Did you see it? It was in the Los Angeles Times, the Press Telegram, the Pasadena Star-News, and probably more but I just don’t know where. I’ll get back to you on that.

Click on the ad above to see it full screen.

You know, I’ve just been going along for over 20 years as a photographer, trying to do great work in my photography studios. Some years have been great and some years not so. And it’s true, I’ve had Bank of America behind me the whole time. I am really impressed with the Small Business banking division and that’s what makes me stick with them. My small business consultant, Viktor, is very cool, and I feel like I can talk to him about anything, throw an idea at him and he’ll consider it; he’ll alwaysgive me great advice.

Looking at that ad I realize, in hindsight, that being a photographer has always been my dream and so I achieved it. It’s so nice to have Bank of America give me a thumbs up. Thanks BofA!

I have been looking for many years, frankly obsessing, and looking for a photographic paper and to work with a private printer, a person who had the sensibility and sensitivity to print my artwork in an even more exceptional way. After many attempts and disappointments I have FINALLY found the perfect fine art printer to do so. She is a wonderful artist and technician and fully understands my vision.

I am ecstatic to present to you “LUSH” which is a fine art photography paper that presents your portraits in the very best light, the very best way. I don’t know of any Los Angeles photographer who prints on this incredible paper. All I can tell you is that this paper and the experience behind it will make you always say, “Amazing!” It makes me giddy with delight.

The word “LUSH” is perfect for it. When everyone sees my new portrait paper, they always say, “Wow! That paper really is Lush!” Of course. And it’s one of those things that needs to be seen in person, it’s yet one more service that sets my portrait studio apart.

My photography regular prints and gallery wraps are now completely private and handled by women I trust, women who have the greatest aesthetics.

Call for an appointment to see this amazing photographic process. I cannot possibly show this on a computer, you have to see it in person. You’re going to want this once you do see it.

This charity event took place in my three Los Angeles portrait studios, on five separate days. We raised several thousand dollars for local shelters. That makes me proud.

It was very crazy, but what fun we had! Here’s a sweet video of a few hectic hours.

Enjoy the video:

Linus Galleries
545 S. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
5:30 – 9pm
Come enjoy the art and the wine!

See you there.

Yes, it’s true that I need your help (it’s also true that I’m a pet photographer, or rather, a dog photographer).

I’m worried. Pet euthanizations (a fancy way of saying pet killing) in California are up, budgets for caring for unwanted pets are down, and there are countless foreclosure pets crowding the animal shelters. It breaks my heart in ways I can’t describe.

I love photographing dogs. For some reason, we understand each other. I’ve had many dogs come over and sit on my feet. I guess that’s their way of saying I’m theirs. So when a dog comes to my portrait studio, I am so happy that I have to agree, I am theirs. It breaks my heart to know that these wonderful creatures can be safe and sound one day, and the next day be facing death as they sit in their cage at an animal shelter. I just don’t understand it.

I feel that I have to do my small part and so I am instituting again,
Dog Days, my dog charity event.
Click above or on the photos for more information about the dog event.

It’s coming up soon and we have appointments left over. Please help us out and tell your dog friends. Let as many people know as possible. We’re raising money to save pets. If we can save just one dog from being euthanized, I will be so happy. Click here to see some of my dog photography.

And here’s the cool thing- – you can be in the portrait too! Come on. Call us.

Here are the dates but you have to call for an appointment:

The thing that is really great is that today I get to meet their new baby. This baby must be a true star. Oh, he must be so incredibly cute. I can’t wait!

Please come and check out this Los Angeles fine art photographer’s gallery to support our local arts.

Thanks to resilient and positive Julianna for helping me get the artwork ready in the midst of many phone calls and daily production. Thank you to my wonderful husband for deliverying the piece to 1650 Gallery. I’m a lucky photographer!

I’m very excited that my artwork entitled “Morning Dew” that I photographed in a garden was accepted to be on display in this fine art photography gallery.

Yes, I am known as portrait photographer. But gosh, it’s also nice to be a fine art photographer.

The photography I created was part of a portrait project I implemented last year called, “Healing” when I photographed many families who suffered through their children’s developmental disablities. As Adriana, in her wheelchair, and her loving family were before me I tried to interpret their family experience with my years of experience in portrait photography. I saw how this incredible family merged with her personal force and supported this young woman who is suffering from Rett Syndrome. She suffers daily seizures and loss of control of her body. She requires 24-hour-care by her parents and teenage brother and sister.

And so, I created, “In Good Hands”, because I know she is.

You can view more about the “Healing” project by going to this link.

“In Good Hands” will be on view from July 1, 2011 to August 1, 2011. The opening reception will be on July 9th at 5pm to 8pm.

The name of this fine art photography show is called “CONTRASTS” and the artwork of mine that was chosen, “Transformation”, is one that I created for the Healing project which you can see here: Healing. The reception will be this coming Tuesday.

“Transformation” is a portrait of a father holding his baby who was born with a cleft palate. This image was taken just a few months before the baby’s first of several operations to correct his deformity. This father was also born with a cleft palate and knew the pain of teasing and of being different. I was very impressed with this father’s resolution, strength and protection of his child. Seeing what was, what is, and what could be, was very moving for me, and I tried to interpret it visually.

Here is the info: