Thursday, August 20, 2009

Namaste, Stacy

Posted in Portraits

Stacy is a yoga bad ass.  (She’s also Mommy to super cute Mika.)  She has a new website launching soon for her private classes, and needed some photos to show off her skills.  We took these shots in the Botanical Gardens yesterday.  I had a great time taking these shots – I only wish I could so some of the crazy arm balances Stacy was doing.  I can do some crazy things myself, but you’ll have to come to one of my classes to see that :)  Speaking of which, yoga in Forest Park on Sundays continues through the end of September – stop by the Visitor’s Center at 10am for a free practice!

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Knot Industry Party

Posted in Events

Last night The Knot hosted their annual Industry Party, this year planned by Lacy Branch Events.  Lacy asked a couple of photographers to come down and take some photos for her, so I joined Von DeVore and Kelly Park to photograph the event.  I think peacock was the theme – bright colors and feathers everywhere!  This was the third time I’ve shot at Mad Art in Soulard, and I love it more every time.  The lighting and artwork is fantastic.  I was only able to stay for about an hour, so I missed most of the party (and apparently red velvet cake!)  I’m glad I got to be there for that short stint to see everyone!

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Helsinki

Posted in Finland,Travel

This is the last installment of images (I think.)  It’s funny how few images I took in Helsinki.  I think partially I was a little burned out of taking photos, and partially I just didn’t care that much for Helsinki.  It’s a smaller city, and doesn’t have quite the same appeal that the others did.

One thing I did love was how many farmers’ markets we saw there.  I am a sucker for a good produce stand.  The other shots are just a few churches.

There was a beautiful small park in the center of town, but I didn’t think to take photos of it, so this is all I have of Helsinki.  Sorry Finland!

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Stockholm

Posted in Sweden,Travel

Part three – Stockholm, Sweden.  Yes, Swedish people are as beautiful as everyone says.  (That has been the number one question I’ve had to answer since I got back!)  Turns out the city is nice, too.

The photo of the ice glasses is from the Absolut Ice Bar we went to, where everything is made of ice – glasses, tables, bar, etc.  They give you a parka and gloves to wear before you go in, so you look extra ridiculous.  It’s a total tourist trap, but kinda fun for novelty sake.  The final shot is my favorite from the Pride Parade.  Apparently it was Pride Week in all of Scandinavia while we were there, and we stopped to watch the parade in Stockholm.  Very entertaining :)

Helsinki photos to follow!

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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Oslo

Posted in Norway,Travel

Here are some shots from the second city I visited on my vacation, Oslo, Norway.  I think the most beautiful parts we saw of Norway were from the ferry boat we took up the fjord into the city, and from the high speed train we took through Norway into Sweden.  Too bad I couldn’t get good images from the deck of the boat or the very fast train :)  Here’s just a few from the city itself, including the Viking Ship Museum and the Sculpture Park.  And although I don’t like to post photos of myself (the whole self-conscious photographer thing), I did include just one of my sister and I.  Pretty much every photo I have of me with anyone is a “self-portrait” shot like this – what can I say, I guess I’m a control freak.

More to come!

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