Meet the Yousey’s!  Chuck, Yadelle and lil Miss Mia.  We’ve known each other for several years now and this is their 3rd session with Purple Nickel Studio!!!  WOO HOO.  We LOVE LOVE LOVE that we continue to photograph our past clients.  Funny story….we were first introduced to this AMAZING family by another friend after he mentioned that they lived just across the street from us. Seriously. Yep. Chuck is also an incredible Architect (Owner of DBF) and both our families are currently remodeling our 1950’s homes….MODERN STYLE ALL THE WAY!!!!  We met when Eric & I asked to see their home to compare it to our layout (yes we wanted to snoop….this was before we started our HUGE demo). After seeing their home we knew instantly that we had to open up our low plaster ceiling and expose the pitched roof as they did…click HERE if you wanna see our progress.  Boy if we only knew what we were getting ourselves into.  But it has made all the difference in the space and I couldn’t be happier.  Now we sort of have a friendly competition on who can finish their remodel first or at least get it to an enjoyable state. Yadelle knows exactly what I’m talking about. Oh YES she does!

We are so HONORED that they asked us to photography their family again.  Mia is growing up so fast and is FULL of personality.  All you have to do is ask her to laugh and she does.  It’s fabulous and quite hilarious.  I hope this sneak peek holds you guys over for a little while…as I’m editing your session I am continuiously cracking up at all of her little quirky expressions.

As Mia would say…’BOOMSHACKALACKA’!

Last Sunday Eric & I took a short little trip down to Bisbee, Arizona for a very special photoshoot!  Karen secretly contacted us about doing a flipside session as a gift to Chris for their Anniversary.  We LOVE surprises!  After meeting them for the first time we knew exactly where the session should take place.  They have such an eclectic taste and Bisbee (an old mining town) seemed to fit their personalites to a T.  They were up for the mini trip and so were we.  Its been a year since I’ve photographed there and several years for Eric.  It was nice to have a change of scenery and weather. We had a blast venturing around the rustic town and getting to know Karen and Chris better.  We hope this lil sneak peek keeps Chris on her toes for what’s to come…

After the shoot Eric & I ate at this delicious Mexican Restaurant called ‘Santiago’s Mexican‘.  Their Green Corn Tamales & Carne Asada were ROCKIN.  If you’re ever visiting the area check out some of the great little spots to eat and shop…they have the cutest antique stores and cafes.

Eric & I are beyond EXCITED about this!!! Really we are!  Purple Nickel Studio is featured in Desert Living’s October issue. WOO HOO!  And we’re the first portrait photographers to have the opportunity to showcase our own HIP photography and style within it’s pages!!! HOLY MOLY how COOL is that?!!!  You might be asking yourself right about now ‘how the heck did they get another gig with DL?’.  Well remember back when I did a post on our first experience creating an editioral shoot with the magazine?..if not….click HERE …during that afternoon’s shoot the Editor David Tyda offered us a Studio Feature!  2 PAGES!!!  Ah-Mazing!  Check out the PDF version below…the printed press is SPECTACULAR! 

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We also LOVE that some of our clients got featured as well!  To see more of our favorite images from each of their flipside or me2 portrait sessions click on the links below.

The King Family from Phoenix

The Hatch Family from Northern Phoenix

Marcy & Tony Brown from Tucson

The Hatch Family from Tucson

On a side note:  Yes there are two different Hatch families (no relation).  We tend to attract the same first & last names with our clients…SERIOUSLY…I’m not kidding.  It’s eerie but kinda cool!

Kylee’s Mom Jeri contacted us way back in July, super stoked to have her youngest child photographed.  I think Jeri was more excited in the beginning than Kylee was! Ha. Kylee is graduating with the Class of 2010.  When we first met the two one evening over pizza we knew instantly that Kylee would just rock her flipside session.  Her personality is calm, quite and cool.  A very ‘down to earth/girl next door’ vibe who loves all sorts of music.  So when Eric & I found out she had a lime green iPod we told her she had to bring it…or else! Obviously the camera LOVES her.  I just adore all her fun outfits and accessories she brought along. Thanks again Kylee & Jeri for trusting us with all our crazy creativity…we had a blast! 

Wowie…we have been mucho busy around here in purple nickel land…and we’re LOVIN’ IT!!!  Next up on the blog is a fun little side project I wanted to share that I did with my sister Julie! We haven’t created a flipside photo shoot since January and we’ve both been really really really itchin’ to do another.  Check out our last one HERE.  I think we have about 3+ additional session ideas to orchestrate…now we just have to find the time, vehicle, vintage attire and locations.  This time around we decided to include ‘Bella’ (her ewok).  Julie found her @ the Phoenix Humane Society about a year ago.  And she is the newest permanent addition to her pack. Yes I said PACK…as in dog pack (my sis has also recently decided to volunteer with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona and foster dogs who need some care before going up for adoption).  Hint…hint…you’ll see more adorable furry friends in the larger post coming soon.  Julie has always been the animal lover.  More like ‘obsessed’ with any creature that walks this planet…LOL. Seriously.  Growing up we probably spent more time playing outside and taking care of our 4 legged friends than our Barbie dolls.  Well don’t get me started on Julie’s fascination with Barbie dolls either.  I won’t embarrass her like that…you’ll just have to ask her yourself!  Can’t wait to show you the rest of the session…I’m also gonna have a lil contest to see who can guess the number of different pups!