New blog - new address

I have a new blog. Please follow this link to see new work!

www.hotshoephotography.com/blog

New Blog!

I'm ditching this old blog for a much more dynamic one! Still in the installation process, but I hope to have it up and running soon. I'll have lots of March sessions to post on the new blog, so stay tuned!

Misty & Kyle February 21, 2009

We had an amazing day to be outside for pictures. Misty & Kyle, and their bridal party were such troopers in the snow. Bare toes and all!

Thanks you guys for such a fun day! Misty, you were stunning.

Old wedding packages are back and at my 2008 rates!

For years, I have always had 4 distinct packages for my wedding clients. They have always been popular (especially being named after types of shoes. Brides loved to say they booked my "Stiletto" package). I got rid of them about 6 months ago, and went to "a la carte" style of packages. I think it was confusing.... So I've brought back the Sandal, Slingback, Satin Slipper and Stiletto. These are at my 2008 prices too. Have a peek and if you don't see what you're looking for, contact me anyway! I can put together something custom, and you can even name it after your favourite footwear! :P

Noah

Spending the afternoon with Colleen, Scott, little Noah and their pup Chloe was wonderful! I did the session at their home, surrounded by their warm belongings.

Desirae & Cassius

I had the pleasure of meeting Desirae & Cassius this past week. The weather was cool, but the sun was warm. We had a really nice day and Cassius was a sweetheart. He put up with the "crazy photographer lady" like he had done this 1000 times before.

Willa Gorilla

Okay. We all have goofy names for our pets. But Willow has quite an extensive moniker. Willy Filly, Willow da Pillow, Willow Armadillo, Willy Woo, Willsonitis, Willson, The Willmyster, Willy Wonka, Willa, Wills, Woopdy-Doo, Will-da-beast, and my personal favourite which Graham thought up, and still to this day makes me laugh when he says it is..... Willem Dafoe.

God at work or play?

I love cloud formations. The way the sun plays and dances through them. I like to think it's God's way of giving us unique, one of a kind views upwards to him. Have you ever noticed that when you look up you automatically have a smile on your face? It's almost impossible to frown. Yeah, you're trying it right now. I know it! Hehe... We need to look up more often and experience the art that God has created for us to enjoy. He smiles when we smile :)

I also like creating photographs that look like paintings. The image in the middle is one of those. If you want to know how I did it without using Photoshop, you have to contact me!

Getaway to rainy cold L.A.

I was going through my "non work related photographs" from 2008. I came to the quick realization that I don't have many! I guess I was working too much to go out and enjoy myself and my craft.... That needs to change.

These images were from our trip to L.A. in February. Graham and I took an 8 day stint down there and didn't pack for what was about to be the worst weather southern California experienced in years. We needed our winter clothes and umbrellas. So much for getting away to a sun destination! The impending rain and cold really hampered my ability to get the pictures I wanted. What I did get, was memorable. Here's a snippit.