Ok it’s really US! LOL.  This week we got to be the models and be the ones in front of the camera for a change.  It’s totally weird.  I’m like ’so this is what it feels like for our clients!’.  Some of the stuff is hard. And you don’t really know what to do.  But if you don’t hear anything from the photographer then I guess you’re doing something right or really workin’ it.  Kadie Pangburn took our photographs downtown and at one of our favorite warehouse locations this week.  Which I think she’s gonna try out with her clients as well. It’s always nice to find new spots that we can all share.  Anyhow we both decided to do each others so called ‘holiday shoots’…even-though they aren’t holiday inspired.  That’s not really our styles.  More like ‘fun go shopping for new clothes shoots’ that show off our personalities.  Here’s one of our favorite images so far and ironically Kadie showcased it as well on her blog!  Funny.  All I gotta say is ‘us’ photogs should always try each other’s shooting styles out. Back in July our bud Michelle Rasmussen took us around the UofA and we totally loved the outcome. Normally though Eric & I set up the ol’ tripod and I tires-sly run back & forth to set the timer but whenever someone else who you ADMIRE can do it for ya…I say go for it! It’s a million times easier. Kadie thanks again and can’t wait to show them off!

 

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So wasn’t Sunday the windiest day ever?! Gezzz…we have the craziest weather sometimes. One week it’s 95 degrees out and then the next it’s 72…and with no warning. It was so chilly but the sky & clouds were ah-mazing. When Gina & Jeremy suggested going out to one of their most favorite spots ever I was like ‘ok where is it?’. That’s when Gina said ‘oh about 50 minutes away!’. I’m always game for new and exciting locations that I’ve never been to before. This one is picture perfect. I know I sound lame o’ right now but it’s true. It’s called ‘Madera Canyon,’ have you heard of it? If not I highly suggest a little road trip. You go back in time where the cattle & horses roam free (well ok maybe not free but everyone’s acreage is huge so you can’t really tell) and the hills are endless. On one of the dirt roads yes I said ‘dirt roads’ we spotted an old windmill out in the field.  Eric & I immediately knew we had to get out there.  So we kinda hopped & climbed over the steel gate which is usually not locked according to Jeremy.  It was fun.  Rebel-ish. Ha.  Ok so I wanted to put this one up first. I know your saying to yourself…but where are the kids. Yes they have two little boys who are definitely adorable but I wanted to show off this one first since it captured the essence of the day!

 

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So if there’s a workshop to attend it’s gotta be THIS ONE!  I can’t wait until I can go to one of these…one day! I wanna learn from the best.  I admire Nate & Jaclyn so much.  I pull much inspiration from them…and put my own spin on things when doing my portrait sessions.  Click on the link to check em out… spots go fast!

 

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So once and awhile I head over to the Design Aglow website… and DROOL.  Dang it.  Though I wish they had more ‘top notch’ MODERN designs. They are so whimsical and fun… but I want that clean, hip, modern edge feel too!  As I headed over to their blog… the latest post is about their upcoming 09′ Learnfest workshop.  At the ah-mazingly beautiful Chateau Elan, Georgia.  The wine vineyards are calling my name… ok well maybe not for the price but one can DREAM.  Check it out for yourselves.  Open registration begins Nov. 15th!  Click on the image below to head on over.

 

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All I can say is Little Nolan is crazy… smart, funny, silly, and totally a ham!  Can’t you tell.  Oh and he can brake out a good ‘ABC’ song whenever you want him too.  Gotta love it.  So as we ventured all around downtown… I kept finding killer spots that I hadn’t photographed in.  And got to experiment new posing ideas that I’ve been meaning to accomplish… with some oh so fabuloso lighting.  I am totally thrilled with what I got.  Ah-mazing variety & expressions filled the air. First off I want to thank the Himes family for being themselves.  I know it’s awkward at first to have someone staring you directly in the face with some large obtruesse metal piece of equipment (ha I like how I try to describe my camera as if it’s this huge expensive ‘don’t get in my way’ thing… cause it’s NOT) … but then it just sort of becomes one of my limbs. Seriously.  Then you don’t pay any attention to it and can be yourself.  That’s also why I don’t pose people… I direct. Yep that’s it. That simple & laid back.  I didn’t tell Nolan to stick out his tongue, to do the cutest most irresistible smirk that makes you chuckle every time you look at it, or better yet have adult conversations like… “Casia… where’s that guy that lives with you?… where did he go?!”. Instead of saying ‘your husband’. Yes that’s what we asked when Eric was hiding trying not to be in the shot.  How silly is that… I thought it was so cleverly witty coming from a 3 year old.  Kids say the darn-est things and when you least expect them. That’s why I LOVE doing me2 family portrait sessions.  I feel that ever since my days at the old portrait studio (which will remain name-less) I have always had a way with kids.  Maybe it’s because I’m not this tall-overbearing-stern-adult. I’m more on their level. Sometimes I wonder if they think I’m just a more mature kiddo.  If that makes sense?.  Plus it gives me a super duper advantage of getting the shots from their point of view. Maybe this is my style and the best way I can describe it.  mmmm I’m on to something. Anyhow Tim, Sara, and Nolan you ROCKED it and I can’t wait to see you guys for many more me2 sessions & gatherings to come.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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