Entries tagged with “studio”

October 07, 2009

Make-A-Wish: Laurence Carolin Totally Rocks!

Last June, I photographed Laurence Carolin for Make-A-Wish. Based in Ann Arbor, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan grants the wishes of children throughout Michigan facing life-threatening medical conditions. The goal is to affirm the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Laurence is one of the most friendly, generous, and inspirational...

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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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March 06, 2009

Make-A-Wish: My New Interns

On Tuesday morning I conducted separate studio sessions with three adorable “wish kids” for Make-A-Wish. Based in Ann Arbor, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan grants the wishes of children throughout Michigan facing life-threatening medical conditions. The goal is to affirm the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. First, I photographed...

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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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October 01, 2008

Pioneer Theatre Guild: Miss Saigon (Publicity Shoot)

Pioneer Theatre Guild, Miss Saigon, © 2008 Myra Klarman, Gigi (Sonya Major), The Engineer (Daniel Mozurkewich), Kim (Ashley Park), Chris (Tim Van-Riper), Ellen (Clare Eisentrout).

Pioneer Theatre Guild, Miss Saigon, © 2008 Myra Klarman

Since I’m neck-deep in senior pictures and family portraits, I’m very grateful and happy to let producer Susan Hurwitz do most of the talking on this entry. But let me just say that the kids made this publicity shoot a cinch. At one point I was so amazed with how...

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September 15, 2008

Shana Logic Loves Sadie

Sadie Yarrington was one of the first dancers I photographed — for the Pioneer Theatre Guild and for her high school senior portraits. Her talent, poise, and positive energy make her a real treat to work with. What’s more, the portraits I’ve taken of Sadie helped put me on the...

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March 31, 2008

Mice + Bears + Frogs! Oy Veh!

A month and a half ago — yes, I’m tardy! — Shana Victor and I set up another studio session to get some new product shots onto Shana Logic. This time, we invited sisters Monica and Meghan to come model. The results are elegantly summarized by the following inequality: Beautiful Girls + Cute Hats > Adorable. Portrait...

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November 19, 2007

Paging Hanukkah Harry

Looking for an arty and hip gift for the young person on your holiday shopping list? Not something mass produced or that requires you to go anywhere near the mall? But something made in a limited edition, and easily obtained with a mouse-click? There’s no need to fear! Shana Logic is...

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