Pippen Prints

Wishlist #1, 2, & 3: Kelly Moore Bag

2010-11-29T21:46:00.000-08:00

For probably about 4+ months I've been eyeing these versatile, DARLING and very girly but practical camera bags to upgrade my traditional gear tote in the very near future. I keep hoping that if I stare at the Kelly Moore Bag website, or watch her friendly shop-help videos, or visit the KM Bag Facebook page enough that somehow a bag will magically appear for my photographing pleasure. =) But alas, I realize I have to click that "buy" button and make my own dream reality.

If you're curious about what would tickle the fem-photog in your life check out Kelly's Bags. Many of them are on pre-order, but nothing wrong with presents after Christmas! My wishlist begins with 1.) the B-Hobo in teal (or red, can't decide), 2.) the Classic, in purple or teal, or maybe just black...oy decisions!, and 3.) the Posie, probably in gray because orange and bright pink aren't really me, but I can't resist the idea of how convenient this bag would be for daytrips or going to dinner with friends.

Check them out today! I can't wait until I am confident which one to start with and can brag to you all about my new Kelly Moore Bag---soon---it will be mine!

Chris & Diana :)

2010-11-26T15:18:00.000-08:00

Great fun meeting with Chris and Diana and their adorable and playful boys in Rocklin this week. :)

Become a FAN of Pippen Prints Photography & Design! :)

Erin & Cedric

2010-11-19T23:56:00.001-08:00

What a joy to meet with these happy new parents and their beautiful daughter. It was a gorgeous autumn day at Empire Mine. Thank you, Erin & Cedric, for meeting with me and allowing me to capture your latest family portraits.

Tanner: Class of 2011

2010-11-15T10:26:00.001-08:00

Enjoyed my shoot with Tanner at Bridgeport this fall to capture his senior portraits. Best wishes and happy blessings to you, Tanner, for a bright future and a great final year in high school. You can see more from this shoot by becoming a fan of Pippen Prints on Facebook. ;)

I Heart Faces--Fix-it-Friday

2010-11-07T14:07:00.000-08:00

I've been wanting to participate in these weekly Fix-it-Friday challenges for I Heart Faces and finally made time to do so. :) It was reassuring to know that I deliberated through the editing process with this image, shot by photographer, Michelle Johnson, as I do when I edit and retouch my own images. I admit it was easier to jump in on this image, since I didn't also have that constant nagging doubt-the-talent voice speaking low inside...

I tried to bring out the sweet innocent beauty every little girl possesses...I hope I did it justice.

It's 'Pink Week' at I Heart Faces -- LOVE HER!

2010-10-25T09:06:00.000-07:00

Love her...

Eight years ago this Christmas I repossessed the symbol of strength, grace, faith, and courage I'd designed for my mom when she commemorated her "1st Boob Birthday" (as she called it!). When she was told her battle was over she asked what I wanted of hers. I asked her if I could have the ring I'd given her the year before...but that wasn't the only thing she left me with.

Through her pain and fight I learned so much about who I am, can become, and where I came from. I learned just how truly cool my mom always was...even when I was too young to admit it. She didn't complain; she worried mostly about leaving her family, at just a few months over 50 years old. She died on Christmas Eve, totally fitting to her heart for Jesus and love for the Christmas season.

Below is a symbol of how I see her when I seek her...always young, always strong. I wear that ring on a necklace my dad gave her when I was little and it features a welded gold ribbon with a ruby in the loop, (for her July "Boob Birth-stone"), and an inscription of the day she lost part of her body, but grew in character, hope, and grace.

...miss you mom.

You can help save moms, sisters, wives, and daughters.

Visit The Breast Cancer Site daily and "click" to get sponsors to pay for mammograms.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18...'til then...

Thank you, I Heart Faces, for allowing us to share our photos and hearts for Breast Cancer Awareness!

Jared & Cari = Family-o-Five!

2010-10-24T14:01:00.000-07:00

So fun to finally meet with my cousin and his beautiful family for fall family portraits! It was a beautiful day for pictures at Bridgeport, even if the water was a little chilly for bare-tootsies! Thank you for letting me capture these for you all. :)

..."Bob" the tiny lizard-pet who joined our session.

God bless!

Meet Robert & Jamie and family!

2010-10-24T12:47:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Rob & Jamie for inviting me out to your beautiful Penn Valley property for your fall family photo shoot! :) I enjoyed meeting you all and I hope I did justice to each of your unique personalities and charming, fun-loving nature.

...and congratulations to the newly engaged couple...

...daddy's li'l sweetheart sure was a camera-ham!

