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February 07, 2010
Now I know why people told me to hold on, hold on and brave the Winter for the flowers will bloom and you will be amazed. Swoon swoon swoon swoooooon. Cherry blossoms everywhere. It was a like a dream come true (minus the allergies, woah)! My friends hosted crafternoons, dinner, lunchies, picnics, walks, photo adventures... all welcoming the nicer weather and the fruit of all that rain. March marked the first wedding of 2009, an intimate ceremony held at an old elementary school in Forest Grove, OR. Lovely. I am very much looking forward to this March 2010. I can already spot the buds on bulbs all around. *happy smiles*
Posted by starmagn at 02:18 AM | Comments (0)  January 29, 2010
I would say February marked the beginning of my obsession with balloons, in huge part thanks to these photos above. The Ladies of Fernhill reunited in Winter to shake the cold and photograph pretty things. We got together on a surprisingly warm (55 degrees!) Saturday afternoon at Oak's Park. New ladies joined this time and we thought that was swell. Right when I moved to Portland, someone advised I take a trip somewhere warm in mid-Winter in order to escape the gloom of the Northwest. So I bought a ticket to Las Vegas (the best I could do) to visit family, friends and attend a photo conference. It was cloudy and cold in Vegas... wth? But at least I got away, and got to hang out with my dearest little friend Genesis. Oh how I love this girl.
Happy weekend, y'all!
Posted by starmagn at 05:47 PM | Comments (1) January 27, 2010
Who can resist cheeks like Charlotte's? From what I understand, no living human being can turn away from the hypnotizing power baby cheeks have over us. I, for one, surrender to our big-cheeked overlords. This session marked the first time I ever stepped into Downtown Vancouver, WA. Quaint and adorable, as were Sarah, Trevor and baby Charlotte. :)
Posted by starmagn at 02:33 AM | Comments (1) January 26, 2010
Ever since moving to the US in 2002 January has been my least favorite month. In the early years of college I would spend the entire Winter break in Sunny Puerto Rico where it was constantly 80 degrees only to return right after January 1st to the "frigid" cold of Georgia (OMGZ 47 degrees!). My little body is too frail for anything under 75 degrees. Nowadays, January might guarantee me 5 days of Sun. MIGHT. Last January was my first in the Pacific Northwest. A dreaded anxiety built up the months leading to January for I didn't know how horrible a PNW Winter truly was. While it wasn't the end-of-days scenario many painted for me, I must admit it wasn't easy. But I made it through and was able to find some comfort and beauty in my old neighborhood of Mt. Tabor, and in friends, as always. As much as I despise this Season, Winter lighting is BREATHTAKING. Something about it...
Posted by starmagn at 02:15 AM | Comments (0) January 25, 2010
I'm not sure if posting images from Sunnier times is a wise idea on this most depressing day, but that image up there may just be my favorite one of 2009. Did y'all know I love bubbles? No? Well, I do. Like, a lot. Bubbles, balloons, little kid clothing. You name it. I love little Ella's curly brown sun-kissed hair, striped dress from Grasshopper and, of course, the bubbles. I photographed this family of three (plus dog, Charlie) in NE Portland last October. What a wonderful afternoon it was. Definitely one of my favorite sessions from the Fall. :)
Posted by starmagn at 11:34 PM | Comments (0) January 12, 2010
""B" is for Bennett!", exclaimed the little one while his parents exchanged a puzzled look as they did not know where their son had picked up that phrase. I quite enjoyed this and many other little quirks that make up who Bennett is. This boy is just too adorable. He kept pretending the blue goggles was a camera and "photographed" me throughout the session.
Posted by starmagn at 11:31 PM | Comments (3) January 11, 2010
One of my goals for 2010* is to improve my directorial skills during a photoshoot. I've become so used to photographing kids, I have forgotten that older folks require some sort of direction. Except Gabriela. She didn't need any. She totally made my job a WHOLE LOT EASIER. Thank you, Gabriela! Much luck in your graduating high school year** and I hope you get to attend my alma mater, SCAD! :) {Also, I used a mix of film and digital for this shoot. Photo above is film, oh how I missed you)
* Oh BTW HAPPY NEW YEAR, Y'ALL! Posted by starmagn at 11:49 PM | Comments (3) December 22, 2009
I honestly do not recall ever being as pretty and stylish as the high school senior ladies I have photographed in the past year. Really. Somehow this isn't fair. :P Euri was awesome and a total sport, as we searched for neat spots in and around The Ace Hotel in Downtown Portland. Cheers! (I wonder if I'll blog again beforethe end of the year...) Posted by starmagn at 05:47 PM | Comments (0) December 09, 2009
After my session with the Clouds was over last December, little Jonathan asked me join them for ice-cream that Saturday afternoon. Sadly, I had to decline. Never forgetting an invitation to have ice-cream, this year the Clouds were total sweethearts and offered me a vanilla cone (with sprinkles, of course) during the session. The kids joined too and lots of fun was had. Ice cream + darling family + gorgeous sunny morning = TOTAL WIN. Love my job :) :) :) Such great benefits. Hearts, y'all!
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