Halloween night

It was a crazy night...167 portraits in 3 hours! This was the 5th year I offered my free 30 second portraits for the the Vashon Isl. community. People ask me what I get out of this. I don't get paid, all expenses come out of my own pocket, but I've got a fantastic collection of images and it's a lot of fun to do something for my community.
As an artist, I love how each image becomes a story that can stand on it's own. Just look into the eyes of a child staring back at you. They are so proud of their costume!

Some day these images will be published into a coffee table book to help benefit a childrens charity.

Halloween 2009

Halloween is coming up soon and that means get ready for my annual Community Halloween Portraits at Cafe Luna.
Wear your costume and come get a free 30 sec portrait at Cafe Luna on Vashon Island. We start at 4pm and will be going until 7pm.
Yes, there will be a line, but don't let that scare you off. It goes quickly, I promise!
This ongoing project will eventually turn into a CoffeeTable book to benefit a childrens charity.
If you have been a part of the last 4 years of Halloween portraits and haven't signed a model release, but want to be a part of the book, please contact me. I can't use your image if I don't get your release.
I can't wait to see all the costumes. They get better every year!

Halloween on Vashon-the show

Tonight was my artist opening for my "Halloween on Vashon" show at Cafe Luna for the 4th year in a row.
This project started as something personal many years ago that has turned into an annual tradition on Vashon Island. Free Halloween portraits for anyone in costume, then an exhibit of the best 25 images the following February at Cafe Luna.

Elf Photos

Dec 5th was the arrival of Santa on Vashon Isl and I was doing Elf photos for the community as a toy drive for Toys for Tots.
Being the first year doing this, we got about only 30 kids, and a nice box of toys for donation. A couple of images will be a part of a larger show coupled with my Halloween portraits later in February.

Frida Kahlo, elfs, & angels, Oh My!

It's been a crazy, busy couple of weeks. I can't believe that Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is breathing down my neck!
On Halloween every year I offer free 30 sec portraits to the Vashon Island community. It started out as a personal art project 4 years ago and is quickly becoming a local tradition. I had one family tell me that they look forward to this every year as this is the only Family Portrait they do. I am thrilled to be a part of their tradition!

That same week I had the pleasure to photograph an aspiring young model named Cory Kennedy. He came to me last month on the recommendation of one of his customers when she told him (and his brother) that they could be models. So, Cory thought he would give it a try.
You tell me...Would you buy jeans, underwear, or hair products from this guy?

Holiday Deadlines

To all you procrastinators and planners alike, It's time to talk about those looming Holiday Deadlines.
Yes, I know. It's not even Halloween yet, (I don't want to see anything Christmasy until the day after Thanksgiving), but if you are thinking about giving something a bit more personal than a cell phone or a new tie this year, then these things take some planning.
I'm talking about giving a beautiful, Heirloom Portrait of yourself, your family or your children. This is no ordinary snapshot or cheesy portrait from one of those chain stores. This is a custom designed, fine art portrait that tells the story of your family. A gift that will definitely have more heart and soul than a new tie. It's the gift of You. How perfect is that?

DEADLINES:

November 15th Last day to order framing and storybooks for gifts

November 29th Last day for portraits (if you want them for holiday gifts)

November 29th Last day to order Holiday Cards

December 13th Last day to place print order for gifts (rush charge may apply)

Happy Halloween

Halloween is quickly approaching! (Where did the summer go?)

If you find yourself on Vashon Island on the 31st, make sure to stop by Cafe Luna in the heart of town. This is the 4th year running that I'll be offering free (yes free!) portraits at the cafe.
This ongoing personal photography project has been a huge success and I'm thrilled to offer it to the Vashon Community. People ask me what the catch is...why I'm not charging for the session. I'm in it for the Art, nothing else. A showing of images will be hanging at the Cafe for the month of February 2009.

Halloween Night @ Cafe Luna, Vashon Isl. 4-7pm Free Portraits!

Hope to see you there! This is a popular event, so come early, then stay to Trick or Treat in town.

Oh yeah...there is one catch...You have to be in costume.