I Heart Faces--My Dinner Recipe--Beans a la Charra, Pippi-style

2010-10-04T22:14:00.000-07:00

How ironic that just weeks ago I had a whole day off and decided to photograph a recipe into a story! So a simple transfer from my Facebook to this site, and...wow! Now I've participated in my second iheartfaces weekly challenge. And, I know it wasn't a requirement this time, BUT, there happens to be a face, my face, in one of the photos...not to mention my precious Pippen, who is always part of my kitchen creations---in the most FDA approved manner of course. ;)

The full recipe of these yummy southwest-flavored beans is from Chevy's Restaurant's 'Beans a la Charra'. MMmmm!

First, you'll need an onion and several cloves of garlic...

Soak a bunch of pinto beans over night to get plump.

Praise the good dog for not being under foot ;)

Chop bacon and fry it til just crispy...

...remind the puppy-girl that frying bacon doesn't mean a forest fire is coming...

sizzling...

Sing praises that you didn't burn the bacon losing track of time playing with your camera...

...keep singing...

Chop about half an onion (red is the best!).

okay...so extra onion isn't always a bad thing.

Peel garlic cloves.

Chop garlic...MMM!

...now the bacon is just right.

Yes, it's done sizzling...for now.

Add onion and garlic...

...and jalepenos!

...keep sizzling!

Measure the Cumin (my Dad teased my Mom once for pronouncing it funny...I know there's great debate, but I prefer "que-min"...I think my Dad says "coo-min")...

...and measure the chili powder (I usually eye-ball spices, but the spoons are nice for composition) ;) (Notice self-portrait?)

Add those spices!

Patiently wait to go outside until it's safe to leave the stove...

Add some water from the beans that soaked overnight.

Loosen any spices or browned bits from the pan.

Add the beans and soaking water and realize you should have chosen a bigger pan or pot!

Heat up another burner with a big pot to transfer the overflowing beans before they make a mess!

(Discard the trash.)

Double check the recipe again...on track!

Yawn...or just look damn cute while you wait for the pot to boil.

...a watched pot doesn't boil. ;)

Be a good kitchen helper and cheer-leader. Avoid stepping or sitting on the cold floors at all costs and pose nicely for a cute picture.

Then be crazy and jump wildly to the carpet before you touch the cold floor too long! LOL SAFE! PHEW!

Allow the beans to come to a full rolling boil.

...keep waiting.

Once at a boil reduce heat; simmer for 1-2 hours until the beans are soft and it smells up your house. (I usually cover it, but then you couldn't see the bubbles, could you?!)

When the beans are soft, stir in about a teaspoon of salt and simmer another couple minutes.

...shoot a photo using your left hand to support AND trigger the shutter, while your camera is mounted with an off-camera flash...and PRAY that you don't splatter the lens or drop the camera! Giggle quietly to yourself about what a dork you are for enjoying this little project. ;)

Serve beans and position your spoon so that it's visually pleasing in your composition. MMM!

Enjoy!

Thank you for reading my little story. Be blessed!

I Heart Faces--"Smirk" Challenge (my first entry! Yay!)

2010-09-20T01:40:00.001-07:00

On my list of photographic to-do's (among 'update website' & 'post on site as often as FB') has been to take a leap and participate in the weekly challenges posted on a new (fabulous) photography community at I Heart Faces. This is my FIRST entry--tummy-butterflies excluded, I'm just happy to participate.

Anyhow, I didn't realize how hard it would be to find a "smirk" photo, but I did find a few and finally decided to enter this little buddy of mine. He begs me to bring my camera every time I visit, however when it comes to actually getting better than squinty-eyed-sassy faces from him I usually wind up with some resistance in the form of "smirk," as shown here.

I think I also chose him because as the middle child he usually is very patient to let big sister or little brother take spotlight. Today it's his turn to shine...or should I say smirk. ;)

Check out more entries at I Heart Faces. So many amazing talents to learn from!

Newlyweds, Todd & Mary Ellen

2010-08-04T23:06:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Todd and Mary Ellen! Thank you for including me as part of your beautiful and fun wedding day. Here are a few of my favorites of just the two love-birds. More to come...

Jen & Brian...pre-Logan :)

2010-04-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Jen and Brian! Just over a year before these were taken I had the pleasure of doing their engagement photos. So much can change in just a year! Soon I will post the new family's portraits, complete with baby Logan. God bless!

Packard for Sale (and other everyday interests)

2010-02-11T23:12:00.001-08:00

The weather lately has cast a different light on my ordinary surroundings. For weeks I've been seeing these vintage-like images in my head when I drive to work. Today I finally froze them. :)

Shelby--Class of 2010

2010-01-27T21:49:00.001-08:00

It was a joy to share Shelby's light heart and energy during our shoot recently for her senior portraits. Congratulations and best hopes for a beautiful future as bright as you are!

