Mimi Weinreb Photography Blog

Light Wedding in WV Weddings!

2012-01-19T21:46:00.000-08:00

Sarah and Ryan Light's wedding will be featured in the upcoming issue of WV Weddings magazine. Check it out! On newsstands Feb. 3

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Levi

2011-12-14T19:31:00.000-08:00

This is Levi. He is ON THE G O ! ! So adorable with that lovely red hair and blue, blue eyes. Happy 1st Birthday, Levi.

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Girls

2011-12-14T19:25:00.000-08:00

Today , instead of packing uncounted boxes, my Aunt Barb and Great Aunt Betty stopped by for a visit and a little impromptu photo shoot popped up. Just a quickie 30-40 min. session for the both of them. It was SO much fun. Girls will be girls.

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Love this album!

2011-11-28T15:37:00.000-08:00

I'm totally in love with this new album. And the kids in it! Gorgeous! I hope the family likes it!

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Cathrine

2011-11-25T18:00:00.000-08:00

A new baby. Love it! This is baby Cathrine, or Kate as some of the family calls her. For many reasons her delivery was highly anticipated and a great joy, great blessing! She's just beautiful. Welcome to the family, Kate.

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Make-A-Wish Benefit

2011-11-16T06:33:00.000-08:00

The Make-A-Wish Benefit was held Saturday, November 12 at Pete Dye Golf Course. And what a lovely affair it was. Guests bid via silent and live auction for some fantastic packages! The buffet was fabulous. And to round out the evening, great live music and dancing. Here is a sneak peek to benefit a wonderful cause. I was happy to be a part of it.

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Julia & Vienna

2011-10-17T11:22:00.000-07:00

Sunday, I shot the Herrald family at their pond. It was in the woods and absolutely beautiful! I want one in my back yard. Julia and Vienna did a super job posing for the camera. I think Julia has the makings of a J.Crew Crewcuts model. Vienna too, when she sits still longer than a blink of an eye. They were adorable.

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Morris Park

2011-10-08T15:12:00.000-07:00

Morris Park in Fairmont, WV is a really neat place to take pictures. I love the long stairway ascending the hill making a neat part in the fir of the forest. I took the kids there hoping to work in a photo shoot this morning. As luck would have it, they gave me about 10 minutes before the "DONE" mood set in. And that was before the haircut! The mood really went south after that! But he did get a skateboard prize. Here are a few of our shots.

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Gabe part 2

2011-10-03T08:20:00.000-07:00

We returned to Heston Farm Winery for the second part of Gabe's shoot. This is a very interesting place. If you haven't been, you should check it out. It is a winery and offers wine tasting. It's also home of Pinchgut Hollow Distillery which bottles moonshine in various flavors in ceramic pigs. They also serve lunch. We all had a nice time on the shoot even in the drizzling rain with 40 degree weather. The winery generously allowed us to shoot upstairs after a few snaps outdoors. Miss Ella made a great assistant. Even Gabe had fun!
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Gabe turns 3

2011-09-24T12:21:00.000-07:00

I love seeing the children that I shoot each year. This is Gabe. I shot him last year when he turned 2. This was his shoot for turning 3. My goodness how he has grown! It is so fun to see! He is just as adorable as last year, but liked the camera much better this year. He is sweet and polite. A delight to photograph. And I even got a hug :) Couldn't ask for a better job.
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Sarah & Ryan's Rehearsal Party

2011-06-22T06:39:00.001-07:00

The party was set at Carolyn & Randy Light's house in an absolutely colorful, lovely flowered back yard. It was enchanted, felt magical: giant white tent, verdant canopy, sprays of flowers, fairy lights and the most amazing guests. Fun was had by all!

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A Wedding: Graceful & Glamourous

2011-06-12T14:15:00.000-07:00

Sarah & Ryan Light's wedding was truly a sensation! It dazzled and delighted all the senses: lovely bride & handsome groom, an old stone church, great band, great food, gorgeous setting, and touches of artistry everywhere. It was a wedding I truly enjoyed shooting along with my friend Liz Campbell as second shooter. Sarah was stunning! She is a woman of grace and glamour. Best wishes to the bride and groom!
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portrait of a photographer

2011-06-05T08:52:00.000-07:00

Liz Campbell is my friend and gifted photographer. She was in front of the lens this day and proved a gifted model as well. I do believe I glimpsed an inner 'wild' from her , which is in contrast to her quiet demeanor. Contrasts.
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A most wonderful family

2011-05-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

I adore this family. Not only is each and every member so photogenic, they are so fun and loving. We took these photos in the woods in Fairmont, WV and they look so velvety and regal! The blue throne was owned by Miss Leumbra outright, although we had two lovely princesses that day. It's always a joy to shoot such a wonderful family!
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Heidi & MIke's Wedding

2011-05-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

Whew! What a day. As the bride and girls were getting beautiful, the guys were out on the golf course until the VERY last minute
( I'm sure men around the world applaud) . As soon as the "I do's" were uttered, the fun (way too much photographic fun) began. The happiness was evident in the beaming couple and in every single guest that smiled back. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Pitzer.

