Showing posts with label commercial work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label commercial work. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
my other love: mexican food
In addition to my amazing husband, adorable children, good Pinot Noir, a medium-rare filet mignon, and my fabulous friends, my other love is Mexican food :)
Monday, March 21, 2011
happy spring!
Happy Spring, everyone! If you are anything like me, you are craving sunshine, popping Vitamin D pills, and seeking out a tanning bed to try and get into the summer spirit . . . I am getting very anxious for consistently milder weather! And the very first day of spring this year, we got a beautiful, warm day . . . mixed with a beautiful, warm young woman who is a cellist, and needed some portraits for a guest stint with the Bozeman Symphony. A short and sweet photo shoot is today's blog feature. : )
Andree and her cello . . .
I have said it before, and I'll say it again - I am a sucker for beautiful, natural light. I encourage my clients to be patient with me for an engagement or portrait session that can be photographed in an evening light such as this . . .
Genuinely and seriously sooooo beautiful!
When all is said and done, this is the type of photo Andree is looking for . . . but she was too beautiful to leave alone. :)
I LOVE shooting commercial portraits and helping people better display themselves, their personalities, businesses and main loves in life, so please don't hesitate to check in with me to schedule a shoot of your own.
Cheers!
Andree and her cello . . .
I have said it before, and I'll say it again - I am a sucker for beautiful, natural light. I encourage my clients to be patient with me for an engagement or portrait session that can be photographed in an evening light such as this . . .
Genuinely and seriously sooooo beautiful!
When all is said and done, this is the type of photo Andree is looking for . . . but she was too beautiful to leave alone. :)
I LOVE shooting commercial portraits and helping people better display themselves, their personalities, businesses and main loves in life, so please don't hesitate to check in with me to schedule a shoot of your own.
Cheers!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
tablescapes: fresh designs at the double t
In quite a drawn out little blog series, I am so happy to finally be able to share the tablescapes and flowers of Angela Klotz, my most beautiful friend and super mom to 10 puppies right now . . . :)
Angela and I will finally be able to work together this year, which I'm terribly excited for because her flowers are magical, take-your-breath-away, and they photograph so beautifully . . . and while she calls herself Fresh Designs, don't be too fooled. Her designs are amazingly fresh, but they are equally as timeless.
Our shoot at the Double T River Ranch , as I've blogged before here and here, was a collaboration of one amazing chef, two photographers, three event planners, and two floral designers. Angela showed two completely different themes, two tablescapes that either would be a dream to sit down to.
See? Another beautiful table I would happily sit at and sip a mojito with my girlfriends :)
Location, location, location!
I absolutely love that Angela can take the most simple, popular flower and turn it into a completely unexpected, beautiful design . . .
I don't think there is a bad square foot of land at the Double T, but this girl knows exactly where to place her masterpieces so that the people who come to them enjoy the background and the light that Mr. Sun is giving off . . . this was Angela's second tablescape, and it blew everyone away. She brought in box after box of antique plates, stemware, silverware and vases and coordinated perfect little vintage flower arrangements.
I loooove these old, antique keys Angela incorporated into this setting . . . at her own wedding last summer, she had guests write their well-wishes on little notecards that were tied to old keys, and then all put into an old glass jar. And now she has all the keys to a perfect marriage :)
So many girls want a wedding designer and dream of tables set this way inside their reception . . . and I say, if you think about attempting it yourself, think just as hard about reaching out. There is a reason they are so good at what they do . . . I am not even going to point out how many things on those tables that were purchased at Michael's or an Etsy store. It's that they take what you want, within your budget, not theirs, and make something this beautiful. And if you have no idea where to even begin, they will blow your mind away with their creativity.
A huge thank you to the Double T for having us once again!
Angela and I will finally be able to work together this year, which I'm terribly excited for because her flowers are magical, take-your-breath-away, and they photograph so beautifully . . . and while she calls herself Fresh Designs, don't be too fooled. Her designs are amazingly fresh, but they are equally as timeless.
Our shoot at the Double T River Ranch , as I've blogged before here and here, was a collaboration of one amazing chef, two photographers, three event planners, and two floral designers. Angela showed two completely different themes, two tablescapes that either would be a dream to sit down to.