Pippen Prints is on Facebook!

2010-01-23T17:36:00.000-08:00

Pippen Prints officially got her own page on Facebook Thursday! Become a fan!

Thank you to my first 25 fans who made it possible for me to make a 'vanity URL' for Pippen Prints fan page so quickly. If you're on Facebook you may find Pippen Prints through the links in the side panel here, or go to www.facebook.com/PippenPrints.

Another mini-milestone was the claiming of www.PippenPrints.com! Hurray!!

Be blessed and be beautiful!
xo

Pippen's prints...

2010-01-17T21:30:00.000-08:00

Video Montage

2010-01-11T20:35:00.000-08:00

I just added a video slideshow of some of my recent work to the sidebar at the right. It was fun to try a new montage of my favorite images to music.

You can make one of your favorite photos by visiting http://www.onetruemedia.com/. It's very basic, and if I do this again I will likely try to build a video slideshow on my own. But for now, this will do and was a fun step into showcasing my photography in a modern way.

Here is my first attempt at video. I hope you enjoy!

If you "YouTube" you might also enjoy my friend's new vlog (that's video+blog for any web newcomers). He's a great photographer and has a good sense for timing humor and commentary. You can check his journey out by visiting DavidAnastasiou on YouTube.

Wedding Art

2010-01-03T18:31:00.000-08:00

Natalie--Class of 2010! Woo hoo!! :)

2009-12-04T16:01:00.000-08:00

Natalie is one of my beautiful sisters, ready for her senior portraits and gearing up for an exciting road ahead. Here's to your bright and ambitious future, Natalie!

Congrats and God bless!

New banner!

2009-11-22T23:40:00.000-08:00

I think this is more personal than my old banner. Working on a little PippenPrints i.d. What do you think?

Jillian's Second Christmas is Coming!

2009-11-08T22:38:00.000-08:00

...someday this will be a priceless memory. :)

Justin and Claire--Fall Family Photos

2009-11-08T22:04:00.000-08:00

It was an honor and pleasure to meet with this family for their fall family photos. The kids were SO cute as a gold miner and prairie girl! Great costumes! I'm sure they were hits with trick-or-treating. :) I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season celebrating the blessings you have in each other.

Hillary--Class of 2010!

2009-10-26T00:42:00.000-07:00

Hillary is graduating this year and was such a doll. Great sense of humor, brains, and beauty!! Watch out world! Congratulations, Hillary, and best blessings for your bright future.

Ashlyn -- Class of 2010

2009-09-26T14:37:00.001-07:00

It was so fun to have the opportunity to photograph this beauty today at Western Gateway. Hard to believe she's a Senior already! Congratulations, Ashlyn! Here are a few shots that caught my eye right off. :)

Darling dolls

2009-09-26T00:16:00.001-07:00

...the remains of 1st birthday. :)

Chris & Heidi are engaged!

2009-09-20T22:43:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to this charming newly engaged couple. I love the balance they bring to each other. Joy in your future marriage, Chris and Heidi!

Ellyse will be 1 soon!

2009-08-23T22:49:00.001-07:00

"itsy bitsy spider..."

Half year milestones

2009-08-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

It was so fun to see how much these sweet little twins have grown since I photographed them months ago. Thanks to very helpful their big brothers and sister who brought smiles out of these cuties, and to their very patient parents, I think we got some good shots to mark this 6 month milestone in their lives. Here are just a few...

Crazy Sexy Cancer Cowgirl Kayle

2009-08-03T01:02:00.001-07:00

It was a pleasure to capture this brave young woman's beauty yesterday at the river. She was gracious to share her Saturday and her story with me as I work toward a project I envision for cancer awareness and fundraising. Health and happiness to you along your journey, Kayle. Rock those boots, cowgirl! :)

Jillian will be ONE soon!

2009-06-14T22:15:00.000-07:00

Happy 1st Birthday beautiful girl! :)

xoxo

Prom poses

2009-06-01T20:03:00.000-07:00

Looked like it was going to be a fun night! :)

Best Wishes to Talia--bride to be!

2009-05-31T23:57:00.000-07:00

It was fun celebrating my cousin this weekend with a lot of loving ladies (and mimosas-a-flowin'!).

An hour of first steps--at Bridgeport

2009-05-31T23:51:00.000-07:00

Spring Chick ;)

2009-04-05T20:58:00.000-07:00

just for fun. :)

Sneak peek at the darling newlyweds

2009-04-05T11:26:00.000-07:00

Many blessings to the new family. :)

Jason & Chrissy

2009-03-31T23:53:00.000-07:00

Best blessings to the soon-to-be-newlyweds! :) Beautiful couple!!

