We took a few shots of the grandkids when they arrived at our home for "trick or treat". One little ghost and little bo peep. :) Such cuties.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Happy Halloween
We took a few shots of the grandkids when they arrived at our home for "trick or treat". One little ghost and little bo peep. :) Such cuties.
Monday, October 26, 2009
New Orleans
We are back from a series of speaking engagements for some of the professional photography guilds in southern Lousiana. We spoke to the guilds in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. What a great tour!
We flew in a day early as we had never been to Louisiana. We can't wait to go back! It is so cool down there. We managed to spend 3 days and nights in the vieux carré, aka french quarter. It was AMAZING! So much history, it almost looks like a theme park, except it's real. So many textures, artists, examples of great architecture, and so much fun! For a photographer, it is a target rich environment. I could have spent the entire time shooting and still had reasons to go back.
Our hotel was located near Jackson Square, just a stone's throw from Cafe du Monde, where we sampled the beignets the first morning. We ate very well. Love that creole and cajun cooking!
We are looking at going back and bringing our youngest with us. Can't wait! Never been to a place that served all its alcohol in "to go" cups, and let you roam the streets with it. Lots of live music, too. What a fun place.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Masks are everywhere in New Orleans. These were in a wonderful shop that ONLY had masks. No "3 for $10" masks here. They were all handmade works of art.
There is a rich artist community around Jackson Square. So many painters and performance artists, displaying their wares or entertaining the crowds. It's great watching talented artists create in front of your eyes.
So much cool architecture, with such character. This is on the end of Decatur St.
Jackson Square- about 30 seconds walk from our hotel, La Place d'Armes.
They line up carriages by the dozen for rides and tours. This is right across from Cafe du Monde.
We flew in a day early as we had never been to Louisiana. We can't wait to go back! It is so cool down there. We managed to spend 3 days and nights in the vieux carré, aka french quarter. It was AMAZING! So much history, it almost looks like a theme park, except it's real. So many textures, artists, examples of great architecture, and so much fun! For a photographer, it is a target rich environment. I could have spent the entire time shooting and still had reasons to go back.
Our hotel was located near Jackson Square, just a stone's throw from Cafe du Monde, where we sampled the beignets the first morning. We ate very well. Love that creole and cajun cooking!
We are looking at going back and bringing our youngest with us. Can't wait! Never been to a place that served all its alcohol in "to go" cups, and let you roam the streets with it. Lots of live music, too. What a fun place.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Masks are everywhere in New Orleans. These were in a wonderful shop that ONLY had masks. No "3 for $10" masks here. They were all handmade works of art.
There is a rich artist community around Jackson Square. So many painters and performance artists, displaying their wares or entertaining the crowds. It's great watching talented artists create in front of your eyes.
So much cool architecture, with such character. This is on the end of Decatur St.
Jackson Square- about 30 seconds walk from our hotel, La Place d'Armes.
They line up carriages by the dozen for rides and tours. This is right across from Cafe du Monde.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Trying to catch up!
We've been out of the office for a bit, having traveled to southern Louisiana to speak to several professional photography guilds. Boy, do we love Lousiana!
We had a fun time at our avatar night party. Sorry it's taken me so long to post these! Looking forward to doing it again, and we hope even more people will join us.
We had a fun time at our avatar night party. Sorry it's taken me so long to post these! Looking forward to doing it again, and we hope even more people will join us.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
What are you doing on Friday?
Coming to the FREE avatar party, we hope!
We are opening the studion on Friday from 6-9pm for an evening of fun, frolic, food and drink. And we are going to be taking pictures that Mark will post and you can use as your profile picture on your social medium of choice- Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc. Feel free to bring props, or you can use whatever you find in the studio to personalize your profile picture. We are up for whatever- it's going to be great fun and the price can't be beat.
We will also have specials for people who attend the party and want to book a family session, or want to by prints from our Friday night adventure.
All you need to do is contact Betsy at the studio to RSVP, or RSVP on the Facebook fan page for the studio (click here.) This is an all-ages event, so bring the kids.
