tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80066631264269069682023-11-16T05:39:45.467-05:00Bossy PhotographerWNY Portrait PhotographerBossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-10274367912334353602016-07-31T15:12:00.001-04:002016-07-31T15:12:41.037-04:00A Chat with Don Johnson, Local Funny Guy<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #1d2129; display: inline !important; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is my friend Don, we had a quick chat after we'd shot his head shots back in June and I'm finally caught up enough to post it! Say hi to Don!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Me: First
things first, Don, what book are you reading right now?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: I'm
reading Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">M: Now that
that's out of the way, tell me how you got into comedy! Who helped you along?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: at a
very young age, first saw George Carlin when I was like 8 with my Mother at
Melody Fair in Tonawanda. Life kept getting in the way if me trying it until about
a year ago. When my best friend Kevin Thomas Jr (recently voted Buffalo's
Funnest at Helium Nightclub) started, I would go and watch him at Milkie's.
Back when we worked together we would egg each other on about trying comedy.
Then a few years past we lost touch until I saw on fb he was doing comedy...
the rest is history. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">M: I'd love to hear about your
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: Was at Milkie's on Elmwood.
I went up right before my friend Zach Dietch. I ate my balls for dinner live on
stage. It was horrible, it felt horrible... but I wanted to keep trying. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">M: What's the best show you've
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: I saw Jim Norton a couple
years ago in PA, Allie Brady opened and Rick Matthews featured. It was amazing.
Best local show would have to be Kevin's performance at Buffalo's Funniest at
Helium. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">M: Do you have a favorite person
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> D.J.: Since I'm fairly new I haven't really
opened for anyone noteworthy, but I was honored to be on the Nietzsche's 10
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: Would have to have been my
show at Babeville. It was a very warm and drunk crowd and I was high as a kite
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">M: What was
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: It's hard
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: It was
the worst. Performing to literally 5 comics and two old local drunks who would
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: I get to
be on the "Tales of Tyrone" show and you have no idea how honored I
am to be apart of the Tits N' Giggles All Male Comedy Review at Rustbelt both
at Nietzsche's in September. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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whatever I'm currently working on. I always get excited for new material. My
favorite of someone else's would have to be Kevin Thomas's parking lot
pregnancy test joke. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sirdjay14228" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">fb</span></a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/DONJ0HNS0N" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">twitter</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/donj0hns0n" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">instagram</span></a> and I can be found hosting the filthy
stage of Tudor Lounge every Monday, hanging out and performing at Nietzsche's
& Helium most Tuesdays, Milkie's on Wednesdays and Goodbar on Thursdays.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">M: And finally,
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">D.J.: Failure
is not an option. Is all this going in a suicide note for when you stage my
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">M: Of course,
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4e5665; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.0545px;">" For you, a comet, under a blue sky, leaves trail of color,</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.0545px;">For you, a star, dreams of being able to kiss you, dream to hear your voice,</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.0545px;">For you, full moon, keep vigil for you, my girl, keep vigil for you, my love. "</span></div>
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What's up, everyone? I've been pretty busy photographing a couple of extended profiles, lots of beautiful boudoir, and some pretty awesome kids.<br />
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One such amazing business is Awakened Astrologic, the work of #hotyoungastro Aaron Fried. I spent a couple of days with Aaron and his patrons during their readings and just generally getting to know him. It was a really terrific experience, especially watching people have "ah-ha" moments while interacting with Aaron and I'm really excited to share his business and passion with you!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "corben" , serif; font-size: 15px;"> His typical healing work space is located inside of Inspiration Point at 483 Elmwood Ave., and it certainly made for a dynamic atmosphere. The soft music, happy shopkeeper (Claire), sweet smelling incense, locally handcrafted jewelry and trinkets, tapestries, books, and other lovely novelties make up the cozy storefront. It's only natural you would find Aaron situated in the back in a comfy chair, surrounded by beautiful artwork. </span><br />
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(For those not in the know, astrology is defined as<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial objects as a means for divining information about human affairs and terrestrial events. As a Metaphysical Medicine Astrologer, Aaron's mission is to help "y</span></span><span style="font-family: "corben" , serif; font-size: 15px;">ou gain clarity into life's most pressing questions, and move beyond challenges," through practical, cosmic insights.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: corben, serif; font-size: 15px;"> When we first spoke, Aaron told me he is 29 and tapped into his life's purpose at the age of 23 after spending some time discovering his inner yogi. It became immediately clear that he is compassionate and engaging with the people who's lives he enters, no matter how briefly. He tells me, "</span><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; line-height: 13.9636px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">More than anything, I want to nourish and inspire the people who welcome me into their lives both personally and professionally."</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "corben" , serif; font-size: 15px;"> It was, at first, really intriguing to talk with someone who has a formal background as a mathematician and formerly taught calculus at U.B. because I had a much more casual image in mind when imagining what an astrologer yogi is like. </span><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; line-height: 13.9636px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Throughout our first conversation, though, I found myself suddenly realizing the two things went perfectly hand in hand for him. As he spoke, I came to realize that Aaron facilitates a lot of practical understandings in what might seem to some to be an abstract calling.</span></span><span style="font-family: corben, serif; font-size: 15px;"> Even, last Friday night, while speaking about some of these images that we created together, I heard the mathematician time and again. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 16.3091px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For him, his logical mind makes him quite facile in engaging with a technical art</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "corben" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> Q. Hi Alex! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 16.3091px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Was this your first reading? If not how did it differ from a previous reading and who was that reading with?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">a. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 16.3091px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Overall, I felt amazing, all day. I felt completely comfortable and at ease from beginning to end. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a. <span style="line-height: 16.3091px;">Relationships and a current state of learning and tuning into my inner being. All extremely relative of where my energy has been focused.