Photographers!!! Are you open 9-19-09?
As of today I have received 37 inquiries for 9-19-09. If you're a local photog and have this date open, please email me so I can pass your name on. It seems that everyone I have referred is also booked.
Updates from the beautiful state of Alaska to come, I am uploading the pictures now!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Alaska!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow I start my great Alaskan adventure! It may seem a bit odd that I am going to Alaska during the coldest darkest days there, but hey...I can't exactly travel in June like normal people can! I'm going to visit my good friend Missy, also known as "The Picture Lady" so we can hang out, eat moose and drink martinis. I'll be gone until the 30th, so please forgive if my responses to phone calls and emails are delayed. I'll be updating the blog as I can with some awesome pictures...I hope. I'm not much of a landscape photographer. Be well, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Tomorrow I start my great Alaskan adventure! It may seem a bit odd that I am going to Alaska during the coldest darkest days there, but hey...I can't exactly travel in June like normal people can! I'm going to visit my good friend Missy, also known as "The Picture Lady" so we can hang out, eat moose and drink martinis. I'll be gone until the 30th, so please forgive if my responses to phone calls and emails are delayed. I'll be updating the blog as I can with some awesome pictures...I hope. I'm not much of a landscape photographer. Be well, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Giving back
For many years I have been aware of an organization called "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" a program that photographers join. I've typed and re-typed what this means, but perhaps it's best quoted from their website
There is another aspect of pregnancy and birth. There is an unexpected place in this journey where some families may find themselves. When a baby dies, a world is turned upside down. There is confusion, sadness, fear, and uncertainty that cannot be explained. There is sorrow where there should have been joy. During this time, it might be impossible for families to know what they might need in order to heal in the future.
This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart. For families overcome by grief and pain, the idea of photographing their baby may not immediately occur to them. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives.
When I first started considering this, I have to admit, I dismissed it because I just thought I could not do it. I spend my life documenting the happiest days of people's lives, why would I want to photograph such a tragedy? I have kids, I reasoned. I might cry, I reasoned. I might...feel bad, I reasoned. But for the last year it's niggled at me, that I wasn't brave enough to do it. I recently was going through some photographs of my oldest son and came across a photo of my friend Eli. At the time, I lived in Florida and Eli and I had met at one of those "first time mommy" groups. Eli was the one who got pregnant with twins when her son Trent was about 3 months old. We marveled that while the rest of us were trying to reconcile never getting any sleep that Eli would soon have 3 kids under the age of one. Shortly before she was due to give birth, she found out one of the twins had died in uetero.
I was 27 years old, and that was the first "person" I knew who died. I had never been to a funeral. The idea of losing an infant was beyond my comprehension. I went to visit Eli in the hospital before shortly after she gave birth to the little girl who survived. While in the hospital, she asked me if I wanted to see the photo the nurses had taken of the twin who had passed...God help me, I wish I remembered her name for sure, but I think it was Sarah. I said that I did, and I looked at the photo and for me, it was a kind of closure. After I looked at it Eli grabbed my hand and said "You're the first person who has seen it. You're the first person who has wanted to see it. I haven't looked yet, but I will."
I thought of that, and logged on to their website and applied for acceptance. I got word today that I have been accepted and for the first time, I don't feel bad about that. I can't say that if I am called doing this type of photography will be easy. I might not have the heart for it. I hope I do.
If you're a photographer, please consider this worthy organization. I believe that photos are the greatest legacy we can leave.
For many years I have been aware of an organization called "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" a program that photographers join. I've typed and re-typed what this means, but perhaps it's best quoted from their website
There is another aspect of pregnancy and birth. There is an unexpected place in this journey where some families may find themselves. When a baby dies, a world is turned upside down. There is confusion, sadness, fear, and uncertainty that cannot be explained. There is sorrow where there should have been joy. During this time, it might be impossible for families to know what they might need in order to heal in the future.
This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart. For families overcome by grief and pain, the idea of photographing their baby may not immediately occur to them. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives.
When I first started considering this, I have to admit, I dismissed it because I just thought I could not do it. I spend my life documenting the happiest days of people's lives, why would I want to photograph such a tragedy? I have kids, I reasoned. I might cry, I reasoned. I might...feel bad, I reasoned. But for the last year it's niggled at me, that I wasn't brave enough to do it. I recently was going through some photographs of my oldest son and came across a photo of my friend Eli. At the time, I lived in Florida and Eli and I had met at one of those "first time mommy" groups. Eli was the one who got pregnant with twins when her son Trent was about 3 months old. We marveled that while the rest of us were trying to reconcile never getting any sleep that Eli would soon have 3 kids under the age of one. Shortly before she was due to give birth, she found out one of the twins had died in uetero.
