Happy 4th, everyone!

On a recent Sunday afternoon, several close friends and I got together to throw my love a laid-back birthday celebration at the Congregation Ale House, one of our local watering holes.  They have a fantastic, rotating selection of brews on tap, delicious food (mmmm artichoke), a serious great jukebox, and hold several rousing rounds of Pub Bingo on Sundays.  We even made some new friends - and their dog Lola, the adorable basset hound featured above, ran away with my heart!  My guy prefers mellow get-togethers, so in a word it was perfect.

As this was a personal project, it was a great opportunity for me to experiment with different film stocks and exposure techniques.  I am loving the color saturation of Fuji 800Z (which, incidentally, was a gift from my sweetheart for Valentine’s Day – he knows me so well!).

I’ll have lots of photographic goodies to share over the next several weeks – be sure to check back! ♥

I’ve been naughty and realized that I haven’t posted an update in nearly a month!  All with very good reason: I’ve been traveling, shooting like mad, and meeting with some amazing prospective clients – all in the name of crafting beautiful images.

I’m also experimenting with different film stocks and vintage equipment - such fun!  The above photo is a sneak peak from a recent birthday party my friends and I threw for my sweetheart.  I am so enamored with the ethereal and abstract quality of this shot – I love the versatility of film as a medium. 

Be sure to check back on Wednesday for more from the party! ♥