I have so much to catch up on. From editing, ordering, delivering and the best part sharing with you what all has been going on in the studio. This one is for Scott and Sylvia who called just in time to get their family shots before Christmas (I know, I know but that's how far behind I am!)
Sylvia had this location picked out as well as the outfits. I love working with another organizational guru! You can't tell in these images but they were all FREEZING during the shoot. The week we photographed was when we had those breaking low temperatures on the coast but the boys were real troopers and smiled through it all. A testament to the family and their outlook on life. They are just a fun and laid back bunch who make you feel like you just arrived home, know what I mean? Well, I digress. Here's to this great family!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
What's ahead
Thank you again to everyone that prayed for my daughter during her hospitalization. It was so helpful to me and my family to have you rally around us in prayer support and also understanding how our time needed to be with her and away from work.
She is back home now and recovering. The ordeal is still not over but we believe it will be soon. That leads me to the announcement that Imago Dei will be closed from time to time as her care comes first. She has many upcoming appointments as well as another surgery in which she needs her mom to be there full time.
I am thankful that I have the freedom to take the time off and also am thankful for those of you that value my work enough to work with my scheduling you around her. From the bottom of my heart; Thank you!
She is back home now and recovering. The ordeal is still not over but we believe it will be soon. That leads me to the announcement that Imago Dei will be closed from time to time as her care comes first. She has many upcoming appointments as well as another surgery in which she needs her mom to be there full time.
I am thankful that I have the freedom to take the time off and also am thankful for those of you that value my work enough to work with my scheduling you around her. From the bottom of my heart; Thank you!
Monday, January 25, 2010
"I will say of the Lord, he's my refuge and my fortress. MY GOD, in him I will trust." Our memory verse this week at the hospital
My daughter has been complaining of tummy aches for several weeks. Thinking it was nothing, we just treated it like an ordinary tummy ache. She then developed a fever that carried on for several days. Saturday morning things looked a little worse so I contacted the advise nurse in town (I won't name drop!) the on-call Dr. thought it was nothing major just a bug. I called our Pediatrician's office in Portland and they didn't think it was 'nothing' in fact they suggested I bring her to Doernbecker.
After blood work, xrays, an ultra-sound and a CT scan they were able to diagnose the issue. She has an infection in a urachal cyst in her abdomen. Needless to say we had no idea she had this cyst but apparently she has had it since birth. She underwent surgery Sunday Morning and is recovering now. She is being watched carefully by a wonderful crew of surgeons and is receiving excellent care-- as well as being spoiled rotten with every juice imaginable, books and animals =).
We will be here until the cyst is drained to the satisfaction of the surgeon. This could be as early as tomorrow or as late as the end of the week. She still has some time to recover from this and then come back to remove the cyst all together in a couple of months.
I thank the Lord for always paving the way for Naomi's care. His provision of comfort, peace and support through our church families, our VM family, and even through you who follow me through my business and online life =) Thank you for your continued prayers.
I wanted to take this time, also to thank you all for your calls, emails, and texts (although I do not have my phone my husband tells me it has reached it's memory limit- please know I appreciate them but I cannot get them or return to you.) For my wonderful clients whose orders are on hold and for those of you who are willing to reschedule your appointment I cannot begin to tell how great a gift you are giving us to be able to focus solely on our daughter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
My daughter has been complaining of tummy aches for several weeks. Thinking it was nothing, we just treated it like an ordinary tummy ache. She then developed a fever that carried on for several days. Saturday morning things looked a little worse so I contacted the advise nurse in town (I won't name drop!) the on-call Dr. thought it was nothing major just a bug. I called our Pediatrician's office in Portland and they didn't think it was 'nothing' in fact they suggested I bring her to Doernbecker.
After blood work, xrays, an ultra-sound and a CT scan they were able to diagnose the issue. She has an infection in a urachal cyst in her abdomen. Needless to say we had no idea she had this cyst but apparently she has had it since birth. She underwent surgery Sunday Morning and is recovering now. She is being watched carefully by a wonderful crew of surgeons and is receiving excellent care-- as well as being spoiled rotten with every juice imaginable, books and animals =).