I was 27 years old, and that was the first "person" I knew who died. I had never been to a funeral. The idea of losing an infant was beyond my comprehension. I went to visit Eli in the hospital before shortly after she gave birth to the little girl who survived. While in the hospital, she asked me if I wanted to see the photo the nurses had taken of the twin who had passed...God help me, I wish I remembered her name for sure, but I think it was Sarah. I said that I did, and I looked at the photo and for me, it was a kind of closure. After I looked at it Eli grabbed my hand and said "You're the first person who has seen it. You're the first person who has wanted to see it. I haven't looked yet, but I will."
I thought of that, and logged on to their website and applied for acceptance. I got word today that I have been accepted and for the first time, I don't feel bad about that. I can't say that if I am called doing this type of photography will be easy. I might not have the heart for it. I hope I do.
If you're a photographer, please consider this worthy organization. I believe that photos are the greatest legacy we can leave.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Liz and Phil, October 4 2008
I met Liz and Phil in Chicago over the summer for an engagement session that turned into a entire evening. I had so much fun hanging out with them that by dinner time we caught a bite to eat and then went outside for some night time shots. I got to meet their kitties, see their cool apartment so by the time their wedding rolled around it felt like photographing old friends. The Osthoff is one of my favorite venues in the area, I love the views of the Lake and the porch where they hold cocktail hours. This was the first time I got to photograph the wedding ceremony on the grounds and once again, the weather was perfect. Liz was radiant, Phil was debonair and funny as ever, and the entire day was a joy to photograph. Congratulations Liz and Phil!
Wedding and Reception at The Osthoff Resort
You can view their wedding slide show with music by clicking here
Or enjoy it here on the blog, click out of your reader if using one.
I met Liz and Phil in Chicago over the summer for an engagement session that turned into a entire evening. I had so much fun hanging out with them that by dinner time we caught a bite to eat and then went outside for some night time shots. I got to meet their kitties, see their cool apartment so by the time their wedding rolled around it felt like photographing old friends. The Osthoff is one of my favorite venues in the area, I love the views of the Lake and the porch where they hold cocktail hours. This was the first time I got to photograph the wedding ceremony on the grounds and once again, the weather was perfect. Liz was radiant, Phil was debonair and funny as ever, and the entire day was a joy to photograph. Congratulations Liz and Phil!
Wedding and Reception at The Osthoff Resort
You can view their wedding slide show with music by clicking here
Or enjoy it here on the blog, click out of your reader if using one.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Jennie and Bill, September 27 2008
Wedding: Brookfield Reformed Church
Reception: Coast
Jennie and Bill had probably the most stress free wedding this year. I don't know if it was just that they had all the people around him and their day was exactly as they wanted it, but there was not a moment where things felt rushed; something I can tell you is very rare at a wedding Everything just flowed, people were laughing, Bill was crying (His best man noted in his speech that Bill cried during "Ratatooie") and everyone was celebrating and dancing. This was obviously a union that pleased so many people, and Jennie and Bill seemed to truly enjoy their day. I certainly enjoyed photographing their wedding, I felt like I hardly worked!
You can view their wedding slide show with music by clicking here
Or just enjoy it here on the blog
Wedding: Brookfield Reformed Church
Reception: Coast
Jennie and Bill had probably the most stress free wedding this year. I don't know if it was just that they had all the people around him and their day was exactly as they wanted it, but there was not a moment where things felt rushed; something I can tell you is very rare at a wedding Everything just flowed, people were laughing, Bill was crying (His best man noted in his speech that Bill cried during "Ratatooie") and everyone was celebrating and dancing. This was obviously a union that pleased so many people, and Jennie and Bill seemed to truly enjoy their day. I certainly enjoyed photographing their wedding, I felt like I hardly worked!
You can view their wedding slide show with music by clicking here
Or just enjoy it here on the blog
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tall Poppies Jewelry Liquidation!
Many of you who met me in my home studio before I moved may not know that I have a studio space in Walkers Point that I share with Poppy, a very talented jewelry maker. In addition to custom bridal jewelry she does really lovely artwear pieces and she is having a liquidation sale this week end! Here's the information on the sale, stop by and do some early holiday shopping! If you're in the market for bridesmaid necklaces,earrings or a special piece for yourself on your wedding day, bring in your ideas and colors and talk to Poppy!
Website : www.tallpoppiesjewelry.com
Many of you who met me in my home studio before I moved may not know that I have a studio space in Walkers Point that I share with Poppy, a very talented jewelry maker. In addition to custom bridal jewelry she does really lovely artwear pieces and she is having a liquidation sale this week end! Here's the information on the sale, stop by and do some early holiday shopping! If you're in the market for bridesmaid necklaces,earrings or a special piece for yourself on your wedding day, bring in your ideas and colors and talk to Poppy!
