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I first met Brittany a few years back when my daughter started playing softball. She is also going to high school with my son and playing softball for the school. Brittany always has a warm smile and big hug for me - Just a sweetheart!
It turns out Brittany has recently gotten very ill and three weeks in, she is still in ICU but showing improvements and getting stronger. It also turns out that her parents do not have health insurance. After all the debates on health care going on in this country, here is a first-hand account of a hard-working family struggling to get their daughter the care she needs.
This is where you and I come in. I'm hoping to help rally the local community to make a difference for Brittany's family by coming out for a PHOTO FUNDRAISER. 100% of the proceeds will go toward Brittany's medical expenses.
Please join me by booking a ten-minute mini-photo session*. For $50 you will get a beautiful portrait and two retouched digital files. This might be a perfect time to get your holiday portrait taken; the headshot you've been meaning to get; or even a portrait of your new puppy! The studio will not have a deal THIS good for a long time!
When: Sunday, August 29
9am - 12pm
Where: Shadow Ranch Park in West Hills
I will be booking sessions every 15 minutes, so it is important that you call to book your time. If all the slots fill up, I will happily extend the time to help Brittany as much as possible.
Please call now, operators are standing by! (Okay, I couldn't resist that one!) Really though, come out with your family and make a difference.
*Please note that this is for one set-up and one look only.
A little artsy photo from the field...
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/photo-fundraiser.html
On Sunday morning, Helena and Richard blended their families together to create probably the best looking brood in Pasadena!
But let me back up... it was a beautiful drive up the coast to Santa Barbara, where Helena and Richard were having a morning wedding at the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort. { I don't know why more couples don't have an early ceremony and luncheon. It was such a pleasant departure from the norm.} Although they had an overcast day, it was warm and beautiful and without sounding too cliche, full of love from friends and family - some that came as far away as Brazil.
Surrounded by their family, they helped each other get ready which made the first look and portraits easy. {This is only the second wedding I've shot where the couple helped each other get dressed and I love it. It's so intimate and sweet.}
I loved the non-tradional vision Helena had for her dress and other aspects of the wedding day. Isn't this Lily Pulitzer dress perfect for a summer beach wedding?
GQ Magazine called... they want their model back!
Calvin Klein Kids called too...
Helena told me she wanted her flowers to look like a sunset and I think Joni of Hearts Bloom did an amazing job!
Such a sweet moment when all the kids came over for a family hug...
Merryl of Merryl Brown Events did a superb job as day of coordinator.
Delicious cake by The Four Seasons Biltmore...
Additional thanks to:
Gorgeous acoustic guitar by Roberto Montero, a classy touch!
I know this is a long post but for even more images, check out the slideshow:
Carol Ricklin Says:
Loved viewing these photos. I love the venue! This summer we stayed in one of the rooms just off this ceremony site. I sat in my room and peaked through the curtains to watch the beautiful ceremonies taking place! The flowers were GORGEOUS! I love, love, Dahlia's! Makes me what to get married again! 19 years and counting! We'll have to celebrate our 25th with you taking the photos!
(09.04.10 - 08:12 AM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/the-magnificent-seven.html
Leah had her Bat Mitzvah at the Knollwood Country Club last Sunday. It was a beautiful afternoon as everyone arrived to celebrate Leah's special day. This job was a bit different for me as I was brought in to just photograph the reception with Tom from Video Syndicate so I didn't get any of the rehearsal or ceremony. It was still a lot of fun, with an amazing buffet, foosball and other arcade games for the kids and a live band for most of the night. I'm excited to be going back here in two weeks for a wedding.
Leah's Mitzvah project has helping a local food bank so everyone brought food to be distributed by the Jewish Family Services. Love it!
Event Planner: Shifrah
Catering: Simon's Caterers
Live band: Nefesh Music
Tom Pascucci Says:
Who did the video production and the photo montage/projection? Do you have a photo you can post of the videographer? I heard he is very good and he appreciates any PR you can give him!
(09.03.10 - 06:21 PM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/bat-mitzvah-photography.html
I'm excited to share this new album sample I got back last week. It's a leather bound 12x6 album with watercolor paper. When open, it is 12x12 and I love the texture and thickness of the paper. The photos are slightly subdued, giving everything a soft, romantic feel. These albums are also available with a photo on the cover. Let me know what you think. (Other sizes available as well.)
Hopefully you can see the paper texture on your computer monitors...
(Wedding sample from Sandra and Kevin's beautiful event)
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/new-wedding-album-sample.html
Last week Jake had his Bar Mitzvah at Temple Chabad. (You may recall our portrait session a few weeks back.) It was a full day of ceremony and celebration. Although I was only able to take photos at the rehearsal, I hear the service was wonderful, after which I met up with them for some family portraits then onto the Braemar Country Club that night for the reception.
Jake's uncle Rob was a huge part of Jake's Bar Mitzvah and that is his great-grandmother, mother and little brother beaming so proudly!
The event planner Jackie of The Korman Group, along with Cindy at SRO Events, pulled out all the stops transforming Braemar into an X-Games themed venue.
Needless to say, the Laker Girls were a huge hit!
During the already emotional candle lighting ceremony, Jake was presented with his black belt. Quite a night.
Besides an airbrush artist, a tattoo artist and the very cool Dancing Heads as entertainment, there was an awesome candy bar that seemed like a mile long from Nina Bracker Events.
Additional fabulous vendors were:
Video: Tom at Video Syndicate
DJ: Gil at Z Entertainment
Nina Bracker Says:
Great photos Karen. I had a blast working with you. And thanks for the shout out for the Candy Station! Hope to work with you again soon!!
(08.07.10 - 07:42 AM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/08/woodland-hills-bar-mitzvah.html