6-26, Summer Wall Art

I have been really busy this year working on my headshots.  As you may (or may not) know, I joined Peter Hurley's Headshot Crew earlier this year.  It has been a tremendous opportunity working with the world's top headshot photographers and meeting Peter in person as well.  Everyday, in person or virtually, I am surrounded by the best; they motivate me, educate me and challenge me to improve my photography in ways I never imagined.  The crew has added a dimension to my life and my career that has been very fulfilling.  That being said, summer is here, fall is coming and the seasonal transition to portraits is upon us.  It's been awhile since I've enjoyed creating wall art collections.  I took this new season's arrival to embrace my outdoor portrait work with a session with my own kids.   I love the flexibility that my wall art software offers for creating collections.  I've never been a 'gamer', but this might be the closest thing to that in my realm-- always striving to create more and create better.  It's a win for my creativity and a win for the walls in your home that could be adorned with the lovely faces of your family!

Intrigued?  Inspired?  Contact me!  Let's have a session and put together some creations for your home.  Hurry-- the lazy days of summer are here but before you know it holiday decorations will be in the stores and we'll be wondering where the year went!  And you think I'm kidding..... lol......

5-1, Carrie

Meet Carrie.  She is an amazing hairstylist and a wonderful person.  Time spent with her, either at her studio or mine, is a little dose of zen that carries (no pun intended, really!) me through my day.  If she looks familiar, it is because I featured her with her husband on this blog back in the fall when I did an outdoor couple's session with them.  It was cute to see her face light up when she saw my duplicate studio sample of the wall art collection she has in her own home from that session.  I hope I've made her look and feel as good as she does me after I visit her studio!  Thanks, Carrie.  My turn next!

4-19, Denise

Lawyers seem to be my hot clients this month.  Literally, April = Lawyer headshot and Hot = they look good!  This is Denise.  She is an estate lawyer in Parker, Colorado.  One thing I've learned with these recent sessions is that my impression of straight-laced and buttoned up is not entirely accurate for these women in the legal profession.  Warm smiles and easy-going was the mood of this session, and that mood carried through in the resulting expressions of this smart and beautiful lady.  Glasses on or off, I think she looks fantastic with both looks.  I hope she thinks so, too!

4-9, Author, Lawyer, Business Advisor, Performance Coach....

Meet Kelly.  This classy lady cannot be described in one word.  She is an author, lawyer, business advisor and performance coach.  She has as many sides to her professional life as she does to her cheery disposition.  If I had to simplify a description of her it would be this:  a brilliant beauty.  We had such a fun studio session.  As an artist, I'm torn between sharing all those fun, quirky photos that led us to these final images and maintaining the professional image my clients seek.  Headshots are about putting your 'best face forward', so I have chosen to keep those humorous images offline.  But let me tell you, there were some adorable ones that capture the fun we shared during the session.    We laughed until we had tears in our eyes.  That, my friends, is what it's all about.  

3-10, Right at Home

I recently joined a networking group:  The Networking Divas.  I had no idea when I initiated an interest in this group what an outpouring of interest in headshot photography that would initiate!  The last few weeks have been filled with consults, sessions and image reviews.  This individual, Janice, is part of the group and is as sweet as her smile.  Through her consult we discovered our shared loves of the Seattle area as well as the hierarchy of priorities in our lives (family first!).  I was right at home with her-- which is so very appropriate considering she is a realtor and she specializes in helping people feel this way day in and day out.  Thank you, Janice, for your time and business.  It was such a joy working with you!

3-6, The Daily Hostess Headshots

I say "headshot" and she said "confetti".   Hmmm....interesting, but why not?  This party girl had a vision in mind and I wanted to help her achieve it. Definitely fun and creative- right up this blogger's alley!  Check out Amy, The Daily Hostess, and her blog:  http://thedailyhostess.com/.  (By the way, Amy, thanks for helping clean up the studio after the confetti fun! lol.....)

2-1, And we have a Winner!

Drumroll please.......

...... and the winner is..... 3a!

Congratulations!

Are you in the mood for a cup of coffee (or 10!) or a movie (or 5)?! 😀

Thank you for being a contestant in my contest as well as an As Eye See It client!