See? Another beautiful table I would happily sit at and sip a mojito with my girlfriends :)
Location, location, location!
I absolutely love that Angela can take the most simple, popular flower and turn it into a completely unexpected, beautiful design . . .
I don't think there is a bad square foot of land at the Double T, but this girl knows exactly where to place her masterpieces so that the people who come to them enjoy the background and the light that Mr. Sun is giving off . . . this was Angela's second tablescape, and it blew everyone away. She brought in box after box of antique plates, stemware, silverware and vases and coordinated perfect little vintage flower arrangements.
I loooove these old, antique keys Angela incorporated into this setting . . . at her own wedding last summer, she had guests write their well-wishes on little notecards that were tied to old keys, and then all put into an old glass jar. And now she has all the keys to a perfect marriage :)
So many girls want a wedding designer and dream of tables set this way inside their reception . . . and I say, if you think about attempting it yourself, think just as hard about reaching out. There is a reason they are so good at what they do . . . I am not even going to point out how many things on those tables that were purchased at Michael's or an Etsy store. It's that they take what you want, within your budget, not theirs, and make something this beautiful. And if you have no idea where to even begin, they will blow your mind away with their creativity.
A huge thank you to the Double T for having us once again!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
tablescapes, the double t and the leslie lukas
A while back I blogged photos from our fabulous Assets Weekend at the Double T River Ranch in Clyde Park, Montana . . . and have had yet to blog the fabulous tablescapes of my two dear friends, floral designers and event planners. Each girl deserves their own blog post, and tonight is Leslie's turn because she's one year older than Angela :)
The most lovely Leslie Lukas . . . she created two beautiful tablescapes, one with bright, citrusy colors, and the other a more earthy, organic decor. I loved both for entirely different reasons . . .
I looooove the blue this year! Leslie created a darling centerpiece in this beautiful bowl. Here's what's nice about choosing a centerpiece such as this - you can gift it to a parent or grandparent or someone special attending your wedding . . .
We were all about the idea of eating dinner in the middle of the road :)
But we'd be just as happy to eat dinner in a field of tall grass :) You see, we just love a good meal . . .
Leslie has these lovely little wood flower holder/candle holder/doo hickey things made for her in Ennis, Montana, where she lives in a perfect little house on a hill. Here is why she is a wedding planner and I am not: I recently suggested to a client of ours that she should display them with taper candles at her outdoor reception tables. In Montana. Where it is quite windy. Leslie gracefully pointed out the struggle with keeping tapers lit in the wind . . . woops!
Something blue . . .
And my favorite of this setting . . .
We started a little late in the day and kinda sorta started running out of light, but I l.o.v.e.d Leslie's riverside table. I am a sucker for terra cotta pots and turqoise!
Bucket List: Fold a napkin this way!
One last piece of eye candy for you :)
Cheers!
The most lovely Leslie Lukas . . . she created two beautiful tablescapes, one with bright, citrusy colors, and the other a more earthy, organic decor. I loved both for entirely different reasons . . .
I looooove the blue this year! Leslie created a darling centerpiece in this beautiful bowl. Here's what's nice about choosing a centerpiece such as this - you can gift it to a parent or grandparent or someone special attending your wedding . . .
We were all about the idea of eating dinner in the middle of the road :)
But we'd be just as happy to eat dinner in a field of tall grass :) You see, we just love a good meal . . .
Leslie has these lovely little wood flower holder/candle holder/doo hickey things made for her in Ennis, Montana, where she lives in a perfect little house on a hill. Here is why she is a wedding planner and I am not: I recently suggested to a client of ours that she should display them with taper candles at her outdoor reception tables. In Montana. Where it is quite windy. Leslie gracefully pointed out the struggle with keeping tapers lit in the wind . . . woops!
Something blue . . .
And my favorite of this setting . . .
We started a little late in the day and kinda sorta started running out of light, but I l.o.v.e.d Leslie's riverside table. I am a sucker for terra cotta pots and turqoise!
Bucket List: Fold a napkin this way!
One last piece of eye candy for you :)
Cheers!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
occupational hazards
Guess where I ate dinner on a gorgeous fall evening in early October with my best girlfriends?
