07.29.09

depeche mode at nissan pavilion

If you read my post a few months ago about getting to see Depeche Mode in concert for the first time, you know how excited I was to finally see them, and I wasn’t the least bit disappointed at the show last night. If only the 32 year-old me could go back and tell the 12 year-old me, “It’s okay, you’ll get to see them eventually,” that would have been helpful. Although if I found out it would take twenty years for the appropriate stars and planets to align in order to see a concert, I might have had another dramatic pre-teen meltdown. The show was incredible and a good mix of nostalgic songs and newer tracks. And thankfully the weather held up, so it wasn’t at all like the last time we were at Nissan Pavilion for Radiohead. Professional photography equipment wasn’t allowed and they did do bag/pocket checks so I’m glad I didn’t try to sneak my gear in, but I did take a few snaps from far away with the point-and-shoot.

Just showing you where our seats were (in the covered section, but not super close to the stage):




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Jaci ClarkJuly 29, 2009 - 8:08 pm

YAY! So glad you finally got to see them! Looks like a great concert and great fun!

Cheers,
Jaci

cindyJuly 30, 2009 - 7:00 pm

Great shots Susan! Looks like you had alot of fun! (O:

07.26.09

venessa & mike – engaged!

Venessa, Mike and I met up at Brookside Gardens yesterday evening to take some engagement photos, and I had a blast with them! I’ve never giggled so much while trying to shoot – Venessa and Mike sang, danced and goofed off all around the park. But as adorably silly as they are, we captured plenty of sweet moments, too. And we managed to get our session done right before the skies opened up in a downpour. Whew!

I’m starting off with one of my very favorites (I always love an “almost-kiss.”) And I LOVE Venessa’s dress! Such fun colors.


Okay, maybe this is my favorite. I can’t decide! I really love their body language in this one:

Swoon!


Doesn’t Venessa have the best smile?!


Mike, you’re so goofy:

And then right back to so romantic! Aw.


Venessa and Mike both love playing board games and playing cards (me too!) so they brought a deck along to the park. Mike showed us his skills with a mystifying magic trick!

Fun ring shot!

Fun Mike shot!

And we finished up the day with a bit of song and dance just before it started to thunder, so we decided we’d better go.

Venessa and Mike, you are both so much fun. I wish we could have spent more time together yesterday! I seriously cannot wait for your wedding in July!

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marleneJuly 26, 2009 - 7:25 pm

Wow @ the yummy color! They look like such a sweet couple and I love Mike’s personality, it shines in the photos! And I lurve Venessa’s dress! :) Great job!

Kelly MJuly 26, 2009 - 8:37 pm

I’m so happy for you, Venessa!! – Kismatt ;D

Jaci ClarkJuly 26, 2009 - 8:54 pm

That second one is definitely my favorite! And how fabulous is her dress! So cute, just so cute. You can totally tell from the pictures how in love they are. Great job Susan!

Cheers,
Jaci

Jenn LinkJuly 26, 2009 - 9:27 pm

I just adore this session Susan! I shot there recently as well and I am always amazed at what different photographers see, you would never have known the sessions were at the same place!

Jill MyersJuly 27, 2009 - 8:39 am

Very cute! I think the swoon one is my fave, but it’s hard to decide!

cndyJuly 27, 2009 - 8:57 am

vanessa and mike look so fun and laid back. nice butt Mike! LOL. You bring out the best in people Susan! These are beautiful, precious, and funny!

emilyJuly 27, 2009 - 2:47 pm

ooh… I love these!!!
Her dress just pops!
So many gorgeous images!

EricJuly 27, 2009 - 9:10 pm

Love the pics guys! You are both yourself which is awesome to see! I like the black & white romantic one. need to see you both before i leave!

Eileen BroderickJuly 28, 2009 - 12:46 am

Incredible! What a great session. Love the location–so pretty. Her dress looks gorgeous in these–perfect pop of color. They are adorable and there are so many great shots. Hard to pick a favorite but definitely love the black and white you wrote ‘swoon’ above. Indeed.

shelby leighJuly 29, 2009 - 3:07 pm

these are so cute! what an adoooorable couple! I miss working with you Susan, we have to shoot together soon!

Kristen GardnerJuly 31, 2009 - 1:46 pm

What a lovely location, and what a lovely couple! I really like the one of them sitting on the stairs. Wonderful job, Susan!!

07.20.09

i’m back!

I spent last week in Colorado, attending a conference and also visiting my parents, sister, and brother-in-law. I am completely behind with everything I could be behind on, so this is just a quick post to say “hi” and to show one little image. I didn’t take my big camera with me because I already had too much stuff to bring, but I did tote the point-and-shoot, which isn’t at all good for wildlife photography. In any case, here is a picture of a real live native Colorado mountain goat (photo taken lazily from inside the car):

It’s a little bit “Where’s Waldo” since you can hardly see the goat separate from the rocks, but he’s in there. More soon!

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JennJuly 21, 2009 - 12:42 am

Welcome back and what an awesome photo

Jaci ClarkJuly 21, 2009 - 10:44 am

Welcome back. We missed you :-) Hope you had fun. I’ll be in Denver next month visiting my in-laws.
Cheers,
Jaci

Kay BeatonJuly 21, 2009 - 9:34 pm

hey you were in Colorado – next time say hi when you’re here!

cindyJuly 21, 2009 - 11:25 pm

Happy Birthday! Missed your pics! Hope you had an amazing time in colorado. Very cool picture from out the window.

Brianna PhelanJuly 23, 2009 - 1:46 pm

Hope you had fun – can’t wait to see more pics :)

emilyJuly 25, 2009 - 3:18 pm

yea!!! I was missing your posts –
I hope you had a great time!

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