tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22701117793556449122024-03-13T23:20:39.871-07:00stacey bode photographystaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-12951543909433477902009-09-15T13:22:00.000-07:002009-09-15T13:35:56.911-07:00out with the old, in with the new!<span style="font-family:verdana;">I'm finally launching my new blog! Woo hoo! Don't fear...I'm pretty sure this is not a sign of the apocalypse. No need to seek shelter. I will no longer be posting here, so if you have this site bookmarked, please change it to the new site. Pretty please! All the previous posts from this blog have already been added to the new one. Yay!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">You can access the new blog either through my <a href="http://staceybode.com/">website</a> or by heading directly to it by clicking <a href="http://staceybode.com/blog/">HERE</a>. </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thanks so much for reading this blog, and I'll see you on the other side....<br /><br /><br /></span></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-79403547186765872092009-09-14T13:39:00.001-07:002009-09-14T14:00:15.861-07:00the carstens family!<span style="font-family: verdana;">How wonderful it was to finally meet Lena's family. They are so fun and easy-going, and I even got to have a battle with imaginary laser guns. I've decided that every photo session should have one of those, so be forewarned. Chloe, you win! What an enjoyable shoot, and this may sound corny, but you can tell there's a lot of love in their home. Well, love and Chloe's laser beams!</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Yay!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: verdana;">She's definitely got the adorable big sister thing figured out.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920915894/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 636px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3920915894_7445d7ef46_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Precious doesn't even begin to describe little Gavin.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920915822/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 633px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3920915822_de826413f1_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920131177/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 848px; height: 629px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3920131177_c7917a86be_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920131121/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 637px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3920131121_1244a8f48d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920915420/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 848px; height: 629px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3920915420_c5f91eeed9_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Two of the many things I love about this next image: 1 - a fabulous family, and 2 - doggie tongue!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920131367/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 639px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3920131367_8a940511d7_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Of course, we had to give Brodie his own close-up!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920915710/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3920915710_62540174c8_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920131271/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 536px; height: 848px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3920131271_a2ee792c57_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920915616/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3920915616_5ec0f8e1bf_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920915370/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3920915370_1f74433e30_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920915272/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/3920915272_cdb94bb035_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920130823/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 532px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3920130823_d9e0dc9e84_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can you tell I went crazy for the flowers in Chloe's room?</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920915936/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 768px; height: 394px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3920915936_c16f835bc4_b.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920130943/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 631px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3920130943_71516ab5b5_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3920130769/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 848px; height: 633px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3920130769_37f050352a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many, many thanks to the incredible Carstens family!<br /><br /><br /></span></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-90643547741831182272009-09-12T17:48:00.000-07:002009-09-12T18:53:20.554-07:008 month old fletch...video!<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I wanted to post something on Fletch's actual 8 month birthday, but on that day, he made me cry.....and swear a lot. Let's just say that he needs some leash training about as much as our country needs health care reform. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Maybe that unfortunate incident happened for a reason. After a few days, not only did I stop calling my dog 4-letter words, but I also finally learned how to shoot video and put it on my blog. If I had known how easy this would be, I could have crossed it off my to-do list about 2 years ago. A little embarrassing, really. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I have another recent video that I can't wait to post. It's of an incredible day after shoot with Matt and Liz. I'm hoping to post that when I launch my new blog. NEW BLOG! It's that time of year where I frantically give my dusty to-do list the what-for. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">For now, I give you Fletch...and his red clay elbows. By the way, Matt's disappointed grumble at the end is because during the whole video, we were trying to get Fletch to do this thing he ALWAYS does. He's just mocking us.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><object height="486" width="720"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6551821&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6551821&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="486" width="720"></embed></object></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-48816194462408703602009-09-08T17:08:00.000-07:002009-09-08T20:12:26.767-07:00evita + michael's day after shoot<span style="font-family:verdana;">Woo hoo! I'm so glad my friends <a href="http://staceybode.blogspot.com/2009/05/evita-michael.html">Evita and Michael</a> were in town this weekend for D-Con! Not only did I get to hang with them, but we also finally got to do their wedding "day after" shoot. I guess a more appropriate phrase would be "four months and four days after " shoot. :) We got to take lots of photos of just the two of them in their wedding "gear". </span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">Both of their outfits were made by hand, and Evita made her dress! She's incredible.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">We needed a fabulous location with a special mood and style. I've known Evita long enough to be comfortable suggesting a cemetery. Well, not just any cemetery. </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.oaklandcemetery.com/">Oakland</a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> is both historical and beautiful, and I was confident that we could get photos that didn't appear to have been taken at grave sites. They were nice enough to trust me, and we had a blast. Then again, I could have fun with Evita locked in a gas station bathroom with rabid badgers. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: verdana;">Here are some shots from our photo-funtime-throwdown!<br /><br /><br />They wanted to do an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic">American Gothic</a>-type pic. I think they nailed it.