LeVeque Photography

For Eleanor's birthday a couple of months ago, I started looking for a local photographer to take her pictures. Most of the photographers I found were waaaay out of my price range or didn't appeal to me. Some never returned my inquires, so I was lucky when my friend, Brooke, introduced me to LeVeque Photography. I booked a mini session, which is super affordable, and met owner and photographer, Chelsey Westbroek.

Chelsy has been doing photography for a while now, but just opened her own studio downtown at the Borrowed Earth Emporium. It's a super cute space that totally caters to kids and has the surrounding building, with all of its character-rich brick walls, for use. She offers many services, from individual portraits to large-group family photos, and takes pics in-studio and on-site.

The hardest part about taking a toddler's picture is that they CANNOT sit still for one second. Chelsy was great about not making Elle pose too much and she snapped a great shot as soon as she had the opportunity. I think she captured Eleanor's bursting personality in each shot. I am sharing my favs from the session.

If you are looking for a new photographer, I recommend LeVeque Photography for its great prices and service. She's got a great special going on for Father's Day: Get 25% off your on-site or off-site photo session. You can check LeVeque Photography out online on her website or on Facebook. If you like her on Facebook, you will find out about even more great specials.

LeVeque Photography
801-209-4881
2242 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84403

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Beyond the Ogden Marathon

The 11th annual Ogden Marathon is here and thousands of people will be running, volunteering or spectating at this major event. The full, half and relay marathon spots are all filled. That’s 6500 people right there! That number doesn’t include 5k and kids K runners or all the volunteers and supporters. There will be a ton of people downtown especially around 1pm when the race officially ends. The race finishes at downtown 25th St where there is usually live music, food vendors and other booths and entertainment.

Most people attending the marathon events are already there or plan on being there soon. Keep in mind that parking may be limited and some roads will be closed off in the morning and early afternoon near the marathon trail.

So, is that all that’s going on in Ogden today? Of course not!

Here’s a just a sampling of other events going on today:
Golden Spike Arena - Acorn Antique Show and Sale from 9am-6pm.

Ogden Nature Center- Have a picnic and check out the birdhouse exhibit and while you’re there inquire about their summer camps and scout programs.

Weber County Library- There is always something to do with the kids at the library. They have computers, games, toys and, of course, books in the children’s section. Today the Main Branch will have a free showing of Disney’s Bambi and an Intro to the Internet for Families class both at 10:30am. The Pleasant Valley branch is also offering the same internet class and will be showing The Spiderwick Chronicles at 3pm.

Eccles Community Art Center- Check out the Carriage House’s current photography exhibit. There will also be two showings of the local play “Bad Show at Boffington Hall” at 2pm and 7pm.

Borrowed Earth Emporium- Bring your kids, ages 4-8, to kids-only yoga @ 11:15am and enjoy a latte for yourself.

Treehouse Museum- Check out the museum and join them for Ramped-up Art and Step on Stage throughout the day.

If you aren’t attending the marathon, there are so many other things to do and see in Ogden this Saturday. If you attend any of these events, share by leaving a comment!

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A day in Ogden

Took some time to go out and enjoy some sun, bikes and O-town. Started at the at the Treehouse for On Track to Reading. On Track to Reading is all about preparing kids to learn to read and for school. The goal is to have them interact with the songs and then sit through a group story time for about 15 minutes. Unfortunately my daughter's not quite on track, more like derailed. She will not sit down for one second. It's OK though, she's a free spirit.

Next, we headed down Washington Blvd. to check out all the newish businesses downtown. We stopped at the BEE for coffee, then did some shopping at Urban Chic, Ogden Rox and Recreation Outlet. Elle was digging the hats at Urban.

We attempted to ride the parkway, but it happens to be about 8 feet under water!

Lastly, we stopped at the library for Children's Book Week. It was really neat. They had a volunteer from the Dinosaur Park who brought bones and fossils. Then we read a dinosaur picture book and made dinosaur masks. At the end, they passed out some treats and every kid got to pick out a free book. If you missed this, I highly suggest you check out it out tomorrow at the Pleasant Valley and North branches. You can get more info from my calendar.