Here are some examples of profile pictures and headshots from past sessions:
We are opening the studion on Friday from 6-9pm for an evening of fun, frolic, food and drink. And we are going to be taking pictures that Mark will post and you can use as your profile picture on your social medium of choice- Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc. Feel free to bring props, or you can use whatever you find in the studio to personalize your profile picture. We are up for whatever- it's going to be great fun and the price can't be beat.
We will also have specials for people who attend the party and want to book a family session, or want to by prints from our Friday night adventure.
All you need to do is contact Betsy at the studio to RSVP, or RSVP on the Facebook fan page for the studio (click here.) This is an all-ages event, so bring the kids.
Here are some examples of profile pictures and headshots from past sessions:
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Chloé and Ruby come to visit
We had a very special visit this morning from our granddaughters, Chloé and Ruby. They came to play with us at the studio, and brought us each a present- an apple they had picked themselves. Then we got down to the fun of photographing them. Chloé is now very mobile indeed, and is tough to keep up with. They were a joy to be with this morning, along with our daughter Tina.
Part of today's fun was to try on halloween costumes. We think we've found them. :)
We will be holding a special day in the studio for children to come and get their pictures taken in their costumes for a very special price. Stay tuned for our Halloween special; details to follow.
The lovely Miss Chloé sporting a delightful ladybug costume.
Big sister Ruby showing off her pitching arm in her princess costume.
Follow the leader?
Sitting like a princess...
The highlight of the day: popping bubble-pack! The sight of Ruby bouncing up and down the hallway popping the bubbles in her princess costume is one I am not likely to forget! It was hilarious. I only wish I had video.
Part of today's fun was to try on halloween costumes. We think we've found them. :)
We will be holding a special day in the studio for children to come and get their pictures taken in their costumes for a very special price. Stay tuned for our Halloween special; details to follow.
The lovely Miss Chloé sporting a delightful ladybug costume.
Big sister Ruby showing off her pitching arm in her princess costume.
Follow the leader?
Sitting like a princess...
The highlight of the day: popping bubble-pack! The sight of Ruby bouncing up and down the hallway popping the bubbles in her princess costume is one I am not likely to forget! It was hilarious. I only wish I had video.
Monday, September 21, 2009
From Denim to Diamonds
Last night Studio Mark Emile was proud to be a sponsor of the "From Denim to Diamonds" fashion show, along with Scontsas Fine Jewelry, Fresh of Nashua, the Nashua Bank, Fortin-Gage, Salon Apryl, Aesthetics by Valerie, and Saffron Bistro. This event was a benefit for the Ovations for a Cure for Ovarian Cancer, and brought a number of ladies to downtown Nashua on a Sunday for such a good cause.
Getting ready
At the "Meet and Greet" wall
Fashions!
Denim and Diamonds
The organizers and the models
The entire gallery may be viewed at: http://www.studiomarkemile.com/gallery/denim/
See an image you like? Prints are available for only $20 for a 5x7 or $30 for an 8x10, and 25% of the profits will be donated to Ovations for a Cure for Ovarian Cancer. Just email mark at mark@studiomarkemile.com with the numbers of the prints you want and the quantities and he will set you right up!
Getting ready
At the "Meet and Greet" wall
Fashions!
Denim and Diamonds
The organizers and the models
The entire gallery may be viewed at: http://www.studiomarkemile.com/gallery/denim/
See an image you like? Prints are available for only $20 for a 5x7 or $30 for an 8x10, and 25% of the profits will be donated to Ovations for a Cure for Ovarian Cancer. Just email mark at mark@studiomarkemile.com with the numbers of the prints you want and the quantities and he will set you right up!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Post-PPANE silliness
This past weekend, aside from being rife with spanish teenagers, was also the weekend of the Professional Photographers Association of New England's annual conference. Luckily for us, it was held at the Radisson in Nashua, so we were able to do both. The PPANE conference is fun, from the print competition to the programs to the trade show, and the camaraderie you get from seeing friends from far away. And making new friends, which seems to happen spontaneously. Photographers are a friendly bunch. That's what happens when you love your job.
