Sweet Myra

Myra on the Mirror

As I mentioned in an earlier post - here is beautiful Myra on the mirror but I couldn't resist posting the sweet one of her in blue either.  This baby on the mirror shot is especially fun for me because her big brother Ryan (he's three now) was my very first baby I photographed on the mirror.  At that time I wasn't sure about the technique but I had the portrait already created in my mind and was determined to photograph it to show his mom.  I figured I was in for a challenge.....not the case. Ryan simply sat down and worked with me.  It was truly magical.  Now, not only is his mirror photo a 20x30 in my studio but I have had the honor of photographing many more babies on the mirror.  It is so rewarding as an artist to have a vision and have such wonderful clients and models willing to let me play.  I love this job!

I can hardly believe it is only Wednesday because this week already feels like I fit at least twice that into it!  (I am not complaining - just marveling!)  Between photo sessions and proofing sessions and creating print orders I have had the extreme pleasure of meeting with Bernadette from Luxe Salon & Spa on J Street.  (You can visit their website at:  http://luxe-midtown.com/-.html) Luxe is funky and modern and sleek and they have a host of very talented beauty professionals there.  I had been experiencing a rough start to my day before arriving (you know the kind, all red lights, split coffee, trying not to run late!) but the moment I walked in there I took a big deep breath and just felt more relaxed.  Imagine if I had an appointment for a treatment or new do! :)  Bernadette and I are working on a project where Fred will hang some of his Sacramento CityScape images and I will create some fun portraits of their staff for the walls - and hopefully their website too!  She and I have a few more ideas of some fun upcoming events that are in the brain storming phase now but I promise to share as soon as I have more details!

Cooper - 2 Weeks Old

Cooper - 2 Weeks Old

Shaine - 1 Week Old

Shaine - 1 Week Old

Shaine - 1 Week Old

As you can see, these were two very sweet boys to photograph.  (Have I mentioned before how much I love my "job"!) 

Okay, so it is also so important to me to be involved in my community so last night Fred and I packed up our mobile studio and landed on our kids' elementary school for their annual Harvest Festival Dance.  We set up our fall themed background and had a great evening photographing some very festive kids.  I wasn't sure what to expect as this was the first year we photo'd this event - but the kids and costumes were too great!  I am hoping to get some permission from a few kids' parents to post their pics here because I LOVED THEM!

Tomorrow Fred and I are photo'ing a big old family gathering.  We've been told to expect 14 family members from 3 generations so we are ready!  We'll be meeting at a local park late afternoon.  Between all the people and the great fall colors I am excited.

It is not too late to schedule a great fall, outdoor session.  Call (363-5465) or email (elizabeth@bubblegumportraits.com) to schedule a session!

Okay, so it turns out that I am not a very good blogger.  For those of you who have noticed (and said something to me!) - thank you.  It is very nice to know that you've missed my little updates and photos here. I promise to make a better effort to keep this up. :) 

In my defense, I have been so busy doing what I love most professionally - photo'ing.  Today, I am meeting with a lovely new bride, Denise.  Fred (my husband and business partner) and I photographed her and her husband John at their wedding.  Today she and I will be selecting images for her album.  Denise has been so wonderful and so organized that I am really looking forward to meeting with her today.

I have also been busy photo'ing new little ones.  I PROMISE I will post some cute lil' one portraits over the next week.  For sure I'll post some of Shaine (1 week old) and Cooper (2 weeks old).  Oh!  And of course sweet Myra at 6 months sitting on the mirror.....TOO cute.  And if I can keep this pace up I'll even post some images from a great outdoor session I did recently with 2 year old cousins Richie and Gus.