Justin Hackworth.

I am usually the one in the photo who is hiding behind someone or something. I've always hated photos of myself. My flaws seem to scream to me. My pores and lines and limpish hair. My husband often stands by me as I upload photos off our camera so he can "save" photos of me. I'm known for deleting all photos with me in them.

I've always wanted to love a picture of myself. I knew that if anyone could capture a picture of me that I liked, it would be Justin.

I was lucky enough to acquire one of Justin's portrait sessions. I was excited and nervous as I arrived at his beautiful office, not far from my home.

I've never quite had a photography experience like this before. I walked into Justin's office and he sat me down to "chat." He asked about where I grew up, what I did for a living, how many kids I had, why I blog. He laughed at my jokes. He put me completely at ease and made me feel like he cared about what I had to say. It made the photo session much more fun.

Justin's photo studio is unique. No props. No poses. No nonsense. Clean. I like that the pictures are about the people; not about the setting. The faces are the star. That's rad. 

A huge "thank you" to Justin Hackworth. I had a wonderful experience with the photo session yesterday. I'll be back. (With my family next time. I much prefer pictures with my kids in them. They are way cuter than I am.)

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  1. [eeny]February 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Hannah, those pictures are fantastic. You look amazing in them. I specially like the black and white one - I have a thing for b/w pictures. =)

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  2. Whatever Dee-Dee wantsFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    What a pretty picture!

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  3. SarahFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Fun! You look great. I love your sweater. Too bad we don't live closer - I'd borrow it... well, once this belly of mine is delivered :)

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  4. Nancy L.February 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    beautiful! i'm with you about my pictures, always finding the flaws! but i think our kids will appreciate them in many years to come :)

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  5. NancyFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    What a beautiful daughter I have. Good work Justin.

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  6. Marilyn RFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    You absolutely sparkle.

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  7. Leanne @ Deep Fried FruitFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    You look stunning! OMG.Beautiful photos, beautiful subject.

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  8. MirandaFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I love it! I knew your picture would be beautiful and I've been dying to hear about how your session went.

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  9. strawberriesinparisFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful Hannah!

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  10. JillFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful photos of a beautiful you!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    You look stunning, I lake it!
    Kisses.

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  12. EmilyFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS! Someday I need to meet this Justin Hackworth I've heard so much about!

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  13. chrisFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Beautiful. I wish we lived closer to Provo so he could take photos of my cherubs.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Isn't Justin the best? You are SO BEAUTIFUL! :)

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  15. MelonieFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    You look soo great Hannah!

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  16. Laurel BeardFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    You. Are. Beautiful!

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  17. MumsyFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    You are so incredibly beautiful Hannah. (I was a little intimidated by just how gorgeous you are the first time I met you.)

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  18. HannahFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    oh, goodness, Lindsey. You are too nice.

    I was intimidated that I was COOKING for you the first time I met you. Whoa. I can't believe I had the guts to cook for the food genius.

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  19. JaneFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Gorgeaous!

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  20. DeniseFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Fabulous portraits! You look gorgeous!

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  21. kami @ nobiggie.netFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    so pretty Hannah! Just lovely!

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  22. TiffanyFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    You are absolutely beautiful.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Stunning, girlfriend!

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  24. martaFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    so pretty!! congrats on a fab photo shoot and the new domain too! hooray. happy valentines.

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  25. SenjaFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    so awesome! :) you look so pretty!

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  26. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    beautiful photos, you have an elegant grace about you!

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  27. brookeFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    gorgeous. I love that blue on you.

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  28. ToniaFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful photos. You look like royalty. I especially like the b/w one. The best thing about you is that you're beautiful on the inside & it comes through in your photos.

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  29. Ms. FishFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Hi Hannah,
    I'm Justin's sister and found your blog through him. Then I saw you comment on Tiffany's Would Be Writer's Guild. I love her blog too. Small world.

    Anyway.... just wanted to say that your pictures turned out GREAT!! And glad you like Justin's work. He awesome! And I'm not biased AT ALL :)

    Keep up the good [designing, photographing, cooking, blogging] work.

    Jen

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  30. CassieFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    You look stunning, what a gorgeous treat to have for yourself. I do know what you mean about photos of yourself though, I am just the same.

    The photographer sounds incredible, just like our wedding one who completely put me and my photo shy husband at ease.
    xx

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  31. TheTaffsFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I wish I lived closer to Provo so I could get pics like this. I'm the same way, deleting all pictures of myself thinking, "well I'll just save the ones I like (and then never liking any)" Funny how when I look back at old pictures now I think, Oh I kinda looked cute in that one. Maybe time is all you need. Not for these though, they're great!

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  32. Amy D.May 20, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Beautiful photos! My husband went to high school with Justin. Now we know where he is and what he does. Your blog is beautiful. Your saying to blog what you live is perfect and I wholeheartedly agree!

    Oh, and I have the honor of being your 1111th follower. Cool!

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