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902281402/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3902281402_1a00920371_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901502265/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/3901502265_5fda49f653_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901502223/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3901502223_f59b3b48bd_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901502169/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 631px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3901502169_170f51e0e4_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901502129/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3901502129_054aff86fe_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901502049/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/3901502049_e6d6201774_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Okay, okay...I know this next one looks like a cemetery, but only because they wanted a shot of the little mushroom fairy ring.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902281034/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 630px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3902281034_e0fed5e82c_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901501907/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/3901501907_88f5e6f706_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">One thing that's great about knowing the folks I photograph is that I can actually gear my editing to reflect who they are as well as the type of images we shot. I did some rather dramatic editing on a lot of these photos to accentuate Evita and Michael's style.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902280896/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 629px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3902280896_8b6764969a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">You gorgeous thing, you!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902280806/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3902280806_a498ae0ea6_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Oh, so dashing...</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901501777/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3901501777_36fe4af9d8_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902280748/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 637px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3902280748_25e73c6f81_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901502403/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 709px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/3901502403_439c9003f6_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901501637/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3901501637_ac83d2348e_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902280642/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3902280642_92d4b7be4c_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902280580/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 602px; height: 950px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3902280580_82160475ea_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901501495/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3901501495_2447539b2e_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I don't think you can have too much romance in a photo, but this next one comes close. Sigh.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901501443/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 636px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3901501443_e9040cd4ea_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Some of you may know about my obsession with fake birds. Evita found these cuties, and she GAVE them to me after the shoot. She's the bestest. </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902280468/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/3902280468_5e08ea0ffc_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">She wanted a series of shots of Michael giving her their wedding invitation, her opening it, and her reacting to it. This one is my fav from those shots.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901501351/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 635px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3901501351_998c08850c_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3902280222/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 852px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/3902280222_bfa4a5da87_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901502451/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 708px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3901502451_806f91f1c4_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3901501235/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/3901501235_9dcbd0b700_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Evita + Michael, you are awesome. Please find more reasons to visit Atlanta, and I'll find ones to visit Charleston!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-50697845391946348532009-09-03T17:32:00.000-07:002009-09-05T07:51:03.855-07:00rio!<span style="font-family:verdana;">What a joy to finally meet Jenna and Florent's little fella, Rio. Before she knew the gender of the baby, she had nicknamed it "Sparkle", which is just about the best thing ever. However, the name Rio ranks really high on the coolness chart. He's named after the place, not the Duran Duran song. As awesome as the name is, he'll always be Sparkle to me. Just like baby Henry will always be Chauncey Rocket, little Max will always be Robot Zillionaire, and Alasdair will forever be Soul Crusher X.<br /><br />There are several things that you'll have to bear hearing me repeat a million times. One is that I LOVE when people come to me with new and inventive ideas for their photos. I can always come up with something, but then there's the question of whether or not it will fit the people in the shoot</span>. <span style="font-family:verdana;">If folks bring their own ideas to the table, we'll definitely be working with a scenario that suits them. Win, win!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Some of you may recognize <a href="http://staceybode.blogspot.com/2009/05/maternity-can-be-fierce.html">Jenna</a>, who was looking fabulous in an earlier post of her maternity pics. She had worked on a film that played at the historic <a href="http://www.plazaatlanta.com/">Plaza Theater</a>, so she thought it would be cool to take some shots of her adorable new baby there.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">Man, was she right! The powers that be at the Plaza were kind enough to give us free reign of the space before movie time. At the moment, they have the front of the theater entirely decorated to promote Halloween II. Lots of devils, headstones, and even a tiny coffin. We looked at each other and were like, "NO!". Not quite family portrait material. Not a problem. There were plenty of other incredible places.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">So here are some examples of what I shot with this rock star family. Note for other photographers: if you're ever in a low-light situation, it sure is nice to have a gigantic white movie screen for bouncing flash. Yay!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885126249/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3885126249_12b75b0e36_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885126221/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3885126221_6e0361930d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885923014/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3885923014_98c44c159d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Jenna totally has a Catherine Zeta Jones thing goin' on here...</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885126143/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 852px; height: 635px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3885126143_718e9f8795_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">They brought these great old cameras that Florent has, and we set up this paparazzi shot. They were totally cracking me up.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922948/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3885922948_11cbedd44a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885126075/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3885126075_48b81519b3_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><a href="http://www.corbijn.co.uk/">Anton Corbijn</a> is one of my favorite photographers. This next photo is a humble homage to his style.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922884/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3885922884_eab7b36763_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885125999/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 631px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3885125999_cc062f4c34_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922798/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 631px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/3885922798_7e24a7cc48_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">After the movie theater, we headed to their lovely home for a few more pics. They have this interesting plant with heart-shaped leaves!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885923172/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 434px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3885923172_9bfa5586ce_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922720/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3885922720_90e6075fca_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885125909/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 631px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3885125909_9fd52306d6_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922668/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 631px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3885922668_4fb7202c83_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922640/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 635px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/3885922640_9c812399cf_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I love the look he's giving his dad.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922538/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 638px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/3885922538_00cd9ed030_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922580/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 634px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3885922580_913ba6ee08_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885922500/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 635px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3885922500_4629aa4f09_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Florent is a champion of homemade pasta, and has convinced me that this is the best way to do it. I have a feeling there will be lots of pasta in my future.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">I'm adding one of these contraptions to my wish list.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885923204/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 709px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3885923204_7b010fb6e7_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3885923152/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 701px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/3885923152_a5a264d5ce_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Hooray! So much thanks to the wonderful Jenna, Florent, and Rio!</span><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-81864898805768719302009-08-31T11:07:00.000-07:002009-08-31T11:36:37.872-07:00the warrens!<span style="font-family: verdana;">The only thing better than a wonderful, adorable baby is TWO wonderful, adorable babies!!! I finally got a chance to photograph the cutie-pie twins of my friends Sloane and Scott. Some of you will recognize Sloane because she does headshot makeup for most of the folks on this blog.</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;">She's got skillz!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sawyer and Logan are now a year old, and they keep getting more beautiful every day. They are fun on wheels, full of smiles, and faster than speeding bullets. I'm so impressed with how mom and dad keep up with them. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are some of the shots we snapped of their super-duper little fellas...</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874631493/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 536px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3874631493_871bc10738_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3875420032/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/3875420032_9cc8d4460a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3875419942/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 852px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3875419942_d361896b3d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3875419868/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 630px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/3875419868_b04d288c7a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I LOVE this one! So much personality, so much sweetness, so much drool!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874631229/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 634px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3874631229_5df6e48ef4_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3875419746/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3875419746_4ea5c631eb_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874631133/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 708px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3874631133_d41b32b6bc_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3875419646/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 631px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3875419646_802ac584f9_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A little playtime with mommy...</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3875419588/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3875419588_29a89c634f_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">...and daddy!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630993/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3874630993_174ca88101_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630941/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3874630941_407b03c366_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Had to get some shots with their namesakes.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630893/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 847px; height: 706px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3874630893_b31bc560f2_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sloane had this incredible vintage outfit for Logan. Isn't he precious?</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630815/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3874630815_ae90601fe7_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Look! Up in the sky...it's a bird, it's a plane, it's Super Sawyer!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630759/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3874630759_8e76482383_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630667/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 635px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/3874630667_2fd97612a3_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We had to grab a portrait of the lovely Jackie O.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630385/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 529px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3874630385_bfe27057bc_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And Dexter!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630431/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 635px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3874630431_565ae64b6d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630579/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/3874630579_cdb82749e1_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3874630493/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 632px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3874630493_efc101de74_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So much thanks to the gorgeous Warren family for such a wonderful shoot!<br /><br /><br /></span></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-53999119803603751992009-08-29T10:08:00.001-07:002009-08-29T21:04:22.460-07:00elyse!<span style="font-family:verdana;">It's a joy to photograph someone so lively and stunning. Headshot sessions should be relaxed and fun, and Elyse helped make both of those happen. On top of that, she was very patient while I scouted around to find the best light. She also managed to smile with ease in some weird places. I'm still not sure what I was stepping in to get some of these shots. I opted to not look down too much. Elyse, you are a total gem. Thanks for doing such a fabulous job!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3868104008/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/3868104008_00d9da69cc_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3868104124/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3868104124_9c388381ba_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3868104066/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 539px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/3868104066_b0e26ef91c_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3867322167/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2026/3867322167_3b9a2f89bd_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3868104272/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3868104272_2bce5b0c9d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-15999995227025949062009-08-27T10:41:00.000-07:002009-08-27T10:59:16.967-07:00alia!<span style="font-family: verdana;">I had a wonderful time photographing Alia and her family a few months ago. She had such a natural smile and energy that I knew she would bring out in her headshot session. I have a feeling that she's going to book a LOT of work. Not only is this sweet gal blessed with obvious beauty, but she also has the kind of personality that anyone would want to be around. Her awesome mom, Lisa, joined us for the shoot, and it's so cool to see how proud she is of her daughter. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Alia, you did a great job during your shoot! Lisa, you certainly did a great job raising a lovely young lady.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3859648917/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 546px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3859648917_cb379594e1_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3859648955/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3859648955_51b9c85400_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3859649089/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/3859649089_cf13e3cc62_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3860433308/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3860433308_a573e4e862_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3859649059/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3859649059_0ff25036e3_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-68585855793612824382009-08-25T13:57:00.000-07:002009-08-25T14:06:42.714-07:00Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks<span style="font-family: verdana;">I love when I come across something so artistically inspirational, that I have to share it in blog form. This isn't the "official" video for the song. It was put together by someone who digs the band and digs making incredible art.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's a blurb written about the video....</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span>Grizzly Bear fan and animator Gabe Askew created an enchanting video for the band's track "Two Weeks".<br /><br /></span><span>Said Askew to Vray: "I chose the song 'Two Weeks' by my favorite band Grizzly Bear because it inspired me. Even though the video is about two men, I connected the lyrics to my own relationship with my wife. It took about four months of after-work time and weekends. I would estimate it to be about four work weeks. The lyrics, to me, told the story of a relationship where one person is uncertain of the others loyalty. You get sucked up into the daily grind and forget to tell the one you love how you feel. They get insecure and worry that you aren't committed. And the line 'I told you I would stay' is like a battle cry for fighting to keep your relationship together when it seems to be on the brink." </span><br /></div><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VpAUqEMu_qs&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VpAUqEMu_qs&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm going to go watch this about 50 more times, until my eyes stop popping out of my head.<br /><br /><br /></span></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-42942665658048752662009-08-22T09:57:00.000-07:002009-08-22T10:30:02.362-07:00A heads-up AND free stuff<span style="font-family:verdana;">I know that it's still hot enough outside to cook pancakes on a windshield (or something like that), and we're knee-deep in the wonderful joys of summertime. I still have a watermelon on my porch that needs eating. Any takers?<br /><br />What's my point? Believe it or not, now is the perfect time to book a fall/winter family photo session. October and November dates get booked up so quickly (some are already taken!), and I want to make sure everyone gets photos of their adorable families before the holidays hit. Anyone who wants to use shots from their photo session for holiday cards needs to schedule their shoot no later than November 7th. That way, you'll have time to get all your photo goodies, AND have time to address your cards and send them out. Or you can be like me and deem it a miracle if my cards get out before the new year hits.<br /><br />So, as an incentive to get those shoots booked, I'm offering a little special. Anyone who books a 2009 child or family portrait session before September 12 of 2009, will receive a free set of 2 photo fridge magnets (these are cool) and a free professional 8 x 10 print. Yay, free stuff! I should point out that the session doesn't have to take place by 09/12/2009, it just has to be booked by then and the actual shoot can be between now and the end of 2009.<br /><br />I love doing these sessions. My camera and I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many incredible families over the years. One of my favorite experiences started when I took some pics of a sweet baby girl. Then at the next session, she had a new little sister, and she could almost say my name, but it came out as "Daisy" instead of Stacey. It was so cute, I nearly changed my name to Daisy Bode. At the session after that her little sis was walking, and not only could she pronounce my name, but she was giving me advice on life (or at least about the playground). Melts my heart!<br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3845223957/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 290px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3845223957_a26c4241df_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-87049360094021581192009-08-17T07:39:00.000-07:002009-08-17T07:55:39.947-07:00julia!<span style="font-family: verdana;">Not only is Julia a lovely and fun gal, she's also a real pro in dire circumstances. It's that glorious time of year where I can't go outside to get the mail without bringing back at least 3 mosquito bites. However, on the day of Julia's shoot, there must have been some sort of insect convention in East Atlanta that we weren't aware of. As if that wasn't bad enough, she is about 100 times more sensitive to their bites than most folks. Not long into our session, her arms and legs were covered with little bug traumas. Anyone else might have wanted to stop, or at least break to get some bug spray. Julia somehow kept posing, and looking fantastic while doing it. Darnright impressive.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have to point out one more thing that's pretty incredible about Julia. This shot is the first one we took! I may even have been just testing the light. It was her first time having headshots taken, and she managed to look this relaxed. I think she's my new hero.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3823445190/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/3823445190_75faec7227_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3822639465/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/3822639465_41ef7f835b_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3823445112/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3823445112_c14d46d12a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3822639339/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3822639339_b63f311c6a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3823445052/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3823445052_d14a43a7a2_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3822639273/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3822639273_561c68bc96_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3822639227/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3822639227_e113eb2572_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Julia, thanks for being such a trooper!<br /><br /><br /></span></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-36837305376374334272009-08-15T07:37:00.000-07:002009-08-15T07:55:20.927-07:00guerilla portraits - part 2<span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's another installment of my point-and-shoot guerilla portraits. I'm havin' so much fun with these. There are definitely some limitations to my G10. It likes low light about as much as I like paying taxes. It's ok though. When I get frustrated with it, I can just pull out my fancy camera and go nuts</span>.