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Watching Her Grow

stacie — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:34:16 +0000

She keeps on growing. Remember this?

Mom and dad dote on this little one; she is their little princess. How nice it was to meet grandma and grandpa and see the family all together. They can’t wait to see the latest installment, and I can’t wait to share. I love that I could work with this baby again. Can’t wait for the next time we meet. I’ll be photographing the entire little family for their Holiday card.

A Birthday Gift

stacie — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:52:29 +0000

I’ve run out of gift making ideas. But I’m pretty sure they loved it. It’s a pretty big print (my lab was having a nice sale) so I’m curious to see where they put it.

Such a pretty girl. It’s so fun to see her grow.

Then and Now

stacie — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:00:57 +0000

Look how little this guy was when he came home to his mommy and daddy and sis. He traveled with them all the way from Ethiopia. This was taken at the little welcoming party we had for him a couple months after his arrival.

Now he is such a big boy and still as sweet as ever. Reggae music was requested and thanks to the Pandora app. on my phone and my speakered dock, I was able to oblige. Ahhh, technology.

He was only so happy and smiling when his mommy was talking with him. He sure loves his mommy. No doubt the feeling is mutual. Can you feel the love?

His Hair is Getting Longer

stacie — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:53:56 +0000

X

stacie — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:15:48 +0000

Gift to mom… at least one smile. I think we got a few. Thanks W.X. Last time we had to wrench it out of him.

Me and My Brother

stacie — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:46:19 +0000

Sister has so much love to share… I think brother might be more interested in hugs once he discovers the joys of wrestling. This blue dress is to die for, with its Alice in Wonderland feel.

G is for Gap

stacie — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:17:47 +0000

Need I say more?

Boy Power

stacie — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:49:29 +0000

After photographing these two monkeys, I thought about the cliche I hear often. “Where do they get that energy? I wish they could bottle it and give me some!” Such a cliche, but too true. I was thinking they could use that energy to power a house, a town even… forget solar power. It’s boy power.

Their Three Sons

stacie — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:26:41 +0000

The littlest in this family reminded me so much of Ezra. It amazed me that the last time I spent with this family, he said nothing. Now such a chatty guy, and so serious and “knowing” that I had to hide my smirks. Time sure does fly!

A Boy and His Mom

stacie — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:32:37 +0000

I love this kid. He has so much energy and is always running, running. Humm. I wonder where he gets that from. Probably mom and dad. Both have been working on restoring and adding to their Arapahoe Acres home, doing much of the work themselves. It is beautiful and my kids have loved digging through their dirt these past couple weeks.

From this morning…

stacie — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:04:34 +0000

I loved meeting this little family. Mom works on hair at the Salon on Pearl and dad works on aircraft. This little one is destined to be creative. But just now all she has to live up to is being super cute and so, so sweet.
I think she lives up to that perfectly.

Such the little ballerina!

Happy Easter

stacie — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:53:51 +0000

Just a couple from today. Happy birthday to baby Zed is also in order. Photos of him devouring his cake soon to come.

Sweet, even while trying to escape!

Mother’s Day Portrait Party

stacie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:53:43 +0000

Once, many years ago on Mother’s Day, I assisted a few photographers who took an afternoon to photograph several families using an 8×10″ camera. Each family paid around $50 and received one 8×10″ Polaroid. They could choose either b&w or color and I helped the photographers make chocolate (taking the B&W Polaroid neg and sandwiching it with the Polaroid Color positive). Something I learned from my friend Christina who interned at the Polaroid studio in NYC. A pretty special and unique print.
Ever since working that Mother’s Day portrait event I have wanted to do something similar. Mother’s Day is a special day and a portrait of mom’s little ones would be a perfect gift. I know this post is 2 months too early, but it’s never too soon to plan for the most important woman in you life, right? Besides, this is an awesome deal and I’m sure many will take advantage of this opportunity.

If you were wondering, I would love a fancy new camera bag (like this) for Mother’s Day, or a new fixed wide angle lens, and the latest “Healthy Bread in 5 minutes” book (which I just bought yesterday, sorry).

Menton and Eze, France

stacie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:51:40 +0000

Window in Menton, after we visited the structures made from citrus.

On the way up to the village Eze.

Zed at the chapel in Eze at the end our day there.

The NEW Brag Book

stacie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:32:17 +0000

I’ve got 11 images in this tiny thing. These are perfect for any pocket or purse and have also been seen displayed on this mom’s desk at the office.

These come in sets of three identical books. You may purchase just one little book, but the cost per book is quite a bit more. There are several cover choices (along with a faux leather). There are also several paper choices, you’ll have to ask me to see some samples of these.

I am excited to offer these since back in the day I would make accordion books for my wedding clients. I was always using nice ribbon to tie the books closed. But to keep them pretty, you’ve got to know how to tie a nice bow, and never ever tie a tight knot. I was always trying to think of an alternative. Velcro, or something more stream-lined. These babies use magnets and clamp shut on their own. Very cool.

As with most things I make, each set of mini albums will be slightly customized. I’ll be adding something pretty to the front of each. Like this fleur de lis. It helps to know which side is up.