Here's what's going on at the Mill Cottage Photography Studio, and in my life in General! Just pull up a comfy chair, and relax while you check out the latest adventures and images, photography tips and education, and the antics of our son, Josh!
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What do I do with one of the coolest couples’ engagement session images? I whip out the old design skillz and craft an appropriately cool guest book for them to have at their wedding coming up next year!! I love Becky & Mike, and we had such a fun day...
Every year on my birthday weekend since I became a wedding photographer I always like to photograph a wedding! I know it might sound weird to want to work on your own birthday, but wedding photography is one of my favorite things to do, so why not pick an enjoyable thing to do, and celebrate...
I had a bit of a cranky day today… no patience, not enough sleep, who knows what else. The afternoon rolled around and I headed out for my session with Spencer knowing that it would be great to see him again, but feeling a bit tired, still grumpy, and wondering where my inspiration would come from. You know...
Many of you may know that I received my Photographic Craftsman degree last year, which is one of the highest recognitions for speaking, writing, or mentoring on photography; & positions the photographer as an authority in the industry. It is awarded in recognition of service to the profession as an orator, author, or mentor. I...
Oh yeah, been getting creative with fun children’s photography wall collections! This is our newest springtime offering, and can be ordered in sizes from 10×10 to 30×30! Just choose a few of your favorite images, and we’ll do the rest! Can be completely customized to match your child’s room’s color scheme! See how our creative...
Designing a Love Story Book is one of the most exhilarating parts of working with my wedding clients! Here is where we see a group of images come together to tell the story of their wedding day. Bits and pieces that they want to etch in their memories forever, and share with the people who...
Oh, they grow up so fast. I was looking through some favorite images from the past, and this one topped the list. I can’t believe this baby will be 3 this year! Make sure to get your kids photographed early and often!!!
Here is the front part of a custom Valentine for a very nice guy who is giving his girl a portrait session together for their Valentine gift. The other side is of course private… especially because I wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise. We can always do custom gifts for any occasion, and now is...
A friend and I were talking about old cameras today, and I thought this image was a good candidate for a Holga treatment…
Keep your eyes here for the dates of our annual studio Valentine’s Day portrait Studio Day! We will be doing complimentary mini-sessions with special image products and collections!! Eiley came in early to model my new pettiskirt I bought in Phoenix from the MOST amazing prop shop, Design Revolution!! Isn’t she just super cute??? Amy,...
My wonderful friend Joe, who I have known for around 20 years, sent Josh something amazing… First of all, the gift wrap was a thing of beauty… it made the rest of the gifts green with envy. Then Josh opened it. Seriously… the. coolest gift. ever. These blocks so amazing, so unique, so creative. I...
Ok, just one before I go to bed… Terry & Marc had such a sweet, wonderful and organic wedding! They involved their dearest friends and wonderful families, and each detail was a special gift for them. The beautiful Hotel Sainte Claire was the backdrop for their awesome wedding, and it was such a joy to...
Got to photograph these little misses on Friday, and there were a thousand expressions to choose from…
I just finished this album today, and wanted to share a few spreads that feature Cottage Industry Textures and Lightroom Presets. This wedding was in October 2007, and was the first wedding I ever processed completely in Adobe Lightroom. The couple is one of my favorites of all time, and the venues were completely amazing:...
Ok, it’s 2AM, and I just can’t seem to wind down! Today was a fabulous day, and the friends and families of Laura & Al are simply awesome. I will blog more about the beautiful details of the wedding later, but had to share this shot! We had a real Godfather thing going on today…...
Oh… I love perfect days like yesterday! Nasim and Paul got married at Nestldown in the Los Gatos Mountains (away from the terrible fires…) When I first met Nasim and Paul, we all felt an instant connection. They had met with some other photographers, and then their wonderful wedding coordinator, Jean Marks, suggested they come...
There are a lot of new products cropping up at Cottage Industry, our latest venture into providing exceptional and innovative ways to showcase imagery in your life! Here’s a sneak peek at a couple of pages of our upcoming catalog, just in time for Father’s Day and Graduation gifts! For more details, please contact the...
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