Month: November, 2009
Rachel Ashwell | Santa Barbara Book Signing
November 18, 2009 9:00 am
Last night I was privileged to meet Rachel Ashwell, founder and creator of the Shabby Chic world. For those of you who don’t know, she has had an incredibly tough past few years and amidst all of it has come out (it seems) for the better. She was very honest to share her heart in writing the book (incredible, btw) and also what has helped her keep going. I believe that Shabby Chic has entered an even more gorgeous and nostalgic era… something that cannot be replicated. She is a true style icon and an artist, and her book reflects that passion and dream. Her newly re-opened Santa Monica store is just delish… Here is a quote she shared last night:
“The ability to simplifiy means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary can speak.” -Hans Hofmann
One more makes Four
November 17, 2009 9:00 am
I met this family through Yellow Bird Music last summer and we had so much fun in their last session. Oliver is a delightful handful and I can’t wait to meet baby no.2! The sweater he wore is just too cute, he almost belongs in a children’s catalog. And I just love this face (below)… it reminds me of the freedom a child has in expression, silliness and love. What a great place to be.
Sweet Spaces | Home Studio
November 16, 2009 9:00 am
For those of you who haven’t seen my sweet little studio space or just need a little wall inspiration, here is my canvas wall. These canvases are 24″ X 40″ and they fill the space perfectly! Canvas gallery wrap prints are a great way to show your portraits more artistically (and no need for deciding on a frame!). Also this week will be full of sneak peeks! I can’t wait to show you what I have been working on…
Alice in Wonderland
November 14, 2009 9:00 am
This photo I like to call the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ photo and is actually one of my favorite photos from the last Sneak Peek. But it needed it’s own thunder…
Haute Mama | Montecito, CA
November 13, 2009 9:00 am
This couple, soon to be trio (with a baby girl on the way!) was so much fun to photograph. Between this haute mama, her hilarious hubby, the gorgeous estate and their pups what else could I ask for? I am so great at multi-tasking that I even got a workout too- balancing on my step ladder and laughing so hard my stomach hurt… ha! I can’t wait to meet their little one due in just a month. Enjoy, and happy Friday!
Holiday Collection 2009
November 12, 2009 9:00 am
Sometimes I just need a bit of thinking time. I was doing some playing around with black and white and found this photo from a gorgeous family portrait here. His expression was exactly what I feel like I look like lately! A little confused but definitely focused… if that makes any sense at all. Anyway, many have been asking so here it is: I want to introduce the Holiday Collection 2009 (for those of you who are a bit unaware, Christmas card sending is only a few weeks away!).
The Collection includes the following: Mini Family Portrait Session, Complimentary Proof Book of All Images, (2) 8 X 10 Signature Prints, (4) 5 X 7 Signature Prints and one Digital Negative (for Christmas Card). Contact me for pricing and more details! Only a few sessions are left for November.
Couture Pregnancy | The Baby Bump
November 11, 2009 9:00 am
This was a last minute session with a few dresses from Saja and their line of gorgeous wedding and bridesmaid dresses (that are perfect for the pregnant bride or special occasion!). For more on their dresses visit their website here. There are so many images from this session I don’t know where to start, but here are a few of my favorites! This beautiful new mama was perfect for these flowing tissue chiffon gowns. The parasol featured is from Pamela’s Parasols, check out her full collection of candy colored fun here. Pretty dresses, gorgeous model, fun parasols and a bit of wind…what more could a girl ask for??!
