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More pics of the ever so gorgeous Andrea…
February 25, 2010 - 1:06 am - Love her!
February 28, 2010 - 3:37 pm - wow..she is a stunner. i love the last one. gorgeous! the first looks like a canvas. well done.
I Heart Faces Challenge – but no faces this week. The challenge is all about hands.
Max loves to create with his hands. When I thought of the challenge I knew I had to use Max’s hands. These were grapes grown from our backyard. Max loves to plant all kinds of things in his garden. He planted edamame beans in the back yard to grow a giant beanstalk and chocolate chips to grow a chocolate tree. Thank Heavens the grapes grew. 
click here to see all the fun entries.
February 22, 2010 - 2:09 am - great capture. fabulous story....and wonderful processing. have a happy week.
February 22, 2010 - 2:11 am - Very pretty. I love how the green grapes POP and great use of the texture!
February 22, 2010 - 2:32 am - Love it! The texture looks great and I love all the colors!
February 22, 2010 - 10:43 am - Love the use of texture in this photo to give it a rustic look! Great shot!
February 22, 2010 - 1:44 pm - Lovely image - the pp is incredible! Well done!
February 22, 2010 - 3:10 pm - *sigh* well this, right here, is a winner. Seriously perfect. What an amazing entry.
February 22, 2010 - 4:05 pm - The texture is sooooo cool and the color is awesome! It looks like a painting! Really REALLY nice!
February 22, 2010 - 6:07 pm - Lovely ... very cool texture-ing:)!
February 22, 2010 - 11:25 pm - Beautiful!! love the texture! Thanks for sharing!
February 23, 2010 - 2:26 am - i love grapes! your photo is so beautiful and rustic. very pretty :)
February 23, 2010 - 2:55 am - sandi, this is BEAUTIFUL! i love max's hands and the grapes! your textures are unbelievable. you'll have to teach me how to do that! :) good luck with i heart faces! This will place for sure!
February 23, 2010 - 11:31 am - I sat and watched the beautiful photos on your header before I even looked at your entry. Thay are all beautiful...love the colors and textures holding the grapes.
February 23, 2010 - 11:32 am - I sat and watched the beautiful photos on your header before I even looked at your entry. They are all beautiful...love the colors and textures holding the grapes.
February 23, 2010 - 3:11 pm - Gorgeous Sandi!! You are such a genius with the textures. love it!
February 24, 2010 - 12:02 am - Ohh, I love this one! Beautiful texture work! Goes perfectly with the grapes, whether they were grown in a vineyard in Napa, or in your backyard!
Fairytale Friday
Shhhhh…. Do you want to know a secret?
We have this tree in our front yard. It must be enchanted because ….
sometimes, yes, just sometimes, I get a glimpse of a fairy living in this tree. Do you want to peek?
Please repeat after me…”I do believe in Fairies!”
Want to get a little closer? Don’t scare her away!
I do believe in Fairies!
May you have a Happily Ever After kind of a Weekend!
February 19, 2010 - 11:01 am - girl....you are good at photoshop! wow, so creative. the last one just melts your heart. she is so precious. gorgeous.
February 19, 2010 - 6:19 pm - Beautiful!! I love it :)
March 1, 2010 - 8:54 pm - Sandi, You are ridiculously talented. I love looking at your work. Your love of people and photography shine through in your beautiful photos. I'm still pining for my new lense. Someday soon I hope. Then I'd love to take lessons from you!!
More of the beautiful Palmer children
February 19, 2010 - 11:00 am - these are great. i really love the first one and i heart your banner, super cute.
Happy Birthday Parker!
Parker is 15 today! What? Who hit the fast forward button on life! I personally can’t believe he is that old but I must say I am so proud of him. He is a wonderful son and big brother! We love you!
February 17, 2010 - 1:28 am - HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARKER! Hope you had a fun day celebrating!
February 18, 2010 - 1:48 am - Happy Birthday Parker!! We can't believe how grown up you are already- Owen still talks about his "buddy" Parker :)
March 2, 2010 - 7:59 pm - What a cool, handsome dude! Love you, Parker.
And the winner is……
Thank you, thank you for all of you who participated in the Sharing the Love Photo Shoot Giveaway! I was so touched by all the nice comments you wrote about your loved ones. I hope everyone nominated felt loved! Well, we had to pick a winner, so we put all the names in a bowl fair and square and Max picked out a single piece of paper and on the paper was written a name. Are you wondering who it could be…………
and the winner is……
Sarah McCarren
Sarah, I am really looking forward to our fun photo shoot!
February 17, 2010 - 1:26 am - Yeah for Sarah!! See is one lucky, but also a very deserving girl! I can't wait to see her beautiful pictures!
Share the Love…My Annual Valentines Photo Shoot Giveaway!
That’s right, it’s that time again. But this year there is a twist!
You can’t enter yourself! You must enter someone you love!
Get ready to share the love people.
Enter your friends, your family members, perhaps someone who has simply done a good deed.
