I have a few new projects going on that need some models! This is not limited to models (although it’s ok if you are one!) but I am looking for a variety of kids ages 15-18 so if you ever wanted to be a model for a day, this is your time to shine! In the next few weeks I will be looking for different age groups and may have some more specific requests, but for now I need guys and girls in that age range of every different look, style and personality possible. We will be shooting in the next WEEK so you will need to be somewhat flexible with your schedule. I will give you more detailed information if you are selected for this round of shots. Very limited availability so don’t delay!

What do you get? Free pictures, that’s what! I plan on shooting about 20 or so shots of each teen although the final number will vary. I will include two 5×7s and a set of wallets of your favorite shots (and if you would like to order more you are more than welcome to).

So tell your friends! Send me an email with your name, age, city, and school you attend along with a snapshot of yourself. If you are under 18 have your parents send me that email. These photos may be used in print and on the web so a signed release will be required.

Where have I been, I know there are several clients waiting for peeks and wondering that same thing!  I have been working (late into the night) to get several projects wrapped up - one being an updated shopping cart with several new products and options and new collections including the Cypress albums.  I also completed my new client sites which I am so excited about.   I loved my adorable client books that I have been mailing out for years now but in an effort to use less paper and resources the new sites were born.   But they are super cool and I think will be very helpful for clients - they walk you through every step of the process  and include every bit of important information and links you will need.  If you have a session coming up booked before this week and would like your own personalized site drop me a line.  I think you’ll like it!

Back to the pictures!  Sneaks coming up SOON!  If you’re waiting for a gallery they should be up in the next day or two!

I am so thrilled to start offering Cypress products beginning August 1st. These are absolutely stunning, handmade pieces and clients will be able to customize them to their liking. I will be offering a few different products including the Artisan Book (take a look at that gorgeous thing!). Anyone that knows me knows that I do not take offering a new product to my clients lightly. I spend way more time than any human should researching the available products, the company that makes them and what impact offering the new products will have. In the end I feel great not only about the albums but the company itself. I will have photos to share soon, but in the meantime here is a statement from Cypress about the company.

Our albums are built to last for many generations to enjoy, so it goes hand-in-hand that we value the preservation of our earth for future generations to come. Here at Cypress, we are people, animal, and earth friendly.

Our Products & Our Company:

*We do not use or sell any animal products.
*We use only non-toxic, archival glue.
*Our binders board (used in the construction of album covers, boxes, and folios) is made from 100% recycled content.
*Our products are made in the USA, handcrafted by artisans who receive fair wages.
*We reuse and recycle everything possible, from paper and fabric scraps to shipping boxes to cans/bottles in our lunchroom.
*Our office, kitchen, and restroom paper products are made from recycled content.
*We are working to reduce our carbon footprint by saving electricity through the use of efficient long-lasting fluorescent lighting and reminders on all of our light switches to conserve energy.

Our Album Pages are…

*Acid-free, which keeps your photos in a PH-neutral, archival environment.
*Tree-free, made from 100% cotton linters, which are a waste byproduct of the textile industry.
*Chlorine bleach-free, keeping harmful chemicals out of our homes, not to mention our water sources.
*Sourced from environmentally conscious suppliers. Our mat board and paper are made at a mill that generates its own hydroelectric power. They use their own water source to create the energy they use, thereby preserving the public source.