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a. <span style="line-height: 16.3091px;">Of course, very mindful. Aaron was very encouraging to continue the path I have been on. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a. <span style="line-height: 16.3091px;">Yes, Aaron has a wonderful way of expressing everything he wants to say. Making me see things very clearly as we talked things through.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a. <span style="line-height: 16.3091px;">Aaron and I share very similar insights but new ones evolved as well. Simply opening so many new possibilities and ideas. What made it extra special was taking one thought or feeling and expanding it to its full capacity and/or breaking it down to it's deepest core.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Q. Overall, were you impacted by the reading in a meaningful way? If so, how?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a. <span style="line-height: 16.3091px;">Very much. I cannot exactly put into words how I was impacted because it was so powerful. It is inexplicable. It definitely goes beyond the reading. Like I said, expanding and breaking down ideas truly opens up even more possibilities and knowledge. Time did not exist during the reading.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a. <span style="line-height: 16.3091px;">Aaron has so much depth within himself. He has so much to share. Truly an amazing and special person. I could go on and on. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a. <span style="line-height: 16.3091px;">Truly getting lost within the depths of our discussion. Both of us lost of a sense of time.</span></span></div>
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Each edition of Lovely Lunations carries a unique glimpse into the cosmic energy of the moment, along with relevant insights and universal life lessons. Lovely Lunations features guided meditations and imagery to nourish, support, and inspire you during these peak times of the monthly cycle and to honor and appreciate the magical patterns of life energy that are common to the human experience.</span></span></div>
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Lovely Lunations is offered both as a bi-weekly podcast, “The Lovely Lunations Stellar Astrology Podcast” and as a live community event, “Lovely Lunations Live”, at Inspiration Point in Buffalo, NY. “The Lovely Lunations Stellar Astrology Podcast” is available on Aaron’s website, awakenedastrologic.com and will soon be available on iTunes. “Lovely Lunations Live”, at Inspiration Point, features creative expression in the form of music, poetry, visual art, dance, and enactments to illuminate the astral energies of the time. Lovely Lunations is sustained by Lovely donations. </span></span></div>
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Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-3779833844494071252016-01-18T14:45:00.000-05:002016-01-18T14:45:12.179-05:00Funny Guy Clayton Williams, a Profile<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey there! Since the weather's been all ups and downs the last week the small business shoots had to be postponed till later in this week! So, today I bring you a little Q and A with local comedian Clayton Williams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 27 year old Clayton is a pretty swell guy who hung out and chatted with me over a session for his head shots. I've caught his act at my favorite funny bone joint, Helium, when he opened for Judah Friedlander and before he even opened his mouth I was in giggles. From his amazing hair to his insane Hawaiian shirt, this fella gets a crowd laughing easily just stepping onto the stage. Add that to his self-deprecating jokes and the fact that he sounds uncannily similar to Seth Rogan... let's just say you need to go check out one of his shows! We passed the time talking about his career as a comedian, his favorite person in the world (his grandma), the importance of smelling clean, and what's coming up for him soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Clayton: <span style="background-color: #fefefe;"><span style="color: #373e4d;"><span style="line-height: 1.28; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I got into comedy almost 4 years ago. I've always loved comedy and I was told about an open mic at Nietzsches so I went there to check it out. It used to be email only and </span><span style="line-height: 15.36px; white-space: pre-wrap;">every time</span><span style="line-height: 1.28; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I tried to sign up, the person running the room would say it was full, so I found another open mic at Mr. Goodbar and started there. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #373e4d; line-height: 1.28; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now I run that open mic</span></span></div>
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Hi there, everybody! How's it going? It's been a pretty productive first few days of 2016 and I'm making optimism and mindfulness my priorities for self-improvement this year. What about you?<br />
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So, I spent a couple hours with my friend Janna of <a href="http://www.papercraftmiracles.com/" target="_blank">Papercraft Miracles</a> over the weekend going over her amazing products while our babies had a jam session and have I got some pretty treats to share with you! I couldn't get over each beautiful product as I browsed and perused through all of her handcrafted goods- I left with a pile of my own and a wishlist a dozen deep... I want it all! And, I'm pretty sure you will, too, after seeing her amazing products below. Let's get this show on the road, shall we?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stitched mini books, approximately 4"x4" and 4"x5" each. Each product comes signed by artist. </td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20.79px;"> A. I conceived of the idea and started training &learning in 2002 but the full business wasn't up & running until 2013. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daydream Reminders, approx. 2"x4" each with handmade paper covers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GORGEOUS books for sketching and writing. Approximately 9"x13".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decorative Star Books available in Large (above) and Small (below) sizes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small Decorative Star Book, opens like above Large version.</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20.79px;"> A. P.M. supports several organizations, for example 10% of proceeds from all rainbow products is donated to G.L.Y.S. We are also a corporate sponsor of the Western New York Book Arts Center. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Origami Star Books are approximately 3"x3" when closed and open to 6"x6". </td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20.79px;"> A. To increase joy &</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20.79px;"> positivity across the world. To bring other artists together to craft larger projects highlighting the strength of many. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeff88; text-align: justify;"> I have been writing poetry since I was five years old and was first published in Earth's Daughters (a nationally distributed women's publication) when I was just 16 years old. I graduated from Hutch Tech high school in 2000 with a Regents BioChemical Technology degree. From there, I applied for and received a creative writing scholarship from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. I have been attending Warren Wilson for four years and will graduate in May with a BA in Integrative Studies: Entrepreneurial Creative Business Arts; a major that I designed to fit my goals in life. I have been very artistic since I was a little tiny girl, but since I attended a technical high school that didn't offer any creative arts classes, I had become distanced from my love for creativity. When I arrived at college I was flooded with a tremendous creative energy and I knew that I needed to "make stuff" although I wasn't sure what. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeff88; text-align: justify;"> I proceeded to take several studio art classes including printmaking, papermaking and bookforms. I also took several music classes to learn to play the guitar and the piano. Over the past four years I have created and displayed artworks ranging from drawings and paintings, to handmade paper and books, to woodcut prints and monoprints, and photography. I have also written countless poems and have begun work on an autobiographical book of poems called Skin and Stories Stretch to Cover Bones and These Beliefs: Autobiography of a Middleman. In addition to writing poems and making art, I have also branched out into several different musical forms including folk guitar and political hip-hop rhyming. I often perform "raps" at open mic nights and poetry slams and this is one of my favorite ways to reach out to people. </span><br />
