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What's a blog post without a photo? :)
Here's a random shot I recently rediscovered from Emir and I's 2year anniversary this past July. (Check out the massive vein in my forehead.... isn't that ridiculous!?)
Shortly before Emir and I headed south to Miami, I was invited to visit the Lincoln East High School yearbook class to help the yearbook photographers with some challenges they were facing.
Natasha did a fantastic job of arranging everything, and I had a TON of fun demystifying the art/science of photography. Thanks for being such a great group! I hope I was able to help you guys tackle your photographic challenges! :)
Here's the sweet TQ card I found waiting for me when Emir and I got back from our trip. :)
They sent ME the thank you card, but really.... it was my pleasure. I am honored to have been invited to help! Thank YOU ladies!
Lil' Tanner recently turned the big T-W-O, so Julie (his mom) invited me back for some photo fun. I LOVE this hat!
Tanner didn't remember me from the first time I came and shot his pictures a year or so ago.... so he was a little shy at first...
His mom had this brilliant idea where she bought a bunch of plastic balls and filled up a sandbox with them..... basically creating the 'balls' kids get to play in at Chuck E. Cheese. What a great idea! I may have to make a set of my own! (Sure helped Tanner get over his shyness!)
More silliness!
Great to see you all again! Happy 2nd b-day Tanner!
OMG... is that a horrible blog post title, or what?! :)
These cuties happened to have a fantastic corn field right in their own backyard.... how could I resist?
How cute are they!? :)
Thanks guys! Lonnie- great to bump into you downtown the other day! Ha ha! :)
While shooting another family in Omaha recently, I had the pleasure of chasing one shoot with another one involving these fine folks! Here are some of my faves....
I *love* this one!
This is Kim and Jason... they're responsible for these cute babes! :)
Thanks for the opportunity to be part of the family for an evening! :)
Having recently returned from Miami, there was no time for delay! I jumped right back into the swing of things with family photos for these cuties!
Pouting photos are my FAVORITES. I love how for this split moment in time (which surely passed in .125 seconds), her world was somehow turned upside down. And then, just as quickly.... she was over it and back to chasing her big sister around. *sigh* Kids.....
Big sis is full of love for the new guy! :)
Let's just go inside and have a pillow fight!
So great to see you all again! :) Hope you're having a fantastic fall!
I've been blessed in life to do quite a number of fun and exciting things.... and I have to tell you, flying on the trapeze is definitely high on that list! Next time you're in Miami, you've GOT to try trapeze class!
In only 5 swings, we learned the knee hang, backflip, AND did a CATCH! Check out the evidence below to see me in action.... :)
After my cousin's wedding, we spent 2 days playing in Miami. We spent day one (Sunday) bike riding through the city. We rented bikes in South Beach, and rode to downtown's Bayfront Park where we took a trapeze class (video coming soon!).
The cool thing about the bike rentals is, we planned the whole thing from my phone's Internet connection and Google text. It was a last minute idea that turned out to be a highlight of our trip (next to the trapeze class, of course.... :) Yay mobile Internet!
Trapeze class was the coolest thing! I'm preparing to get the video posted... stay tuned!
While walking around, it was common for the camera lenses to fog up from the humidity. I've had this happen to me a few times here at home, but it was a regular occurrence in Miami. Crazy!
Before heading to the beach on day two (Monday), we stopped for what we thought would be a cheap breakfast....
...until we ordered strawberry daiquiris ($20 a pop!). Holy cow!
It looks like I have a green leaf mustache in this photo.... a good reminder to always keep an eye on the background so silliness like this doesn't happen! (unless you want it to!)
Then, it was time to hit the water. We bought a special water-proof casing for our purse-cam so we could take it into the waves with us. So fun!
How awesome are those clouds? Miami has such an interesting weather pattern, it rains nearly every day.... even if only for 20 minutes or less. The sky is always dramatic! (Thank goodness for Weight Watchers! Ha ha!)
More food.... (this was a strong theme of our trip.... ;)
Party time at Mango's!
Emir and I just got back from my cousin Jeannette's wedding in Miami. It was the first time in YEARS that I went to a wedding without a camera in my hand... Ha ha ha! So, to mark the occasion, I set Emir up with a camera of his own (early b-day present) and officially put him in charge of photography. Here are some of my favorite shots that he took....
Ok, ok..... so I know I gave the camera to Emir.... but I grabbed it to snag these two shots of my adorable cousins at the rehearsal dinner. Aren't they gorgeous?
Now... back to Emir. :) He was quick to remind me that the camera is indeed.... his. :)
My cousin Mickey's beautiful wife Michelle. I had the honor of attending their wedding in Puerto Rico when I was just 11. They are the proud parents of 3 of the most beautiful little boys you've ever seen.....
These are 2 of them....
Everything was beautiful!
The reception was held in the Havana Club. Amazing!
Officially off duty, I happily enjoyed some champagne... :) (Can you even recognize me without the camera in front of my face? Ha ha!)
On the 55th floor of the Wachovia building downtown, we were treated to spectacular views like this!
One of the (many) neat details of the reception, includes a cigar artist who was hand-rolling cigars per request. You can imagine the excitement..... Havana cigars!?
3 of the 5 gang-o-cousins. I am so proud to call them family! :)
We love you all!!!! (Great job on the photos love!!!)
A few weeks ago, I was honored beyond belief when I was awarded the 2008 Integrity Award from the Better Business Bureau. What a treat!
Check out this video of 'behind the scenes' at the studio.... kindly put together by the folks at A+ Media.
Khara Plicanic. Instructor, Photographer, Designer, Advocate. Here you'll find tools, inspiration, and empowerment to help you on your own creative journey.
