Last Sunday, Zoe and I had a fabulous time at the University of Michigan Law Quad. Decked out in full regalia as Queen Elizabeth and Marie Antoinette, she attracted quite a bit of attention. She is really getting good at posing and creating a mood.
The images on the blog are all too big and this is being worked on as we type. Hopefully it will be corrected soon...
The list of reasons to love Ypsilanti just gets longer for me, and having the Kelly Miller Circus roll in and set up in Riverside Park is the latest addition. I had to leave for South Haven show that day, so I was not able to see the performance, but at 9:00 that morning, we were all encouraged to come down and see the elephant raise the big top. This I had to see.
Not only did Lisa the elephant raise the biggest and heaviest poles of the big top, she did it with ease and followed the quiet commands of her very laid back handler. She knew what she was doing and it was amazing to watch.
As soon as we entered the park, we came around the back of a couple of camping trailers, and were completly suprised (more like shocked) to see five tigers chilling out in a pen. Yeah, I said pen, not a big bulky cage, not with a giant moat surrounding them like at the zoo, a metal and wire pen, just set on the grass.
I am in Chicago for a portrait session of a lovely family in Evanston. I had a great time photographing them at their home. Their collage is going to be so unique, I can't wait to assemble it.
While I was here last spring, I made a few collages of Chicago landmarks and they have been very popular at the art fairs. Today I will try to find a few more to photograph before catching the Mega Bus home.
What a beautiful playground! We spent the Fourth of July weekend displaying my work in the East Hampton Art Fair. My previous knowledge of the Hamptons consisted of only what I saw on television and heard in the news. The true Hamptons did not disappoint. Several people commissioned portraits and the weekend was a huge success.
One of my goals was to find a real crab shack and everyone recommended Cherrystones Clam and Lobster Shack. Judging by the crowd, I knew the place couldn't be half bad-it was packed to the gills. We ate dinner at the bar so we could walk in and eat on the same day. The lobster was delicious and the whole meal was delightfully unfussy.
The photographs were from our first night on the beach. The show kept us too busy and too tired to see much more of it the rest of the week. We were able to photograph two of the commissioned portraits on that same beach before we left andI know they are going to be my new favorites.
Dear Sage,
it is a real bummer that you have to go down in history for having made this face, but hey-better you than me.
Love and kisses,
Kleo
After the flyers went out, the posters were posted, and the emails were sent, I waited. I waited to see you would come to the studio for Families Helping Families Portrait Fundraiser. With the help of a couple of talented writers and blog-keepers like Mark Maynard, people called and families came. For two days the studio was filled with great couples, super-cute kids, and a couple of funny dogs. Here are just a few of my faves...
I was told she did not like to smile in pictures, that was before she came to me. :)
Thank you to everyone that participated. We raised $320.00 for Share Our Strength Comunity Services in Ypsilanti. Let's do it again!
Families Helping Families fund raising weekend is almost here and the time slots are booking fast!
This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday I am waiving my studio fee ($150-$300) and giving families a 30 minute photo session in the studio for a $40.00 donation to Share Our Strength Community Services.We would like to raise $1000.00 for the food bank right here in Ypsilanti. As we all know, times are though and the charities are really taking a hard blow. This is a way to make a generous contribution and receive a quality portrait session just in time for the holidays.
A password protected web gallery is included with each session for you to view your images and share with friends and family members.
There are still a few time slots left. Call today to book your family session! 734-972-2331
Alexis Hana came into the world this evening sporting the cutest pair of lips I have ever seen. Weighing in at 6lb 15oz. she was one perfect little package. She cooed softly for a while then added a little gusto to her request for a beverage. Her mum was a champ and made the delivery seem effortless. Cheers to the Kang family!