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I brought home 3 for decorating my house and matting portraits. They're simply amazing!<br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeff88; font-size: small; text-align: justify;"> I have created reachforthestars papercraft miracles as a way to make a living doing what I love; creating unique works of art. I have known for a long time that being a starving artist is typical and being a profitable artist is not, and creating my business venture while I am still in college lets me get a head start into the realm of the profitable artist. So far everything in my life has worked out how it should; like puzzle pieces falling into place. I hope to inspire people from all walks of life, especially women. In today's society there is a lot of pressure on women to be strong and assertive yet the media continues to broadcast the message that being aesthetically pleasing is "the way to the top!" I strive to help people see the beauty that a human soul possesses, no matter what it's dress size its body is. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handmade papers made out of willow-bark and pigment (left) and ref clay mud to create hemp colors (right)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coffee Mug Books, one of the coolest concepts I've recently seen! Cream colored pages for an Americana and dark covered for a black coffee. The wisps on top are the coffee steam</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cloth Books for babies, approximately 5"x5". Hand-stitched and machine washable.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-65370450508313971212015-12-30T20:14:00.000-05:002015-12-30T20:14:35.602-05:00Christmas Is A Time For GivingI used to do something called Giving Is Awesome at the holidays to gift portraiture and services to people who were deserving and nominated by someone who recognized them. Over the years I stopped it because people were asking others to nominate them and I didn't feel that was in the spirit of the holidays. I give gift certificates out for Chinese auctions and other fundraising efforts, and on occasion surprise people I see and recognize for having grace and strength in tough situations. I can't always give everything I'd like to give, but I give what I can. It's something I can do all year long and I know those people aren't asking for portraits. It is just something nice I've been lucky enough to be able to share with them.<br />
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On Christmas Eve I was able to share it again with my friend, Emily, who I watched persevere through a tough 2015. She's an awesome mom and wonderful woman who I'm so glad to count as a friend!<br />
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Anyways, so I've been helping with her kids and we had a surprise shoot last Tuesday. On Christmas Eve I was able to share them with her and this is what she had to say about her family. These are some of my favorite shots. .<br />
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"2015 has been a very difficult year for us as a family, we are so lucky to have each other. We are stronger, braver and more resilient than I ever imagined.</div>
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My kids are such strong, beautiful, spirited, intelligent, amazing little souls. I wake up and fight every single day for them."</div>
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<br />Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-31936051400904769462015-12-23T08:00:00.000-05:002015-12-23T10:53:17.722-05:00Small Business Profile on Sage + Arrow (Subtitle: Oh, hello there... Yes, I'm still around and kickin'!)Its been three years since I updated, I know. Its been crazy busy around here, what with having a 5 year old, giving birth to some beautiful twins in 2014, a couple of very busy businesses and a happy social life. I hope you're well and on the path you wanted for yourself as we swing on into 2016! One of my business resolutions is going to be to update this 'ole blog about once a week, including what I hope will be bi-weekly small business profiles- a kind of getting to know my neighbor small business, if you will.<br />
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To start this series of 26 profiles I'd like to begin with introducing you to my soulful friend Nicole, from <a href="http://sageandarrow.storenvy.com/" target="_blank">Sage + Arrow</a>, Her business and products are the embodiment of this beautiful, warm, and loving woman, and can be found online and at several local businesses (Phoenix Rising Therapeutic Massage is one I'm hoping to check out soon because what photographer doesn't need some R+R right after the holidays??). She has a busy Instagram where she often posts flash sales for fans and her Facebook often features pictures of her wildly adorable family communing with nature when they're not working.<br />
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So Nicole came over one morning with some of her amazing products and we had a nice chat and she answered some questions about S+A for me. (And read about 60 books to the twins while I shot because they just did not think nap time was seriously going to happen that afternoon.) Let's jump in, shall we?<br />
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Q. Who are you?<br />
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A. Sage + Arrow, sacred healing apothecary.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nicole, owner and all around beautiful soul behind Sage + Arrow</td></tr>
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Q. What do you do?<br />
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A. I create products for bath, body, mind, and soul. I'm dedicated to making offerings from Mother Earth's finest gifts. Always all organic, vegan, and fair trade.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Men's line inspired by Nicole's own burly husband includes soaks, beard balms, aftershaves, salves and more</td></tr>
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Q. When and how did you start your business?<br />
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A. In 2014 I realized I could share the items I made for my loved ones with everyone around me. I feel driven to provide people with moments of self-love, rituals... like so many before us. In a world so engulfed in busy, I believe we desperately need to connect with the Earth and ourselves.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mermaid Spray on the left for the beachy waves you want without the harsh chemicals you don't want <br />Full Moon Healing Oil on the right is a sacred blend of Earth oils and quartz to cleanse and calm</td></tr>
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Q. What are your favorite things about your own products?<br />
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A. They work! These are products I've used daily for years; they soothe, center, and fulfill your need, whatever it may be. I love how they're created so purely yet can convince customers to switch brands after one use!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: start;">Mellow Mermaid Bath Soak on the left ensures relaxed vibes with Himalayan salt, lavender, chamomile, and calendula. Blissful Bath Melt (right) provides ultimate moisture, healing, and relaxation to melt your troubles away. </td></tr>
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Q. How does your business give back or serve your community?<br />
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A. Sage + Arrow donates baskets to charity monthly, I also hos new and full moon ceremonies which create a healing ritual space for women. Also, I'm a post-partum doula and use my products to promote wellness in new mothers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baby Love Bath Powder is formulated to soothe rashes, irritated skin, or even a generally fussy baby. Make it part of your baby's routine with Baby Bliss Bath Tea.</td></tr>
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Q. What's new and exciting for the business?<br />
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A. In 2016 S+A will be featured in a second <a href="http://vegancuts.com/" target="_blank">Vegan Cuts</a> box.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This lemon oil infused exfoliating scrub helps eliminate mental fatigue, stress, and anxiety with it's Vitamin C packed punch. Hibiscus helps eliminate inflammation and provides beneficial antioxidants. </td></tr>
