Meet Finah. Two weeks of life.
Finah's folks Misha and Paul hold a very special place in my heart. All my encounters with them have come at pivotal points of my life and each time, I am have been moved by them and been able to take away something special.
On top of being a smart, down-to-earth, drop dead gorgeous couple, they are funny and real.
And they produced Finah - what a lucky girl.
Oh, one more thing - you know that photo of the couple running in the waves on their wedding day that hangs on my studio wall that is Misha and Paul.
My studio has fabulously painted walls, I, in my let's make things as complicated as possible wisdom picked the hardest colors to paint - yah, I rock at that.
Setting up the studio was a crazy time, we jumped in to the new place quickly, it basically had to be rebuilt and I was out of town for most of it. But, there was Duane, who, six coats of paint later was still smiling, doing a fabulous job and putting my mind at ease.
Duane is the owner of The Painting Machine, a business which I quickly learned has a phenomenal reputation. I can't recommend them them enough.
Duane was pretty stoked for his family session and so was I. It turns out his wife Kristy works at Karen's Kids day care (no, silly not mine, do you really think I could even daydream about running a daycare,) where my office manager. Christine's daughter is about to embark on a new adventure. Kristy is also my photo assistant Joanne's best buddy so I heard how great and what a stunner she was (yah, Kristy, you are gorgeous.)
But even better than Kristy and Duane are their offspring . Thanks girls for getting this cable tv newbie all sorted on what to watch and I look forward to coming to your dance performance this year.
A delicious family.
Great Family photo's, The girls are all grown up! Can tell you have one happy family :D
(10.23.09 @ 05:57 PM)I love the family photo Kristy.
(10.23.09 @ 05:58 PM)Kristy!!
Your family is stunning!! Love the pics, Love that Duane is in pants in the pics!! Fantastic!!!
Wow Kristy these are wonderful pictures! i really want some taken of keni and myself as we have never done one!
(10.23.09 @ 06:00 PM)Can't wait to see the others Karen!! We loved you, and the experience!!
(10.23.09 @ 06:01 PM)*Speechles*....They are stunning, gorgeous and enchanting all at the same time.
(10.23.09 @ 06:22 PM)Beautiful pictures Kristy! They are wonderful!
(10.23.09 @ 07:53 PM)Great pictures Kristy!
(10.23.09 @ 08:43 PM)gorgeous pictures kristy!! u guys look awesome!!!
(10.23.09 @ 08:49 PM)beautiful doskochs - inside and out =]
(10.23.09 @ 08:54 PM)oh and thanks for mentioning my daycare!! =]]]]
(10.23.09 @ 09:02 PM)These are absolutely GORGEOUS! WOW! Remember us when you are sending them out!
(10.23.09 @ 09:11 PM)Great photos Kristy.
(10.23.09 @ 10:00 PM)they are such a lovely family and did I neglect to mention it was FREEZING. So, it was darn good that Duane didn't wear shorts - is this the only photo of him not wearing shorts Kristy?
(10.24.09 @ 07:58 AM)these are absolutely beautiful Kristy!!!
(10.24.09 @ 08:04 AM)wow!!!! Beautiful pictures:).
(10.24.09 @ 09:11 AM)Awesome family pics!! Love them!
(10.24.09 @ 11:15 AM)I am pretty sure it might be the only one Karen!! LOL. He never wears them.
(10.24.09 @ 05:28 PM)D does like the shorts! Great pictures as always Karen!
(10.24.09 @ 08:10 PM)Beautiful Pics - I want to see more!
(10.24.09 @ 08:10 PM)I love the pictures, what a beautiful family!
(10.24.09 @ 08:32 PM)
I truly appreciate my clinets and love the opportunity to remind you of that! Many of you took advantage of our complimentary mini sessions for past clients and now we are offering up the BOO SHOOT.
Saturday October 31 we invite you to bring your costumed little one down to the studio for a COMPLIMENTARY super mini-shoot between 10 until 2. Just a quick pop in at the studio and then we will provide you with a complimentary copy of the photo.
This is an offer for PAST CLIENTS ONLY.
Please call Christine to book your time. THERE ARE LIMITED TIMES AVAILABLE.
Do u mean Oct 31st?
(10.22.09 @ 04:19 PM)um.. yah - silly -
(10.22.09 @ 04:52 PM)from the Wolf-Trepels family: welcome Finah! The pics are gorgeous!
(10.26.09 @ 01:45 PM)1. Pantuso Dance. This isn't new, I have written about why I think this is the bees knees of dance schools - but I am not being redundant, I have more to say (big shocker). Pantuso Dance is a hugging mecca. The kids hug each other hello, parents hug kids other than their own, and grown ups welcome each other with hugs. If you have a big personal space bubble and are heading there wear some really bulky itchy fabric to keep people away. Otherwise, go soak it up.
