Labor Day Weekend

We've been internet free for the last two days. I never realize how much I use the internet until I can't! Everybody have a wonderful holiday weekend. Next week I'll have some blogs about our camping trip, some beautiful new portraits of a wonderful two-year-old, and many more things.

Support Your Local Athletes

Students involved in extra-curricular activities really deserve our support. Just the other day, I watched the M-CHS boys tennis team practice. These guys really work hard.
Keep an eye on the Cortez Journal for dates to support all our local students.

Picnic Time

Last weekend my husband's work hosted a company picnic. We were up on the Blue Mountain outside Monticello. It was a beautiful location and we all really had a great time. Everyone got together to play horseshoes, baseball, volleyball, frisbee, and eat.
One of the things that sets a professional photographer apart is the things their equipment can do. As you can see it this snapshot from the baseball game, everything around Weston is blurred out, putting the entire focus on him. This is called a shallow depth of field. Personally, I LOVE shallow depths of field. It is one thing you can expect from much of my work. Take a look at other photographers and your personal work to see how different the depth of field can look.

New Phone Number

Next Tuesday morning, NGC Photography will be getting a local Cortez phone number. As of Tuesday, August 28th, I can be reached at 970.565.4178 as well as 303.880.3131. Let's get that phone ringing to book some sessions! Especially senior sessions, I've got some great ideas for those....

The Difference with NGC Photography - Part 1

One thing that sets me apart from other photographers is the time that goes in before the first click of the shutter on the camera. I meet with every client prior to their portrait day to discuss wardrobe choices, locations and the general direction of what they are wanting in the portrait. The extra time before hand really makes for a wonderful, well put-together portrait.

Great Child's Book

Looking for a great book for your little one? My folks bought Gabriel "Not a Box" by Antoinette Portis. Now Gabriel does love little bunnies, and the hero of this book is a bunny. The first time I read this book to Gabriel, he laughed so hard. Now he "reads" it to himself. "I said it is NOT a box!"
I suggest it for all little kiddos!

Back from Oklahoma

Gabriel, Glenn and I had a great time in Oklahoma last week. We made it back Sunday, but due to a city-wide internet outage, I couldn't blog until today!
One of the highlights of our trip was a visit to Stillwater's world-renowned Eskimo Joe's. Gabriel really had a great time. While we were sitting at the table, he kept pumping his fists chanting, "Eskimo Joe's!" Visit www.eskimojoes.com for information about this Stillwater restaurant staple.
While there, I also picked up a centennial t-shirt commemorating 100 years of statehood in Oklahoma. I think many people would be surprised to know that Oklahoma is one of the last states to join the union. Pretty surprising since it's right in the middle of America!