Do I always brag about the great clients I have? I know I say it often but it's true. Otherwise I would say something generic like, um, "My clients are so.... tall". But no, they're fab. Take this family for example. They are so good about getting Miss O's portraits done regularly. Last week we did her year and a half session and it's been really wonderful watching her grow from our first session when she was just four months to this latest one. Of course we always throw her big brothers in for a few too and they are truly the best, most protective big brothers any girl could hope for.
In case you'd like to follow along with the photography sessions of little Miss O, you can find the four month session here, eight months here, and year session here.
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/malibu-family-portrait-photography.html
The Lew Family bid on and won a portrait package with me from a local elementary school fundraiser a few months back. When they called to say they wanted to shoot soon because their precious Lab Emma had cancer, we pulled it together right away. They were great, meeting me early morning for gorgeous light and Emma was in great spirits.
I've really been enjoying the pet photography I've been doing lately as more and more people bring their dogs along for the shoot. Please let me know if you too are interested in pet portraits.
Here's a little sneak peak of this super sweet family and Emma.
And one more of Emma... my fav...
I donate photo sessions to many non-profits throughout the year. I enjoy helping my community through my art. If you would like a donation sent to your organization, please email me directly.
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/family-portrait---chatsworth.html
I first met Brittany a few years back when my daughter started playing softball. She is also going to high school with my son and playing softball for the school. Brittany always has a warm smile and big hug for me - Just a sweetheart!
It turns out Brittany has recently gotten very ill and three weeks in, she is still in ICU but showing improvements and getting stronger. It also turns out that her parents do not have health insurance. After all the debates on health care going on in this country, here is a first-hand account of a hard-working family struggling to get their daughter the care she needs.
This is where you and I come in. I'm hoping to help rally the local community to make a difference for Brittany's family by coming out for a PHOTO FUNDRAISER. 100% of the proceeds will go toward Brittany's medical expenses.
Please join me by booking a ten-minute mini-photo session*. For $50 you will get a beautiful portrait and two retouched digital files. This might be a perfect time to get your holiday portrait taken; the headshot you've been meaning to get; or even a portrait of your new puppy! The studio will not have a deal THIS good for a long time!
When: Sunday, August 29
9am - 12pm
Where: Shadow Ranch Park in West Hills
I will be booking sessions every 15 minutes, so it is important that you call to book your time. If all the slots fill up, I will happily extend the time to help Brittany as much as possible.
Please call now, operators are standing by! (Okay, I couldn't resist that one!) Really though, come out with your family and make a difference.
*Please note that this is for one set-up and one look only.
A little artsy photo from the field...
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/photo-fundraiser.html
Rebecca and her family wanted something a little less traditional for her dancer portraits. I guess the boring studio-with-flat-lighting-against-solid-color-backdrop didn't appeal to them. Lucky me. Thank you for getting up early with me to capture some beautiful, soft, early morning portraits and some cool, hip, funky ones too. It was hard to pick just a few to post but I think I narrowed it down to ten or so.
Michelle Kaufman Says:
I love these! I recognized Rebecca right away. Love seeing friends I know. These shots are all extraordinary! Every one of them. Great work. Rebecky you look gorgeous.
(08.08.10 - 04:06 PM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/dancer-portraits---woodland-hills.html
My son used to be David's play leader when he was in kindergarten and now here he is getting ready for his Bar Mitzvah. I don't know how time flies so fast. I'm looking forward to being a part of this special day for the Phillips and seeing David read from the Torah but for now here are some portraits we did last week of him and his siblings. (Don't bother trying to adjust your screen... those really are the color of his eyes!)
Check out the slideshow for more of our session:
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/bar-mitzvah-portraits.html