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Matt</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3817553407/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 602px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/3817553407_8850f31cc1_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">John</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3818362606/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 603px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3818362606_5ca44a9815_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jed</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3817553313/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 603px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/3817553313_96d63024c0_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Young Man in East Atlanta</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3818362706/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 699px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3818362706_7a79bddaa5_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-12750672702401165282009-08-14T11:31:00.000-07:002009-08-14T11:41:18.872-07:007 month old fletch<span style="font-family: verdana;">More doggies! Fletch is now 7 months old, and I no longer believe that this is the puppy we brought home back in February. This beast obviously ate our original pup, and began assuming his identity. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm trying to convert his jumping up energy into something practical by training him to reach things on high shelves for me. Soon, I'll be able to sell my step ladder on Craig's list.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">We were on a beach trip during his "birthday", so I took these one night at Susie's house. It was dark and we were playing with the flashlight, so Fletch gets to look all artsy this month. Next month, I promise to post pics that show his ridiculous hugeosity. </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3821309230/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 701px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3821309230_5468e490ff_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3820503301/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 602px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3820503301_a2bb9ec5df_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-29643810897848476932009-08-12T07:27:00.000-07:002009-08-12T07:40:14.403-07:00egon's birthday!<span style="font-family:verdana;">Recently, our friends Christian + Adri threw a swell birthday party for their doggie, Egon. Now, you might think this was just a crafty excuse for a bunch of adults to hang out and eat, but it really was about the pups. They had their own ice cream for cryin' out loud!<br /><br />It was a really fun time. Of course, now that I have a dog I love AND a point-n-shoot I love, I will also love your dogs and be taking lots of pictures of them. So, here are a few shots of Niels and Egon...<br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3814145019/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 702px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3814145019_ccb4ac6d61_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Egon is the most pointy dog I've known.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3814954870/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 605px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3814954870_8a2dd7d766_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3814954760/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 702px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/3814954760_942bcd5131_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">They were plum tuckered out by the end of the day. Egon is wearing a t-shirt he received as a birthday gift. I think it said something like "Ready to Pawty". So awesome.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3814144931/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 704px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3814144931_7c6fa54f87_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-29391204153271381222009-08-05T16:14:00.000-07:002009-08-05T16:22:07.327-07:00guerilla portraits!<span style="font-family: verdana;">One of the projects I wanted to launch now that I have my new handy-dandy point-and-shoot, is a series of images called "guerilla portraits". If I see a cool spot for a photo, I will grab the closest willing participant and just snap a quick pic. Nothin' fancy, but hopefully interesting. I'm already having so much fun with this. Here are the first three...</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;"> Lynn</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3790831958/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 606px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3790831958_35977ab905_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chris</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3790018643/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 604px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3790018643_aa7e42cef7_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ricky</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3790018601/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 704px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3790018601_7529f4e058_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">More to come...</span><br /><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-53263396250701845312009-08-02T11:20:00.000-07:002009-08-02T16:35:41.176-07:00fletch + dottie's play date<span style="font-family:verdana;">Fletch had the pleasure of Dottie's company the other day. I'm always a little concerned when he meets a new doggie. Whenever another pup shows the slightest aggression, Fletch turns into one of those fainting mountain goats. Dottie was a well-behaved lady, while Fletch acted like a drunk teenager on spring break.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">I'm so sorry Dottie. Welcome to our world.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3781268221/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 704px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3781268221_238156b14f_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3782079394/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 702px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3782079394_a618c05269_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3781267865/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 705px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3781267865_e4967ff29a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3781268077/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 702px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2152/3781268077_b6dfb3d96f_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3781267773/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 711px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3781267773_e006630160_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What I see when I wake up in the morning...</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3782078936/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 605px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3782078936_d6847a7f40_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3781267629/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 607px; height: 852px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3781267629_0245854ae4_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What I'm guessing Amber sees when she wakes up in the morning...</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3781267511/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 604px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3781267511_2707ddb17d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3781267251/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 633px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3781267251_885a9517ba_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">More doggie posts soon. Our canine pal Egon had a birthday party, and Fletch will be 7 months old soon. Woof!