The rules:
You can nominate more than one person but you may not nominate more then one person per household.
Teenagers may enter, so enter your friends, your Mom or your favorite teacher.
Be creative people! I want to hear why these people are so wonderful!
After you nominate someone, please send them an email letting them know that you have entered them!
Ahhh, it will make them feel all warm and fuzzy inside!
How to enter?
Leave a comment on this blog below. State their name and why you love them. Why are they so wonderful? Why do they deserve to win?
What do they win?
A Free Photo Shoot with me. I will also give them all the edited and enhanced digital files. That is big.
The winner can choose to have others in the photo shoot as well. (Like their family, hubby, etc)
Did I cover everything? Oh, the winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day. So this post will remain my post for the week. Return back to read all the nice comments from everyone. I think I will have to add some more funny photos of Piper and Max from this photo shoot during the week. They were a riot.
Oh, one more thing…the photo shoot will happen in Orange County. So the winner must be willing to come to the Sunny O.C.
Start Sharing the Love people!
February 7, 2010 - 2:36 pm - I nominate my husband Ryan. Six weeks ago I had an unexpected health crisis. Ryan took two weeks off of work and took care of the kids. Most importantly he attended to me night and day. I required over 30 pills a day, oxygen, dressing changes,etc. He went above and beyond the call of duty. He was exhausted, but never complained. Infact he showed so much love that it reminded me all over again why I fell in love with him 21 years ago!
February 7, 2010 - 4:45 pm - I am entering my friend, Jenny Tucker. She just had her 3rd baby about 2 weeks ago. She had to have an emergency C-section after hours of labor. Jenny is the most generous, kind and giving friend I have ever had. She is always thinking of others and how she can help them. This photo shoot would be awesome for her to have with the baby alone or with all 3 kids. She would love it!!
February 8, 2010 - 2:52 pm - I want to nominate my friend Nancy Gwilliam who always listens with her whole heart.
February 8, 2010 - 6:01 pm - man, i wished i lived there...:-) what a great idea sandi and a super great prize. love the pics too, your munchkins are precious.
February 8, 2010 - 11:58 pm - I would love to nominate my sister, Nancy Yuhas. She will die when she finds out that I am doing this because she does not like to have attention brought to herself. She is the type of woman who very quietly does things behind the scenes. She loves to serve and is always the first to offer help...even when most times, she should be the one receiving it. Caring for 5 children of her own and working a part time job, does not give her much time for herself. I would love her to be recognized as the queen I think she is and for her amazing HEART that she gives so freely to everyone she knows.
February 9, 2010 - 12:26 am - I would like to nominate Lisa Zollinger. She is due to have her 4th child in four months...and is also due for a family photo! I love her because she would literally do anything for anyone.
February 9, 2010 - 6:16 pm - I'd like to nominate Stefanie (Tomczik) Garcia one of my favorite Elementary teachers of all time. She is a woman that goes above and beyond for her students helping to make them the scholars she knows they can become. Stephanie and her husband will be having or (just had) their first baby and I'd love for them to document this special time through photos.
February 9, 2010 - 8:04 pm - I would like to nominate Melissa White. She has been a very good friend to me for the five years since I've lived in Ladera Ranch. She was there for me at 6 a.m. when she came over so I could go to the hospital to have my sweet baby girl. She coordinated an "surprise" 30th dessert party for me at a pivotal time for me. Just yesterday, she dropped off cookies for my son who had surgery last week. These are just a few of the countless things she has done for me over the years-her winning this would be a great way for me to feel like I have paid her back. She is consistent, kind, and good. And she also has an adorable family that would be great to photograph!
February 10, 2010 - 7:23 pm - I want to nominate Sam's teacher, Ms. Jungwirth. She told me recently that she was lying in bed thinking about how to help my little boy. Any teacher with 32 kids in a class who is up at night thinking about bettering my son's education gets an A+ in my book! She is truly devoted to her class :) And her husband has a Harley I think...OH, the photo shoot possiblities!
February 11, 2010 - 2:23 am - Ok, so I've been thinking about this all week! I would like to nominate Leslie Sticht and family. When we moved in the neighborhood they were at my door with a plate of cookies within the week. She is such a sweet girl and does so much for her little kiddies. With baby #4 coming up I think it would be a great time for some family pictures.
February 11, 2010 - 2:32 am - I want to nominate Erika Butler and her family! She is a amazing help to Chris and I at the dance studio and is always REAL! I love her! Pick Her!! Pick Her!!
