Leisz Photo

Friday, October 26, 2007

And this is the last of them!

And the last couple of the shoot . . .

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You know, I see a lot of people that genuinely love their dog - and vice versa, of course - but Ariel & Travis really do have something special going on. I saw it especially in training . . . often I'll see people embarassed by their dog or frustrated with them (and, quite honestly, vica versa as well ;) ) but these two . . . it's all about the bond. It's not about what they can do for each other, it's not showing off, it's the two of them exploring this whole thing together. Pretty cool stuff. Wish everyone had that come as easily to them as these two do!
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I had a blast Ariel & Lynne (and Travis) - thanks so much! I hope there's something in here you like. I plan to place the order for the proofs I want to see early next week. I have read a lot of really good things about mpix.com developing; looks like their 5x7's are $1, which is pretty affordable too. We should have a meeting of the minds about the proofs you want to see as well . . . I'll pay shipping if we order at the same time. I'll also help you research (and place the order for you if you like) on any enlargements or fancy photo albums or senior-picture type stuff you have in mind. You'll have to put it on your credit card, but I'll upload the pics and send you the links to make it easy for you. I would like to see the final results though; I have some family members that I'll be doing this for next year & I'd like to see how everything turns out.

The only thing I won't do is burn the images to a CD . . . developing is a huge pet peeve of mine - bad developing can ruin a picture. Too many times I've handed a CD w/prints over to family members & they develop them up at Walmart / Walgreens and then show the world something I think is just a little awful and tell everyone I did it . . . my vanity can't take that!

Good night, and please let me know!!

p.s.
The finals will have the typical photographer's signature on them!

Thursday, October 25, 2007

hmmmmmm . . .

eh??
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er, uh, maybe . . . eh?
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eh?
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I keep hearing how all the Cool Kids are doing blends this year - so another try with the same blend in a different color (the last one was either a love it or hate it results), ummmm . . . eh?
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Wallpaper?
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Taking a break

I think I will take a break from the Ariel photos for a few days. My eyes are starting to cross and either I'm tempted to get all freaky with them or just do the same-old, same-old. Perhaps looking at it with fresh eyes in a few days will make a difference. :) I have about a dozen "potentials" left. Not sure how many will make the final chopping block, but we're just about there!

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I showed a couple of my coworkers a few of these pics (to get opinions on post-processing) and their first comment was how beautiful Ariel is.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Just one pic done tonight

Natalie had swim class which was a blast for both of us. Although she looks significantly better in her swimsuit than I do. ;) The moon's plenty bright for some frisbee with the dogs, but it's so windy out there that I quickly wimped out on that & came inside to fool with Ariel's pics again. I think many of the pictures are starting to look pretty similar to me, so thought I'd try mixing it up a bit. :)
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More brown backdrop & 2 b/w

You know, somehow when I see this pic it's not "angel" I think of (I think that's what her mom asked for?) :lol:
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A more classic look . . .
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Travis in all his handsome studliness
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Another hat pic. You know, really the world should have more hats. This makes me want to buy a hat.
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Monday, October 22, 2007

Monday night processing

Baby's in bed, dogs are fed, toenails are done and the husband is watching TV. Here's what I get to do!

The afternoon outside in bright sun ones all turned out about like this, so they're getting deleted. The tree color is really pretty but the squinty eyes & harsh shadows aren't really cutting it. This one's just going up as an example to show what I mean!

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Travis, honestly, you don't have to keep one eye on Ariel. She's not going anywhere. Trust me on this!
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Wasn't sure I liked Ariel's expression in this one, but I'll throw it out all the same. :)
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And after a glass of wine (just one, I swear!)
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This one's a lot like the other one, but a little different . ..
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Cement slab on the kinni

Too bad Ariel would have had to be spiderman to get up on it - not a bad theory, execution . . . a little tough. ;)

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