For those of you who followed Geri’s original blog, you may have seen the post about Charlie’s first black eye, courtesy of his little brother Colton. Well, Colton’s gone and done it again! This perpetrator has prior assault convictions resulting in bodily harm to his big brother. This time, Colton has given Charlie his first “goose egg.”

I was standing on our deck watching the boys playing when Colton, with freakishly accurate aim, drew back and fired off the gumball-sized rock that nailed Charlie right in the forehead. By the time I got to Charlie seconds later, the bump was at least half this size already. You should know that I have not done ANY enhancing on these photos. The one on the left is of the assailant after his conviction, and the one of the right is of the victim, showing off People’s exhibit A.

Believe it or not…we got a lot done! Our associates kept themselves busy just long enough that we were able to create to-do lists that will allow us to continue working on business related things early in the morning or late at night…whenever we find the time! I have to say everyone should look into a job that you can stop and have three cake breaks whenever the need arises….can you imagine the happiness factor?

Here are a few images from our day!

Enjoy!

I love this image of these two!

Being moms as well as photographers, means that our kids are around our work all the time. I know that for me (Geri), I will often joke with clients saying something like, “my assistants and I will be delivering your portraits.” Which is just code for, my kids will be with me.

Our children have really been there through all of this growing we’re doing. They are truly the greatest blessings EVER, and they support and encourage us. True, there are times when they are just done with watching us work crazy hours or sticking a camera in their face, but overall, they like what we do and help however they can.

We are proud to announce  that from now on, our little helpers will no longer be referred to as Assistants, but have received the title they have worked hard for… Associates. Thank you guys for all that you do, and all that you bring to our lives. We love you so much more than words can say.

Meet our Associates, Charlie, Cassi & Colton.

At this time, I would like to give a very big thank you to Associate Cassi for being incredibly thoughtful. She baked a cake for us and covered it with homemade frosting to celebrate the launch of the website and blog. She even decorated the cake with colors to match our blog! We have had a lot of great feedback on the site and blog, but I don’t know of much that can top the thoughtfulness of a 10 year old going to such lengths to honor us. Thank you VERY much, Cassi!

Living in San Diego sure has it’s advantages. One is people will come and visit you here. This week has been a very fun one for me (Geri) with my childhood friend, Kelly Duke in town visiting from Florida. I think we when we were 5, and ahhhh, that was a few years ago.

We spent Wednesday night at the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center. It’s a great place that I was turned onto last year for my friend, Sarah’s bridal shower. We were surprised to find out on Wednesdays, it’s a real dog’s life there.  Wednesdays is  City Dog’s, K9 and Wine. If you’re a fan of Fidos, you’ve got to check it out.

Left to right, Kellie, Jenny, Kelly & Geri

I love what we do for a living. I know, I know, I’ve said it only about a hundred times before and you know I’ll say it again.

Markie Battaglia one of the reasons I love what we get to do. Not only is she about the easiest person to photograph, and truly as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, she’s given this business the best complement by recommending us to others. Thank you, Markie.

June 2009