Archive for December, 2007

The Archives #1

Published December 11, 2007 Archives , Children , Family , Just for Fun , Life , Photography , Powerhouse Studios Happenings 1 Comment

I’ve had a camera for just about as long as I can remember. And for as long as I can remember, I loved dressing up my little sister and her friends in ridiculous things and then doing “photo shoots”. So this is a tribute to Valerie and Deena who were always willing models, and who helped me build my portfolio with images like this. :) I took this image when I was about 10, I think. (Note the hand made backdrop!)

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Keep your eyes open for more pics from the Archives! :)

Laughter & Tears

Published December 7, 2007 Children , Family , Inspiration , Photography , Portraits 2 Comments

I have never laughed or cried so much at a photo shoot before. The Carrolls decided that this year they wanted to get pictures with all of the grandparents, so we all went out to Landa Park one afternoon to make it happen. The Carroll family just cracks me up every time I’m around them. There was much laughter and silliness and we had a great time. I’m still not sure if there are any where the kids aren’t making faces, but that’s the real them! :) Towards the end, Zeynep asked if she could take a picture with her mom, who only a couple months before had discovered she had a brain tumor and had been going through intense treatments. Then came the waterworks. It was such an emotional evening, and I hope these photos capture the amazing love that this family shares.

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The kiddos are very tired of pictures by now :)
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The Ferguson’s

Published December 6, 2007 Baby , Children , Family , Photography , Portraits 1 Comment

Last month I got the chance to shoot portraits of the Ferguson’s with their newborn son. They welcomed me into their home and we were able to get some beautiful, relaxed photos of them and of the baby in their element. I had a great time!

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Here Come the Holidays!

Published December 6, 2007 Children , Family , Photography , Portraits , Powerhouse Studios Happenings 0 Comments

I know I haven’t blogged in a (LONG) while, but things have just been SO busy lately! We’re shooting a number of Christmas parties, wrapping up our Christmas portrait sessions, and trying to get orders in in time for the holidays (may this serve as a reminder for all of you still need to order Christmas gifts!!)

Here are just a few pictures from one of my more recent shoots with some of our best friends, the Phelps’.
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My daughter is best friends with Lilah and could not resist her own photo shoot with her :)
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