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Q. What are your Sage + Arrow goals?<br />
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A. I want to continue providing a healing space for women in our community with my new and full moon ceremonies... to create a deep and loving community while promoting self-love and care.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Organic Coffee Face and Body Scrub (my new favorite!) is made with coffee for improving circulation and minimizing the appearance of skin imperfections, coconut oil to moisturize, and Himalayan sea salt for it's therapeutic properties for skin.</td></tr>
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Q. What do you wanna be when you grow up?<br />
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A. A woman who chased every passion in her soul, a kind and whole woman who never stops learning or giving love to those around her.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Woods Shampoo and Soap Bar is made of hand-crafted shea butter soap, infused with balsam fir, pine and eucalyptus aids in rejuvenation of the body and mind, boosts the immune system, and strengthens the respiratory system. </td></tr>
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Follow Nicole and S+A on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sageandarrow/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sage-Arrow-1528351964087816/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />
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<br />Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-68843576993223238652013-01-29T17:18:00.003-05:002013-01-29T17:18:47.312-05:00Register Your Photography Package So many occasions call for gift-giving, but most couples and families already have the household necessities established. Increasingly, custom portraiture and wedding coverage add-ons are becoming popular requests for gifts!<br />
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I now offer registries for couples and families who would like all of the beautiful extras, but can only start small with coverage. It's so easy to get started, too! Once you've chosen your coverage- whether for a Wedding, Birth Photography, Family session, Watch Me Grow package or Senior Session- we can add your heart's desires to your online registry. You can choose canvas prints, bridal sessions, albums and album upgrades, prints, high-resolution files, the skies the limit!<br />
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Friends and family can choose to put $10 and up towards the item(s) of their choosing and when each item is paid for, you'll receive an email from me to let you know X item has been paid in full. Partial payments will be applied to the total cost of the item and you'll be able to pay the balance in a timely manner. Crowd-funding is a terrific way to get the images you want and love, as well as the images everyone will want you to share!<br />
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To see a sample wedding registry, check out <a href="https://ciderr.com/102793" target="_blank">Brian and Tiffeny's registry</a>!<br />
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Also, below are some of my favorite images from Carm's Rock the Dress session, shot in November in Buffalo, NY. I hope you like it!<br />
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<br />Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-43723464443816717112013-01-15T01:39:00.002-05:002013-01-15T10:16:46.929-05:00It's been a Crazy 10 months.To say life has been a whirlwind in the last ten months would be a gross understatement. I've seen so many beautiful babies in their first days, snuggled up with moms and dads, couples vowing love and eternity in front of family, friends and faith, holidays have come and gone, cakes have been smashed, pinup kittens have come out to play and now... now I'm getting an opportunity to take a breath.<br />
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I wanted to share my favorite 2012 image though, as part of the January Challenge posted by Rock the Shot (www.rocktheshotforums.com is a great resource for the pro, semi-pro and enthusiastic hobby photographer!).<br />
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I absolutely love this <i>The Graduate</i> style shot of Seth from his 50's Coca-Cola themed engagement session with his beautiful bride-to-be, Elena. This isn't the best shot and it's not the most technically accurate shot of the whole set, but it stands out among the rest for me. We were going for the cheerful nature of a vintage Coke ad throughout the shoot, but I love the sexy feel of that first glance between wholesome delivery boy and awaiting customer in scarlet (in a non brownchickenbrowncow (say it out loud) way).<br />
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To view more of Seth and Elena's first engagement session, visit<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.442945622414958.96372.181271455249044&type=3" target="_blank"> this album</a>!<br />
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This shot is technically my second favorite shot of 2012. It was closely followed by the breathtaking Carm in a stunning wedding dress on the industrial General Mills plant site. Eventually, I'll get around to posting it. :)<br />
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My first is a largely private shot as it is of my little friend, 1 yr. old Maya, taken at 5:28 a.m. with her mom and dad on September 2nd in her recovery room after an invasive surgery to remove a large tumor from her abdomen. Mom was asleep, face down on some pillows on a couch beneath a window overlooking the NYC skyline and Dad was asleep in a chair, somewhere between dreaming and lucidity: I doubt he remembers my coming in to say goodbye and that I loved them at that unnatural hour as I had a train to catch back to Buffalo after shooting Maya pre- and post- operation. We said our goodbyes and his head fell back against the chair, asleep again as rounds began and I wished the nurse and doctor a good morning before heading for my train.<br />
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Maya laid tiny, but swollen, in a large hospital bed with her large battle wound on display, under harsh lights and heavy sedation. Despite the sedation, I had seen Maya make jerky movements and the doctors remarked to Mom that she was trying to wake up the night before. She was a fighter than, and even as her family learns that their battle with neuroblastoma is far from over, she's a fighter now.<br />
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<br />Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-9618300414244991142012-03-02T02:07:00.000-05:002012-03-02T02:07:24.943-05:00Happy 1st Birthday, Babies! {WNY Portrait Photographer}<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFgaZSxcSM-REbTnYIIoi3uN6wyzooL_5GhpB3TxXY3VyWZLuOhmwoyIEFVveIBDCk_Jg4LqyorHoXfPopIkhPKKbrtUyogOU03roQnhUK9drVEuMA9pgClPNtDdJYeUXnB1Rzc-hp2BM/s1600/twins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQEXScrzaG-veHWi4OR9p1EvDOtdCL1Dn-8P2J6ZOtN_hFjHqHWmLX3-ZJAOYmgyng7JtczRlqLfqe9NpHgFYEO6Y8hCVsa9GOGWckqkewCWNR8eo6IVeZkNbcoc9ezPrM8RlLUYoF4A/s1600/amelia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The end of 2011 and beginning of 2012 has brought me a handful of cute birthday sweethearts! Each were in to document their first birthday and were adorable as can be. It's amazing to see the difference between babies at that age. Some are walking, some are crawling, some are shy and some are grinning ear to ear. Each was wonderful and here they are!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Lola and Landon were my first birthday kids in over the holidays and I just love twins! Mom, Emily, forewent the Cake Smash route in favor of bright and colorful balloons, streamers and fun accessories. They were a bit shy but loved the balloons and being given ample space to roam. After some time, patience and encouraging they opened up- Lola is a total diva and Landon is a shy little peanut! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Gigi came in right after Christmas with her mom, Cait, and big sister, Fiona, for her third session. This one was extra special since we were celebrating her first birthday with a big Smash! She came in and was dolled up in the poofiest dress I have ever seen, and I have to admit that I was a little jealous. We played for the first half with blocks and books and she danced to a couple of her favorite songs. After, we pulled out her birthday cake for the smash and discovered that Fifi had already helped herself to some icing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Savannah is my latest birthday cutie, and sweet as can be. Would you just look at those big, blue eyes? You can tell she's taking in everything she's watching. She is, by far, one of the messiest Smashers I have ever seen in action. That just made it all the more fun! I'm not entirely sure how much of the cake actually ended up in her mouth, but it certainly was everywhere else! I just loved watching her explore with touch, smell and taste and hope she had just as much fun at her birthday party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I am one very lucky girl, not only am I fortunate enough to spend my work days surrounded by wonderful and unique families but I also get to meet brand new, snuggly, perfect newborns. And here's 7 of them Born between November 2nd and January 3rd. Aren't they just beautiful? (And out of order. Sorry families!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Adeline is one of the most alert newborns I have ever met, but oh so sweet. Her parents and big sister welcomed her into the world on Dec 2nd and couldn't have been happier to meet her. We shot in home because she was born via c-section and we got to spend a lot of time getting to know each other as I tried to talk her in to taking a nap. My favorite shot of her is of her laying on her parent's bed once she did finally drift off. It just looks ideal. Addie is one of my Watch Me Grow babies and I love getting to document them as they hit different milestones!<br />
