Inspiration: Winter!

Yesterday, I had a photo shoot in Wisconsin and on my drive to our neighbor state, a heavy fog had rolled in and left this BEAUTIFUL frost on the bare trees! I just haaaaaaad to pull over and take a few shots!

I'm not even sure these images give nature justice as to how stunning it looked! It was gorgeous - and reminded me maybe some good things can come from winter! ;0)
Have a happy weekend!

eliesa

Where were YOU?

Today we made history. I've had goosebumps all day, because this is one of the most influential days of our generation! It's also one of those days where you will remember EXACTLY where you were when President Obama was sworn in.

I was shooting a boutique for a magazine article and I walked into the store and everyone gathered around the computer screen to watch.

There were cheers and the sense of hope was restored to the country.

Hot or Not? You Vote!

This is embarrassing! In fact, I can't even believe I am BLOGGING about this! But, I AM competitive,  so here it goes...

Apparently I've been nominated for the 'HOTTNESS' award put out by Vita.mn, which supposedly names the hottest guy and girl in the city! So, if you think I am worthy of this silly little title - Click Here to Vote!

Apparently, one of my 'employees' nominated me...they are all denying it! (Whoever did, you are DEAD!)

Film...and the new Mamiya!

I brought along my new Mamiya medium format film camera along on my adventures this last month! When I took the film in to get developed, I realized that I was soooooo excited to see what I had created! There is something VERY special about film - and the process of WAITING for your images! This was also the first time I used this camera, so it was a test to see how well it worked - and I am in LOVE with this camera! Seriously, it's so cool!

I'm obsessed with this image! This girl looked back at the PERFECT moment - I'm in LOVE!

Shoot film, it is so refreshing!

 eliesa

FASHION FIGHT NIGHT 3! Tickets on Sale NOW!!

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WOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! FASHION FIGHT NIGHT 3 is coming up and I am soooooo excited!!! We had our first team meeting last night and it is going to ROCK! We have some killer plans for this year, so make sure and BUY YOUR TICKETS!!

What is FASHION FIGHT NIGHT?

It is a LIVE photo COMPETITION between 6 of the TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS in the Twin Cities! The shindig is put on by Metro Magazine and the energy is AMAZING! The battles take place in 2 boxing rings and our photos are shown STRAIGHT out of camera for the judges to see!

The best part - proceeds from your tickets go to the LEAD Foundation, which is a SUPER awesome charity!

I will be defending my title from last year and it is going to be INSANE how much my team and I are going to BRING IT! Check out photos from last year!!

The event is scheduled to sell out, and I would LOVE to see all of my FANS there!!
SO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

ASKDANE.COM - SOOOO COOL!

Photographers!!!!! There is a GREAT new resource out there for you from Dane Sanders! Dane has had a HUUUGE year! First, he published his book Fast Track Photographers, which I have read, loved and HIGHLY recommend any photographer to read - especially those photographers who are young in their career or are just starting to think about taking their dreams to the next level and starting their own business! I also encourage all established photographers to read the book, because it hits home on quite a few issues that are important for us all to remember when running our business! Secondly, Dane has just launched ASKDANE.COM, which is a great website he started where he will have videos and podcasts and free coaching sessions to help you with your business! I am totally pumped about what Dane is doing, becuase he is helping our industry in a positive way (and the dude is quite hilarious!)  CHECK IT OUT!

Happy New Year and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

This new years eve was very special! My grandmother turned 90 years old!!!! 9-0! That's CRAZY! We all went out for dinner to celebrate and you could just tell she was having the time of her life - and she is looking AMAZING for 90 years! (Good genes, I hope I get those!;0) Grandma is not only 'Grandma' to me, but to everyone who knows her, so - WISH HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I hope everyone had a ROCKIN' New Years! I'm sooooo excited for 2009 - it's going to be HUUUUUGE! eliesa

L.A. Street Photos!

This past weekend, I traveled to Los Angeles to shoot a wedding with Jeffrey Lawler of JNP Studios! We spent the night before the wedding walking the streets of L.A. and here are some random shots!

I will have some ROCKIN' images soon from this wedding! Stay tuned!

Bumper Riding!

They call it bumper riding - and it is SO. MUCH. FUN! I went to Whistler this last week to go snowboarding and there was NO snow! Seriously...the rest of the pacific northwest got heaps and heaps of snow. Whistler had none. So, we brought it back to the city and had the best riding on the streets! I've never done this before, but it was SO much fun! Here are a few sweet shots!

I'm now on my way to Los Angeles to shoot an AMAZING wedding! I hope everyone had a VERY happy holiday!

Happy Holidays!!!

Happy Holidays to all of our friends!

Love, 

The Photogen Inc Family!