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 ]
Posted on July 24, 2009
A couple of weeks ago I did a session for a fellow photographer and now a friend of mine, Jenica of Lemon Drops Photography. Jenica and her husband, Derrick, were celebrating their anniversary. I finally found time today to finish up images from their session. So, I have to warn you this post is loaded with images. They are all amazing and cover a range of emotions: serious, fun and all super-hot.
Jenica and Derrick are high school sweethearts. They married almost right after graduating from school, Derrick enlisted in the military (Thank you for keeping us save, Derrick!), and they were off to explore the world. They had lived in several places, but a couple of years ago (or maybe a bit more), Longview called their name, and they abandoned their beautiful life in Hawaii to move closer to their family. I am glad that they did–otherwise I would not have met them.
Jenica & Derrick, you guys were amazing. Thank you for letting me record such a special time in your life for you.
If you live near or in Longview/Kelso, WA area and are looking to celebrate a special time in your life there is still time to do it while days are sunny and beautiful. Don’t procrastinate and postpone it until “some other time”–life is to precious for that! Go ahead and shoot me an e-mail or call to schedule your session.
Posted on July 19, 2009
Today was a super special wedding. I have all rights and reasons to say that-one of my nieces, whom I have seen grow from very infancy wed the love of her life. I divulge the entire story today-I will have to come back tomorrow for that, but I will let you see a sneak peek of how gorgeous they are. This is especially for the happy couple, who will be taking off to Mexico tonight.
I love you both, Nina and Carson! May God be your Guide. I promise that I will follow up TOMORROW (actually today ) with more images, so you have something to look at while you are so far away from us. But here is a little bit of everything for you.
Carson’s emotions were so raw and beautiful.
I love the look on my brother’s face. It does not happen but once in a lifetime that a man gets to walk down his firstborn down the isle.
I don’t know if anyone else noticed, but I watched through the viewfinder as throughout the ceremony these two lovebirds were whispering ” I love you” to each other non-stop. It set off a bunch of butterflies in my stomach every single time. Aren’t they beautiful?!
Nina was all beauty and glam. (For photogs out there wondering what I did to get this shot, here is a quick lowdown: it was getting dark outside, so I set my ISO very high–about 1000 or higher–and shot with no flash. For post processing I sharpened and resized–that’s it! Happy planned accident )
To the lovely couple, Nina and Carson, may the road of your life be filled with love and respect for each other.
I will post more later… promise… to show more of the happy couple and their parents.
If you enjoyed this post and want to wish well to Nina and Carson, go ahead and leave a comment right under this post–they will be checking on my blog while in Mexico.
