Category Archives: Behind The Scenes

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All that stuff you don’t normally get to see. It isn’t always glamorous but it’s usually pretty funny!

I’m Baaack!

May 12, 2008 – 12:36 pm

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Photo above © Design Focus Studio of California

I’m home from California! First let me say, brrrrrrrrrr - That’s a Florida girl’s first impression of San Francisco, though I hear they’re expecting a heat wave this week, I was freeeeezing! Cold weather aside, I was so happy to spend time with a few dear friends that I don’t get to see often nearly enough. We had a ton of fun, photographic evidence has been included for your viewing pleasure. The One Light Workshop was a fantastic learning experience, teaching me a few new skills and helping me discover ways to improve current ones. Today I am behind the desk working hard to finish proofs for a few very patient clients, until then, I hope you’ll enjoy this fun look at San Francisco from the perspective of a few nutty photographers.

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Below I’ll introduce my photographer friends {aka: the enablers} Left to right: Connie Groah of Barefoot Photography, Pam Biasotti of Pam Biasotti Photography and Theresa Stanton of Design Focus Studio.

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“In The Box” © 2008 Barefoot Photography of Maryland

Yeah, I guess you could say we’re a wild bunch – but we always manage to make people smile – that’s a good thing! :) img_2211.jpg
“I See The Light” © 2008 Pam Biasotti Photography of California

Lovin’ that sun flare Pam! I didn’t know I had such long legs either, dang, how cool is that?!

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One Tough Cookie…

April 4, 2008 – 5:41 pm

Meet sweet little Lila – awe, isn’t she a beauty!? Lila was visiting Naples (with her Mommy & Daddy of course). The morning of the session she welcomed me, almost immediately, with a big smile. So I thought to myself, “Self – this is going to be a breeze!” Ha – famous last words! It seemed as though the sight of the camera made that sweet smile disappear. I’d put the camera down, she’d laugh and giggle, I’d pick it up and get this -

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Oh yes, it is a perfectly beautiful expression but I knew she had this really cute smile hiding in there and I was determined to catch it. Especially considering the fact that they had traveled to the area and would be heading home soon. At one point Mom leaned over and said, “Grandpa’s going to meet us here, he always makes her laugh.” Well, Grandpa arrived alright – with reinforcements!

Mom emailed this photo to me after our session, do you see the line of people trying to elicit a smile from this one little girl?? Let’s count them shall we? 1..2..3..4..5..6.. I lost count! Surely this crowd could find Lila’s elusive smile and make her giggle with delight.

Picture Day for Lila

Yeah, that’s me, elbows in the dirt, bottom in the air.What a flattering pose eh? Note to self: Must refrain from sticking my fanny in the air in front of clients. Not my best angle to be sure! With her own personal entertainment crew at hand, surely Lila would smile now…

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Nope. Not a chance.

So what do you think? Did I ever catch Lila’s sweet smile for Mom and Dad?

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Ha, of course I did silly! Was there ever any doubt?

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Caught In The Act!

January 9, 2008 – 8:00 am

It’s not all that uncommon for clients, especially new parents, to want to document all aspects of their new baby’s life. Including her very first portrait session.

I received these photos in my mailbox last night and they made me smile so I thought I’d post them to the blog to share with you all. I am always so honored when new parents place their trust in me, especially with something so precious to them.

Tiffany was born prematurely, weighing only 2 lbs 12 oz, and as a result had to spend some time in the NICU. She’s doing just fine now, small but mighty would be my assessment of her personality. This little one knows what she wants and exactly how to get it. She clearly has Daddy around her finger already! Grin

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Now I just couldn’t share without including Sneak Peek for the new Mommy & Daddy. This was the resulting image from the scene above:

Tiffany…sweet as can be…

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