Website : www.tallpoppiesjewelry.com
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Holiday Cards 2008!
This year I'm offering two different styles of Holiday Cards, 5x7 folding cards and the popular slimline series. Here are the styles offered.
Folding Cards
These cards are 5x7 in size printed on a lovely heavy cardstock, envelopes included. Prices are as follows
25: $85
50: $160
100:$295
The Slimline series offer these designs
These are 4x8 printed on photo paper and include envelopes. Prices are as follows:
25: $40
50: $75
100: $140
Shipping is $10 for the cards. Order early for early delivery! Orders placed after December 7 cannot be guaranteed for holiday delivery.
This year I'm offering two different styles of Holiday Cards, 5x7 folding cards and the popular slimline series. Here are the styles offered.
Folding Cards
These cards are 5x7 in size printed on a lovely heavy cardstock, envelopes included. Prices are as follows
25: $85
50: $160
100:$295
The Slimline series offer these designs
These are 4x8 printed on photo paper and include envelopes. Prices are as follows:
25: $40
50: $75
100: $140
Shipping is $10 for the cards. Order early for early delivery! Orders placed after December 7 cannot be guaranteed for holiday delivery.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Dawn and Brent, September 20 2008
When Dawn called me for the first time to inquire about her wedding, I think we talked for an hour. She's just one of those people that you can't help but love instantly. I've found that many of my clients are like that, and I'm not sure where I get all you lovely people, but I am convinced I have the best clients on the planet. So travel I did to lovely Thorp Wisconsin to Dawn and Brent's wedding. She had warned me "It's not going to be fancy, I'm not one of those kinds of girls. But there is going to be lots of love and wine, and beer and pies". She knew she could get me with the pies, she did! The love and laughter went on all day. I literally met Brent seconds before the ceremony, right after I look the photo below of him making the "Loser" sign to one of his friends. That's when I knew I'd like him as much as Dawn. They are an awesome couple and I am so happy to have been chosen to photograph their wedding.
Oh, and their wedding was at the gorgeous Munson Bridge Winery. They just started doing weddings and I am telling you it's a beautiful venue with endless photo ops.
You can view their wedding slide show with music by clicking here
Or enjoy it here on the blog!
When Dawn called me for the first time to inquire about her wedding, I think we talked for an hour. She's just one of those people that you can't help but love instantly. I've found that many of my clients are like that, and I'm not sure where I get all you lovely people, but I am convinced I have the best clients on the planet. So travel I did to lovely Thorp Wisconsin to Dawn and Brent's wedding. She had warned me "It's not going to be fancy, I'm not one of those kinds of girls. But there is going to be lots of love and wine, and beer and pies". She knew she could get me with the pies, she did! The love and laughter went on all day. I literally met Brent seconds before the ceremony, right after I look the photo below of him making the "Loser" sign to one of his friends. That's when I knew I'd like him as much as Dawn. They are an awesome couple and I am so happy to have been chosen to photograph their wedding.
Oh, and their wedding was at the gorgeous Munson Bridge Winery. They just started doing weddings and I am telling you it's a beautiful venue with endless photo ops.
You can view their wedding slide show with music by clicking here
Or enjoy it here on the blog!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Stacey and Brendon, Sept 19 2008
I met Stacey 4 years ago and I was thrilled when she emailed me to see if I was available for her wedding when she finally found "the one". Strangely enough, if she had called a few days earlier I would not have been. But fate has a way of working these things out and I had gotten a call from Maryam and Arash telling me they needed to move their Sept 19 date to Sept 5, would that be okay? And it was.. I think that is kismet, karma...whatever you want to call it. They had a simple intimate ceremony and we busted outside for family portraits just as the sun was setting.
Thanks Stacey and Brendon, and many years of happiness!
Wedding and Reception at: Silver Spring Country Club
View their wedding slide show with music by clicking here
Or enjoy it here on the blog, you'll have to click out of your reader if using one.
I met Stacey 4 years ago and I was thrilled when she emailed me to see if I was available for her wedding when she finally found "the one". Strangely enough, if she had called a few days earlier I would not have been. But fate has a way of working these things out and I had gotten a call from Maryam and Arash telling me they needed to move their Sept 19 date to Sept 5, would that be okay? And it was.. I think that is kismet, karma...whatever you want to call it. They had a simple intimate ceremony and we busted outside for family portraits just as the sun was setting.
Thanks Stacey and Brendon, and many years of happiness!
Wedding and Reception at: Silver Spring Country Club
View their wedding slide show with music by clicking here
Or enjoy it here on the blog, you'll have to click out of your reader if using one.
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