s going to be an amazing year for your family!

  • Shannon/ Candid Moments: I love these so real. I know it's amazing how you can wait for publication. I may have some news to share soon too! (01.19.2010 08:42pm)
  • Haleigh Rohner: So cute! I'm loving your new blog!! I also love these photos. What fun candid moments you've captured. (01.20.2010 01:20pm)
  • kim: Chelsey I LOVE these. and you just said it to me....WOW on the new blog. LOVE IT TOO!!! just so you. Love the say it bubble!!!! so cute and clever!!!!! (01.20.2010 09:15pm)
  • amanda: LOVE the new blog!! very cool! and as always.... your work is beautiful! (01.21.2010 10:51pm)
  • laureen: so exciting Chelsey! You must be so proud! Love the blog too...you rock girl! (01.21.2010 11:43pm)
  • Maria Hays: Your blog looks awesome!! Love these pictures Chelsey! How super cool to be published too!! (01.22.2010 11:58am)
  • Jen: Ohhh I just love this shoot! What a beautiful family, and I love the north pole shot! Awesomeness! And congrats again on being published! (01.23.2010 01:59am)
  • jackie: very exciting about being published! so how many copies did you buy!!! love the new look.. (01.24.2010 07:31pm)
  • Kylie: way up North to Alaska, up North to Alaska.... NOOORTH to Alaska........ (can't remember the rest!).. You ROCK Miss C! (01.24.2010 09:26pm)

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Published! A Family Circle December Treat | Fairbanks Family Photog

Can I share a bit of exciting news with you? Yes … one of those ‘behind-the-scenes’ things that I have been on pins & needles *waiting* to share. Waiting for what you ask? Well … it was a time sensitive matter, that included a bit of secrecy & some paperwork and a fabulously featured North Pole family, the Taylor family. For those who haven’t heard the fun news yet, the Taylor’s were featured in the December 2009 Issue of Family Circle – out on stands now! On page 46 you will find their “My Hometown” feature, of which I was hired by the photo editor to shoot.

Crazy but true, I ran to the pharmacy Thanksgiving Eve to pick up a prescription for a very sick little girl and was able to see the issue for myself. If you’re out & about while shopping this season, be sure to check it out! (A few iPhone polaroids to share ;) )

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I’ll be back in the next few days to share some of our session together … ‘out-take’ images that didn’t make the final cut. I hope you’ll stop back by! And I hope everyone had a fabulously wonderful Thanksgiving! What a treat to shoot for a national magazine and what an honor to photograph the chosen family!

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  • tisha: Congratulations!! That is Fantastic!! Great work :-) I am going to have to pick one up! (11.27.2009 09:16pm)
  • Tweets that mention Published! A Family Circle December Treat | Fairbanks Family Photog | Fairbanks Alaska Custom Photographer | the blog with machc -- Topsy.com: [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Alicia Caine and machC, Andrea Roberts. Andrea Roberts said: CONGRATS!! RT @machC it's officially official when it goes to the blog, right?!? :) http://bit.ly/887W0r [...] (11.27.2009 10:16pm)
  • Cheri Howard: Congratulations! That is so awesome! Your hubby hinted that something big and cool was coming soon - I'll bet this was it! Great photo, and what fabulous news! =D (11.27.2009 10:41pm)
  • Candid Momements I Shannon: I agree that is an honor to shoot for a National Magazine and to also get to meet such an awesome family. Is this the same duo you showed us that was a canvas? (11.27.2009 11:25pm)
  • Gillian: Congratulations! That is amazing and oh so exciting!! (11.28.2009 12:03am)
  • Ellen: Congrats! That's so cool! :) (11.28.2009 12:43am)
  • michelle: so excited to see your photo in print. I SAW THIS today in the grocery store line up and i smiled. congrats! (11.28.2009 04:06am)
  • Megan Cristello: somebody scream..Awww Yeah! So cool huh? happy for you..rock it dont stop it girl...PS. I left a shotty iphone image on Twitter for you...still waiting for files beofre posting to blog...xoxo..oh and guess what?? We rock! (11.28.2009 05:14pm)
  • Kate: Congratulations! Very exciting!!!!! (11.28.2009 10:13pm)
  • Michelle: Way to go Chelsey! Now I can say I know a famous photographer. The shot is great and the lighting in it looks beautiful. (11.29.2009 12:42am)
  • Jen: Yay!! Serioulsy. That is just awesome! Cant wait to get my copy! (11.29.2009 04:46pm)
  • kristie kulik: SO SO SOOOOO proud of you!!! I wish you could have seen me standing in the grocery store line today, tearing the magazine apart to find your spread! (11.29.2009 07:07pm)
  • amanda andrews: so very very cool! and well deserved! CONGRATULATIONS! (12.01.2009 12:34am)
  • Amii: Wow! Wow! Wow! That is so incredible and awesome...I've been on the hunt for the December issue but haven't seen it just yet. I can't wait to see it! (12.01.2009 07:19pm)
  • Denise Snyder: Huge huge congratulations!!! Wow! (12.02.2009 03:03pm)
  • Hayley: How incredibly exciting!! HUGE CONGRATS! I will defenetely be picking this up and I can say...hey I know her ;) !! So excited for you my friend!! :) (12.04.2009 10:07pm)

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