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Sessions @ the New Studio

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

So, as you may have figured out by now, I have a new studio on my hands, which is very exciting! And as promised this blog shows some images taken in the new studio.

Our first session was with a family from Healdsburg. I had photographed baby Sergio last year when he was all rolls and cuteness. Well, the rolls made have gone away, but the cuteness factor is still there!

[Mommy, Daddy, and Sergio]

Brian and Nicole have been one my most photographed couple since early 2007. We’ve hiked to the highest lookout over the Napa Valley together, practically cried together at their wedding ceremony in Carmel together (well, I was at the back of the church and they were obviously at the front, but I’m sure it was at the same time!), planned a surprise 50th anniversary print for Brian’s parents, and now we’re continuing the life-cycle with the birth of their first baby.

[brian, nicole and soon to be baby girl!]

[i love this shot. serious and beautiful]

[one last shot. quite literally, the last of the session!]

Well, that’s it for today. I hope everyone had a great productive Monday and we’ll see you later this week!

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The Remodel Project

Friday, March 6th, 2009

After nearly two-weeks of a dormant phase a la blog, I am back!

And with a better studio than ever!

Some pictures to prove that I have been working my little fingers … and breaking some jig-saw blades along the way:

[nearly the start of the project: the carpet was ripped out and the start of putting in the flooring]

[before and after and the most awesome faux brick wall! ]

[I am so proud of this little window]

[i love the little iron star detail]

[the view walking into the studio and my animated amour]

[now only two amps!]

I really have to thank my husband for saying “yes” to the project. For us this room symbolizes a “horse of a different color” … before this project one day it would be a rockin’ studio for his music school (the great burro studios) and other days all of music equipment would hid behind long flowing curtains and voila (!) it would become a photography studio.

However, since the beginning of the year I’ve been visualizing what I would like my studio to look like and how it would function. After collecting ideas it was overly apparent that I really wanted hardwood floors and brick. I really loved how brick and wood looked in portraits. More than anything I wanted a place in which I could photograph against anything and not be limited by the number of different canvases I had.

My wish (one of them at least - the year is still young!) has come true.

Also, much graditude to my handy parents who helped with drywall, flooring, and lending me all the cool tools. To Mekaela, who proved she is more than just a good assistant and friend, she can also paint a darn good yellow wall!

I’m also very excited because I was lucky enough to photograph two sessions last Saturday using the new room, so those I will be sharing soon!

Also, keep your eyes open for an invitational open house day!

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Silent Auction Donation

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Hello Again!

This is just a short note to let everyone know about The Active 20-30 Club’s annual Crab Feed fundraiser and the two gift certificates I have donated to the silent auction.

The first gift certificate is for a Family Session and a Square Gallery Wrap on Canvas (12×12). The value is $545.00. The second item is for a Family Session and a 10-page collection of original images (5×5 size), valued at $225.00.

If you are interested in either of these packages, please contact the 20-30 Club for information at www.myspace.com/redwoodempire2030 or call (707)843-0320.