Posted on June 23, 2010
Who said that business pictures should be boring?
Yesterday I had fun working with my State Farm agent’s {Jessica Mickens–check her out, she will take good care of you! By the way, State Farm is not limited to car insurance only, they are quite diverse: investments, banking, home owner insurance, business insurance… I think the only things they won’t do for you is cook your dinner or watch your kids… but then again, I haven’t tried asking 
}.
We shot a few group images and then did individual shots for Jessica’s new team members: Malorie and Tiffany. They were a hoot! I could not help but snap a shot of Malorie getting her “your friendly neighborhood agent” face on {Malorie, please forgive me }.
And then she turned glam…
Tiffany was all smiles. I don’t think she knows how NOT to smile. I worked HARD to get her smiling with her eyes only… but it worked! [even if for a second 
]
…and… va-va-va-voom! Check out her gorgeous eyes.
So, maybe they won’t pick out the glam shots to go on their business cards [although they really should--HOT STATE FARM AGENTS COMING THROUGH!] or the ones with crazy faces [ahem, Malorie], but I sure had fun sneaking them in.
Thanks, ladies!
Posted on April 19, 2010
Sometimes people look for a reason to have their pictures taken: graduating from high school or college, pregnancy, new baby, engagement, anniversary, wedding, etc. Those are wonderful reasons, however, I think that we need no better reason to have a special professionally done photo shoot than being alive! Don’t you agree?
Why wait for a special occasion? Our life is filled with spectacular moments worth celebrating. Celebrate life! Celebrate your family! Celebrate your talents and passions! Celebrate being you! These reasons are good enough for me!
This passed weekend I had a very special shoot with a young lady who holds the same view on this–she wanted to get out, have fun, and celebrate her! I am all up for that.
After having photographed an amazing maternity session in Longview and Woodland WA, I took a few hour break, reloaded, prayed for the rain to stop and headed out to my evening session with Alla. The rain was coming on and off, but we were able to steal a few gorgeous moments that otherwise would not be possible to create because of it. It made me remember again that behind every cloud there is sunshine
[the little white specks are actually rain falling while the sun is out]
A rainbow in the bluest sky because the sun came out after a momentary mad rainfall.
Gorgeous young woman in front of a plain but amazing background…
Superstar!
A true doll-face!
A lovely rebel!
Breathtaking muse!
…with the loveliest smile.
Well, there you have it–don’t wait to celebrate life! Alla didn’t and she was happy for it [and so was I]. Now she is planning on deciding which picture she will print life-size to put on her wall. Which one do you think?
Alla, you are a doll, and a lovely one at that. There is so much you can do in life, you just have to take a pick and then stick with it. I am sure you will be successful as long you keep the same smile on your face and sunshine in your your heart.
Posted on September 17, 2009
Here are a few of my favorite images from a model session I had several months ago, I just have not had the time to post them yet.
To the models from this shoot: Ladies, I know I am a bit late with the delivery of your images, but I AM working on it and it will be worth your wait… I promise.
Posted on August 8, 2009
Yesterday was a very special day for Demetrye and I-we, for the fist time in a long time, found ourselves on the OTHER side of the lens. I got a chance to taste what my clients feel like when I photograph them. A dear friend of ours, Jenica of Lemon Drops Photography did a session for us (I cannot wait to see the images). The two hours that we spent with her were very special to the both of us, but I will tell you more about that when Jenica posts our images on her blog, I promise. I can tell you that the story alone will be worth coming back for.
Meanwhile, when I got back home after the session, I chit-chatted with a young friend of mine, Courtney, about the session. She told me: “I cannot wait to hire you to do my session also.” I was in a super good mood, and it was my day off, so I looked at her, with a twinkle in my eye, and said: “Come with me!” Before she knew it, I teased her hair and formed into a gorgeous up-do, splashed some gorgeous make up on her, forced her to change into a dress and promised to wow her with her own beauty. I promised to deliver her at least one amazing image in about a minute. What I did not count on is A LOT of gorgeous images in less than 5 minutes. I was forced to choose between awesome and amazing images, so I would not be stuck behind my PC for a long time. The girl is simply too gorgeous… But check it out for yourself.
There is a super model inside of every girl, begging to come out. At times she just needs a little nudge from the outside, a bit of make up (not always) and an amazing photographer (i.e. ME ) to make her feel as special as she is. Courtney quickly found out for herself how little it takes to feel amazing.
So, here is my advice to you-DON’T wait! While the days of summer are still nice, get in touch with me and schedule a personal, one-on-one session (check out the Specials section to take advantage of the special deal I am offering for the next few weeks). Let’s rock it out and let the super-model emerge [that goes for you, men, as well! Minus the make up ]