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Emma is one of the most cuddly babies I've ever met, and definitely the biggest! She came in to the world, quickly, weighing in at 9 lbs, 9 ozs about two weeks early. Her parents are beyond in love with her and they make a sweet little family. While I worked to photograph Emma, she gave one of the cutest smiles and was just the easiest girl to work on.<br />
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Oh Gia! Look at all of that hair!!! Gia is actually the youngest of the bunch, born just after the new year began. She was born later than expected and the smallest of the bunch. After shooting her family's portraits last spring, and mommy's maternity session in October, I knew I was going to just fall in love with this sweet girl. Since she came in with mom and Grandma, I made sure to get a picture of the three of them. Of course, because of all the hair, I also sent them home with headbands after making sure to get a detail shot of that downy soft hair. Really hoping she doesn't lose it all before the next family portrait!<br />
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Jaxson was hands down, the easiest newborn I have ever worked with! I don't think I've ever had such an easy time shooting as many different poses in such a short period of time. I'm pretty sure he didn't take one break, he was so cozy! Because he was comfortable, we were able to photograph him with his parents wedding rings, a gifted blanket, his hat that was made for him, some sweet booties and some fun stuff from the studio. It was a great session and I hope to see him again in the future!<br />
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Oliver was the oldest of my newborns, making him a little more fussy. We met when he was a month old for a session at home, right after Addi's. When photographing newborns, patience is the biggest virtue a photographer can have, right there with talent and skill. It took just over an hour to get his mama's requested portrait with him, but it was soo worth it to get those beautiful, calm eyes with his mother's stunning smile.<br />
He was such a hungry little guy that I think we spent more downtime getting to know everyone while he nursed than shooting, so I invited him with his mom and sisters back to my studio for some more shots the following week. Again, worth it!<br />
Also, it's important to be able to laugh at the ridiculous during newborn sessions. Oli peed on himself while we were getting his last in home shot of him cradled in mom and dad's hands and pooped all over his poor mama while we were working on their portrait together. I know some parents have become embarrassed in studio by these things, but it's natural and can happen at times that make it almost comical. Dads get the horrified look and moms apologize, but it happens almost every single time. I just laugh it off- poop happens!<br />
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Peyton surprised us all by arriving about 6 weeks early so we met when she was about a month old. She was another cozy baby who I couldn't get enough of. I almost didn't get that beautiful smile though as it happened just as I was turning to adjust a light. The only time she wasn't thrilled to be touched and prodded was during her portrait in the main studio room with her big sister, she was just too comfortable in her bed of blankets in the newborn room. She was back in a week later for holiday portraits and I'm excited about tomorrow since it's time for her 4 month session as part of her Watch Me Grow package!<br />
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Would you just look at the beautiful lips on Sophia Lorianna? Her family was given a gift certificate as a birth gift by one of my regular families and I was just smitten from the moment she came in the door! Another super easy to work with baby who loved to be cuddled- I was on cloud 9. Some of my preferred vendors had recently sent me some wonderful newborn items before I met Sophia and because she was so easy to work with I was able to knock a lot of the shots out for them. She's another one of my Watch Me Grow babies and I am so excited about what the rest of her first year will bring us!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-57583827480819236112012-02-18T00:43:00.000-05:002012-02-18T00:43:10.951-05:00Let's Play Catch Up, the 2011 Holiday Lightning Round {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First off, all of these fabulous kids and families deserve their own special Blog post, but with my recent burst of business I fear it would be June before I caught up. Twice I had every good intention of being caught up with all night Blogathons but there are only so many hours and so very many sessions to catch up on. This is about half of my remaining 2011 sessions to post. I hope you enjoy them all just as much as I enjoyed spending time with and photographing my clients.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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This is Dylan and he is an awesome kid. He still tells his mama how beautiful she is and that he loves her, though giggling through it in front of strangers. He's a handsome dude who told me all bout his martial arts class and what he likes about it.<br />
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One of my favorite babies, Grayson, turned 6 months old just in time for the holidays. He made the perfect little Santa and has one of the greatest baby boy smiles you could ask for. It's almost time for your 9 month session, Grayson!<br />
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I don't adore many sets of siblings the way I adore the H girls. They are, by far, some of the prettiest girls and also some of the sweetest. I've photographed them a million times already and would love to do it a million more! Their parents are pretty spectacular too. ;)<br />
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Like Grayson, Jaxson came in for his 6 month session and holiday portraits. He played with his beautiful mama, Kristin, and sat with one of his dad's ornaments from when he was a little boy. He is an amazing baby, just an all around sweetheart.<br />
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I've photographed Nate and Maddie on a couple of occasions, and it was so nice to get to finally meet and shoot the whole M family! They are a fun family who have a lot of fun, Maddy is the typical girly girl (she modeled a headband while visiting my studio and got to take it home with her) and Nate is your typical, mischievous boy. I'm always excited for sessions with these two.<br />
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Oh my! The K boys are just perfect! Perfect manners, good looks and the right amount of curiosity and enthusiasm. Mom, Kara, joined in the action at the end of the session while the boys looked over their Polar Express book. Isn't she gorgeous? They also won a contest I had in December and are picking up an Organic Bloom framed 16x20 when they come in for a session Monday. I can't wait to see them in the ties we have for them!<br />
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The other M family wanted to shoot outdoors like their 2010 holiday portraits, so we headed to Ellicott Creek Park. It was shocking to see how big their youngest has gotten and their two oldest are maturing. Always wonderful to spend time with, I had a blast chatting with them as we worked on their early day session.<br />