Anyway, we were invited to join an eclectic group from the conference for drinks at Martha's Exchange. The group included my wife and I, George Wakefield from GW Moulding, his girlfriend speaker and print judge Jill Sanders, who is also president of the Illinois PPA affiliate, another print judge Cindy Romano, John Snow from Larson, David Maheu of his eponymous background company, Christel Aprigliano from PPA national, and the President of PPA Ron Nichols and his wife Carol. Let me tell you, this is one fun group!
During the course of the evening, it was revealed that Jill and George are now engaged. Ron was quick to whip out his iPhone to record the moment and upload it to Facebook. Then we all began planning the wedding for the national convention in Nashville. It was hilarious. All the people with electronic toys were fanning the flames on Facebook. It was a total hoot.
After dinner, we took everyone down for a tour of the studio, the scene of the spanish exchange party a few hours earlier. Some of the props were still out, and when Christel started putting on the angel wings, there was only one thing for a photographer to do: take pictures. I just turned on the lights and started snapping away. A totally impromptu, silly time. Here are a few highlights.
Anyway, we were invited to join an eclectic group from the conference for drinks at Martha's Exchange. The group included my wife and I, George Wakefield from GW Moulding, his girlfriend speaker and print judge Jill Sanders, who is also president of the Illinois PPA affiliate, another print judge Cindy Romano, John Snow from Larson, David Maheu of his eponymous background company, Christel Aprigliano from PPA national, and the President of PPA Ron Nichols and his wife Carol. Let me tell you, this is one fun group!
During the course of the evening, it was revealed that Jill and George are now engaged. Ron was quick to whip out his iPhone to record the moment and upload it to Facebook. Then we all began planning the wedding for the national convention in Nashville. It was hilarious. All the people with electronic toys were fanning the flames on Facebook. It was a total hoot.
After dinner, we took everyone down for a tour of the studio, the scene of the spanish exchange party a few hours earlier. Some of the props were still out, and when Christel started putting on the angel wings, there was only one thing for a photographer to do: take pictures. I just turned on the lights and started snapping away. A totally impromptu, silly time. Here are a few highlights.
Spanish Exchange
It's been a pretty crazy weekend at the studio. Alvirne families are currently hosting students from Bilbao, Spain in an exchange program. We had the bunch of them to the studio to get pictures made with their host students. It was a bit of a party, and the kids did a lot of laughing. They could use any props they wanted, and the first few kids were pretty mild about it, but by the time the boys got into it it became totally silly. We made prints for each student to have to remember this time.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Reconnecting, again
It has been a blast to be contacted by some of the girls who were on the teams that I coached when my girls were playing in the town recreation leagues for basketball and soccer. When Taylor called, it took a minute or two before I remembered who she was. As soon as I did I was excited at the prospect of working with her. It was so cool to see how she's grown up in the intervening 3 or 4 years. Braces are gone and she's really blossomed into a beautiful girl. And still as sweet as ever!
It was great to reconnect with her and create some memorable images of her. Looking forward to part II tomorrow, in the studio. Here are a few from her outdoor session.
It was great to reconnect with her and create some memorable images of her. Looking forward to part II tomorrow, in the studio. Here are a few from her outdoor session.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Introducing Meagan
Meagan is a senior at Manchester West, and I am so glad she came to us. We had a couple of great sessions. She and her sister Holly are both cute and sweet, and we had a lot of fun creating her senior portraits.
The first thing she said to me when she called is that she didn't want them to look "like everybody else's." We were only too happy to oblige. Our motto is "Be Your Own Original", and we got some great looks!
The first thing she said to me when she called is that she didn't want them to look "like everybody else's." We were only too happy to oblige. Our motto is "Be Your Own Original", and we got some great looks!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Trying to catch up a bit
The good news is that we are busy. That's pretty great and we are certainly happy about that. The downside is that I am very behind on my blog postings. So sorry! So I am going to post a few of my favorite recent sessions.
Let's start off with Alanna. Alanna is a senior at BG, my alma mater, and we went to her family's gorgeous home for her location session (and did a family session while we were there!) She also came in for a studio session. Here are a few of my favorite images from her outdoor session.
Let's start off with Alanna. Alanna is a senior at BG, my alma mater, and we went to her family's gorgeous home for her location session (and did a family session while we were there!) She also came in for a studio session. Here are a few of my favorite images from her outdoor session.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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