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Clarksburg Children's House- sneak peek

2011-04-20T18:51:00.000-07:00

24 kids for the yearbook shoot for Clarksburg Children's House, a Montessori Preschool. It was so fun, silly, vivid! Oh, windy, of course. The kids loved the Japanese parasols- much twirling & whirling. Thanks to the mom helpers: Kristen, Pam, Jessica, Kelly for wrangling and driving the kids from school to the location. This is one snazzy yearbook!
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Basilic product shoot part 1

2011-04-12T07:19:00.000-07:00

Hunter and Leumbra are adorable little models! Their eyes simply captivate you. Gorgeous! We were set to shoot part 1 of a product shoot for Basilic in Taiwan and get Leumbra a bit more comfortable with having her photo taken. Miss Hunter is a seasoned pro. She was ready and waiting when I arrived. The parasols were a bit of a fun element and each girl had her favorite color. This seems to be a theme for this Spring shoot - Asian parasols. Part 2 of our shoot will be next Monday. I'm hoping Leumbra feels a bit more comfortable with me and the camera and flashes those lovely eyes my way more often. Great job, girls! Basilic.com.tw
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A very Japanese birthday party

2011-03-27T05:05:00.000-07:00

My little girl turned 5 years old. We wanted to do something different, so we dreamed up a Hello Kitty/Japanese birthday party at the WOW! Factory in Morgantown. The kids loved it! This is a seriously fun place. Each child got to pick a ceramic to paint and then it was fired in a kiln. We had veggie sushi, udon noodle soup and tempura. There was a fun surprise for each child in the little takeout containers: candy sushi! This is so much fun and easy to make. They also got helper chopsticks and Japanese fans. We had tea pots on the table for the kids to pour their own tea. Lots of help from our good friends Lori and Kimber, Arigato! Super fun day!
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A Blustery Day

2011-03-18T15:22:00.000-07:00

It felt like Spring today! Almost 70 degrees. We were slated to do a girls shoot, but one little one caught a bug. Miss Ella was a trooper and came along anyway. The wind was windy! The sun was unsunny! But the girl smiled. That's my sweetheart.
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Seniors

2011-03-05T07:47:00.000-08:00

Finished up Zach's senior shoot today with an outdoor session. We were racing the storm clouds and little droplets of rain to get it done. Our luck held out and we were able to shoot for half an hour or so. And that's with clothing changes! Gotta love it.

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Get ready for Easter

2011-02-12T06:23:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you but I am READY for the warmer weather and sunshine! I'm keeping my fingers crossed and knocking the wood ! Looking around the corner to Easter and new life, baby chicks, bunnies, lambs...and a visit to Stenger Farm. I'm currently taking appointments for photo sessions for Easter cards. Book by the end March and receive 15% off your entire order. Happy Spring!
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Stir-crazy

2011-01-30T12:20:00.000-08:00

It's still snowing here in WV. Too many cooped up snow days and we all start going stir crazy! So, my favorite model, Miri, and I headed to the studio for good cheer, good conversation and some good fun. Here are a few photos from our session. Nothing like trying new things when you're bored. And have a beautiful friend willing to pose. Thanks again, Miri!
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The Hat

2010-11-18T17:35:00.000-08:00

The hat FINALLY arrived! It's by Gracylu Designs. Tristan creates these incredible, gorgeous hats and sells them on her website. There's a catch. She announces when she will add items to the shopping page, only a small quantity at a time due to the hand made nature , and they sell out within 5 minutes! NO KIDDING!

Here is the first photo of our shoot.

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family style

2010-11-13T09:09:00.000-08:00

I love taking pictures of this family. They are very stylish and incredibly sweet. We were doing shots for holiday cards. If you are thinking about it, better get going. Time is winding down to get your cards in good time.
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Little man Patrick

2010-11-13T09:05:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh! This baby is SO adorable. His eyes are so blue and white-blond hair. He was all smiles and energy! ON the GO. I loved shooting him. I think he had a good time too .