Welcome Sarah & Colby!

2009-03-25T00:04:00.000-07:00

It was a pleasure to meet with Mike and Clarissa's family again...this time to meet MORE of the family, and welcome newcomers Sarah and Colby. The setting was gorgeous that day at Bridgeport and the models were lovely. Thank you for including me. :)

awww...3 sets of twins!

Wedding Guest Book

2009-02-13T19:43:00.000-08:00

With the popularity of engagement photography for couples headed to the alter, I decided it's time to put those special shots to use for more than just the wedding announcement. I recently created a Wedding Guest Book for Jen & Brian's wedding coming in March. They liked so many of the images from our engagement session and were thrilled to have the chance to show them off at their wedding, and have them as a keepsake, highlighted by the memory of each guest who came to celebrate their special day. Here are a few examples of how it turned out (it looked sharp in person). :)

I look forward to including this as part of future engagement/wedding photography packages.

Happy 1st Birthday, Benjamin!

2009-02-10T20:54:00.000-08:00

About a year ago I began Pippen Prints and one of my first posts was of this sweet baby boy. Benjamin is going to be one year old soon! He's walking, teething, laughing, starting to talk, and more...but one thing is certain. Ben still turns on the charm for the camera. :) Happy Birthday, Ben!

Precious Moments

2009-02-07T23:48:00.000-08:00

Pippen Prints Fees & Services

2009-01-05T12:05:00.000-08:00

Just about everyone these days owns at least 2 cameras. However a skilled eye, talent with lighting, posing, composition, and an understanding of how to purposely make a camera produce what we see in our minds is not something every camera-carrying person will possess.

That's why you can choose from wonderful professional photographers to get that third person objective and a beautiful perspective of the people you care about.

I would love to be part of capturing those memorable moments for you. :)

I do believe that great photography should be available at a reasonable cost so that all people can have treasured portraits in their homes to capture their lives in moments to remember. When you're budgeting for photography keep in mind that it's not just the time you're booking for a session...that's the easy part. You're hiring a professional eye that will highlight your good qualities and even make you endear your "less favorable" attributes. You're hiring someone who owns equipment that would be expensive and risky to rent, someone who will process and edit your images to pop, and who will provide you a choice of several great shots to share as gifts or treasure as keepsakes. You're hiring a photographer because you want to freeze a beautiful moment in time forever.

The following will give you an idea of my services and fees. My fees are subject to change on a case by case basis, and I will be fair with respect to your portrait needs.

Portrait Sessions begin at $125 and include:

1-2 hour session on-location, either at a public outdoor venue, or at your home
Wardrobe change, time permitting
1-7 people, $10 each additional person
25-40 edited images, on disc for you to use for your own reprinting needs

*Additional images available if desired. Pricing available upon request.

**If you prefer to order prints through me I'll discuss printing pricing upon request.

***Proof albums available for an additional $30

Family Reunion Portraits and Event Preservation:
Please feel free to share your hopes with respect to capturing your special reunion and we'll work out a reasonable session that will accomodate your unique needs.

Senior Portraits begin at $150 and include:

1-3 hour session, depending on your senior's "vision" for portraits
Wardrobe change, if desired
30-50 edited images, on disc for your own reprinting needs
Keepsake proof album for your senior

*High-end reprints available, including canvas prints, printed books, metalic prints, and more! Pricing available upon request.

Wedding Photography begins at $800 and includes:

On-location photography within a 25 mile radius. If your wedding will not be local we can discuss pricing for my travel.
Ceremony and Reception milestones covered, if under 6 hours. Each additional hour will be $60.
Pre-wedding and bridal dressing coverage available for an additional $100, on a case by case basis.
Proof album and disc of edited images, up to 150 images.

Please don't hesitate to discuss your challenges or questions. I want to make your portraits an enjoyable experience so that I can capture the best you possible. :) Contact me at pippenprints@yahoo.com for more information, or message me on Facebook.

I look forward to getting to know you and how I can help.
Be blessed!

Now a Family of Three

2008-12-02T00:38:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Matt & Julianne! It is a treasure to have been able to photograph you before and after your daughter arrived. It was a great day and you are all so photogenic! I hope your loved ones enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Jenny & Brian

2008-11-30T21:35:00.000-08:00

I had fun getting to know this sweet couple today as we enjoyed the perfect autumn weather. Many blessings for a wonderful wedding next year!

...and babies make 7!