<br /><br /><br /></span></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-32786976509570507982009-07-31T09:30:00.000-07:002009-07-31T17:19:04.829-07:00a toy with a purpose<span style="font-family: verdana;">Over the last several years, I've been very lucky to have some fancy toys for taking photos. Unfortunately, "fancy" also means "really daggum heavy" and "really daggum big". I started realizing how much I missed being able to pull a camera out at any given time in life. Of course, I also figured that I have more than enough pictures of my feet at various locations around Atlanta and beyond, and probably didn't need any more. So, why spend money on a point-and-shoot camera when I could put that towards more equipment of the fancy variety? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The thing is, I can already achieve what I need to technically with my current equipment used for my client shoots. I can't get the same quality and accuracy with a point-and-shoot, but what I can get is something a little more warm and fuzzy, so bear with me. <br /><br />The ability to shoot whatever I want, whenever I want, reminds me of who I am as a photographer and what I'm drawn to. It also lets me explore new compositions angles, etc. This type of play time helps me grow as a photographer and feeds the love I have for this art form, which will then filter into the work with my clients. Win, WIN!</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'll be posting plenty of my point-and-shoot experiments. I also need to come up with a better name than "point-and-shoot experiments". Maybe something scientific like "beaker shots". Hooray!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Immdediately after leaving the store where I bought the camera (a Canon PowerShot G10), we went across the parking lot to get pancakes. It was a good day.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3774740473/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 703px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3774740473_6959a5d43c_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3775545884/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 702px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3775545884_551912e3f8_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3774740313/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 603px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/3774740313_af8d478a3a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3774740237/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 705px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3774740237_7c56ff3103_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Later that eve, we met up with the lovely Lynn Talley for some adult beverages. She has the BEST smile, which led to this next shot. The G10 definitely has some graininess issues at high ISOs (as you can see), but I'm interested more in compositions with this toy. Lynn was the first victim of a project I'm calling "guerilla portraits". I'll post her pic and a couple more of those soon. If I see a cool spot or lighting or whatever and you are nearby, I might be grabbing you to pose for one!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3774740191/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 606px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3774740191_f1001702c6_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3774740127/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 848px; height: 700px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3774740127_2f8c2b5d3f_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3774740055/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 700px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3774740055_e46c36bc51_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hey, no pictures of my feet yet!<br /><br /><br /></span></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-90405446976496442362009-07-27T18:01:00.000-07:002009-07-27T18:59:14.591-07:00amy + brian + 1<span style="font-family: verdana;">The last few months were all about the weddings. These days, it's all about the babies! Lately, I've met and worked with so many awesome moms-to-be</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;">(and dads-to-be). Amy + Brian are about to welcome their first little one into the world.</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, when I say "about to", I mean he might be arriving as I'm posting this. Yay!</span> <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had to get a few shots of the adorable nursery. Apparently, Brian has a bit of an obsession with aquariums, which is reflected in this way cool, fish-filled room. </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755628265/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 699px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3755628265_e2d39f52e8_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755627907/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 635px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3755627907_210c5c13ff_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755628341/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 544px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/3755628341_8c349b4725_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755628087/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 852px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3755628087_dd2707953d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had to take them outside when I saw these lines on their garage</span>. <span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm pretty sure they thought I was nuts. Hopefully, when they see these they'll understand why I got so excited. Or maybe they'll still think I'm nuts. Thanks for humoring me you two!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3756426222/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 634px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3756426222_b700313985_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3756426744/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/3756426744_0244c80d8c_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I think this next one is so romantic.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755627999/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3755627999_dd42f1406f_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of the great things about photographing Amy + Brian is that they constantly looked at each other in such a sweet way, while cracking each other up at the same time. They are gonna be some fun parents!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755627955/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3755627955_4c5f01ec8f_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We had to get some pics with Brian's signature hat. I really hope they get a matching one for their little fella!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755628309/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 709px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3755628309_8574b02c81_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We took a few classic shots....</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755628119/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3755628119_24def5c7c6_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">....and a few non-traditional ones. I LOVE how calm and happy Amy looks here.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755628049/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 538px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3755628049_b48927a6b0_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When Brian had to head back to work, Amy and I went outside for a few more pics before it started raining. My obsession with their garage might equal Brian's for aquariums!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3756426514/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3756426514_ca7358d9e2_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's one last shot of gorgeous Amy</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3755628217/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3755628217_1a9555b0fc_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Best of luck you two, and I can't wait to meet your little guy!<br /><br /><br /></span></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-75826395987577374642009-07-23T18:33:00.000-07:002009-07-23T18:52:50.800-07:00naomi's headshots!<span style="font-family: verdana;">Wow, TWO blog posts in one day, and they're both headshot pics of fabulous people! Yay! This lovely lady is Naomi. As you can see, the camera loves her, and she may use her shots to book some modeling jobs in addition to acting work. With that beautiful face, I'm sure she'll have more jobs than she can handle!