Yes, yes . . . probably my biggest occupational hazard yet, I got to spend a Saturday night at the Double T River Ranch in Clyde Park with the Assets . . . now don’t get me wrong, this was a working weekend. This night benefitted so many of us. In a wonderful twist of collaboration, this night brought us all together to style a photo shoot for the most lovely chef, Sarah Knecht, using the ideas, design and products of Leslie Lukas, Angela Trudeau-Klotz, and Elsa Campbell of The Woodlands. Addy and Deborah of the Double T Ranch hosted their amazing venue while keeping us entertained with their fabulous banter. Leslie and Angela brought in bucket after bucket of flowers to decorate two tablescapes each, photographed by both Lauren Brown and myself. And in between those setups and breakdowns, we photographed Sarah’s amazing food. (Angela’s and Leslie’s tables will be shown in two separate blog posts, but hurry on over to their websites and blogs to see what a fabulous addition to your wedding day each of these ladies would be!)
We arrived to a lunch of Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Prosciutto. Two of my favorite foods in one hot dish? Yes, please!
While we were off shooting and designing, Sarah was preparing Sunday's breakfast . . . Buckwheat Bagels and Caramel Cinnamon Rolls. Now, normally I am not a breakfast person, but you can bet your hiney on that Sunday, I was!
This is the kind of food I cannot. stop. eating. Sarah started the amazing dinner meal with a Ratatouille Bruschetta with Artichoke Leaves, which was topped with fresh goat cheese and a balsamic reduction. I think at one point she had to pull the plate from my hands and offer it to the others. I even called her for the recipe a couple weeks ago. :) Eat your veggies!
Hi, Sarah!
And for dinner? I have seventeen words for you. Chili-Rubbed Prime Rib, Thai Noodles with Cinnamon-Curried Scallops, and Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomato Crust.
We spent the rest of the evening sipping wine, gossiping in the hot tub (don't worry, we weren't talking about you), playing pool, and comparing the size of our bellies after all this fabulous food. Sarah, thank you from all of the Assets. You are an amazing chef, a beautiful person, and a new friend. Muah!
Yes, yes . . . probably my biggest occupational hazard yet, I got to spend a Saturday night at the Double T River Ranch in Clyde Park with the Assets . . . now don’t get me wrong, this was a working weekend. This night benefitted so many of us. In a wonderful twist of collaboration, this night brought us all together to style a photo shoot for the most lovely chef, Sarah Knecht, using the ideas, design and products of Leslie Lukas, Angela Trudeau-Klotz, and Elsa Campbell of The Woodlands. Addy and Deborah of the Double T Ranch hosted their amazing venue while keeping us entertained with their fabulous banter. Leslie and Angela brought in bucket after bucket of flowers to decorate two tablescapes each, photographed by both Lauren Brown and myself. And in between those setups and breakdowns, we photographed Sarah’s amazing food. (Angela’s and Leslie’s tables will be shown in two separate blog posts, but hurry on over to their websites and blogs to see what a fabulous addition to your wedding day each of these ladies would be!)
We arrived to a lunch of Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Prosciutto. Two of my favorite foods in one hot dish? Yes, please!
While we were off shooting and designing, Sarah was preparing Sunday's breakfast . . . Buckwheat Bagels and Caramel Cinnamon Rolls. Now, normally I am not a breakfast person, but you can bet your hiney on that Sunday, I was!
This is the kind of food I cannot. stop. eating. Sarah started the amazing dinner meal with a Ratatouille Bruschetta with Artichoke Leaves, which was topped with fresh goat cheese and a balsamic reduction. I think at one point she had to pull the plate from my hands and offer it to the others. I even called her for the recipe a couple weeks ago. :) Eat your veggies!
Hi, Sarah!
And for dinner? I have seventeen words for you. Chili-Rubbed Prime Rib, Thai Noodles with Cinnamon-Curried Scallops, and Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomato Crust.
We spent the rest of the evening sipping wine, gossiping in the hot tub (don't worry, we weren't talking about you), playing pool, and comparing the size of our bellies after all this fabulous food. Sarah, thank you from all of the Assets. You are an amazing chef, a beautiful person, and a new friend. Muah!
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