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Local Business + Local Art = Something Great {photography}

farrah — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:38:06 +0000

Gumbo Bottoms Ale House has given me the distinct title of “Artist in Residence.” Becky, their fabulous proprietor, has a record of promoting local artists and I am fortunate to have some of my photography on display at her great establishment. For those who can’t make it in to peer at my work while enjoying an adult beverage at Gumbo’s, here’s a look at the three collections of the pieces currently on display…

The Gumbo Bottoms Collection:

“Proudly Serving” – $75 (24 x 18 Standout)

“Great Head” – $85 (16 x 32 Canvas Wrap)

“Gumbo’s Pint” – $45 (14 x 14 Canvas Wrap)

Left: “Smithwick’s” – $45 (12 x 16 Canvas Wrap); Top Right: “Spring Taps” – $45 (16 x 12 Canvas Wrap); and Lower Right: “Boxed Wine” – $95 (24 x 32 Canvas Wrap)

The #JCMO Downtown Collection:

“Jeff City Skyline” – $150 (16 x 48 Canvas Wrap)

“Exchange Bank Clock” – $75 (18 x 24 Canvas Wrap)

“Navy Sky Capitol” – $45 (14 x 14 Canvas Wrap), “Pedestrian” – $55 (16 x 20 Standout)

The Vintage Media Collection:

“Photo Master” – $45 (14 x 14 Standout), “Back Spacer” – $45 (14 x 14 Standout), ”Film Reel” – $45 (14 x 14 Standout) -OR- Trio $125

A Christmas “Bell” {baby & family}

farrah — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:31:29 +0000

Baby Drew is back and this time he brings holiday cheer! At three months old he was adorable as ever and unlike his newborn session, he was awake most of the time…meaning I had a chance to capture his big blue eyes and sweet smiles he was sharing with his mom and dad (Stephanie & Chris).

We began with bundling Drew in a big red basket in front of their living room fireplace. Kudos to Chris for lighting the fire.

Next we brightened things up with a pop of festive holiday color. Look at that smile!

And for contrast we next tried out a crisp white and steel blue setting. He loved the soft, snowy fabric his mom picked out.

A quick change and it was time for photos of the entire family.

Drew started getting sleepy while he was in mom’s arm. So as he drifted off, we nestled him into a green wreath and the results were some of my favorite from the session.

Sweet dreams to this little “Bell!” And happy holidays to a great family!

Lucy & Miller {kids}

farrah — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:45:13 +0000

You are in for a treat! My friends Aaron and Lisa have the cutest kids ever – Lucy and Miller. I had the chance to photograph them this fall and we had a blast. We started in their home’s foyer. Between the perfect blue walls and crisp black and white marbled floor, I couldn’t ask for a better backdrop to try to keep up with these two!

We shifted gears and headed outside. I love the punch of red this vintage glider that was a hand-me down from their grandmother provided. But its hard to look past these sweet faces and bright eyes!

Lisa has the Taj Mahal of Pyrex collections. Miller was a little antsy at this point, but I loved the look Lucy gave him when he couldn’t stand still!

A big thank you to Aaron and Lisa for letting me photograph Lucy and Miller!

The Gordons {family & pets}

farrah — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:24:05 +0000

Meet the uber-awesome Gordon family! Rebecca and Darren, along with their son Jared, met up with me at some great Jefferson City locations for a family session in early November. The weather cooperated and this family was beyond photogenic! We started our session at the Old Shoe Factory.

Just look at these two! I didn’t even have to prompt them to snuggle up.

We gave the lovebirds a break and snapped this series with Jared.

Jared and his dad striking a few guy poses…

And some so sweet ones of a great mom and her son!

And here’s the entire family – including Biscuit! What a sweet pup!

We shifted our session to downtown and captured a few images with the capitol in the background before taking advantage of some side allies for a different take.

In case you didn’t eat up enough of Biscuit in the family shots above, here he is alone. Check out those Hollywood poses from this Gordon family cute pooch.

Thanks for choosing me to photograph your family, Rebecca. I hope you had as much fun as I did!

PS Thanks to the Chamber Friday Coffee where Rebecca and I connected to make this photo shoot happen!

The Planks {family}

farrah — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:01:16 +0000

Bill, who I met through hYPe last year, and his family took advantage of one of my holiday special mini-sessions and I loved the results. His beautiful wife Beth and personality-loaded little guy Will made for a great session. We met up in the governor’s garden in early November to take advantage of the great fall foliage.

I love the next series, especially the one of Will and his mom on the left.

There were lots of giggles during the session, and Will had the most adorable expressions.

Like this one…

And the even cuter “showing off his muscles”…

The next series is at Lohman’s Landing, I love how the next two turned out…

Will takes center stage again. What a sweet boy!

