5.27.2008

The Studio Cats

About 3 weeks ago I was in my studio working early in the morning and heard a yowling at my back door. At first I thought it was a cat downstairs at the Paw Patch. My space is over the recovery room and I often hear all kinds of animals so I just continued about my editing. The cat just seemed to get louder and louder though so I finally opened my back door and to my surprise there was a grayish adult female cat sitting there. The cat immediately came in the studio and began to rub against my legs. I am a total animal lover so I picked the cat up and looked her over. She had no collar but she had clean ears, no fleas and she was de-clawed. I took her down to the Paw Patch to see if they knew who she was but they had not seen her before. I told them I would hold on to her for a few days and see if someone came looking for her. I set her up with a litter box, food, water and a bed on my covered balcony outside. When I returned in the morning there were not one but two cats waiting for me. The second cat was a very fluffy male. They both came in the studio and made themselves at home. Both cats are well fed and taken care of so they obviously belonged to someone. Over the next few days the awesome staff at the Paw Patch gave the kitties vet exams. Susan the owner of City Dog Grocery donated food and my upstairs neighbor gave them another bed and feeds them when I am away from the studio. So even though we suspect these cats have good homes near by our little building community has adopted them as our own. They keep me company when I am working during the day and they are always happy to see me in the morning. It has been nice to have two buddys to hang out with especially since wedding season is in full swing and I am at the studio such long hours these days. I will keep you posted when I come up with better names other than their current names #1 & #2.




5.22.2008

Annie & Chris's Wedding

Last weekend I had the pleasure of being part of a truly elegant Indianapolis wedding. Annie & Chris were wed at Meridian Methodist, a beautiful church on Meridian Street that I love photographing in. The weather turned out absolutely gorgeous for the day. The reception was held at the Columbia Club on Monument Circle. Annie & Chris had not one but two bands for the evening. The Fabulous 40's played thru dinner and first dances and for the second half of the night one of my personal favorites Dave & Rae really got the guests going. I am usually too busy to have any dinner let alone cake but Gloria the event coordinator from Events By Design insisted I have a few bites. I have always been one to believe that cake is cake but I was proven wrong that evening. The cake was amazingly delicious. I would highly recommend Heavenly Sweets in Noblesville to anyone. Not only was it delicious but it was also beautifully done. Annie's father arranged for Annie & Chris to take a few laps around Monument Circle in the official 2008 Indy 500 pace car at the end of the night. Annie was absolutely exhausted by the end of the evening so the couple snuck out of their reception a little early. I hope they have an amazing time in St. Lucia! Congratulations Annie & Chris!











5.12.2008

Ted & Caroline's Pregnancy

Last weekend I photographed my old high school friend Ted and his pregnant wife Caroline. They are expecting their first child in June and could not be more excited. They are going to wait to find out the sex of the baby so we all will just have to wait and see......





5.02.2008

Jen & Brad's Wedding

Last night I photographed Jen & Brad's Thursday night wedding in Indianapolis. Their small intimate ceremony took place at Montage in the glass Chardonnay room. This was my first wedding at Montage and I was so thrilled with all of the outdoor portrait possibilities it offered. The two of them pulled off an amazing wedding especially after putting the whole thing together in just 8 weeks. Brad didn't take his eyes off Jen all evening. Their love for each other was completely apparent to everyone that was there to witness their union. I appreciate them including me in their day and I hope they have an amazing time on their honeymoon.






4.25.2008

Bobby Knight

Yesterday I photographed legendary former Indiana basketball Coach Bobby Knight. He was in town as the keynote speaker for the Indiana Dental Association's 150th annual convention. When he first entered the room I was setting up my lights. I was excited to see the coach who I grew up watching on television with my father but, when it came time to speaking with him about photographing him I felt incredibly intimidated for some reason. It may have had something to do with the added pressure put upon me by my husband. For years now Brent has been dragging an old 8x10 black and white photograph of Bobby Knight's 1985 chair throwing incident. This print has hung in his last 8 houses he has lived it. He was dying for me to have him sign it but Coach Knight looked like he was in no mood sign yet another autograph. As a professional though I approached the coach and went over what I needed to go over with him and then he was off to give his speech.



He spoke for about an hour and told a series of amusing jokes and stories which I thoroughly enjoyed. After he was finished speaking we moved into the V.I.P. area to take the photographs and do the autograph signing.



Coach Knight quickly turned into a warm and fuzzy guy as soon as the V.I.P.'s entered the room. He was patient and kind listening to all the fan's stories about their memories and the memorabilia they brought with them. When the pictures were finished I requested to be his last photo and had him sign Brent's beloved print. All and all it was a great experience and I was honored to be a part of it and to have the opportunity to meet such an great Indiana legend.

Senior Pics of Joe

Last weekend I photographed Joe, a senior about to graduate from Cathedral High School. Even though he ran in his track meet all day he was kind enough to humor his wonderful mom and come have his senior pictures taken. Joe had a big decision to make this week. He had to decide weather he would be attending I.U. or Purdue. I am sure where ever he goes he will do great things. Congratulations on graduating Joe and good luck with college!








4.18.2008

Welcome Catherine Noel Costlow!!

Our good friends Heather and Mark welcomed home their brand new baby girl today. Catherine Noel Coslow was born 3 days ago at Clarian North in Carmel.  She is an absolutley beautiful baby.  This is Mark and Heather's first child but they have taken to parenthood like seasoned pros.  I want to thank them for allowing me photograph Catherine just hours after they got home from the hospital.  I feel very honored to photograph their first daughter in her very first days on this Earth and I can't wait to continue watching and photographing her as she grows!





                      CONGRATULATIONS MARK & HEATHER!

4.09.2008

Sidney's Surgery

I just got back from the vet with my poor Pug Sidney. A few days ago he started projectile vomiting all over everything. The vet initially thought it was just a stomach ache from all the excitement of our weekend trip to the Pug Meet-Up but after a two days he still was not better so back to the vet we went. After a series of x-rays our wonderful vet Dr. Grosser informed me that he had eaten a unknown object and would need an expensive surgery to extract it. For most people this would be a scary process. Unfortunately for us this was the 3rd time we have been thru this surgery with our dogs. The last two times were with our Doberman though. When she was a puppy she ate a pair in underwear and then two months later ate a sock. Sid had eaten a piece of a toy we threw away 3 weeks ago. It apparently had been in his stomach ever since. Anyway, we are just happy to have him home and are doing our best to make him comfortable while he recovers.

The Mystery Object

Sienna is thinking "I am glad it wasn't me this time"

3.08.2008

Tricia & Vaughn's Wedding

Today was a cold day but sunny one. Tricia and Vaughn were married at Carmel Lutheran Church. The small but intimate ceremony was made up of family and close friends.One of the highlights for me were photographing Tricia's nieces and nephews. They were a great group of kids that all did their part to help out and make the wedding special.


The day went off without a hitch despite Tricia's hair stylist not showing up. She still looked fabulous and absolutely glowed the whole day.
Congratulations Tricia & Vaughn!!!