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Naomi's mom brought her in for her second birthday and holiday portraits. She is a sweet, quiet little girl with the prettiest blonde ringlets. She had fun playing with the toys I keep in my studio and riding the rocking horses. Her mom's favorite picture was the last one because it looks like she's praying to her.<br />
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Neven had his 3 month holiday portraits to look forward to and he was the cutest thing ever with his little tongue sticking out and joyful smiles for everyone. Because of a case of the cranks, we split his session in to a 2 parter so we could get everything his wonderful parents wanted. I just swoon for that sweet little face!<br />
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Riley's mom, Myndi, first brought him in for his holiday portrait session and then she won a 3 pack of portrait sessions when she was nominated for Giving is Awesome. So, we took his second session outdoors for a wintry set and a couple of snowball fights. He is one of the coolest kids I know, and he has an absolutely infectious laugh.<br />
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What's not to love about this beautiful family? I see the S sisters and their mama, Melissa, almost every month and finally got to meet dad, Paul, for their holiday session. I love how playful the girls were with their parents and how Olivia blossomed in front of my camers. This was a super successful session as far as smiles go! For the hundredth time, thank you to the S family for choosing me to be your photographer!<br />
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This isn't a real family, it's a bunch of actors and models I hired. Just kidding! Holy smokes though, is this a great looking family or what?! The other S family wanted something a little more elegant for their family's holiday session so we took it to the history museum and Japanese garden. They were funny, kind, easy to work with and would you just look at them! I kind of want to hire them to be my stunt family.<br />
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Funny thing, after their session I got stranded at the museum waiting for the fella to pick me up. Our car broke down a half hour away and after an hour I decided to call a cab. It was great to just enjoy the gardens though while I waited and I hope to do many more sessions there this year.<br />
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The Z boys are some of the funniest kids I have ever met! That sense of humor will come in handy come April when they welcome a new sister to the family! So many kids get bored of having to smile on command, so I took a rather, um... unique approach with getting those genuine giggles and grins from them. I'm sure their parents wondered why I was telling fart jokes with them, but they were happy with the results so I was more than happy to embarrass myself. I can't wait to see everyone again in a couple of months!<br />
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And that's it for this Lightning Round! Next will be babies, babies, babies!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-74970614118267816472012-01-31T13:23:00.000-05:002012-01-31T13:23:26.131-05:00For PhotographersDear Friends,<br />
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This goes against my better judgment to write, half of me says "It's bad for business" and the other half has reverted to 17 yr. old, cheerleader me because I've got S-P-I-R-I-T, SPIRIT, yes I do! Here it is though...<br />
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Stop Talking Smack About Your Clients. Stop talking it on your Business pages and don't encourage your clients and friends to gang up on someone on your business page. As a consumer, this is a major turn off. Why am I going to give someone money for services if I don't know if later they will or won't verbally attack me or one of the individuals I have paid you to photograph. Your Business's Facebook page is not the place for you to slut-shame, provoke or threaten lawsuits because someone has expressed an unflattering opinion of your work. <b>It is the place to try and be on your best behavior,</b> lots of people are getting their first glimpse of you, your work and attitude there.<br />
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And on that note, sharing an unflattering opinion or making an observation is not slander so please stop telling people you will sue them because of it. It's not slander if a dry cleaner ruins my wool jacket, it's a fact I'm probably going to be mad about and will give referrals based on. It is slander if I say "They deliberately ruined my jacket because they didn't like me for xyz reason!"<br />
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If you have a problem with a client (or your client has a problem with you), address it privately. If you have a problem with another photographer, address it privately. It is easy to let tempers, and ill-tempered words, fly in the heat of moment. You will come across as calm, cool and collected though if you pull up your big girl/boy Underoos, take a deep breath, apologize for any misunderstanding and offer to discuss differences in private to whatever audience you have at the moment. I may still want to hire you for family portraits if you have rationally (and respectfully!) addressed a problem with another client in front of me. <b>I won't hire you if I see you go bananas on someone else</b>, and I'll tell 5 of my friends so they can avoid the same thing.<br />
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Stop thinking every other photographer who has admired your work is a spy, out to get you. Stop thinking every bit of advice you're given by another photographer is useless, or given to sabotage you. They are likely giving it to you to stop you from hanging yourself with your words. As someone who has made just about every mistake in a 10+ year long career, I want to see newer and younger photographers succeed without hitting all the same pot holes I did, and I'm sure a lot of us feel this way. <b>Try your best not to repeat mistakes. </b>I must have really liked hitting brick walls and it kills me to think how much further in my career I could be if someone had just said "Hey, Jackass, let me help you out there!"<br />
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If your client dumps you for another studio, it is not because that other photographer is offering great incentives to do it to you. It sucks, flat out, to see any of my previous clients post pictures from another studio on their Facebook. That does not mean that I have reason to be a vengeful, hate mongering jerk to the client or the other photographer. It just means they chose another photographer. And sometimes I<b> find inspiration</b> in those new photographer's images!<br />
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There are as many reasons for why someone may have hired you in the first place as there are for why they go to a different studio now. Price, location, schedule, flexibility, portfolio, accessibility, easy to talk to, fun to work with and customer service. While they may hire you for one of those reasons initially, you may get dumped for that same reason because things change. Their budget changes, your prices increase. They move or you move or a photography studio opens up a block from their house and it's more convenient. They took on a new job, or you're only open Mon-Thurs. instead of Sun- Sat still. They love your work but can no longer meet you on location at your favorite park 40 mins from their home between their kids' wrestling meets, dance classes, scouts and music lessons or you can't drive 30 minutes to shoot at their favorite, nearby park. <b> Am I getting my point across? </b><br />
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If the reason a client has left you is because of portfolio then <b>force yourself to shoot just for fun</b> for a week, or a month, or a year. <b>Go brush up on your skills.</b> <b>Learn Your Camera!</b> If you feel yourself burning out from 15 sessions a week, <b>outsource your editing</b> or sit down and<b> write out a personal project you want to photograph</b>. Last summer, I did my balloon series as a way to declutter my mind of the "formula" session. I feel myself itching to start a new project once this Buffalo weather defines the season we're in. (Natives, what is this?? I'd always heard of Buffalo being buried in snow from November to April and hadn't really known different.)<br />
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If a client leaves you because of customer service, it is time to <b>evaluate what went wrong and what you can improve</b>. If you are openly name calling and encouraging others to get in on your fun, I think the answer is pretty obvious. If you maybe could have done a better job on that portrait session or event and your client calls you out on it, it is time for an apology and to correct the situation to the best of your abilities. <b>Be humble, without our clients we are people with cameras who can't pay our bills. </b><br />
