At long last, my new camera has arrived!  I pre-ordered this baby months ago, as soon as it was announced, and am only just now getting my hand on it.  I'm so excited to start playing with it - word on the the street is the files are even better than it's predecessor the 5D, which i've been shooting with for the past few years.  Higher ISO, better resolution, and HD video, which i'm really excited to start incorporating into my slideshows ;-) 

Just in time for Meghann and Mark's wedding in Mexico at the end of the month - wahoo!   

After much consideration, I've decided to cede my status as last remaining American not on facebook...

So go ahead, you know you want to!  Become a 'fan' of Abby Rose Photo!



I'm still trying to figure out exactly how it works - so we'll see how often I wind up updating my page ;-)

Happy Holidays everyone!  Tommy and I are off to Cleveland tomorrow for a Channukah party with my family.  mmmhhmm....latkas! 

Sooo....what is there to do when you've scheduled an engagement shoot in the middle of a winter storm?  Not much, except jump in and have fun!

You know I meant that literally, right? ;-)


These two were so much fun to photograph - just look how they crack each other up!

We shot at Jennifer's parent's house - gorgeous 15 acres!

This sled was made by her grandfather - cool, huh?  I wish someone had been there to take pictures of me - I was knee-deep in snow at this point - I think it's me they're laughing at!



I like this one - kinda spooky and dreamy...

Peter, I told ya we'd get something cool with the wood pile!


Jen and Peter - you guys are amazing!  I had a blast running around in the snow with you - thanks for the hot cocoa and boots!  Have a lovely holiday, and I hope you make your flights back OK!

I'M ENGAGED!!  YAHOOOO!!!


I think most of you had guessed it by now (plus I have a big mouth and told just about everyone I've talked to lately) - but I wanted to wait until the ring was here to make the 'official' announcement ;-)

So there you have it!  I am getting married!

Many of you have gotten to know Tommy as he's become a bigger part of my business over the past couple of years, and I think we've both known for awhile that our partnership was headed in this direction.  This is my favorite picture of the two of us:

My friend Liza took this on the 4th of July circa 2004 - on a Hasselblad polaroid back, no less (hi Liza!).  Look at what a smitten kitten I was (who am i kidding, i still am!).  Anyhow, I look at this picture, and think about everything I've accomplished since than - growing my business, opening a gorgeous new studio, buying a house - and Tommy has been by my side for it all (well, there were those six months he moved to NYC to be a rock star - but he came back!!).  I feel like the luckiest gal alive ;-)

And I *love* my ring - I wanted something a little modern/funky - but still classic.  Plus, it was my grandmother's stone, which makes it even more meaningful.  My grandparents were married for over 60 years, and madly in love the whole time. 

We haven't set a date yet - although I'm thinking 2010, since 2009 is already pretty booked.  Now I just need to lose 15 lbs, get perfect skin, and achieve 'kate arms'.   Gah - being engaged is making me crazy already!!  I'm even having irrational thoughts about teeth whitening. 

OH - and first person to ask who's shooting the wedding gets a SPANKING!!!

xoxoxo

 

My poor blog gets neglected once wedding season slows down!

But I've still been shooting away!  Here's a little bit of what's been keeping me busy:

First, something a little different - a commercial shoot for a local assisted living community.  They needed some general "stock-type" images for use in their newsletter, some 'compassionate care' imagery of clients and staff interacting, and some shots showing their residents enjoying life.









Next up, a shoot with this adorable little fella and his family:


i swear, i could shoot baby feet all day long ;-)



And last but not least, a quick shoot with my favorite peanuts...



...that resulted in, quite possibly, the most adorable christmas cards EVER!

the front:

the inside:


i've also been churning out lots of delicious album designs - i'll be sure to share some layouts soon.

And - I've got some very exciting news to share on the personal front - so stay tuned for a big announcement!!  ;-)

been awhile since I've blogged!  but not because I haven't had anything to post -- i've just been crazy busy (what else is new!).  Between hosting our first Thanksgiving, shooting a flurry of holiday sessions, and still putting the finishing touches on my new studio, I just haven't had much time!

But I digress.  Check out this adorable baby I shot this weekend!

Here he is with the folks - aren't they a stunning family!?


what's cuter than a baby in a santa hat?





these next two just melt my heart!




Congratulations Manolis and Antonia - he is a doll!!

woo-hoo!  It's time for my annual holiday sale! 

from now through the end of the year, all orders placed online at www.abbyrosephoto.net are 25% off.  Just use the promo code 'holiday' at checkout. 

the email announcement with all the juicy details will go out later today, but I thought I'd give my loyal blog readers a headstart ;-)  (not on my mailing list?  click here to join!)

Happy holidays!!

it's annual 'buy local week' - so head donwtown and go shopping!

The latest think local first directory will be out this month - be on the lookout, or swing by my studio for a copy.  I'm proud to be a member of this organization, and some of my work is even featured in the upcoming directory.  Check out the think local first website to learn more!

My last wedding of 2008 - and couldn't have asked for a nicer couple to wrap up the year with.  Although, why this California couple chose to wed in November in Michigan is a mystery to me ;-)

I love this shot of Randi getting ready
The flowers were just gorgeous - i heart purple!



a cute moment after the ceremony



I adore this shot - not really sure why

The wedding party braved the cold for some fun, outdoor shots



husband and wife!

Randi listening to her dad's toast

and one from their first dance...

Randi + Rob - it was such fun spending the day with you!  Hope you're having an amazing honeymoon.

Now that my wedding season has wrapped up, i'll be hard at work the next weeks finishing all the editing i've still got left, designing albums, and putting the finishing touches on my fab new space (stay tuned for pics!).

these two are getting married next September at the Henry Ford Museum - it's gonna be a great wedding!  They were in town recently, so we decided to get together for an engagement session.  They suggested Ashleigh's grandmother's house in Brighton, which turned out to be absolutely perfect - really stunning grounds!  Here's a couple of faves:
She has the most amazing blue eyes!









yup - that is snow you see!  The first snowfall of the year ;-)


Thanks for braving the cold guys, and for laughing and cuddling so nicely on demand ;-)