Entries tagged with “fashion-shoot”

September 07, 2011

Emma Gets Made

Emma Hamstra and I first met during her senior portrait session in October 2010. On the questionnaire I give all my seniors, one of the things she told me about herself was, “I am the goalie on the varsity field hockey and lacrosse teams, and enjoy the thrill of being...

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November 01, 2010

Photography Workshop: Peek into a Fantastical World

I took a rare break from the hustle and bustle of senior and family portraits to attend a one-day workshop given by visiting, Seattle-based photographer Shannon Sewell. Shannon is known for stunning conceptual shoots using sets and props — many of which are her own creations. Child models play various...

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October 15, 2009

Fashion Shoot: Elephant Ears in Kerrytown (Fall 2009)

For this fall’s Elephant Ears fashion shoot, we really wanted to take the action outdoors — and, amazingly enough, the weather obliged. We gathered up a smaller posse of kids than usual, and carpe’d the diem one gorgeous morning in early September. The whole shoot was a breath of fresh...

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May 01, 2009

Fashion Shoot: Elephant Ears in Kerrytown (Spring 2009)

Warning: this page contains some serious cuteness! Don’t be alarmed if you experience warm fuzzies or an irresistible urge to swoon. It’s completely normal. As you can see, the fourth semiannual Elephant Ears fashion shoot was a runaway success. My thanks to all the families for making it happen. You can view...

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November 25, 2008

Fashion Shoot: Elephant Ears in Kerrytown (Fall 2008)

What do you do when you’ve scheduled 10 adorable kids for a September fashion shoot in the picturesque alleyways of downtown Ann Arbor, and it’s pouring rain? You duck inside and run up the stairs to my studio — conveniently located just above Mongolian Barbeque on Main Street. Fortunately, the weather...

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August 28, 2008

Oliebollen + Wondertime: Endlessly Funner

Break out the mustard — it’s time to celebrate! The September 2008 issue of Wondertime is out and marks the first time my photography is prominently featured in a full-page ad placed in a national magazine. And I couldn’t be prouder that the ad is for widely-adored and locally-owned Oliebollen....

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June 12, 2008

RealKidz Clothing

Merrill Guerra was very frustrated by the lack of stylish clothes available for her daughter. After learning that many parents shared the same frustration, she was inspired to take action in a very ambitious manner. While a student in the U-M MBA program, Merrill started a company that sells...

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May 09, 2008

Fashion Shoot: Elephant Ears in Kerrytown (Spring 2008)

The second Elephant Ears fashion shoot was a great success. Many thanks to all the families who participated. This is turning into a nice little tradition (see last season’s shoot). You can see these beautiful faces (and adorable children’s clothing) on display at Elephant Ears, located on the 2nd floor of...

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September 10, 2007

Fashion Shoot: Elephant Ears in Kerrytown (Fall 2007)

A couple of Wednesdays ago, a market day, I photographed a few of my favorite models wearing the latest in adorable fall fashion from Elephant Ears (formerly Keedo) located in Kerrytown. These kids were real troopers, especially the first group who modeled fall clothing in the summer heat. Even though we...

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