::Tea Time::

...yes, i know it has been about a week since the "Tax Day" Tea Parties sprung up all across the nation on the 15th...(i have had no time to edit any personal stuff as of late)... now let it be stated, i am not one to discuss my political stance on a 'business' blog, but i can not help myself from attending gatherings of masses proclaiming their beliefs, whether it be "no more taxes" or "no oil for blood" (yes, i have attended a few anti-war rallies in San Francisco) For me, its not a political thing, its a people thing.... I just love to see the emotions on people's faces, their passion on display, its so beautiful to see free speech in action!! this was a rather mild gathering, but i had a great time shooting!! i also shot w/ my old 35mm pentax, positive film, gotta get it down to the lab...

::Biting the Bulllet::

...i did it! i upgraded my camera equipment....not that my D300 is outdated by any means or that its not doing what i need, its just that we actually needed a second camera... (when did that happen?!) ....i have really been back and forth about such a big purchase (this new camera requires all new lenses!!)...agh!!... but it needed to happen, we are getting too busy for just one camera to do all the work (i mean what if my D300, heaven forbid, stopped working in the middle of a wedding ceremony?!) we need a back up... and since we will have two cameras now, we can successfully have a second shooter for weddings... so i would like to introduce to you all... the newest member of the DOLCE family: The Nikon D3, full frame slice of heaven!!

::Chase::

... i cant help but think about when i gradutated highschool... ugh!! could it really have been nine years ago?!.. it honestly feels like i just walked down that big aisle to get my dipolma... it makes me feel really old to know that i have been out of HS that long... i bring this up because i got to hang out with Chase and his family to shoot his senior portraits... this is most laid back kid i think i have ever met!!.. his beautiful girlfriend and sister where also on location for the shoot so i just shot 'em all.... what a great way to spend an afternoon!!

::UPCOMING::

...the weather is PERFECT right now!!... i love getting the chance to get out and shoot... especially today, it was gorgeous with the overcast...mmm...really perfect!!...that being said...here are things to look forward to in the next couple of months here at Dolce....


APRIL 12th: Easter
Book Your Session By March 31st and get 25 Free Photo Cards (only a few spots left!)

MAY: 2nd Annual Portraits In The Park
Locations to include: Gilbert, Estrella Mountain Ranch, Verrado, and Maricopa...More Details Coming Soon

MAY 10th: Mother's Appreciation Day
Special Package: Call for more information 602.903.3547
GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

JULY: Dolce's Anniversary
BIG SAVINGS IN JULY... 1/2 Off Basic Session


....as mentioned before, this is the perfect time to get outside and update those family portraits...
give us a call today and set up your Session before it gets tooo warm out there :)

::Spring::

...Just wanted to give you all a heads up that DOLCE is gearing up for its Second Annual Portraits in the Park.... We are doing FOUR locations this year... We do know for a fact that it will be held in MAY...but we are unsure about which weekends as we are trying to plan around some upcoming weddings...so that being said, keep MAY in mind for family portraits and tell all your friends!! we will be getting emails out with all the details as they are put into place!

::little lady::

here are some photos of my little lady...she turned 18 months on the 9th... she is growing so fast!!

::2.4.6.8:: who do we appreciate

...i just got from spending seven days in las vegas shooting the JAMZ National Cheerleading Event at The Orleans, i am working in partnership with a production company: RT Productions ... now this is my fifth year to be doing this, but i have not worked it for the past three... let me tell you.. i am worn out!! i had forgotten how different it is than shooting in my studio or on location...i am in charge of a group of two others, who with their help we line-up, pose, shoot the girls and get them on their way all in about a span of 2-3 min... (we are really good at what we do!!) some of the teams include up to 37 girls with 8 coaches... so yea, it had been a fun week! i am enjoying my quiet time for the remainder of the week as i am gearing up to go back in less than a week....