has it really been since September since i posted? Geesh….let me explain in about 3 bulletpoints, seriously, it won’t take much more.
*Italy (spent two weeks celebrating the BIG 3-0 with my man all over Italia)
*it’s holiday season in the portrait photography business
*IT”S HOLIDAY SEASON in the PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS
I apologize, i really do, but i have spent EVERy day since my last post shooting over 40 shoots, editing, retouching, 4 portrait parties, 1 REALLY fun commercial shoot with about 15 kids, 2 weddings, designing over 30 one-of-a-kind holiday cards, driving to customers’ homes for consultations, deliveries, framing appointments….chaos.
and i have loved every minute of it, but today is literally the first time i have had a chance to sit down at my computer and do anything other than retouch, send orders for the first time in month (with the *occasional* facebook interruption).
Let me just share a very few of my favorite images from this holiday season followed later in the week by some more detailed shoots.
*a “yung” disney rap store on his way up…his career and record to release soon. We were lucky enough to be asked to photograph his promotional shots.
*three adorable little kids who filled my heart as i shot them…and shot them…and shot them…i just couldn’t stop taking their pictures b/c everything they did in front of the camera was warming the heart behind it.
*and this family…i mean, seriously!?!?! Perfect weather, perfect sky, perfect smiles, perfect red rock backdrop and THE most perfect example of What to Wear…they ROCKED it!
*another great example of What to Wear but an even better example of dang cute kids…their “look” reminded me of Our Gang…each with such a different looks, YUM!
*the HARDEST shoot of my year (the one with spots that is)
*and last for this quick little teaser, some really good “clients” who took Kirk and I out for Jalapeno Cream Cheese burgers when we were finished!
It’s been a crazy season and while i would love to admit that i have loved every minute of it, the truth is i have been too busy to even register most of it. But i can honestly tell you that what i DO love is having met all of you … our “fans”…those of you who hear about us and check us out and trust us to run, play, tickle, yell, roll, make monkey sounds….
i photographed a couple of sisters aged about 4 and 2 a few weeks ago who were a little “less than” excited for their shoot…until we noticed blown over trees we tugged around, until we ran up and down sidewalks, until we chased other people’s dogs….it was challenging and tiring and a bit exhausting, but the reward always comes at the end….when the 2-year-old gives you a hug, the mom thanks you repeatedly and the dad shakes his head and says, “I don’t know how you do it…do you have a degree in child psychology?”
Thanks to all of you who have been with us this year…stay tuned!
Jessie