February 13, 2010 - 2:58 am - Love this post! Piper and Max are so dang cute!! I wanted to nominate a good friend from high school. He is such a good person, and is very dedicated to his family, and works hard for them over in Orange County. They have a gorgeous little girl. Their names are Sione and Kari Tupou
February 14, 2010 - 1:42 am - I would like to nominate my beautiful and wonderful daughter Sarah. Sarah was enjoying her life as an only child after her sister was in college. But soon got squeezed into the middle child spot in our family. (She hasn't had professional photos taken since before Trevor and Tyler were born.) She has been an amazing big sister and loves her brothers so much. The love I have for Sarah is very special. She is the most precious gift that I have ever been given. I know that she would love to have a nice picture of herself to email to her birthmother. One of Sarah's wonderful traits in her teen years is her ability to find nice things about others and focus on the good qualities and be friendly and kind to them. What would Sarah love more than going on a photo shoot with Sister Gentry - Being in the photo shoot! Thank you for doing this. Even if Sarah doesn't win she will get a cute valentine from me. I'm going to copy and paste this and make Sarah a valentine to show her my love.
February 14, 2010 - 11:59 am - I love this- such a sweet and thoughtful idea. I would like to nominate the darling Balck family. They are a wonderful family in Ladera Ranch and Jenni (the cute Mom) is also a teacher at Oso. We were introduced to them through our pediatrician because Brooke has the same heart condition as Paige and has been on and off a transplant list. They are so amazing in the loving care they provide her and they have been so proactive in making sure they are doing everything possible for her. Such a story of love and courage. xoxo Paula http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/brookebalck/mystory
February 14, 2010 - 3:33 pm - I love the pictures of Max and Piper! I could look at them all day. I am nominating my mom..Sally. She is the most wonderul mother, friend, mother-in-law and grandmother. Everything in her life is for her children and grandchildren. She willing sacrifices her own needs for those of her family. Many of her grandchildren call her "Mom" which is no surprise to those that know her. I count her amoung my greatest blessings. She has been wanting to do a photo shoot with you and her grandchildren for a long time time. I would love to surprise her this Valentine's Day with such a gift.
February 14, 2010 - 9:29 pm - I want to nominate my mom. she has been there with me every step of the way. when I was 2 and had to get stitches in the middle of the night she was with me at the hospital holding my hand. when my brother got stitches she was with him also. she takes time out of her day everyday to cook, take care of us, and make sure that we r ok each and everyday. I love her to death!!! she means the world to me. she is a friend to all and would do anything for anyone. she is such a sweet person and she is amazing!!!! she is caring and such an amazing mother! she has been with me through my ups and down and has been there through EVERYTHING!!!
I Heart Faces Photo Challenge – “We Love Kisses!”
Love is in the air. This week the challenge is “We love Kisses!” So I just had to enter this image of Max and Piper. They were a riot . Hope you feel the love. The funniest part was after they kissed they both went “eeeeew and wiped their faces.” Kids are the best.
February 8, 2010 - 11:24 am - What a perfect photo for this week's theme! :)
February 8, 2010 - 11:48 am - Omy! This picture is perfect.
February 8, 2010 - 11:59 am - Oh how I heart this photo!! The outfits, the banner, the kiss, the post processing - all so perfect!!
February 8, 2010 - 12:00 pm - That is too precious!
February 8, 2010 - 5:11 pm - i absolutely LOVE this!!! they are little pumpkins. i LOVE your banner too.
February 8, 2010 - 10:25 pm - Oh this is too perfect! Absolutely adorable!
February 9, 2010 - 1:19 am - What cute kids in great clothes! :O)
February 9, 2010 - 3:54 am - Oh my, this is just precious!!!!
February 10, 2010 - 6:48 pm - Love these photos. Max and Piper are adorable. You really are a very creative and imaginative photographer. And you get better all the time.
February 11, 2010 - 12:33 am - You are so creative!! I love this!
February 11, 2010 - 1:34 am - Love it!! That banner is too cute!
Fairytale Friday
Which Fairytale do you think Gracie belongs in today? Name that Fairytale….
Have a Happily Ever after kind of a day!
February 6, 2010 - 9:52 am - well she looks like a princess...she is beautiful. if i were to guess, i would say rapunzel..
Simply Gorgeous
I have to admit, most of my clients are children. So it was so fun to get to photograph Andrea. I didn’t have to bribe her with treats or jump up and down or make goofy faces at all. Actually, as you can see she is simply gorgeous so it was so easy to get stunning images. It was so fun to meet both she and her hubby. Hope you love this sneak peek. There will be more to come.
February 4, 2010 - 4:22 pm - wow...gorgeous is right! my goodness. she is a beauty, i love all of them. i love the lantern too in the last one. :-) very beautiful preview. sandi--what lens do you use on the close up/tight shots? i am loving them. i am a canon 5d, 50 mm 1.2 L girl, and i can't get those tight shots with that fav lens, i have been trying with my 24-70mm but i just love your closeness and crispness. gorgeous!
February 5, 2010 - 2:22 am - Andrea is seriously stunning! Good job capturing it Sandi!
February 5, 2010 - 3:42 am - Beautiful! Andrea is one of my favorite people. She is this stunning on the inside, as well.
February 5, 2010 - 2:36 pm - Oh! I love these. Andrea is so beautiful inside and out. I love the photo of A & J too. Fun fun!!
February 5, 2010 - 4:43 pm - Wow!! These pictures are stunning! Andrea is absolutely gorgeous. Great job Sandi!
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