David Greene!

wish you were here Kim!

David on the phone with a bride

This weekend David Greene was in town shooting a wedding. We had the privilege of a phone call saying he was in town and then invited him to join us for dinner last night. We had a barbecue of carne asada, along with sangria, margs and beer. Some southwestern flare for our Canadian friend:) Most of the evening was photo talk which is to be expected. We also engaged in personal conversations that allowed us all to get to know each other on a different level. David is not only a great photographer he is a wonderful man. We sure did miss Kim though last night and hope that next time he is down here that Kim will join him.

BEE'S

Spray

This morning at about 7am. I went to the store. When I walked out my front door I noticed about five bees. I was going to kick them aside when I looked up and saw more bees flying around. So I decided not to bother them and when I got in my car and looked up to our palm tree this is what I saw. I called Billy and had him call a bee keeper. Billy took a few shots of the bees and the man spraying them.

4-12-08

What cute place cards

Every little detail matters

Special notes were passed along behind the scenes

Amanda did a great job picking out her colors

Elvis even showed up!

Last night I had the privilege of shooting with my friend Michell Jonas. It is the first time we shot together other than a studio shoot we did at our church several years ago. The wedding was at the Boojum Tree so I was very happy to join her since I have not shot there yet. Here are some of the shots I got. Thanks Michelle it was a blast!

Ramon One Year!

Cake time!

It has been awhile since my last entry. I have been enjoying time with family and going through the usual days in the lives of kids at school. Time is just flying by.
I ran downtown to grab a paper backdrop for this particular shoot I had on Friday. I usually shoot with various materials and painted walls for backdrops. The shoot ended up being as much fun as I thought it would be!
Friday Emily and Ramon came to the studio for Ramon's one year shoot. We did a photo shoot in studio and included a time set apart for Ramon to enjoy his first cake. Here are a couple shots from our session. Cake was flying too by the way! Paper roll-good choice.

DESTINATION ORGANIZATION 2008

Slide show

Last year I got to be a part of a really rewarding experience called Destination Organization. I was first asked to donate a portrait session for the chosen family. As I found out more about what it all meant; I wanted to document the event.
My friend Susan Stewart; owner of Perfectly Placed, a professional organizer (yes! what a concept, one most needed!) contacted me for the original donation. Each year the professional organizers pick a family to donate a makeover to one room of their home. Well, the donations from the outside monetary and physical allowed Susan and her crew to basically redo the home. It has happened again this year! To be a part of community that loves to give back and lend a helping hand is truly rewarding. I believe that I have teared up twice now during the documenting of each home. This is not something that happens at weddings only. Emotions run high and the anticipation of the families return is a rush of adrenaline. I am so excited for the crew at this point. Thank you again for including me in this very special moment!

Superbowl 2008

Yeah! We're going in!

Tickets for the NFL Experience-Not the game!

Miss you Kerry and Holly!

The great race

true fan

Games

some needed help

some pass!

Autographs were signed

Ok, where have I been? I'm here in town and well. I've just been working and re-grouping things. We were so excited to have the superbowl here in Glendale. We went down to the NFL Experience and had a great time. It was a 45 minute wait in line to get the tickets and another line to get a game pass. It was all worth it just for the experience.

Dinner Party

Cosmos do seem to be the choice this holiday season!

Prime Rib

Hanging out by the fire pit about 45 degrees outside!

The guys enjoying a cigar

Billy with Josh and Katrina

Genevieve loves JT

I can't imagine how cold Kayla was!

Friday evening we had a dinner party. I had over the young women I have been leading a bible study with for the last couple of years. It has really been a blessing to see them mature spiritually. I wanted to do something special for them since our class will be moving on to a couples study led by Josh (our recent groom) in their home. I wish the best for all of you and it was an amazing season. Ecclesiastes 3:1
Thanks to our friend JT for sharing the evening with us as well.