2008-11-29T23:40:00.000-08:00

Party of Five...and counting

2008-11-29T23:30:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of shooting Mike and Clarissa with their children recently for their Christmas photos. Their red and denim with their bright smiles complimented perfectly with the great fall lighting we enjoyed out at the park that day. Merry Christmas to you all! :)

Shades of Innocence

2008-11-18T23:50:00.000-08:00

Fall Family Fun

2008-11-16T22:49:00.001-08:00

It was so fun to get outside today, enjoying the autumn sun, and all the LEAVES! I enjoyed these kiddos, even though I don't think they were all that into me and my camera. Still a pleasure to view the world through the exploring eyes of these children.

Julie's Family

2008-10-19T00:09:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of photographing my best friend's family today...every one of them! I hope they had as much fun as I did. :) Here is a sampling of what we did today.
Four generations. :)

\Possibly my favorite shot from today. :)

Cris and his family

2008-09-21T23:35:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Cris who will graduate this year! It was fun to spend time with him and his family today at their house. (darling yard by the way!) Good luck on the road ahead! Thank you for being such a good sport with the camera. :)

Matt & Julianne are expecting

2008-08-17T20:56:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed my time today with expectant parents, Matt & Julieanne. Their baby girl is due in September. They were so comfortable with each other and the camera that we were able to try a variety of shots. Thank you for letting me try a new genre...maternity photography. Blessings to all three of you!

...by the way, this was the same park at which they were married. Awwww... :)

August full of Babes

2008-08-16T23:50:00.001-07:00

For their great-grandpa's birthday these 4 little ladies posed for a photo to surprise him. It was fun how different each of their little personalities were. Ages 5, 2, 9 months, and 2 months, they hammed it up for the camera as long as possible. What a joy they were today!

A model's life is exhausting!

Benjamin is almost 6 months!

2008-08-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

Just us girls

2008-07-21T12:25:00.003-07:00

Mother-Daughter...what a team!

Best Friends

2008-07-20T02:14:00.001-07:00

These darling young ladies were a pleasure to photograph today. :)

Tiny cones

2008-07-16T23:36:00.000-07:00

Roadside Beauty

2008-07-11T23:08:00.001-07:00

Right there, just blooming and wide open to the sun, was this single wild flower plant, standing confidently along side the road.

Sweet Pippen

2008-07-11T23:05:00.000-07:00

Staff portraits

2008-07-11T00:18:00.000-07:00

Kristine :)

Getting to know Jillian

2008-07-09T00:35:00.001-07:00

Her little feet are very expressive and when she's comfortable she starts to fold her toes together. Very sweet! Hard to believe she's 2 weeks old tomorrow.

Summer fun

2008-07-07T22:17:00.000-07:00

Ahh...to be a kid again! :)

Fourth of July

2008-07-05T14:40:00.000-07:00

To me, this little girl was a great symbol for Fourth of July tradition. I even like the flag above her head in the background. :) Happy Birthday, America!

Dee & Rob

2008-07-05T14:38:00.001-07:00

Pippen's View

2008-07-03T00:11:00.000-07:00

'When are you coming home?'

Echinacea in bloom

2008-06-28T23:42:00.000-07:00

I may have to post the original photo in addition to these color adjustments. The lighting of the day cast a golden glow that set off these blooms in a brilliant way.

Which of these above is your favorite?

Welcome to the world, baby Jillian

2008-06-27T15:36:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Jillian Elizabeth, born June 25, 2008. May you be richly blessed! xoxo

Congratulations to the proud parents, Julie and Sam!

Blossoms in perspective

2008-06-07T23:22:00.000-07:00

Blackberries in Bloom

2008-06-01T23:58:00.001-07:00

Hitting double digits

2008-05-24T00:04:00.000-07:00

Paws for a picture

2008-05-23T22:48:00.000-07:00

Do you have a special 4-legged friend that brings out the best in your and who would make your portrait special? Contact me to arrange a session with your pet.

Benjamin

2008-04-06T23:20:00.000-07:00

I had the delight of capturing baby Benjamin on film this weekend. He seemed to know when the camera was on him...quite the little model.

Weddings

2008-01-27T23:58:00.000-08:00

Wedding Moments

2008-01-27T23:49:00.000-08:00

Families

2008-01-27T22:18:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the moments in between organized poses allow me to capture the spirit of the family.

Individuals

2008-01-27T20:30:00.000-08:00

While couples & families are a delight, I also enjoy capturing individuals. Every person has something special to offer the lens.

Siblings & Friends

2008-01-19T22:36:00.000-08:00

Children

2008-01-19T22:04:00.000-08:00