Hi All,
As a lot of you know and a lot of you don’t, we had a special group of portrait sessions recently. We called them the Cool Portraits. Cheesy as that may sound at first, it was a great name. It was almost a million degrees outside (we are in the Arizona desert after all). It was in a very well air conditioned commercial/fashion studio ( think Zoolander ). It was all music, wind machines and fun. Oh… and some really cool kids and their parents. Why you may ask? Because, like I said earlier it was a million degrees out and I love to photograph people. Little young people mostly but people just the same. Knowing that about me… I am neither cruel or a masochist; I don’t want any of us to combust in the heat. I brushed off my old studio chops from my NYC days and BAM! Fun stuff on a hot day. Complete with the sense of motion that I covet in my photos and no stuffiness that the thought of studio portraiture conjures up. Success all the way around. It helps too that it was well attended and said attendees had a blast (or so they told me). I liked it so much that I think I will do it again. When you ask? I don’t know. Maybe later, maybe sooner if there are enough requests.
Whether or not you were there, enjoy the slide show of one of the attendees.
Sincerely,
Keith
P.S. I love the song playing in the video.
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Ok, besides the significant other, then the photographer, the next most important selection in my mind is the cake! We have cakes for our dog’s birthday, even our fish get a birthday cake (so what if they can’t have a piece, it means more for me!) – so needless to say, in my book the wedding cake is a very important selection. Nice job Keith!
Help the winners of the Desert Botanical Garden’s wedding contest pick all the details for their 10-10-10 wedding. Readers will help select everything from the ceremony spot to the wedding dress, flowers and appetizers.
Cara Carboni and Brett Dusek won the contest, beating more than 250 other couples to win a wedding valued at more than $85,000.
Cast your vote now for a key part of the wedding – the cake! Check back on September 7 to see the winning cake and for details on the next phase of voting.
Cakes provided by Honey Moon Sweets.
Option 1: Golden Romance
Reminiscent of the “Gilded Age,” we have a traditional round stacked cake, gilded in antique gold fondant, decorated with royal icing swag and gold dragee.
The base of each tier is wrapped with white satin ribbon and is adorned with a black and white pearlescent peony blossom.
Option 2: Modern Beauty
Floral damask flocking over ivory fondant embellishes these square tiers.
Each tier is wrapped at the base with a copper fondant sash and bow and adorned with a pearl studded gold gum paste brooch.
Option 3: Sophisticated Elegance
Victorian decadence describes this octagon shaped cake topped with an ivory globe. Each tier is adorned with fondant swag, gum paste cameos and royal icing filigree.
The base is bordered with lustrous string pearls and rolled fondant roses. The orb is nestled in a bed of pink and peach colored fondant roses and purple violets and decorated with strips of fondant ribbon and royal icing vines. The cake is topped with a pearl dusted fondant bow.
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Hi All,
Here is a nice easy Sunday post that happens to be informative. I had nothing to do with it of course (other than to find it and think it a good idea), but it is worth posting none the less. Time interviews have been known to be good at times so why think otherwise now. The subject is the legendary Annie Leibovitz. Sit back, relax and get to know Ms. Leibovitz a bit better.
Sincerely,
Keith
P.S. I love her work
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We just had a cancellation! One spot available! NO SESSION FEE. NO MINIMUM PURCHASE, just a fun, cool portrait experience! Email me right now to grab the spot! Thanks!
by Melissa
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by Melissa
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