We will be here until the cyst is drained to the satisfaction of the surgeon. This could be as early as tomorrow or as late as the end of the week. She still has some time to recover from this and then come back to remove the cyst all together in a couple of months.
I thank the Lord for always paving the way for Naomi's care. His provision of comfort, peace and support through our church families, our VM family, and even through you who follow me through my business and online life =) Thank you for your continued prayers.
I wanted to take this time, also to thank you all for your calls, emails, and texts (although I do not have my phone my husband tells me it has reached it's memory limit- please know I appreciate them but I cannot get them or return to you.) For my wonderful clients whose orders are on hold and for those of you who are willing to reschedule your appointment I cannot begin to tell how great a gift you are giving us to be able to focus solely on our daughter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
{Custom, artful portraiture} {Rockaway Photographer}
Liz heard that I did custom senior portraits so called me to schedule a session. I was surprised but excited when I heard that she wanted only one location; her High School Library. Being that she has spent much of her High School days in the library-as an assistant, with her speech and debate team and just relaxing with her favorite book, she felt this would be the one place where I could capture the real her. I loved her creativity and vision! On the day of the shoot, I found the high school staff excited as well and willing to help. I showed up early and even got to just chat with some of them. I really enjoyed the whole experience. Thank you Liz I hope you enjoy this special treat.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tillamook Country Rodeo Queen Kaitlyn Dolan
It is my pleasure to introduce to you our own Tillamook County's Rodeo Queen Kaitlyn Dolan.
Isn't she beautiful! I can vouch that in fact she is.... inside and out as she graciously handles family, classes, church, friends and of course Facebook! And as if that were not enough she is busy pursuing a veterinary degree. She hopes to one day be a veterinarian missionary. That is what I call a true role model. I am more than pleased to have this young lady be someone my little girl looks up to! Of course that is one of Kaitlyn's main roles this year as she has the great responsibility and honor of representing our great Tillamook County throughout her yearlong reign. I know she will make us proud. Thank you Kaitlyn for the opportunity to share in your TCRA experience, it was a privilege!
Isn't she beautiful! I can vouch that in fact she is.... inside and out as she graciously handles family, classes, church, friends and of course Facebook! And as if that were not enough she is busy pursuing a veterinary degree. She hopes to one day be a veterinarian missionary. That is what I call a true role model. I am more than pleased to have this young lady be someone my little girl looks up to! Of course that is one of Kaitlyn's main roles this year as she has the great responsibility and honor of representing our great Tillamook County throughout her yearlong reign. I know she will make us proud. Thank you Kaitlyn for the opportunity to share in your TCRA experience, it was a privilege!
Welcome Packets
New year and a new price structure means a new welcome packet. When clients call to schedule a session I started mailing a welcome packet that includes a contract, model release, as well as policies, prices and helpful tips to making their session less stressful.
I designed a separate welcome packet for each style and type of shoot so if you are a senior you would receive a packet that looks like this.....
If you are scheduling a family session your packet would look a little different and have different tips geared for groups. If you are scheduling a newborn session yours would also look different and have different content and so on with my variety of session.
I have received many kudos from clients and colleagues on this idea so I thought I'd share the idea on the blog. If you are a colleague and have questions message me! If you are wanting to schedule a spring session be sure to call me to get your packet as well as the best dates available. I only have two weekends available in February as of today and only one weekend available in March... yikes you better call today!
I designed a separate welcome packet for each style and type of shoot so if you are a senior you would receive a packet that looks like this.....
If you are scheduling a family session your packet would look a little different and have different tips geared for groups. If you are scheduling a newborn session yours would also look different and have different content and so on with my variety of session.
I have received many kudos from clients and colleagues on this idea so I thought I'd share the idea on the blog. If you are a colleague and have questions message me! If you are wanting to schedule a spring session be sure to call me to get your packet as well as the best dates available. I only have two weekends available in February as of today and only one weekend available in March... yikes you better call today!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Helloooooo 2010!
