Elsbeth (Painting)

Here is the 2nd pet memorial I have completed. This was my family's very first pet, Elsbeth the cat. She died in 2004 at the ripe-old age of 17 in human years (that's about 109 in cat years!). I have worked on a 3rd pet memorial, but I am not able to post that at this time (it's a Christmas present).

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Aidan & Allie - Madison, WI Family/Child Portrait Photographer

Two parts of good news! Jezebel cooperated for another shoot!

I was very excited when I was asked to photograph Aidan and Allie again, but in a more intimate setting at their grandma's house all decorated for the holidays! There were more snowmen in that house than one could keep track of! I loved that there were four generations present for this shoot--Aidan & Allie, their mother, their grandmother....and even their GREAT-GRANDMOTHER. Check out these images from today, absolutely had a blast working with everyone!!!

The J Family - Madison, WI Family Portrait Photographer

Well, a day after Jezebel (my lovely DSLR) decided to go haywire right before a shoot (how embarrassing!), she took some great pictures! Camera doc ordered her a new part, she's on her way to recovery after a temporary fix and soon enough she'll be fixed 100%. Anyways, I headed to the Old University area here in Madison to photograph my roommate's brother's family. It was at most 1 degree Fahrenheit outside so it was very cold. There was a blizzard here the day before. This family was the cutest! The little girl had a lot to say, and the little guy, was very happy and relaxed. They were a blast to photograph! Check out a few images from their shoot!

The Troia Family - Madison, WI Family Portrait Photographer

Today I got to work with a lovely family by doing their holiday card photoshoot (By the way, if you haven't seen the deal Emily Bee Arts is offering...check out the facebook page). I barely had to give this family any direction, they knew what they were doing when it comes to being photogenic. One of the funniest parts of the shoot was trying to get little Allie to look at the camera instead of her cute, little, shiny black shoes. We figured it out eventually, the shoot turned out great :)

Aayush (8 months) - Madison, Wisconsin Portrait Photographer

This little guy is not a year old yet, but is such a happy little fellow, and is very active and loves to explore! And he has the most adorable big, brown, puppydog eyes! Loved photographing this little one!

HOLIDAY CARD SPECIAL!!!

From December 1st 2010 - January 1st 2010, emily bee arts is offering custom holiday photography/design work...for only $25!!! The sessions last two hours at one location (if you own the place, in your house and in your yard can count as one place...it's not a big deal)...as many family members (our soul family members) you wish to include. You can get a full wardrobe together, but you only get as many clothing changes as time allows. The shoot also includes custom styling, custom design work, and a disk of 50 images!!! A perfect deal for your Christmas/Hanukah/Kwanzaa/New Years card!!! Contact information is listed on ad, get a hold of me for more information or to book your shoot today!!!

Vendors, Duluth MN

I recently traveled to Duluth, MN for thanksgiving with my boyfriend's family. While it is very cold (10 degrees or lower while we were up there) and snowy (it isn't snowy in Madison at all right now) it is a very beautiful and inspiring city. I managed to find a couple vendor candidates for my series. Both operations were closed (most likely for the season), but I have not yet seen a food cart in the shape of a boat, and the other artfully seemed to resemble the architecture of an old-fashioned railroad station. Unlike most of the vendors I have photographed, these were more permanent structures.

I also managed to capture this interesting image of a partially sunken, abandoned building near our hotel on the shoreline of the Canal Park area of the city. It was once in business for transport for grain (I believe), but when the mining industries took over, it went out of business and this is all that is left behind. This image is perhaps reminiscent of my Spaces for Lease series, but contains a vernacular aspect of Duluth and its history.



Stay tuned for more art yet to come, the Vendors series' productivity might be somewhat slowed by the season, but other shoots are scheduled, so keep checking back!