Here’s a little slide shizzo to celebrate the first eSession of the year with Lindsay and Josh. I always give a little “kissing lesson” before we hit the road and I do believe that Lindsay and Josh were very good students. A+ for both of you!

Everyone’s usually a little nervous at first, I think. Except for me:) It’s a little scary being in front of the camera and not really knowing what to expect. But, after a few minutes, everyone is in the groove and having fun. Sometimes, after a little chimp (chimping in photog speak for looking at the lcd to check the shot) I’m loving what I see. Sometimes what I see isn’t at all what is in the LCD. I think you can see what I mean as there is a little before and after that will be evident in the show.

Also, check out that last shot. I really think that is one of my faves ever. We were racing to get to my secret spot and were just a few minutes too late to get the sunset. So we worked the twilight and I really think we got some cool stuff.

Good times…good times!!!

I kept kidding Lindsay that I may have to just barter out the wedding photography for some tax assistance. But, I did manage to complete my taxes just in the nick of time, so I’m safe from that scariness and drudgery for another year. Of course I have made a commitment to self….be more organized! Maybe I can still work out a deal. Hmmmm.

This is a great couple, very much in love, so made for each other, and WAY easy going. Josh the musician and artist, Lindsay the CPA. Amazing how the right people find each other in this great big world!

We had originally scheduled this session for March, but the weather was just not right (although you can do some cool stuff in the winter months). So here we are a little over a month later and the weather is beautiful, the leaves are coming out, the grass is green (wow is it ever!) and there is still just enough of winter left to make for one of the most beautifully colored shots I’ve done.

Thanks for coming out and playing with me guys, I had a great time!

Now……. where’s MY CPA?

When rain threatens the wedding day I always think about the possibility of a break in the clouds with just enough light to make everything soft and beautiful. That is exactly what Dana and Lloyd got for their intimate little ceremony at Natural Bridge just a few weeks ago. Not a drop fell the entire time and what rain we had gotten earlier in the week and morning of left the lichen, moss and stone with brilliant shades of greens, blues, and browns. Those colors are a little extra bonus that you don’t find at every wedding venue.

Dana and Lloyd, we totally enjoyed being a part of your day and here’s to a perfect start to the rest of a beautiful Life together.

Cheers!

Kemper

Fantastic news on the abandoned dog front. Jack’s sister has been adopted by awesome dog parents! Let’s just say that she has hit the Doggie Lotto, going from a neglected home to one of the most caring homes she could have possibly ended up in.

So, quite fitting for a pup with a new lease on life, she has a new name and it fits her so well. Pia! A name with European flair!

Jack is very relieved that his sister is in good hands now. Pictures that the new parents sent me make anyone wonder how a dog like this ever met such a temporary stroke of bad luck. She is, without question, adorable. At only 25 lbs (Jack is now about 50) she is a bit under weight but with a loving home I think she will fill out very well.

So here she is…..debuting in the blog world…look at those ears….so CUTE!!

I just got an email from Ashley Yeatts at the RVSPCA and she has let me know that one of Jack’s litter mates has come back in a very neglected condition.

Ashley says that Marley is as sweet as can be and that all she needs is a good home. If anyone is interested in adopting Marley they can call Ashley direct at 540-344-4840, ext. 206.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE…..if you or anyone you know would like to adopt Marley, you will be getting a fantastic dog. Marley comes from GREAT stock and her brother Jack is the best dog I have ever had. They are super smart, totally trainable, adorable, and loyal as can be. I cannot tell you how many people pass Jack on the trails and just want to eat him UP! I’m sure that Marley is just the same.

So pass this along, send a link to this blog so people can see what a pup from this litter is all about.

Make Jack happy, again!

These books ROCK!

I just made a guest signing book for Jenni and Josh who are getting married on June 7th and they chose the latest addition to my product line.

What has totally blown me away about this book is the color reproduction on both the cover and the inside pages. I always get great color from prints, but book production is a totally different process. I’ve seen lots of coffee table books where the printing was horrible; nothing that I would want to put my name and reputation on at a wedding reception. I was anxiously waiting to see how this book turned out because Jenni and Josh’s eSession was in the fall and I took full advantage of all of those beautiful fall colors when I styled all of the images for this book. When the book came today I kind of took a deep breath and opened the box. What was inside AMAZED me. The color accuracy and saturation were incredible and the book was perfect in every way.

Take a look at what’s new!

I am super excited about the newest album product I am offering this year from Finao. This is an incredible opportunity to offer clients just about anything they could possibly want in an album, and the selection seems to be growing every day. There are basically three lines in the Finao product lineup. The featured flush mount custom designed and bound album (which will be an option on all of my packages if you would rather have the Finao over the Zookbinders album) is the Finao One with its incredible cover options, cameo options, combined materials options, as well as page and spine options. That is A LOT of options! You’ve got to check out all of the cover materials they are offering. Not only are there silks and leathers and synthetic imitations, but they have created several cover options that simulate the look of leather and hide but are completely animal friendly! Plus, you can combine fabrics and leathers on the same cover for a look that will blow you away.

Then there are the Finao Elements (fabrics and such) and Finao Upper Elements (leathers) albums that offer the perfect product for parents albums as well as seniors, babies, and lifestyle albums as well.

I created a pdf file here (it’s a little big so it may take a few seconds to download) that shows all of the various covers available throughout their line. Not all of them are available on all of the lines, but that may be coming down the road. This is an innovative company and I welcome any company that can bring my clients a product with quality, options and style. My samples look fantastic and if you would like to see a few just give me a shout.
More to come on Finao later…..as well as a few other products that I am adding to the lineup this year!