I’ve been photographing pets for a couple of years now, but am ready to take it up a notch (or TEN!). So here goes! I’ve thrown myself into the selection pool for creativeLIVEs upcoming Pet Photography Workshop with Vicki Taufer. I love Vicki’s work and am literally dancing at the idea of being in the LIVE audience!!!
Not sure how this works, but would you all please send your happy thoughts my way? And help me be one of the 6 people selected for the live studio audience? So AWESOME!!!!
I’ve been friends with Mark for nearly (choke) 30 years. He and his gorgeous wife Danacia clearly don’t seem to be aging–or at least not as quickly as others! Maybe it’s the fact that they have to be active chasing around three little ones. Their oldest was the epitome of Big Brother, trying to set a good example for adorably rambunctious twins. They were all so darling, and Mark and Danacia just kept smiling through it all, surrendering to the delightfully entertaining chaos that is their daily life. Cherish it you guys…because it passes much too quickly. xoxo
Thanks for coming to see me! I loved how my name was pronounced: Coort-ten-naaaay. I just may change it….
Saturday’s weather sampling was perfectly timed for the events planned on Sarah and Mike’s wedding day. It rained when we were indoors (and I mean RAINED) and then clouds parted and the sun appeared at precisely the most perfect moments, with a radiant glow piercing through the windows and lighting the Chihuly glass sculptures like fireworks. It was so devastatingly lovely. The atmospheric sounds of Sigur Ros rose into the cathedral ceiling as the wedding party made their entrance, and entrancing it was. So very sweet to witness such tenderness in a couple.
Congrats you two!! I’m looking forward to sharing a bevvie with you at the Sigur Ros concert on the lovely grass field at McMenamins Edgefield later this summer. xo
It was such a gorgeous day last Monday. Thankfully the happy rays continued right into the early evening for my engagement session with Collete and Ryan. These two are so darling! They love Discovery Park, so we planned to meet and explore. Collete has the most amazing copper hued honey hair and skin that is literally luminous. I couldn’t wait to photograph her! And Ryan has this easy surfer vibe, mellow and agreeable–though he only surfs the snow… We wandered through the park, leisurely making our way down to the beach. What a treat. With windswept hair and relaxed smiles, we wandered along the shore, taking in the ridiculously beautiful view. Oh, just another Monday in the Northwest… Dang I love living here!!
I love organizing events! There is such amazing synergy that happens when creatives come together. Last Friday, the Olympia Downtown Association had their annual Girls Night Out shopping event. Downtown Olympia was radiant with gorgeous weather and happy shoppers, most wearing pink and sporting their bright pink event bags. Great deals on shopping, dining and services were to be found all throughout downtown.
Along with the help of my fabulous Evergreen State College intern, Gabriela, we hosted a fashion show highlighting the extraordinary clothing and shoes of the boutiques in downtown. We had a great team of stylists from Alchemy Salon and Spa http://www.alchemy-salonspa.com/, adorably delicious cupcakes and cookie treats from Mela’s Minis https://www.facebook.com/MelasMinis, men’s fashion from G. Miller http://gmillerolympia.com/, Vivala www.vivalastore.com/, Belleza Ropa www.bellezaropa.com/, Sweet Life www.shopsweetlife.com/ Hot Toddy www.hottoddyolympia.com/ Bonaventure Shoes www.bonaventureshoes.com/ Metro www.metropiercing.com/ Jinjor www.facebook.com/pages/JINJOR-BOUTIQUE/347144831293 and some refreshing sparkling pear and apples wines from the Olympic Wine Merchant provided by Nathan Peppin of Peppin Photography, my studio mate.
Here’s the final runway walk of all the models. All of these looks can be found in downtown Olympia boutiques. Holler if you need to know where a specific look is from and we will happily direct you to that boutique!
Thanks to all who helped with the successful show!
Cortney
Another rainy spring afternoon in the Northwest…one of those days you’re grateful to be inside. Aaron and Lauren brought freshie, week old Noelle, in for her first portraits bundled in a sea of pink sweetness. She had more hair than my boys had at age three! Dark, lustrous hair that almost shone as brightly as her parents beaming faces. Parents who, I marveled, looked remarkably well rested : )
I miss those days where you would lose yourselves for hours, just watching a yawn, a nose wriggle or listening to the funny newborn grunts. The miracle that becomes the center of your world. As I watched and photographed Lauren and Aaron with Noelle, I saw a place of such love. And I knew that no matter how much rain fell in our verdant city, she would always have a place of shelter. A loving, cherished shelter. Congratulations to you! xoxo
Well, I never imagined I would outgrow my adorable studio, but the time has come. I am BEYOND THRILLED to be moving into the Harmony Market Building along with Nathan Peppin of Peppin Photography. We’ve been sharing space for a couple of months and though it’s great, we need a larger space where we can both be shooting at the same time. The new space is GINORMOUS (not a real word, I know…) and the natural light makes the angels sing. I’ve been in love with the space for ages, and often dreamt of having a photo shoot in the glorious loft. How dreams manifest is truly a miracle. I had been talking with a one of my wedding clients about our favorite buildings downtown and the next time I ran into the groom, he mentioned having lunch with the building owner. Two days later I received an email from her and after many emails and a meeting, we signed the lease today! Thank you Michael! And thanks Jennie for referring Michael and Sarah! What an awesome town Olympia is…
When Nathan and I walked through the space with the building owner, I literally felt like and 8 year old on Christmas Eve standing at the gates of Disneyland with glittery shoes on and a bag full of candy loaded on the back of my unicorn. Yes, THAT excited! Butterflies start fluttering in my stomach every time I think about it : )
For those of you who know this building, you will likely share my excitement. We have grand plans for utilizing the space as a photography studio and we can’t wait to share our ideas for events we plan on hosting. So many things to look forward to!
I can’t wait, but I will have to. The current tenants will be moving out in June/July. Our goal is to be in there and ready to roll in early August. So it’ll be a few months left on Washington Street… and then moving four blocks down and into a whole new vibe.
I will miss this darling space:
But I can’t WAIT for THIS:
Phase One has begun…
I love photographing teens–they are so full of sass, fresh perspectives and enthusiasm–and that’s so very contagious! Thankfully the weather cooperated with my first round of Studio Rep photo shoots. We are gearing up for the promo posters for a fashion show in Westfield Capital Mall this May. I can’t wait!
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