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have to point out how cool she managed to be during some less than ideal conditions during our photo session. There was a festival going on near our shoot location, but we used some relatively secluded spots. We didn't get very many people walking by, but the few who did were downright annoying. I certainly don't mind a little curiosity from folks when they see a shoot happening. However, Drunk Guy #1 stopped and stood right next to me, wouldn't shut his yap, and tried to direct both me and Naomi. I'm sure his Budweiser was telling him that this was charming. After several polite attempts to get him to move along, we had to gently point out that he was being a total d-bag. Whatever I said surely started with "SERIOUSLY!...". Later, Drunk Guy #2 just stood and gawked. "SERIOUSLY!" Anyway, Naomi was much more patient than I was. I'm still imagining creative ways to torture them.</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks Naomi for being such a trooper!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3751092374/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 544px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/3751092374_381d4c311e_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750300533/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 543px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/3750300533_caec3d12e5_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750300467/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3750300467_cc7a1110b4_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750300423/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/3750300423_ba13253856_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3751092196/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3751092196_06195f7828_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3751092114/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3751092114_1da8914ff2_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750300337/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 540px; height: 847px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/3750300337_f47f575efd_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-52812089966445489342009-07-23T12:47:00.000-07:002009-07-23T12:59:19.699-07:00matt h and my return to headshots!<span style="font-family: verdana;">Due to the madness of wedding season, I had taken a brief intermission from shooting headshots. I'm happy to say that I'm caught up, and back to working with some fantastic actors. Matt here was the perfect person to return me to the land of shooting heads. He is so comfortable in front of the camera, and really knows his face and his angles. Like every good actor should! <br /><br />I have to give a shout-out to my girl Sloane from <a href="http://atlantabodyretreat.com/">Atlanta Body Retreat</a> for making Matt's already great skin look even greater. <br /><br />Matt, thanks for doing such a fantastic job, and for braving mosquitoes, heat, and the crazy places I made you pose.<br /><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750331168/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3750331168_e9048e5bf4_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750331108/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 540px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3750331108_c8b61f44a8_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750332822/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3750332822_a3e565421b_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3749540359/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/3749540359_f766546540_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I saw this sign and just couldn't resist.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750331796/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 543px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/3750331796_2b4e002e1e_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3749542159/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 540px; height: 848px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/3749542159_37ca3ba9c9_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3750333630/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/3750333630_41083410ce_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-23554804227805679802009-07-16T11:57:00.000-07:002009-07-16T12:20:39.578-07:00my happy place<span style="font-family: verdana;">I spend SO much time in my office, that it needs to be so downright inviting that I get the shakes if I'm NOT in there. Oh, and organized. I'm one of those people who can not be productive while swimming in clutter. Unfortunately, I am one of those people who likes to MAKE clutter, so this room is a constant battle ground between good and evil. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I swear the pink isn't as obnoxious as it might look here. Well, maybe it is, actually. That color was up when we bought the place 7 years ago. I really dig it. However, MOST of the rooms in the house were this color, so we've made a few changes so that we're down to only my pink office, our pink dining room, and small pink bathroom.<br /><br />There used to be a cool rug on the floor, but Fletch ate it. There used to be a little pillow on the chair, but Fletch ate it. Why can't he eat things like letters about jury duty, or the leg warmers I have no business owning at my age?<br /><br />The flowers were a recent addition that I had seen on the <a href="http://www.dooce.com/">dooce blog</a> (one of my favorites!). She had used them to decorate a new nursery. When my mom saw these on the wall, she kinda laughed at them. I figure after having worked in a beige cube for 10 years, where the only hint of a personality I was allowed to show in my work area was contained in an 8x10 picture frame, I can have a couch that vomits flowers if I darn well want to. I'm also a big fan of working in pajamas. If you can pull this off where you work, you totally should.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3727496926/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 644px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3727496926_427d24b520_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-49258188524129344592009-07-15T10:57:00.000-07:002009-07-15T11:16:30.308-07:00featured in the knot georgia!<span style="font-family: verdana;">Some of my photos are featured in the current issue of </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.theknot.com/kl_ATLANTA.shtml?MsdVisit=1">The Knot Georgia</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. Woo hoo! This is even more exciting than when we'd get our yearbooks in high school and page through to find out if we were in any of the cool, candid shots. "Look, I think that's my head behind the goal post!". Seeing "Photos by Stacey Bode Photography" is WAY cooler than spotting my fluffy-haired head in old school pics.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3723635605/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 585px; height: 754px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/3723635605_2f3eb62a17_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Yay! It's <a href="http://staceybode.blogspot.com/2008/10/cassi-david.html">Cassie + David</a>'s wedding! Their big day was held at <a href="http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/">Fernbank Museum</a>, and was such an incredible experience.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3723635533/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3723635533_126980ae8b_o.jpg" alt="" height="697" width="516" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I was paging through, I saw two more shots that came from my camera. This cake pic was taken at <a href="http://staceybode.blogspot.com/2008/11/megan-john.html">Megan and John</a>'s gorgeous wedding.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3723519249/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 578px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2276/3723519249_53786a5337_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This shot was from <a href="http://staceybode.blogspot.com/2008/10/kim-mitchells-day-after-session.html">Kim + Mitchell</a>'s awesome day after shoot.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3723519285/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 578px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3723519285_843c506a93_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-77704679648068279692009-07-13T18:03:00.000-07:002009-07-13T18:39:25.258-07:006 month fletch and a susie visit!