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Philana

2010-11-01T10:53:00.001-07:00

Philana was a bit shy when we started shooting, but she warmed up quickly. She is a lovey young woman and I enjoyed photographing her. Check out her photos. She looks like a model! You rock, Philana!
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Heidi & MIke

2010-11-01T10:45:00.000-07:00

Heidi and Mike's e-shoot was so much fun! Although it was a pretty cold morning, we all had fun shooting in a couple of different locations: one funky, one natural. Heidi and Mike were all smiles and the most adorable couple! And so photogenic. Would have been nice to get one with all 5 dogs!
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Merry, merry!

2010-10-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

It's that time. Get ready for your holiday cards. This year I have many new designs to offer. Check them all out on my website under the "feature galleries". I'll be adding a few more within the next several days. Order by mid-November to be sure to have them in time for Christmas. I can already hear Bing singing " Winter Wonderland!"

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In the Park

2010-10-09T15:39:00.000-07:00

You'd think my own kids would be used to photo shoots and cooperate. Not happening. We hit the park today in hopes of getting an image for our Christmas cards. The kids did their part for all of 5 minutes. After that, it was all, " let's go to the jungle gym!" So, I gave in. We'll try another day. Here are a few shots we did get. Yes, it's that time. Get yourselves ready to do your holiday card photos!

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NEW! Accordion Mini Albums

2010-10-06T05:12:00.001-07:00

These great new mini albums are perfect for mothers and grandmothers to carry in their purses. There are various albums designs and colors. They measure 3"x3" or 2.5" x3". They make great gifts and stocking stuffers. Only $24 each, or $19 each with 2 or more.
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being 2

2010-10-05T04:50:00.000-07:00

Turing 2 is quite an adventure. It's the time little ones can finally zip around with confident strides to investigate all the curiousness in life. Their own uniqueness blossoms and personalities emerge. It's quite a discovery. I had the pleasure of capturing handsome Gabe as he turned 2. He is so inquisitive and bold. And he is a comedian! Just ask his dad who was at the brunt of Gabe's silliness. It was a fun shoot and I wish him a very happy year 2.

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Fall Mini Sessions--Great for your Holiday photo!

2010-10-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

Schedule Your Holiday Mini Session Now!

Holiday Mini Sessions are perfect for holiday cards and gifts for loved ones.

Your Session: We will have 30 minutes together to photograph your family. Photos will be taken at Bridgeport Park behind the Johnson Schools.

Costs:

For $125 you will receive:

* $100 print credit to be used on any prints, canvases, or files
* 30 minutes for shooting photos of your family
* editing of photos
* on-line proofing

Session may include up to 4 people, immediate family only.

Dates:

Saturday October 16th

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10:20 ___________________________

11:00 ___________________________

11:40 ___________________________

Sunday October 17th

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4:40 ____________________________

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Prints and Packages:

Prints may be ordered a la carte. Prices are listed on my website, www.mimiweinreb.com

Special packages offered for this mini session :

1. 1 digital image file, jpg, an 8x10, (2) 5x7 for $100

2. additional jpg files up to 3 total, for $25 each

3. 25 digital images on a DVD for $500

4. Spend $500 or more on print products and you can purchase a DVD with all of the images from your on-line gallery for $200

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Updating my website

2010-09-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. I am currently updating my website. It's a slow process fitted between editing , opening a studio, and everyday life. For those of you looking for proofs, even wedding proofs, they are still on the portrait site. I'll keep you posted as they are moved over to the wedding site. Enjoy!
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Julie & Travis

2010-08-31T11:20:00.000-07:00

Julie and Travis are the picture of a love story. You see it instantly each time they look at one another. It is apparent in every photo I took of them. They required no direction for these romantice images. They made my heart soar to see such love and happiness. Blessings, Julie and Travis.
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Amy & Chris

2010-08-22T20:37:00.000-07:00

It must have been good karma. The rain clouds of morning gave way by afternoon just in time for these wedding shots! I'd say that's a good beginning- the sun in full swing.
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A bride's day!

2010-08-21T21:45:00.000-07:00

Weddings come in all different forms: the grand affair, the family gathering, the 5 minute Vegas special. But they all have one thing in common: it's the bride's day! We girls grow up dreaming about our big day, planning it out time and again as we move from year to year. The colors change, the venue changes, the bridesmaid, the groom...everything but the photos. We know from the start that we want spectacular, beautiful photos to relive the special moments of that day when it actually comes to pass. And why shouldn't we? We've dreamed about it for a lifetime and it's over all too soon . Enjoy your special day! Capture your special memories!
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life long friends