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I want to backtrack for a moment. A word about slut-shaming because it makes me angry and sad to see a photographer who offers boudoir and "sexy" sessions slut-shame other women, especially as the next thing they post after advertising them. <b>Slut-shaming encourages misogyny, low self-esteem and a negative attitude regarding sexuality.</b> I don't care how you dress, about your sexuality and sensuality or what you do in your free time because it isn't my business. It's not my business to know how many people you have been intimate with, why your children don't look alike, why you aren't married or why you dress the way you do. It <b>is</b> my business to photograph you in a way that makes you feel positive about yourself. If you respect me, I respect you and that is what matters. If you don't respect me, or me you, maybe it's time we privately address our differences.<br />
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If you have such strong feelings about women, marriage, sexuality, dress, gender, etc. then maybe it's time to re-evaulate why you offer a service that is about boosting self-confidence and sparking a romantic fire in a new or old relationship. If it's for money, get out now before you not only dig your own grave but are buried in it.<br />
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No matter how young or old you or your business is, these things make an impact. Yes, I am writing this on the heels of watching a lot of these "bad behaviors" over the last 24 hrs. It is not to shame that person or their business, but to provide food for thought and help them, and other photographer's, do better. Realize your full potential with your equipment, show gratitude to the clients who keep a roof over your head and stay grounded. Always remember there is room for improvement.<br />
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Peace,<br />
BossyBossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-86855060479377221842012-01-20T14:28:00.000-05:002012-01-20T14:28:12.866-05:00The G Family {WNY Portrait Photographer} A month after their wedding, Caitlin and Jeff were in the studio for some family portraits with their beautiful girls, Fi and Gi. Since she already knew she loved the fireplace background that was what the family chose for their holiday session. Ages 1 and 2 can be tough if you want sitting still, looking at the camera shots but, after getting some energy out and having their curiosity taken care of, the girls were just wonderful to work with. (They must have known the time for go crazy shots would be our next session!) These are some of my favorite shots.<br />
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Thanks, as always, to Cait and Jeff for choosing me to document special occasions and their fabulous family!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-6020956996490477682012-01-20T14:13:00.000-05:002012-01-20T14:13:19.745-05:00Amie's Bridal Portrait {WNY Portrait Photographer} I met Amie when I shot her daughter's 4th birthday portrait and immediately knew I'd love working with her. Just to be up front, I was not Amie's wedding photographer. She came in for a bridal portrait session, with hair and makeup by Samantha K, after we talked about her wedding and I saw the how stylish she was on her big day. I love the traditional wedding gown, whether it's lace, silk or chiffon. Nothing quite grabs me, though, like a dress that's exactly like the woman wearing it. In Amie's case, that was dramatic, a bit punk and very nontraditional. These are a few of my favorite shots.<br />
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Thanks for coming in Amie, I hope you love these as much as I do!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-14753051169929509652012-01-20T13:58:00.000-05:002012-01-20T13:58:31.106-05:00Harrison's 3 Month Session {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> What's not to love about a handsome little guy like Harrison? He came in only 2 weeks ago for his 3 month session with lovely mom Seanna and we had a fine time playing and smiling. He is also a very snuggly little guy! Being so easy to work with, we had time to shoot with more drops than usual and even get in some mom and babe shots. These are some of my favorites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXoxJUH40-O2JBTGzmDHUh1gcefUx4DN1aOXFaRmWWP4SzQrWfa1ousroNeBLu5lj6J41aPyjliBIV9MYp4IPGwcdVHDlV2FuWaHRPBnY_YbFwb6t3-MlN69ZEzRb5x2rwTwy0vW09J0/s1600/harrison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXoxJUH40-O2JBTGzmDHUh1gcefUx4DN1aOXFaRmWWP4SzQrWfa1ousroNeBLu5lj6J41aPyjliBIV9MYp4IPGwcdVHDlV2FuWaHRPBnY_YbFwb6t3-MlN69ZEzRb5x2rwTwy0vW09J0/s1600/harrison.jpg" /></a></div> Thank you, Seanna and Harrison, for coming in! And thank you Jamie Lynn for the referral!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-92145815157692822682012-01-20T13:45:00.000-05:002012-01-20T13:45:47.560-05:00The D Family {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The D family came to visit my studio over Thanksgiving since they had received a gift session from their daughter, Colleen. They wanted a Christmas session that was a bit more casual and that gave me a great excuse to use my green plaid drop! They are a fun family, with two gorgeous girls and who love to love one another. These are some of my favorite shots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">T Thank you to the D family for making my studio a stop on your jam-packed vacation!</div>Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-6164313465613632482012-01-16T03:00:00.000-05:002012-01-16T03:00:59.595-05:00Morgan and Gavin {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I met Morgan and Gavin just in time for their holiday portraits. Their mom Sherry booked my holiday special in November after a series of disappointing sessions at a chain studio (that, I'm told, always ended in unhappy tears for all) and I'm so glad she did! We took the time we needed to get the shots of stubborn Gavin that would make his mama happy and Morgan just loved showing off her mood jewelry and posing for the camera. These are some of my favorite shots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Thank you Kristen for asking me to capture your two wonderful girls! I can't wait to see you 3 again!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-75738256240289239202012-01-16T02:02:00.000-05:002012-01-16T02:02:25.272-05:00The C Family {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Everytime I photograph this family I have to laugh at how ridiculously good looking they are. Not only are parents Jim and Cami just gorgeous, they have three of the most beautiful little boys I have ever met. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Toddlers, as many know, don't have the best tolerance needed for portrait sessions but we managed to get through them quickly and cheerfully, as I reminded myself of the <a href="http://bossyphotographer.blogspot.com/2011/08/gabe-turns-2-wny-portrait-photographer.html">cake smash mayhem built</a>. This time there were no melt downs from 2 yr. olds or 4 yr. olds eating poisonous berries behind bushes (oh yeah, it's happened). Just three happy, handsome little boys. </div><br />
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</div><span style="text-align: left;"> Cami wanted to book a holiday session that wasn't really holiday themed. So we started with updated shots of each of her little boys and moved on to the group shot. These are some of my favorite shots. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9FNYF8p46bSBOv5CA6GUR4ek0efOojZeTwhIK_DI_9C99x0-XBT_1Hgig5dmV6fd44b61yl8Bw4zcJRF_sm61v_5h-X2PML_hwlQu6Lwh6rkiH2idHetrlm-coy6AjTYa_sXjkKrpB0/s1600/cami.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9FNYF8p46bSBOv5CA6GUR4ek0efOojZeTwhIK_DI_9C99x0-XBT_1Hgig5dmV6fd44b61yl8Bw4zcJRF_sm61v_5h-X2PML_hwlQu6Lwh6rkiH2idHetrlm-coy6AjTYa_sXjkKrpB0/s1600/cami.jpg" /></a></div> As always, thanks Cami and Jim! I look forward to seeing you and baby Micah in 2 weeks for his next session!