Two Little Girls

I have to say these two girls make me smile and I'm super happy to be back editing this set.  This is a concept shoot I've wanted to do for a long time, a little girls tea party.  The location was complete luck; a park near us where they let the grass grow out due to budget cuts.  They cut the grass the DAY after these were taken!  I think the tall grass really helps to add whimsy, like this could be anywhere in the country side, not just some park in the middle of Tacoma.  Concept shoots as a whole have been something I've been scheming to accomplish.  Since most clients want something more natural these typically have to be fit in on my own time.  This shoot was both for myself and for Kimi, the two cuties mother, so it turned out to be mutually beneficial.  Now I just have to scheme to get a new camera that can keep up with my new designs.

Tea for Teddy?

Okay.... couldn't help it.  One more.  View large, the thumnail view makes it a little wonky for this one.

It's a Tea Party!

So I've wanted to start expanding and doing more concept shoots lately.  Luckily I have friends willing to go along with my ideas.  Kimi was kind enough to allow me the loan of her two adorable daughters for a "Tea Party" in the grass.  They were very good little models, and the cookies helped :)  I have some other work to finish up before I can edit the full set, but I had, HAD, to get a preview up.  I was going for a little bit of a dreamy look, hence the slight blow out, but I'm not sure if it's what I intended or not.  Thoughts are appreciated!

The Tie That Binds

It's the moments like this that remind me of why I do what I do ♥

It's a Themed Contest!

Please read all of the rules and fine print at the end of this post.  Not doing so might lead you to being disqualified and that would be a shame.

As promised, it's another contest!  This time I thought we'd switch it up a little bit so as to broaden the number of people able to participate.  We're going to do a photo contest that revolves around a theme, this time it will be "Summer" since it's getting close (and the shoot will take place during summer).

The contest will run from June 15th through June 29th.  The winners will receive a free mini session with PSI and bragging rights.

All you must do is send 1 (one) image that either you took or that you are in that you feel best represents Summer in all it's glory to poeticspectre@yahoo.com with your name (so I can make sure to identify it as yours).  Aside from the theme being met, it must also involve a minimum of 1 (one) subject, be it human or animal.  Then when your photo is added to the album created for the contest, share PSI and ask your friends to "Like" the page (this is not required to vote, it is however, a nice gesture and greatly appreciated), then check out the contest album and "Like" your photo to vote.  It's that easy!

Rules/Fine print:
~You must "Like" my FB page in order to submit a photo.
~Only ONE image will be accepted per household, so make it count.
~Images submitted will not be used for anything other than this contest and PSI claims no rights to them outside this one time allowance of use.
~Previous winners of PSI contests are not subject to entry.
~Mini session includes 5 (five) fully edited images on a CD in two sizes; for printing and web use.
~Free mini session is for a portrait session with no more than 4 (four) individuals.
~Session must be booked within one week of notification of winning the contest, session itself can be scheduled for any time/date that is convenient for both parties. 
~Once booked only one re-schedule will be permitted with a min of 24 hour notice (weather interference doesn't count).
~Session is for submitted individual/family, can not be transferred to friends or extended family.
~Session must take place within the Tacoma, WA area.
~All comments will be deleted from photos, so please don't be offended.  This is too keep negative language out of the equation.
~Savings of free session is aprox $40 but has no transferable or cash value. 

Sneak Peek

A quick sneak peek of the Casella wedding and Kristin's belly!

Memorial Day 2012

What have you been up to this Memorial Day weekend?  We did some camping, attended a graduation party and are now enjoying some family time with good food provided by Tacoma Boys.  They have a great deal on some amazing strawberries right now!  And they are Jude approved.