Samuel Cohen - Newborn Portrait Session

My old boss from when I used to be a paralegal, Rick Cohen, had a baby early this year when I was in AZ. Sam was born extremely prematurely, he was just over a pound in weight. He is still residing in the NICU at UCD Med Ctr. I finally got to visit with Sam a few weeks ago and had to bring my camera along. Here are a few of my favorites.

Rick was very excited to be able to hold Sam that day.



Rick and Ruth cradling Sam.



This is one of those photos that is sure to gross Sam out when he's about 12.

Wedding at Lake Natoma Inn

I photographed a wedding today for my friend, Nathan, of Nathan Smith Photography. Here are my favorites from the day.

Our beautiful bride.

Cuddling up with her handsome husband. Kyle almost didn't make it in for his own wedding. He is on active duty and was in China on Wednesday.




Of course, the shadow. :)

Update on Baby and Child Portrait Contest

If you have considered scheduling a session with the intent to enter an image in the contest, I can only take 8 more appointments by the deadline (May 31).

For the next two people who call to make an appointment I will give you a complimentary (that's right, FREE!) Gina Alexander photo bag with an image from your session (your choice of one image). Your choice of bag with a retail value up to $200.

These bags are super cute, check the below posts for some photos of available bags.

Miller's Professional Imaging Baby and Child Contest

Don't forget, your child's portrait could be worth $5,000!

Schedule an appointment by May 31, 2007 and we will enter your child's portrait in Miller's Professional Imaging's Baby and Child Portrait Contest. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $5,000 cash.

Rules:
Children, infant through age 12, are eligible.
Images must be taken by our studio by May 31, 2007

Call to reserve your appointment at 707.678.1071.

Now Accepting Orders for Gina Alexander Unique Pieces

A picture-of a lover, a friend, a child, a pet, your husband, wife, mother or father. An image of the whole family, or somebody who is gone but not forgotten. These fond portraits are the hallmark of handbags and accessories by GINA ALEXANDER.

This L.A.-based designer has created a line of handbags and other kinds of accessories that allow the customer to design these unique pieces with their personal photos, mementos that travel with you each day, reminding you of the people and things you love! A GINA ALEXANDER Photo Bag is a lot of fun and an absolutely necessary accessory. That is why I am happy to announce that I now carry a full line of different products that are made by Gina Alexander.

More Gina Alexander products will be coming soon but here are my top favorites that I am making available now.

SMALL CANVAS HANDBAG
-Size: 9" x 8.5 " x 4"
- Canvas handles, trim and bottom
- Handbag toes
- Top snap flap closure
- Black inner lining
- Inner zipper pocket
- No image on top flap (black fabric)
PRICE: $ 125.00



KAYLA WRISTLET

-Size: 9.5"L x 4.75"H x .75"W
- Top zipper closure
- Black inner lining
-Silver hardware clip
PRICE: $ 137.00




FAIRFAX HANDBAG PETITE
-Size: 11.5"L x 8"H x 4"W
- Leather handles, trim and bottom
- Handbag toes
- Top snap flap closure
- Black inner lining
- Inner zipper pocket
- Silver hardware rings
PRICE: $ 215.00



NICOLE BAGUETTE

-Size: 10"L x 5.5"H x 3.5" W
- Leather handles, trim and bottom
- Top zipper closure
- Black inner-lining
- Inner zipper pocket
- Silver hardware rings
PRICE: $ 185.00



CANVAS WALLET

-Size: 9.25" x 3.5" (opened)
- Leather lining
- Sewn card holders
- Designer inner-lining
Photograph Recommendation: - Horizontal or Panoramic
PRICE: $ 136.00



AUDREY HANDBAG

-Size: 14"L x 9"H x 4.5"W
- Leather handles, piping, trim and bottom
- Leather zipper closure
- Black inner-lining
- Inner zipper pocket
- Silver hardware buckles- Image featured on one side
PRICE: $295.00

You can order any of the above products from any session photographed within the last year or schedule a session in the month of May. Receive a 40% discount for any order placed by May 31!

Alyssa's Senior Portraits

Alyssa and her mom came up from Vacaville for Alyssa's senior portrait session. Ryan and I really had a lot of fun being creative in the studio, and in the parking lot behind it! Of course, we got a few awesome shadow shots. Here's the **slideshow**.

Jessica and Eric Engagement Session

Uber-romantic couple in the City. We started the session at the Palace of Fine Arts.

No session is complete without a shadow shot. I am particularly impressed by this one.

On our way to the beach at this cool spot Ryan, my assistant, spotted a little earlier.

They wanted a photo with their truck. I love my truck so I know how that feels.....That bright yellow color really contrasted with the blue sky.

Getting wet. Jess had a lot of fun kicking up the surf.

Check out our entire adventure by clicking **here**.

Katie and Jeff's Engagement Session

I photographed Katie and Jeff's Engagment Session at Andrews Park in Vacaville. As you can tell we had some awesome weather.

As you can tell, they also brought their adorable pooch along as well. I love working with dogs, especially this one, he was sooo good! You should watch the **slideshow** to see an awesome image of him at the end of the show.


Of course I have to throw in one of my signature shadow shots.

Check out the little poser in this one.

Modeling session for Luc Luzzo

Janice Luzzo, who owns Every Baking Moment in downtown Dixon, brought her son, Luc, over for a modeling session. They picked a few images to send in to Cast Images (a modeling agency in Sacramento). I hope Luc gets picked up as a model because he should. He was so easy to work with and was very natural in front of the camera. This is a collage of images I put together for Janice of her favorite images. I love having my studio in Dixon because we have just the greatest surroundings for photos, like wheat fields and Stevenson Bridge.

More Senior Portraits

In addition to being the time of year for engagement sessions, I've been doing quite a few senior portrait sessions for graduates this year.

This is Danielle Poole, graduating from Dixon High. Danielle's **slideshow**.


This is Josh Goodreau, graduating from Will C. Wood. Josh's **slideshow**.

It was really great working with both of them. They both were real naturals in front of the camera.

Emily and Andy

I've been spending too much time shooting and not enough time posting images. I photographed Emily and Andy's engagement session at the Davis Arboretum a couple weeks ago. I'm looking forward to their wedding next month. The reception sounds like it will be a lot of fun.



They brought their 3 dogs along to the session to grab a few shots with them. Emily really liked this image.


You can view their entire slideshow by clicking **here**.

Damiano and Christina Sr. Portraits

I photographed these twins for their senior portrait session together at the Davis Arboretum.

Vogel Studio - Artistic Expressions in Jewelry

Coming soon......

Gina Alexander Handbags

Portrait handbags, coming soon.....

Announcing the Bebe' Collection

I'm excited to annoounce my newest portrait collection! Click *here* to view a pdf document with details about this special program.

Favorite Photos from Las Vegas

I LOVE the Bellagio, especially the conservatory. I never miss seeing it whenever I'm there.



Outside the Paris, where we stayed.

Shelby Irwin's Senior Session

I photographed Shelby's senior session a few weeks ago at the barn where she keeps her show cow. It was so much fun working out there and having Shelby's mom and dad helping out with the flash and reflector. I even got lifted up in the bucket of the tractor for a better shooting position for a few images.

Here's a cool collage from the session. Click **here** to see Shelby's slideshow.

Baby Announcement

Announcing Tehya Diana Brians.