Ending with this photo of Will between his parents. I love how he’s making sure he had ahold of both their hands so tightly, linking this terrific family.

Thanks Bill and Beth for letting me photograph your family!

The Olivers {family}

farrah — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:25:44 +0000

One of the great things about photography is it introduces you to so many wonderful people. In this instance, it reunited me with a childhood friend. Barbie and I grew up in a small town in southern Missouri together. We were in the same class and had plenty of sleep overs when we were young. At our high school reunion last year, we touched based and realized we were now in neighboring cities. That along with staying connected on Facebook gave me the chance to photograph her beautiful family!

Shawn and Barbie are the proud parents of adorable Audrey and sweet Dane. Let me tell ya, for a 2-year old Dane is quick. But I managed to snap a few of him amid his playfulness. Meanwhile, Audrey was quite the young lady.

I love this one of Shawn and Barbie.

A quiet moment after all the horsing around…

Closing with the ladies. I loved that Barbie brought hats along because her and Audrey like to wear them. So cute!

Old friends are the best – thanks, Barbie, for letting me meet and photography your beautiful family!

The Herveys {family & pets}

farrah — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:03:47 +0000

Meet the awesome Hervey family! I met Erin through the Leadership Missouri program this year where I learned about her work and her family. I was ecstatic to get to meet them when she signed up for one of my holiday special mini-sessions. We met at the governor’s garden on a beautiful fall morning where Brian and Erin, their adorable daughters Lauren and Lindsey, and super cute little guy Brendan gave me their best smiles.

Oh, and Truman the golden retriever, too!

Erin’s mother has a history of public service, so the kids made sure we snapped a photo in front of the building where she used to work.

The proud parents…what a great couple.

Each of the kids took a moment to pose for the camera. First up was Lauren, the oldest who set a great example for the others.

Brendan gave me his best “pirate” pose, while Lindsey posed pretty in between a few tickle fights.

Sisters!

From the landing, we scooted over to the old Shoe Factory in town where we wrapped up the session.

We made sure to let Truman be in the spotlight because he had been such a good sport, and who wouldn’t love that sweet, pale face!

A little throw back, retro feel to go with Brendan’s fun look as a farewell to this session…

If we had this much fun this year, I can’t wait to see how great next year will be! Thanks, Erin!

Sisters Ashley & Caroline {family & pets}

farrah — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:13:50 +0000

Sisters, sisters! Ashley and her little sister Caroline took time this October for a mini-session with their cute pups Gracie and Pedro. We met up at the governor’s garden and had some fun with the dogs in tow.

Smiles all around.

Meet spunky Gracie (above), and the pudgy but lovable Pedro (below).

Ashley, being the sweet big sister she is, set up the session for her and her little sister Caroline. Although they are several years apart, you can tell they have a great relationship.

Thanks Ashley and Caroline for a fun afternoon. And hugs to Gracie and Pedro!

The Walker Family {family}

farrah — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:22:10 +0000

Raylene and I know each other through the hPYe – the young professionals arm of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce. She has a wonderful smile and a vivacious personality. And it runs in the family! Her children, Alexander, Jameson and Zoe were all smiles for our mini-session in late October where downtown Jefferson City was our backdrop.

We began in the governor’s garden and then moved to Madison Street. I love the image above and the one below left. Zoe and Jameson had the idea to spread out and we took advantage of a fun look with the family staggered.

Mom with each of her great kids…Alexander top left, Jameson top right and the adorable Zoe below.

Raylene’s radiance just shines!

After fun in the leaves, we capped off the session enjoying some great treats at YoYums.

Thanks, Raylene, for letting me capture one of Jefferson City’s most photogenic families!

Vintage Funk {product}

farrah — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:09:12 +0000

Hannah connected with The Rocket Group through the Twestival event in Columbia earlier this year. She contacted me this fall to schedule a two hour product shoot for her company Vintage Funk and Junk. A Stephens College graduate, Hannah followed her passion and started her own business to make vintage wears a part of today’s mainstream. And she’s succeeding by showing ways to reinvent and incorporate a vintage piece into your modern style. The following are five diverse looks I photographed to help Hannah promote her brand to current and would-be customers.

Next up was a fabulous sheer yellow coat styled with black accessories and boots to help ground the airy frock…

From warm to cool, with vintage made new from head-to-toe.

This hot pink jacket screams fun.

Ever try prints with vibrant solids? If not, look and learn!

To end the day, a little green jacket worn styled to show a gorgeous back and great gingo leaf gold necklace.

Meet the fabulous ladies whose creativity inspired the session. Hannah (Vintage Funk’s proprietor and fashion maven), Hannah (our beautiful model), and Jacqueline (stylist extraordinaire).

Thanks Hannah, Hannah and Jacqueline! Be sure to check out more of what they have to offer to add the next vintage piece to your wardrobe.