Last month I hosted a mother’s night out event for North Central Parenting Group and gave a short presentation about how to organize and display your family photographs. The women who attended gave great feedback and made it apparent that the number of images they have of their children is overwhelming and causes them stress. … Continue reading Organizing and Displaying Your Family Photographs
Category: Photographer in Phoenix
Transitions
Monday was the first day at my studio in twelve years where Megan was not there. Of course, while she worked for me she took vacations and sick days, but Monday was different. She is not on vacation or out sick. She is not here and will not be here as the studio manager and… Continue reading Transitions
Celebrate Yourself, Celebrate Your Beauty
This Valentine’s Day, I would like to help you celebrate yourself – not as you wish you were or with some crazy Mattel retouching, but exactly how you are (maybe with your hair and makeup done) – because that is perfect! I photograph in a way that enhances your best assets and lets your… Continue reading Celebrate Yourself, Celebrate Your Beauty
There Are A Thousand Futures…
My oldest, Nick and me (with John Henry on his way), by John Blom (my dad) My little guy, John Henry and me, by Joyce Wilson Both my little guys, by me This past weekend I had a very special and emotional experience, and it made me realize how very quickly our lives go. My… Continue reading There Are A Thousand Futures…
North Central Parenting Group
Today was the first North Central Parenting Group Class and Meeting for the Fall of 2012. I had the privilege to attend, not as a parent, but as a sponsor. Fourteen years ago today (just about) I attended my first NCPG meeting and I will never forget it. My son, Nick (now 14.5 and a… Continue reading North Central Parenting Group
Don’t let another year pass you by…
Now is the time to schedule your summer beach session! Phoenix is getting hot and the kids are almost out of school. It’s time to head to California for some nice weather and relaxation. Make this trip one you will remember for a lifetime by scheduling a beach session. If you schedule before May 31st,… Continue reading Don’t let another year pass you by…
Photographer in Training
Here is a great image that I found while sorting through old photographs at my parents’ house this past summer. That is me (Mara) on the right photographing my Dad (John Blom) and sister (on his shoulders) the day of his graduation from Brooks Institute of Photography. I love this! So, I guess it was… Continue reading Photographer in Training
Schedule Your Beach Session!
Now is the time to schedule your beach sessions! It is hot, school is almost out and we are all looking forward to getting out of here and heading to California for some cool weather and relaxation. Don’t wait another year… make this the year you remember by scheduling your beach session. If you schedule… Continue reading Schedule Your Beach Session!