Posted on November 29, 2009
I spent this weekend doing crazy things. What are they? Well, how about getting a Thanksgiving dinner ready for 35 people? [Thankfully most of them brought dishes they cooked with them.] Cleaning several times after the 35 people. Doing a workout a couple of hours after Thanksgiving dinner. Editing several sessions and a wedding yesterday as well as working on remodeling my Mom’s house. The list can go on, but it feels like a big blur to me. I cannot believe that Monday is only a few hours away and the life will start all over again: crazy, busy and unpredictable.
As for now enjoy a few of my favorite images taken in the last couple of months, mostly while I am waiting for my clients to arrive for the session.
Enjoy the upcoming week, dear readers and all the people of blogosphere.
Posted on November 24, 2009
I needed a little inspiration today, which meant that I really needed to play around with different post-processing styles to get inspired. All I needed is a few images of a very willing subject. Luckily I did not have to go looking too far–when Demetrye and I were vacationing at Seaside a couple of weeks ago, he snapped a few images of yours truly… ME! So, I went to work and a few images later I feel totally inspired.
Check it out.
Image was a bit too soft, but I made it work.
He got my eye in focus--love it!
At the end I felt a bit moody...
Now that my creative juices are flowing again, I am back to editing a wedding.
Till later!
Posted on November 22, 2009
Yesterday Demetrye and I drove out to Long Beach WA to spend sometime with our church family. Every year our church hosts a family retreat–a time when couples get away for a few days to learn from each other and to rekindle their romance. This year we were honored to be invited to share our life experience with others.
After breakfast we spent time in worship and then Demetrye and I spoke on how we grow stronger in our love toward each other–all stops out of the way, honest and practical.
After that–SURPRISE!–I brought my camera with me and had a 3-5 minute session with couples that wanted their portrait taken–something that would remind them of the importance of romance and love in their live. Here are a few of my favorites.
Jeff & Glorine
Tad & Connie
Of course I had to take a quick picture of my LOVE
Pastor Leo and his lovely wife-Yelena
It ALWAYS rains in Washington...
Jeremy & Mary
Darrell & Sherie
Matt & Jessica
...a little bit of goofiness goes a long way 
Scott & Dana
Jason & Luba
Nate & Emily
We had so much fun! Then we headed back home and last night we had to get through one of he windiest storms I have been though. We woke up to electric boxes exploding outside and trees blocking our driveway. I am so thankful that I live in America, though, the local PUD was out fixing up electricity and by 11 am we had heat and hot water! And now I can get back to finishing a wedding that desperately needs my attention 
.
Happy Sunday to all!
Posted on November 15, 2009
Yesterday was a very productive and fun day. Demetrye and I just came back from a short vacation at Seaside, OR, and immediately dove into our crazy routine–we did not only work on remodeling the house, but I also shot a senior session. And what a special session it was indeed.
You see, Alex, my Vancouver WA Senior, is also my nephew. I remember him literally from the day he was born. I still hold it over his head that I had to change his diapers on more than one occasion. But, perhaps, I should leave such details for another time and place .
Today was a bit nippy outside and both, Alex and I, felt like we froze not only our hands, but our faces. Alex finally got to a point when he asked me to get into the warmth of the car to defrost. I was more than happy to oblige.
So, here are a few of my favorites from the session.
Super suave…
…and super handsome!
By the end of his session Alex was a pro at posing. You could never tell that he is an amateur model .
Sasha, as your life unfolds in front of you, I know that you will remember to take charge of it and place it before Him, who you know called you from your birth! I dearly love you [see, I can say that on my blog--he is my blood ].
