Photography by Elma - The Blog
Contemporary Portrait Photography
My daughter Amanda was invited by friends to join them for their school banquet. The weather was COLD, incredibly windy and honestly – just not good for a photo shoot! We managed a few shots (and warmed up in the van in between) and I’m glad they turned out so well.
Thanks for being such troopers girls and good balancing on those heels Amanda 
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It’s been too long! Great to see you. Glad I have a picture to remember this by
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We celebrated our wedding anniversary last month . It was an amazing event, we had a personal chef from The Heat is On Catering come to our home and cook for us and two other couples (who are wonderful friends).
James came to our house, brought cutlery and plates – The only thing I had to do was provide the linens and the wine, he cooked the meal while we relaxed out on the deck.
The menu was fantastic.
Starters:
Chicken or Vegetable spring rolls with sweet & sour dipping sauce
Feta Bruschetta
Salads
Oriental salad of mixed greens, nappa cabbage, carrots, bamboo shoots, cucumber, tomatoes and crisp egg noodles tossed in sesame dressing
Diamond Dinner Entrées Menu
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Smoked Tomato Relish
Rosemary roasted Potatoes and Chevre Cream Sauce
The evening was fantastic! Great food and company and the best part was that I got to spend it relaxing and enjoying the company of our guests. A highly recommended experience!
It’s wonderful to have my friends refer me to their friends and colleagues -that’s how I met this family. Such adorable boys and nice parents! I am finding many wonderful uses for my new wide angle lens lately too; love the shot of big brothers room with the fireman toys and decor (guess what Dad does?).
On an other note, I am almost caught up. Lots of blog posts this week to follow……
Love this one; 
Remember these two?
Well they’re almost One now! Seeing how babies grow and change in the first year never gets old to me; it’s simply amazing. You can really see hints of their personality in the images too.
And a Storyboard
The other week my daughter Amanda, graduated 8th grade. It was a wonderful evening and ceremony can’t believe she starts highschool this fall! Amanda and her friends have grown up so much these past 8 years, it’s hard to know where the time went! It was my great pleasure to shoot these girls before the ceremony and be a part of such a great evening and memory…..
I know what you’re thinking – this is a good-looking group.. they are, but they are also great sports and a darn nice bunch of siblings. Thanks guys – I love the results from our shoot. Hopefully you feel the same! 
One father and son shot because I love it
To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were/ We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We outside the touch of time. Carla Ortega