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-45863620688312342762012-01-15T16:27:00.000-05:002012-01-15T16:27:43.475-05:00Caitlin and Jeff Tie the Knot {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 11/11/11 was a great day to get married! I was very excited for this particular wedding after shooting Caitlin and Jeff's <a href="http://bossyphotographer.blogspot.com/2012/01/caitlin-and-jeffs-engagement-session.html">engagement session</a> two weeks earlier in industrial Buffalo. The couple had a 32 person wedding party when all was said and done, so I knew I would have my work cut out for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> As is true of almost all weddings, things ran a bit late but I had a great time chatting it up with Caitlin and getting to know her MOHs while at the salon as she had hair and makeup done. I finally got to see some of the cool details she'd been telling me about for two weeks- including a slave Leia lego in the bouquet and all of her great jewelry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The dress. The dress was a million times cooler than I expected, and I had pretty high expectations after she told me about the design she put together. The four piece dress included a corset, skirt, enormous petite skirt and tuxedo jacket- and lets not forget the shoes! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I had one of the MOHs high jack the groom and follow us to the art museum for their first look while Caitlin boarded the party bus and rode with her (enormous) wedding party. While we waited for the bus to arrive, we got to catch up with Jeff and he was the most relaxed groom I think I've ever met. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> At last, Caitlin arrived and I was able to get some shots of her preening at the top of the stairs leading to the waterfront before Jeff turned around to see her. They were all grins as they walked hand in hand down the stairs and embraced for a long time as we stood back watching the moment with our cameras. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> After we had a whirlwind of portraits to do, visiting almost all of the sites we had shot their engagement session at before heading to the Flying Bison Brewery for a beer tasting and more portraits. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> With an hour before guests arrived for the ceremony the group hit the bar and celebrated, toasting the couple. The ceremony and reception was held upstairs and Jeff's father married them. There was a lot of hugging and kissing between vows as they held hands and shared sentiments of love. It was a great evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Caitlin came to the studio a few days later for her w<a href="http://belladonnaboudoir.blogspot.com/2012/01/bella-donna-caitlin-wny-boudoir.html">edding gift boudoir session</a> and for bridal portraits and we also took the time to get the family portraits of the newlyweds with their beautiful daughters since it had been so late the evening of the wedding. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Caitlin and Jeff, thank you so much for inviting me to be your photographer. I loved being a part of your special day and photographing your beautiful family. I can't wait to photograph many happy anniversary portraits for you!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-78011130633350072952012-01-15T02:23:00.000-05:002012-01-15T02:23:20.058-05:00The B Family {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I first met Beverly almost 2 yrs ago at a mom's group and was so happy to hear from her in November. She explained to me that she needed a family portrait update since her last one had been at least 5 years earlier. Her family met a near-tragedy this Spring when one of her sons fell 40 feet and almost lost him, so it was a very important photograph to her. She now stays home with him and we decided it would be best to shoot the portrait at her home so they wouldn't have to put too much stress on the family with the almost 40 minute round trip. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I packed up my studio lighting and equipment for the session and we spent about two hours photographing the family of seven. These are some of my favorite shots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDYSen2RWnKIrbc0C2iMb2rYDJjcqMFMrLGwTPCuWCr3dwbxLXzQLlX6dY8wyO1y09rk4L6bXVFuXnndslAgPYcIeo8SslSmtNVe1AyUMaD8_oa65yoRbXX2kXw3Pxv0EpwZPZMqGkbY/s1600/bradley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDYSen2RWnKIrbc0C2iMb2rYDJjcqMFMrLGwTPCuWCr3dwbxLXzQLlX6dY8wyO1y09rk4L6bXVFuXnndslAgPYcIeo8SslSmtNVe1AyUMaD8_oa65yoRbXX2kXw3Pxv0EpwZPZMqGkbY/s1600/bradley.jpg" /></a></div> Beverly, thank you so much for asking me to photograph your beautiful family for the holiday! I hope your family continues to mend and stay in good health.Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-20176880390109197942012-01-15T02:07:00.000-05:002012-01-15T02:07:02.128-05:00Cadence {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> It's been a couple of months, but Cadence and I had a blast shooting her 4th birthday portraits! After talking to her mom, Amie, I was inspired by this <a href="http://www.joyfolieblog.com/2011/09/diy-wednesday-curly-fur-vest.html">tutorial</a> and we put together the perfect outfit for an outdoors Fall session. She got to run, jump, roll and lay in the leaves she was throwing in the air, as she looked like an explorer with her walking stick. She was just as lovely when she looked shy, bored and happy. These are some of my favorite shots!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Thank you for bringing Cadence out to play, Amie! I can't wait to photograph the little Miss again sometime!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-15326170679478053932012-01-12T03:05:00.000-05:002012-01-12T03:05:44.353-05:00Samantha Portfolio Day 1 {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Samantha K. is my Hair Stylist and MUA for <a href="http://thebossyphotographer.com/boudoir">Bella Donna Boudoir</a> sessions. We organized two days for portfolio building, twelve mini shoots and one rocking portfolio. Each woman came with an outfit fit for a Bella Donna session and shot for about a half hour, after getting their hair and makeup done, to get the perfect image for a special portrait or album to give for the holidays. These are some of my favorite shots from day 1.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTjq4rkXz0ar4HYaKLWoNSlzT3DPZ0uZC4DkhQY8my_OO_K5th0Fsv3Bd3zDoKtDC90-0AnwLIJU-qm8cu0uTFgc7BAB05vr28DwL5PAaWMgJhcAQwa6l0k_ndm_QTsjLgsfHsIJ36NU/s1600/samport1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTjq4rkXz0ar4HYaKLWoNSlzT3DPZ0uZC4DkhQY8my_OO_K5th0Fsv3Bd3zDoKtDC90-0AnwLIJU-qm8cu0uTFgc7BAB05vr28DwL5PAaWMgJhcAQwa6l0k_ndm_QTsjLgsfHsIJ36NU/s1600/samport1.jpg" /></a></div> Thanks to the beautiful ladies who came out to support Samantha and enjoyed a session! Samantha, you're the best!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-55872726984693442082012-01-08T03:31:00.000-05:002012-01-08T03:31:49.602-05:00Team Luna Chix {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TLCBuffalo"> Team Luna Chix Buffalo </a> invited me to their post-season party and fundraiser to document the fun and good work these fabulous women do at the end of October. The team met up at Dandelions for cocktail hour and dinner, and while there had a silent auction, a jeweler and I set up a photo booth for the ladies post-dinner. That night they raised over $400 for breast cancer research!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I met the Chix through Mary Lou, that beautiful woman in the center through her kind acts to others. She spent all of 2010 baking cookies for Ronald McDonald House residents and Gilda's Club. I emailed her (far later than I ever meant) to tell her thank you for making my month at RMH a little more comforting and we struck up a friendship. She is an inspiring woman and the whole reason for Team Luna Chix being in Buffalo. I hope to someday get to photograph her baking cookies and hear more about her good deeds. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The whole team was an inspiration! Members ages, sizes and backgrounds are all over the map, but running and fundraising brings them all together. If you're looking for a way to make some new, wonderful friends or keep your New Year's Resolution <a href="http://teamlunachix.com/buffalo_run">contact</a> them! These are a few of my favorite shots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Thank you Mary Lou, and the rest of the Chix, for letting me join you!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006663126426906968.post-26703820635845100702012-01-07T16:05:00.001-05:002012-01-07T16:06:42.876-05:00MUAH Port Day {WNY Portrait Photographer}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> On occasion, I like to set up portfolio days for makeup artists and hair stylists I know. This one was set up back in October with Sarah B. Each girl had her makeup done and all but 1 had their styled as well. The girls each had a 5 minute shoot in the outfit of their choice wearing <a href="http://stelladot.com/rotella">Stella and Dot</a> jewelry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Thanks for coming out ladies!Bossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928636530698114571noreply@blogger.com0