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I recently had the pleasure of whipping up these gems for a few of my 2009 seniors. These are hard-bound 8x8 books custom made for each client. In a nutshell.... they ROCK! If you're interested in having one designed for you, let me know!
This is what my desk looked like before Christmas and the LPS yearbook deadline. These wallet orders reached to the moon and back! Each box was individually packed, labeled, and addressed... followed up with a phone call/email to let the recipient know it was ready. Phew!
Just a regular day's worth of mail..... yeow-sa!
Scene: New Year's Eve, roughly 7pm at the Historic Grand Manse. More specifically, upstairs in the old court room (jury box still in tact!).
Details: Family and friends gathered to celebrate. Candles lit at the altar. Jazz band hypnotically seducing guests with sweet sounds. Glasses of champagne waiting on cue.
It was something out of a fairy tale, perhaps a movie. Greg & Kelly's celebration was all their own, and it was perfection. Here are some of my favorite moments.
Is it just me or does this look like Hollywood meets The Godfather? :)
I LOVE this photo. It captures all the grand splendor of the scene/moment.
You can see the old jury box on the left. The wood work is richly delicious!
Emir scores another gem! I love the doors from the hallway into the courtroom. He snagged this shot through the window.
The pastor had the most fascinating mustache. Only to be outdone by the incredible service he officiated. Well done!
The architecture in the space is simply amazing (plus, I developed a mild obsession with this clock.....)
Immediately following the ceremony, champagne was ushered in for all guests and the benediction was bestowed. (Another Emir treasure!)
This is Kelly's grandfather. I loved shooting him!
Off to the reception! This was a huge martini glass filled with personalized M&M's.
The cake was A-mazing! (I split a piece with Emir.... trimming down for a new year!)
First dance joy....
The midnight kiss!
I'm honored to have had the opportunity to be part of your lovestory for a night. And what a special one at that! Wishing you a lifetime of love, joy and happiness. :)
Combine the Shoot Shack™ with a wedding AND a New Year's celebration and what do you get? AWESOMENESS.
Yours truly, sporting some festive attire....
Not as bad as it looks! This brave soul lost his finger in a snowblowing mishap. I love the sense of humor he has about it. Plus, he's adorable! :)
This young chap's lovely wife is pregnant. Here, he poses sympathetically. :)
This is the über fab Jackie (of Nelnet and Emmy & Ivy legend) with her partner in crime, Monte.
I had the honor of seeing tons-o-great folks at Kelly & Greg's wedding. Including, Kris & Melissa! I photographed their wedding in the fall of 2006 (before I started my blog, can you believe it?), and later, their bundle of joy.... lil' Caden. Great to see you guys again!
The Shoot Shack™ got some schmancy new signage yesterday courtesy of Tom Meyers. Tom, you're a rock star!
I have a confession. Me, paper, scissors and glue have never been friends. We just don't mix well. It's pretty much been a conflict that has plagued me since my pre-school days (my projects tend to look the same now as they did then!).
I'm not sure what made me think that this would turn out any differently.... but.... I had high hopes. My sister's baby shower was yesterday, and having just wrapped up a shoot with her, I ditched my previous idea for a gift, and raced ahead with this one.
I was going for the 'home-made' look, and I think I pretty much nailed it. In fact, I think I over-achieved. Note to self: Next time, axe the modge podge on the top, and maybe go with rubber cement instead. :)
It seems like everyone around me is sporting baby bellies lately. My sister Gina is among them! While visiting from Oregon for Christmas, we took advantage of open studio time to document her growing abdomen. :) (Nick and Jamie are expecting too.... but I'm saving their pics until we can get Nick in on the action. Laura and Adis are also on deck!)
I *love* these lines!
I think this is my favorite shot. I know, I know... you can't see the baby belly in this one... but I love the colors and I think she just looks gorgeous!
Great shape!
There's daddy!
So fun! :)
Was it because my cousins were in the show? Maybe because of the intoxicating beauty of Omaha's Orpheum Theater. Perhaps it had something to do with managing my schedule better so I had time to enjoy the show this year. I'm still not sure, but for some reason, I enjoyed 'The Imperial Nutcracker' more than any other ballet I've ever seen.
My cousin Evan (of Alphabet Book fame) as a 'Party Boy.'
Big sis Ellie (also appearing in the famed Alphabet Book) also was a 'Party Girl.'
Gorgeous details of the theater...
Overall, the show gave me the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from enjoying the fruits of human-kind's artful endeavors and constructive brilliance. It was obvious that those responsible for this production had poured their hearts into it (the costumes were astonishing!). And with all that is going on in the world right now, it was a welcomed reminder of the beauty that is possible in all of us.
If you're a cat person, (and maybe even if you're not!) you will enjoy this Canadian cartoon classic. Warning: The song is totally catchy!
Tonight, while Emir and I were getting ready to head out to Red 9 to hear my sister-in-law's uncle's band (wrap your mind around THAT!), he stole a few moments alone with his guitar.
I love to watch him play guitar (yes, I said 'watch,' not 'listen'). It's not that I don't like to listen.... it's just that I really like to watch. I like to watch his face. I like the way the light from our lamps wraps around him and the way his hair tries to fall in his face.
This time, while I was mentally recording the moment and how adorable he looked, I decided to reach for my camera and capture it properly. :)
His 'music room' doubles as my meeting space. His guitars look right at home next to canvas gallery wall wraps. :)
I love you my Sweet Thing! :) You're the cutest thing EVER!
Khara Plicanic. Instructor, Photographer, Designer, Advocate. Here you'll find tools, inspiration, and empowerment to help you on your own creative journey.