2010-07-15T14:18:00.000-07:00

Jan & Kisne have been best friends since elementary school. They were even born in the same week in the same hospital. Although they live miles, even oceans, apart now, their friendship is one of the foundation stones of their lives. So it was with much happiness, silliness, and fond memories that this shoot happened. To life! To love! To cherished friends! Joie de vivre!
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Julie & Travis

2010-07-07T14:45:00.000-07:00

Julie and Travis look SO much in love! These are a few photos from their engagement session. It was a super hot July day hovering in the 90's, but that didn't seem to matter to them. They only had eyes for each other. Oh, and Bailey. mimiweinreb.com

In The Shade

2010-06-30T07:46:00.000-07:00

I love shooting kids! After they get used to the camera, they are completely themselves. My shoot at the Brazier farm was SO much fun! Jen and Mike were as much fun to shoot as Nate and Charlie. It was so incredibly muggy and we made great use of the fantastic shade around the farm. Their little spot in WV is truly almost heaven!
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Fariy Play

2010-06-21T10:39:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while kids get into the dress-up mode. Mr. and Miss E decided it was time to break out the fairy dresses and play Enchanted Land. It was so cute I had to take a few picts.

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Summer

2010-05-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

The last day of school for Miss Ella marks the beginning of her summer. She had a fabulous time at the park with the other kids in her Clarksburg Children's House class at the Montessori school. What could be more fun than chasing bubbles, flying a kite and releasing butterflies? This was the perfect end to a great year!

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Moving!

2010-04-28T05:11:00.000-07:00

Well, the time drastically dwindling before the movers arrive this weekend. It seems I'll never get those boxes packed! So much tizzy to move 10 miles down the road. Ah, well, it will be worth it.

As for getting everyone's proofs up, I will get my computer unpacked as soon as possible next week and get to it! The office gets set up first, so no worries.

Except we will all miss our wonderful 100 yr old trees!

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2010-03-29T10:23:00.000-07:00

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Ten fingers, ten toes!

2010-03-29T09:55:00.000-07:00

Little Bailey is only 3 weeks old here. She is so tiny and adorable. I just love these photos of her with her mom and dad. Dad says she's a "daddy's girl." She couldn't be any sweeter or lovelier.

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Vegas, baby!

2010-03-15T05:21:00.000-07:00

Just back from Las Vegas and the Wedding and Portrait Photographers convention. It was very exciting! I saw lots of new products and will be offering them soon. Fantastic classes and speakers! It was an excellent chance to meet other photographers and exchange tips, see all the new products , and brush up on technique. I found the most gorgeous albums and custom photo boxes!! I also found some beautiful frames. I can't wait to place my order and you can see them all first hand. And I found some special tiny albums for Mom or Grandma to carry in her purse. Adorable! You will absolutely love these.

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Spring Special!

2010-01-26T10:16:00.000-08:00

In looking forward to Spring, I'm offering a complimentary 8 x 10 print with each booking. Please check my site for details. Offer runs through April 30, 2010.

To view all of the Easter photo cards go to my site under galleries, then down to Easter cards.

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Get ready for Spring!

2010-01-26T10:01:00.000-08:00

Ok, I know it's still officially Winter, but Spring is just around the corner. I dream of it: the "pea green" of the new shoots sprouting out of awakening tree limbs, those determined pink tulip heads and purple and yellow crocuses pushing their way out of the near frozen soil. The first robin. Need I say more?

With Spring come ,yep you guessed it, Easter. We love to dress our kids up in pastel and flowery finery. And of course a photo it a must! I dress Ethan and Ella up every Easter and take them outdoors for their photography. This year I have a few new templates for photo Easter cards. Check them out. The wording on the cards can read any way you like it. The cards are double sided 5 x 7. They can be either a lovely shimmery pearl paper, or a non-shimmery paper.

To book your appointment for a photo sitting for the card, call me or send a note on my site: mimiweinreb.com

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Oh brother!

2010-01-21T12:40:00.000-08:00

My oldest brother, Frank, and his wife, Gayle, and one of his daughters, Anna, just popped over from New Jersey for a visit to the hills. I've come to notice how alike my brothers are.

Not only are they similar in personality, but looks as well. We snapped some photos on the back porch while they were here. I still have yet to shoot Mike. Or Sarah, who was

frolicking in the sun and sand

of Florida.

Always a great time when my family gets together and this was no exception. Great visit!

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family

2009-12-29T07:25:00.000-08:00

Family. That's what the holiday season is for us. This year the kids exploded with Sponge Bob. What is it that is so appealing about a goofy yellow sponge? Whatever it is, it hit my kids and their adorable cousins big time. It was a very yellow Christmas. Big fun. Lots of tears as the cousins, aunt and uncle went home. Happy Holiday!