It's here! 2010. Some of my brides have been looking forward to this year with mixed emotions. "The date is finally here. My wedding day" and of course "oh,no! Only ___ (insert number) of days to plan". For me it is a joy to be able to plan along with them one of the most important days of their lives.
Looking for new ideas. Attending some classes. All in preparation of Rocking 2010 weddings! Of course this has inspired me elsewhere as I continue to work with High School Seniors, Families and even the expectant mothers and their tiny (and sometimes not so tiny-- hm. hm. Kashan!)newborns.
This inspiration led to the new blog look. A new year. A new vision. New opportunities- stayed tuned for further news on this one! But always the same heart behind my passion. Seeing beauty in every person. Every circumstance. Every opportunity.
Looking for new ideas. Attending some classes. All in preparation of Rocking 2010 weddings! Of course this has inspired me elsewhere as I continue to work with High School Seniors, Families and even the expectant mothers and their tiny (and sometimes not so tiny-- hm. hm. Kashan!)newborns.
This inspiration led to the new blog look. A new year. A new vision. New opportunities- stayed tuned for further news on this one! But always the same heart behind my passion. Seeing beauty in every person. Every circumstance. Every opportunity.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Operation Christmas Child results!
What a great early Christmas Gift I received this morning as I checked my email and received a notice from Operation Christmas Child. We were notified that our gift filled shoe boxes were delivered to Peru and The Philippines. Right away I called the kids over and we followed the enclosed email link to see images and even a touching video of these countries. The children. The condition they live in day in and day out. Their eyes lit with hope as they received perhaps their only Christmas gift. Their hands folded in prayer as they acknowledged that God loves them and they love him. I cannot wait to meet these children one day in heaven and give them a great hug and of course I will cry as I did this morning. I am so touched that an organization would love people so much that they would seek them out only to give a gift and share God's love for them. May we all follow their example everyday- not just during the Christmas season.
As you all know, November 16-23 was collection week for the Operation Christmas Child Shoe boxes. I wish to pass on some great news, but not before I say how very thankful I am for all those who filled a shoebox and prayed for a child. Now, drum roll please...... The Operation Christmas Child collection centers for Northwest Oregon received 26,517 shoe boxes. This is up 1,369 from last year. Our local relay center in Banks received 1,022 shoe boxes. This is 240 more boxes than last year- 99 of those 240 boxes came from you! Thank you!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
AUTHENTICITY
I found this through a friend's blog and just HAD to share it this morning with you....... It has NOTHING to do with photography but all to do with our humanity and that is always something worth investing in.
We all need acceptance, love and a sense of belonging and connection to one another. So often though, we hide behind what the culture says we must be. We are afraid to be labeled 'different' or even worse- so we choose to blend in. Here is to letting go and wholeheartedly being YOU!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
{Pacific City on location photographer}
Happy December! Yup, yup-- believe it or not, it IS here. November was just a blur with an opportunity to stop and express our thanks and now it is the time of twinkling lights, eggnog lattes and advent calendars for the kiddos and of course my favorite; singing Christmas Carols!
With all of this fun stuff also comes the winter season of course. On the Oregon Coast that means high coastal winds and plenty of rain. In my line of work Winter is usually considered a bad thing as many believe that outdoor portraiture is just not doable in the winter months. Let me argue that this is just not the case.
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
I shot both of these images in the rainy months. Proof that Beautiful on location portraiture is doable- regardless of the time of year. I don't believe in a 'closed for the winter' mindset so will work with you all year long to capture that heirloom you have been dreaming of. All that I ask is that you be flexible and work with me as I work with the weather.
With all of this fun stuff also comes the winter season of course. On the Oregon Coast that means high coastal winds and plenty of rain. In my line of work Winter is usually considered a bad thing as many believe that outdoor portraiture is just not doable in the winter months. Let me argue that this is just not the case.
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
I shot both of these images in the rainy months. Proof that Beautiful on location portraiture is doable- regardless of the time of year. I don't believe in a 'closed for the winter' mindset so will work with you all year long to capture that heirloom you have been dreaming of. All that I ask is that you be flexible and work with me as I work with the weather.
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