::New::

new website. new blog. dont forget to book mark it.
http://www.dolcestudio.com/blog/

::fall::

...looking forward to fall... and all that comes with it... apple dumplings, trips up north to the cabin, jeans and cashmere, holidays...birthdays & anniversaries... and... family portrait month (woohoo!! look out october)

::presence::

...i love visiting ohio...my dad's family hails from this fine area of the county and unfortunately i have not gotten a chance to go back for almost 4 years now... there are a great many memories of holidays and summers spent with my grandparents and cousins (there are 23 of us!!)... my grandpa was rarely ever seen without his camera capturing his surroundings, whether it be a flower that intrigued him or the sight of his grandkids playing at the park... i would like to credit him with my interest in photography... i love how he was so at peace with his canon hanging around his neck as if he were a part of nature... i thought to myself: what would be a great way to spend your life...doing what you love, what gives you peace, what brings you happiness... he made such in impact in my life that my two cameras are respectively named after him: Henry & Butch.... my grandfather passed away in 1992... writing that out brings both sadness and joy to my heart, sadness, because i can’t believe that he has been gone for so long, but joy to know that i will one day again see his face and we can spend eternity together taking photographs.... he was such a strong presence in our family, he was our pillar from which we drew our love and faith from.... i recently ran across some photos that i had taken the last time i was in ohio, visiting family, these were taken out at my grandpa's house...where my grandma continues to live... i love this series of photos, as i feel his presence in them, as if he is still on his property watching lovingly over his wife... there is just something special about being able to experience the emotions of someone you love so deeply in a photograph without actually see a "picture of the person"...

::new::

...we are so happy to roll out our new DOLCE website, we are reworking our branding and studio image...check it, yo!

http://www.dolcestudio.com/

::Portraits In The Pines::

Dolce Studio Photography & Design is so excited to be offering this limited time engagement. Join us up in the cool mountain air amongst the pines for your beautiful family portraits. It is the perfect time to update those family photos. This special is open to everyone: high school seniors, families & engagement sessions...come one come all!

When: Saturday, September 19th
Saturday, October 3rd
Where: Tonto Creek, Just outside Payson
What: Portraits In The Pines
$95 Includes:
A mini session
25 Free Custom Christmas Cards
1- 8x10
Discounted 'A La Carte' Reprints
Over $60 in Savings!

See you in the Pines!! Space is limited so save your spot today!!

RSVP by August 29th
602.903.3547
contact@dolcestudio.com

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::2years::

...my daughter turned two at the beginning of the month... here are her "2 year" photos...we took them at one of our favorite places to hang out, its a small area about 20 miles outside payson...it was beautiful...so is my baby girl!

::Parker::

...i met kevin and meagan over a year ago...they are such sweet people...i did their family photos last july and meagan joked with me that i would be doing her baby's photo when it came time...well fast forward a year... their beautiful boy was born june 12th...i was able to capture him in first week of life and then a few weeks later when he was a month old...i will forever be amazed at how quickly little one's change, right before our eyes,... little parker was so alert and happy... i cant wait to see how much he has changed again in sept!...

::HAPPYhappy::

...so today is Dolce Studio's Anniversary!!... very exciting stuff...

i never thought that i would be able to have what it takes to not only step outside of my comfort zone and start my own business, but that fact that it is even still going strong... (even in todays economy!!).... that is just awesome! i would love to just say thank you to all my clients who have supported me this year as i took a leap of faith and pursued my dream... Thank you for trusting me to capture your lifes sweetest moments! you guys rock my world!!

...to my exisiting clients:: now through the end of the July, i would love to give you a gift of a free 8x10 from any of your previous sessions...

...to all my new clients:: we here at Dolce Studio would love the opportunity to earn your business...if you book your session by the end of July (and remember you can book it for a few months out, when it starts to cool down!)... we would like to give you half priced session fee... thats $75 off!! ....

...hope you are enjoying your summer! keep cool...

::Out Of Office::

hi guys! just want to let you know that DOLCE will be out of office until June 16th.
if you have any questions regarding scheduling/orders etc. please contact us at 602.903.3547

::Mr&Mrs::

...Greg and Becky tied the knot yesterday at Sedona Golf Resort... it was supposed to be high 90's with a chance of showers... so yea it RAINED! it even hailed for sometime... but that did not damper this couples amazing spirits... we just waited out the rain on the patio took as many pictures as we could and as soon as the storm broke...we had ourselves a beautiful wedding! here are just a few of pictures of the day... more to come in the following week!

::real quick::

just wanted to make sure you all are aware that DOLCE Studio is on Twitter & Facebook... Check us out!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dolce-Studio-Photography-Design/26094205457

http://twitter.com/dolcestudio

::Miss Murray::

..had the opportunity to shoot Miss Murray's Communion photos... what a sweet little lady!

::Becky/Greg::

...every so often you meet up with some clients and you just 'click'...meet Becky & Greg...they are such cool people!! they have such an energy about them that keeps you smiling and laughing... here are some pictures from their engagement shoot on Sat... be on the look out for their wedding photos at the end of the month...

::my apologies::

...as beforementioned in a couple of blogs ago, Dolce was going to be hosting our second annual portraits in the park... but our month of May has already filled up... WOW!!! i am so grateful that we have so many new clients coming in!! I was really looking forward to shooting in THE PARK... I think June may be a bit too warm... I am sorry that it has been put on hold, maybe we will shoot for October (family portrait month, no seriously, it is!)... hang with us, we will be getting back soon...have a ton of stuff to edit before we leave for CA on Sat...

::MINIvaca::part 2

...on our way home from CA last weekend, we made a small side trip to Joshua Tree National Park...Gotta' make use of our national park pass, right?! my husband is not a big of fan of these trees, but by the time we finished driving through the park, he got 'used' to them....they no longer bother him like they did! (strange.ness!) most of the park looked like it came straight from a Dr Suess book... very cool, i would love to come back and shoot when i have more time to stop and smell the rose, and maybe even do one of the many hiking trails...next time!

::MINIvaca::part 1

...it had been in the works since the end of january... my husband 'stumbled' upon some clues at the end of feb, but it was still an amazing weekend...a long time ago (BC:before child) we would just get up and go somewhere for a weekend, just the two of us, doing everything from scuba diving to sitting on the beach and flying kites... we had not done anything like this since our baby was born (almost 2 yrs ago) so i had planned a weekend away in Santa Clarita, CA right next to Six Flags Magic Mountian, it was awesome! just the two of us, just like old times....we spent all day fri/sat at the park ... sat evening drove down to Santa Monica Pier...it was beautiful... here are some pictures of our time at the beach....