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a winter's day

2009-12-07T19:30:00.001-08:00

No better way to pass a winter's day than a good photo shoot. Thanks Lauran! It went great. Hope you find some you like :)

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Hurry!

2009-11-19T05:39:00.000-08:00

Time is running out! Photo Holiday card orders need to be in by the end of November.

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Energy!

2009-11-02T08:32:00.000-08:00

I had such nice shoot today. Mya is a little girl filled to the brim with energy! I hope I was able to capture some of it in her adorable pictures.

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babies

2009-10-29T08:56:00.000-07:00

Channing was the most adorable baby. She took me back to when my kids were so small. So sweet. Miss Channing had super energy on our shoot day and just glowed with joy.

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Peace

2009-10-13T12:29:00.000-07:00

It was so incredibly relaxing shooting in Valarie's massage studio today. Lovely essential oils floating around the air, cool shadows, shades of Thailand. And Miss Valarie was an exquisite model. We got some fantastic shots. Thanks, Val. She's the best!

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Autumn day

2009-10-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful Autumn day with sunshine and cool temps. Perfect. And twins rearin' to go on the photo shoot. Couldn't be better! Great job Max and Sophie!

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At the lake

2009-10-11T04:29:00.000-07:00

Lake Floyd is just beautiful this time of year. The Autumn trees reflect off the water and surround the lake giving it such a magical air. Magical air, but very real earth. Lots of deer admire Lake Floyd as well. Need I say more?

Zoe and Max were fantastic ! Full of energy and smiles. Very infectious!

I loved shooting these adorable , amazing people.

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Tracks

2009-10-03T20:38:00.000-07:00

A photo shoot later in the day is nice and relaxing. Nathan and I had a good time shooting alongside trains. We got some great shots and very cool surroundings. It was like playing. Playing with trains.

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On The Farm

2009-09-18T01:36:00.000-07:00

I always love being on a farm. And so I was loving the afternoon's photo shoot at Stenger's farm. The beautiful Miss Z and her equally lovely mom and I traipsed our way up the hills and back for some beautiful photos. There were sheep, goats, dogs, cats, cows, a baby donkey named CoCo, ( or maybe it isn't named after Chanel and it's CoCoa), a wonderful pond, hills, blue sky... what more could you ask for.

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Little Darlings

2009-09-17T19:46:00.000-07:00

Oh, a very long day today. And it was filled with fun, tea parties, lambs, goats, donkey. My lovely models had their photos shoots all planned out and I was lucky enough to be directed through our endeavors.

There are are only a handful of photos posted to my site on featured galleries. I'll be adding more tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. So if you don't see what or who you are looking for, just check back a little later.

Thanks everyone!!

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Rockin' in a minute!

2009-09-13T14:34:00.000-07:00

To kids, a minute seems an hour, five minutes an eternity! And so it was as we set out on our little photo shoot today to celebrate rock 'n' roll!

My kids love music and noise as much as any other kid. Our clanging, chirping, strumming got off to a good start. A few minutes in, however, the instruments were old hat. The faces started to lose their vitality, postures started sagging, cooperation started ceasing!

And so, our adventure was short, but we got a few shots anyway. Kids, gotta love 'em, gotta stop before things get ugly!

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A good day.

2009-09-09T12:13:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS!

I finally got the photos loaded on my site from Miriam's photo shoot. The problem with the route through my server isn't yet fixed, but thank goodness for WiFi at Panera. Coffee, lunch, and photos loaded, it was good. So, have a look-see and let me know what you think.

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Shooting with Miriam

2009-09-05T19:05:00.000-07:00

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We had a fantastic shoot today! Sunny day, beautiful model, and a '56 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. It was a long, hot day but we had such a fun time and got some great shots! They'll be up on my website in the next day or two. Thanks Miriam!

Welcome!

2009-09-02T16:23:00.000-07:00

Thank you for visiting my website and blog. It's been an exciting process creating it.

I've always loved photography and creating beautiful images. I especially love capturing special moments to be remembered for a long time to come.

Beauty comes in many forms, sometimes soft and quite, other times bold and dramatic. In portraiture, my goal is to capture that beauty that I find in each person. It reveals itself through the eyes, expression, pose. It is captured differently in every person. Each portrait speaks of the person portrayed, each individual and beautiful.

For weddings and events, it is a time of happiness and celebration that live on in your photographs for many years to come, warming your heart time and again.

My goal is to capture this beauty and celebration in life for you to cherish and your children to cherish. It is your history in the making and telling.

I do both natural settings and studio work, or a combination of the two for you to help you achieve the look and feel you want.

I look forward to working with you.

Mimi