2. Future Shop. I can't believe I am admitting this. I am typing in a whisper.I can go on about some of the "not so friendly, don't share on the blog experiences I have had there," but I won't. I have gone there twice in the last week and both times they rocked the service and had me out the door in less then ten minutes still feeling rather normal.
3. Christine a.k.a office manager, assistant, friend, giver of cool water bottles, filler of said water bottle, major crush of my dog Utah, laugher (I know it isn't really a word but it should be,) at my jokes. If you haven't met her yet be prepared to meet the definition of cool chick.
4. Kids who clean up dog sickness without being asked. It is 6 a.m. I am actually wearing two pairs of pj's, not because I was trying to be extra sexy, but because I was so cold. I am double cozy in bed. I wake to the sounds of "ohhhhhhhhhh, grossssssss" "yuck", "UTAH!"
So rather than jump out of bed and help, I hide under the blanket - yes, I am that kind of parent sometimes.
I then listen as the girls clean it up themselves. I LOVE that.
5. A reason to color on the walls
This is from Land of Nod
We love you too Karen from the bottom of our hearts!!!! I love the royal we as I was never allowed to use in in University!!!
(10.21.09 @ 07:50 AM)Oh, you are too much. I love you too! By the way, Lindsay, Pantuso isn't the only hugging mecca...our office is as well! :)
(10.21.09 @ 04:01 PM)Joel, on his blog and through speaking engagements, is sharing his story of going from 600 pounds to the healthy weight he is today, it was and continues to be quite a journey and a read though it offers something for everyone.
To say he is an inspiration is an understatement.
I could write a top ten list every day, that was a bit different each time, with the things I love about my work. A constant on the list would be that I am invited into peoples world which gives me a regular reminder that assumptions are meant to be challenged, that everyone has something to give, and that we are all, in so many ways, the same.
Just like her parents, Little Miss Finah is gorgeous!!! I must let the world know though that some of that beauty comes from the fact that she is part Kiwi, given this is where she was made - New Zealand/Aotearoa - Land of the Long White Cloud. And the photographer must have known too because she looks like a long pink cloud in that top photo!!!! xxxxxx
(10.25.09 @ 02:43 PM)These photos are wonderful! Finah is absolutely gorgeous, which is not surprising considering the A+ gene pool that she was created from! Congratulations Paul & Misha, on a beautiful baby girl who will always carry the 'Made in NZ' tag! :)
(10.25.09 @ 04:27 PM)What amazing photos! I can't wait to see the rest! Your photographer is right, you are 2 very special people and Finah is a very lucky little lady.
(10.25.09 @ 06:39 PM)Wow! Beautiful photos of a beautiful little girl! The first photo is so dreamy and peaceful and the second photo really highlights her gorgeous hair and eyes. Well done, you two (Paul and Mish) and lovely photos (Karen). Where can I see more of baby Finah?
(10.26.09 @ 08:59 AM)Finah's debut; absolutely angelic, sweet, adorable, cuddley. She is this perfect little package captured beautifully on "film".
(10.26.09 @ 09:28 AM)Wow! I especially love the wee elphin Finah "unwrapped"!! :)
(10.26.09 @ 09:54 AM)She is soooo beautiful, What wonderful pictures, something to treasure.
Anty Moe
(10.26.09 @ 11:32 AM)Great pictures!! Finah is such a cutie and every time I've seen her she looks just as these pictures show her, calm and relaxed. I think it must be no work at all to raise this beautiful little girl, eh Paul and Misha, Ha!!
(10.26.09 @ 11:50 AM)Welcome to the world, darling Finah. You are already surrounded by love. These beautiful photos touch one's soul. No wonder Paul & Misha wanted you to photogragh her.
(10.26.09 @ 04:00 PM)The photographer captured the essence of an angel, the lovely Finah. She has captured all our hearts.
(10.26.09 @ 05:36 PM)What an little angel, and as gorgeous as Mom and Dad! Love the photos!!
(10.26.09 @ 05:36 PM)What a precious blessing!! Thank you Misha and Paul. Love Noni
(10.27.09 @ 05:15 PM)What a beautiful and angelic baby girl! The pictures are just awesome - you will treasure these forever. Can't wait to meet her and see you together as a family!
(10.27.09 @ 10:19 PM)Aww how precious! Great pictures of Finah
(10.29.09 @ 05:20 PM)What wonderful photos. A beauutiful baby which is not surprising. Everything Paul and Misha do is first class.
(10.30.09 @ 07:51 PM)