<span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm starting to think that our puppy is actually a gorilla in a puppy outfit. When he kidnaps a starlet and climbs the Empire State Building, I'll be screaming "I told you so". </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3712719725/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 544px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3712719725_898934db14_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3713529246/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 537px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3713529246_20405a3db7_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week, we were lucky to have a visit from Matt's mom, Susie. Man, it's so cool having her around...even if she hates when I play Nancy Sinatra's "Bang Bang" song in my car. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">She and</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Fletch are good buddies. If she had asked him, he would have gladly left us behind to hit the road with her.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3713529176/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 593px; height: 642px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3713529176_0607c4aa8b_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've become one of those people who thinks my dog's breath is awesome, and apparently Matt has too. If I had to describe it, I'd say it smells like a unicorn burp.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3712719547/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 848px; height: 637px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3712719547_2864cba803_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These next pics of Susie and Matt make me real darn happy.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3719033100/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 634px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3719033100_14b76e2874_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3718220479/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 849px; height: 638px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/3718220479_e0c68940b1_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: verdana;">Fletch doesn't typically drool this much. He was slurping up some water. I'm going to go invent dog straws and make my millions.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3716994509/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 657px; height: 728px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3716994509_2675665121_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This next pic shows his 2 newest obsessions...ice and digging. If I have to keep cleaning those paws, I'm putting Tobasco sauce in the ice trays.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3717809102/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 849px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/3717809102_4a1dfd51ce_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm diggin' the pink tongue in the background...</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3716994535/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 848px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3716994535_6d8d93f4c9_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">He made this face when I asked him what he thought about the economic crisis.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3717808716/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3717808716_84aab5c02c_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'll post again when he's 7 months. Unless he eats us before then.</span><br /><br /><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-58167854341294350562009-07-11T12:09:00.000-07:002009-07-12T09:12:17.427-07:00kimberly + basil + 1<span style="font-family:verdana;">I'm still trying to figure out how Kimberly and Basil make expecting a baby look not just beautiful, but downright hip</span>. <span style="font-family:verdana;">Wait, does anyone still say "hip"? At least I didn't say "groovy", or "bitchin" or "choice". Although I think "choice" should make a comeback. I think now-a-days the kids are sayin' "buck"....or at least Little C does on "So You Think You Can Dance". Anyway, these two make pending parenthood look way better than I thought possible. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">They are both very creative people, and I love collaborating with artistic-minded folks during photo shoots. They were also SO at ease in front of the camera. Then again, I probably would be too if I looked half as good. Seriously, are they not just stunning?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Kimberly and Basil, thank you so much for such a fantastic shoot, and for allowing me to share a few of your images. I know you're going to be the coolest parents to your little one.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3709487467/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 852px; height: 637px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3709487467_62cbe7de6f_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3710298708/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 543px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3710298708_f623b96cbf_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3709487343/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 851px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3709487343_04d93b2720_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3710298580/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 854px; height: 643px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3710298580_d16103022a_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3709487261/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 541px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3709487261_bb6c6f2653_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3710298488/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 634px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3710298488_5bf10e70c2_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3710298442/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 634px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3710298442_7b6f8f081d_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3710298384/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 636px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3710298384_c7d78be0ab_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3710298324/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 851px; height: 638px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3710298324_873a8fd124_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3709487033/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 542px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3709487033_3dbf43cd21_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3709486961/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 850px; height: 636px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/3709486961_b692cdaa91_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3709486901/" title="Untitled by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 543px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3709486901_c35470bc48_o.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270111779355644912.post-91309429897337504952009-07-09T07:41:00.000-07:002009-07-09T08:03:30.866-07:00dork for hire<span style="font-family: verdana;">During a couple recent portrait sessions, I was joined by friend and fellow photographer <a href="http://www.christapaulsonlovato.blogspot.com/">Christa Paulson Lovato</a>. Yay! When she showed me this photo, it cracked me up. A few things you can expect from me if I shoot a "day-after" wedding session with you....I will try to steal your bouquet, and I will probably be wearing my polka t-shirt. Honestly, I don't even remember holding the flowers. It MIGHT have been easier to take the shot if I had set them gently down somewhere, but I'm sure I was plotting how to get that bouquet into my backpack without lovely bride Sarah noticing. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">All self-deprication aside, I should point out that I think Christa took a cool photo. I love the kids playing in the background. Those swings were another temptation during the shoot. I dig a swing set almost as much as I dig a fine bouquet of flowers.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_d/3703714061/" title="christa pic by bo-d, on Flickr"><img style="width: 570px; height: 850px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/3703714061_1a84583b7b_o.jpg" alt="christa pic" /></a><br /></div>staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023012663772951493noreply@blogger.com0