Reutzel and Associates

In need of some expertise regarding land development?  Check out Reutzel and Associates.  I have to be honest, I haven't used their legal services (...yet...) but from a personal level they are very down to earth and approachable.  

Enter Karen and Jack.  

They are married and established their own law firm in Littleton, CO. and hired us to take their professional headshots for their website, professional networking and other materials.  I always find it interesting when a husband and wife team work together.  Admittedly, often times I have entertained the idea of working with my spouse and usually at the end of that thought I think "nope, negative, no way, not a chance, no-go, definitely not... we'd end in divorce in about a week's time".  

So when I meet a couple that has made marriage and a working relationship work, I am very intrigued to say the least. These two were fun to observe, from the casual teasing & wisecracks to the ambush of hairspray on Jack (that only a wife could get away with).  Needless to say they made the idea (if it ever comes to fruition) of working with my husband a little less frightening.  I can't say I'm completely sold but maybe a little more swayed in the other direction... baby steps.  Below are a few more of my favorites from our shoot, thanks again Jack and Karen. 

If you think Karen looks familiar, check out my post before this one...those two little boys are her nephews!

I think I've discovered the next Will Ferrell & is it possible for a 2 yr old to be wise beyond his years?

Recently I photographed two little boys, brothers, named Wiley age 4 and Brody age 2.  The word "easy" is not one that I would ever associate with photographing two boys two years apart...no matter what age.  However, there's a difference between challenging and pleasant vs hard and unrewarding.  And even though they were a challenge more importantly they were sweethearts which made the challenge all the more worth it.  

As soon as I walked into their house they made it their mission to identify every single part of the house- this is our table, this is my Dad's guitar, these are our stairs, this is my room...  The best part was when they started to ask me about my equipment and even offered to help!  That was a first for me, the little ones became my assistants helping me carry light stands and reflectors.  And to their dismay my light stands were too cold from being in the trunk of my car...my sincerest apologies.  They were curious little monkeys but also so much fun.

What's funny about being a photographer is sometimes you get so immersed in the photo shoot that you don't notice things until after you go back and edit through your photos.  As I was editing, I noticed a few things about these little guys.  The first: there is no shortage of dreamy eyes with these young men.  

 

  

The second:  I do believe that Wiley will be the next Will Ferrell.  I didn't notice the likeness of his expressions while I was shooting but when I was editing my shoot his photos made me crack up!

And the third:  Mister Brody may only be 2 years old but there's an old soul quality about him.  In the photos below doesn't it look like he could teach you a few life lessons (even with that pink heart sucker in his hand)?

 

As you can see they were lots of fun.  Here are some of my other favorites from that shoot.

 

  

 

Thanks Wiley & Brody, looking forward to watching you grew up!

Wackadoo Cake

Two words: Indulge Bakery.  This tiny little bakery in Lafayette, Colorado has stolen my heart.  I first noticed the bakery when I would visit the coffee shop that was located directly across from it.  I would meet my new mom friends at that coffee shop (tykes in tow) and we'd all dish over the flowing espresso.  Many times one of us would lag behind after we said our adieu's to go peruse the delectable delights the bakery had to offer.  Somehow I managed to resist temptation and never wandered in b/c I knew the inevitable would happen and I just didn't have enough room in my fridge.  Until one day, one of the editors at Yellow Scene Magazine contacted me.  YS was putting together a feature article about the top 25 culinary masterpieces in the North Metro area.  She asked if I'd be interested in shooting anything and curiously I asked, "well...whaddaya got?" The following was actually an email conversation but I will write the way it went in my head:

Calamari salad...,

"meh."

burger, truffle, fries and shake..., 

"tasty but not exactly photogenic."

mejilones de la casa en adobo...,

"...huh?"

birthday cake at Indulge Bakery....,

"stop right there my friend..."

Finally a real and absolute bonafide excuse to go into this bakery that has secretly taunted me.  Below is Indulge Bakery's Wackadoo cake- it's one of their specialties.  They're made everyday and sell out quickly (I was there at 10am and they already sold 2/7 made for that day) and come in all different colors and flavors.   As you can see it looks like Cindy Lou Hoo's Birthday Cake and there ain't nothing wrong with that.  So...if you're in need of a cake (especially for that co-worker's birthday that everyone forgot) drop in and take a gander at all the tasty treats Indulge Bakery has to offer- oh and nothing says "hey you're special & we really didn't forget  *cough, clear your throat, a-hem* your birthday" like a Wackadoo.  And if for some strange reason that cake doesn't put a smile on your face there are plenty of other items that will make your ears perk up, read: strawberries that look like they're dressed in little chocolate tuxedoes, or those fruit cup things that hold glistening berries and fruit assortments....!

There's just one photo in this Feb. issue but it's big, as in two page spread big.  I like big and if you ask any other photographer who tells you differently they're a liar.  Size totally matters.