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You know you want one…
September 29, 2008 – 10:17 pm
Admit it. You have a spot in your home that’d be perfect for one of these fine-art gallery wrapped canvases. I’m positively smitten with mine. Choose any image from your portrait session or wedding to have printed on real canvas and stretched over a wooden frame. The canvas below is a 16×20. Contact me for pricing info! They’re a lot more affordable than you might guess.
Me Me Me
September 26, 2008 – 3:23 am
So my friend Tara over at Ephemera Letterpress (love, love, love her stuff, btw) tagged me to do this “Six Random Things About Me” post. Tara’s letterpress stuff is truly ah-mazing. She did my La Luz notecards and Henry’s birth announcement and they both blew me away!
Here we go! :
1) I have an unnatural obsession with cupcakes. On days when I have nothing better to do, I actually drive to West Seattle for these specific (chocolate with white icing) cupcakes from Sugar Rush Baking Company. We also live dangerously close to Trophy Cupcakes and I may or may not have made the unwise decision to eat TWO cupcakes on Monday. A stomach-ache may or may not have ensued.
2) I want a French Bulldog more than I can express. Ben and I have already named our dog-to-be and talk about her as if we already had her. It’s bad. Now all we need to do is find an extra $2k laying around to spend on a dog. Hmmm…
3) I’m in love with stationery/paper/journals… really anything paper-related. Letterpress is my ultimate indulgence. I could spend hours, if not days, in Paper-Source perusing the cards, flat sheet papers and albums. I adore choosing greeting cards and am willing to spend $10 on the great, glittery, hand-made ones. Oh paper, how I love thee.
4) My lifelong goal has been to learn how to decorate cakes. I’ve never followed through on it, but the desire has never gone away. I’m one of those crazies who actually likes the way fondant tastes, and would love to be able to make my own beautiful, fondant enrobed concoctions. In another life I might have been a wedding (cup)cake baker.
5) I’m seriously, seriously terrified of toilet snakes. It’s bad. When I was pregnant with Henry and up every 1/2 hour to run to the restroom I had to turn the light on to make sure there were no toilet snakes waiting to bite me. So, no matter how tired I am or how much the light will sear my eyes, I flip the switch to double check. If the bedroom is dark I also race and jump onto the bed to avoid a hand coming out and grabbing my ankles.
6) I’m kind of obsessed with research. I will research practically anything. BPA free toys? Check. The best photographers’ blogs to follow for inspiration? Check. A fantasy trip to Tahiti? Double check. I love information. I love finding it, organizing it, storing it away for future use. And despite the fact that my home and office are rarely organized, my computer certainly is. Everything in a file, and every file in its right place.
I now tag: Hyperfertile Infertile, April Greer Photography, Gretchen, and Erica.
Absolutely Adorable Twins!
September 25, 2008 – 4:33 pm
I had so much fun photographing Charlotte and Alice, two 9 month old twins. I’ve known their mom, Jody, for quite some time, so it was really exciting to finally meet the twins in person. It was fabulous to see their little personalities and get a little window into what our life with Henry could be like in a few months.
Oh My Gosh!
September 24, 2008 – 6:13 pm
I can’t believe it! I just found out that La Luz Photography has been nominated for Best Photographer in Western Washington by Evening Magazine and King 5 News! What an honor!
If you think I deserve it, go vote!!
The Eagle/Campbell Family!
September 24, 2008 – 4:03 pm
It feels like I’ve known Sara and Scott for a really long time. We met back in April of 2007 when we shot their engagement photos. Then they were married last November, and I was honored to be there to photograph the event. I was so thrilled when Sara contacted me for a group family shoot. These are truly some of the sweetest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.
I love the sister dynamic.
The whole crew!
Sara and Scott will celebrate their 1 year wedding anniversary this December. They seem even more in love after months of marriage!
Such a fun bunch!
Beautiful Jane and Mike.
Dad with his girls.
Mom and her girls.
Then we did a few of just Sara and Scott, for old time’s sake (or a Christmas card, whatever).
Scott was such a sport about being in photos. It’s definitely not his favorite thing to do, but doesn’t he photograph well??
The Purcell/Valley Family!
September 22, 2008 – 11:37 pm
The other weekend I was lucky enough to take my family out to Marrowstone Island to photograph the family of uber-fabulous Nick and Aleah of Fine Line Management & Events. Aleah’s parents’ property feels like it’s out of a storybook! Sweeping views of the water, sprawling manicured gardens and custom art galore. I was in heaven. And Henry didn’t mind their dogs, either. 
Henry! 6-months old!
September 21, 2008 – 7:43 pm
Can it be true? Is my baby really halfway through his first year of life?? Amazing. Henry is such a sweet, humbling presence in our lives. We are so grateful for all he’s taught us already about unconditional love and the intense joy of family. Enjoy these pictures of my little man.
Engaged! Erica + Mike
September 9, 2008 – 5:08 pm
Last Sunday I had the pleasure of photographing Erica and Mike down at the Edmonds waterfront. Erica and Mike’s session was gifted to them by one of my absolute favorite couples, Megan and Jason, whose wedding I shot two years ago. Megan and Jason have since relocated to Colorado, so it was especially thoughtful of them to refer me! Enjoy the photos!
A Whole Lotta Random
September 8, 2008 – 6:47 pm
I always post pictures. As a photographer, that’s what I do. But I thought I’d also take a second to update you all on what’s going on here in La Luz Land. So, here are some random tidbits in no important order:
* I am positively obsessed with this stuff: 
Normally, I’m a Coke drinker. But I know it’s not good for me, and it’s not smart to do things that aren’t good for you. So, I’m trying to transfer the obsession to San Pellegrino Limonata.
* No weddings in September! It’s really nice to have a little break. August was so busy (and FUN!). I’m doing quite a bit of portrait work this month, so don’t worry, the blog won’t be too neglected.
* Lots of travel coming up. I should clarify… lots of travel not including Henry coming up. I’m a little nervous about how I’ll do being away from him. I’m sure he’ll be fine, he loves his Grammy and Grandpa Dave. Here’s the travel schedule:
- October - 3 days in Vegas for a friend’s wedding
- December - 6 days in Mexico to shoot a wedding in Puerta Vallarta
- January - 5 days in Arizona for the DWF convention (I’m going alone! Eek!)
- April - A week or so in Arizona to shoot Adam and Sarah’s wedding (Henry gets to come to this one)
* Henry will be SIX MONTHS OLD on the 19th. How can this be possible? How??
* Have I mentioned that we’re a soccer household? Ben is obsessed with soccer (but doesn’t mind watching football, tennis and golf on TV), so we’re extremely excited that MLS soccer is FINALLY coming to Seattle. Most of our friends have season tickets to the Seahawks. I guess we’ll be the odd ones out with season tickets to the Sounders.
So now, a question. Should I keep the blog “all business” and post only after events? Or do you enjoy a little randomness every down and then? Comment and let me know. Really, do it. Now.
