Kari’s Beautiful Pregnancy Session
Kari has been a client of mine since the birth of her first child, Libbey. The three of them came in recently for her Pregnancy Session and it was such a BLAST! Kari knew she wanted to be wrapped and fabric and create a more artistic piece! I LOVE when clients let me do what I am really good at ~ be creative!! i can’t get over how fast Libbey grew up and how quickly baby #2 will be here! I can’t wait to meet him or her for their newborn session!!
Ron’s Tai Chi Business Portraits
About a month ago I had the pleasure of photography my Life Coach, Laura Erdman-Luntz’s , husband. Ron teaches Tai Chi and is amazing at what he does. The awesome energy just flows off of him and you feel it the second you are in the room with him. He is going to be releasing a DVD and needed some promotional images for it so we had a little bit of fun in the studio!! Here is a peek, enjoy!
Chaska Dental Center | Professional Business Portraits
The staff at Chaska Dental Center came in for their individual headshots as well as a team portrait. They were so awesome to work with, and they all came dressed to perfection!! I love it when clients make my job SO easy!! Thank you all for choosing Custom Creations Photography to portray your image!!
A Reflection Of A Year In This So Called
As I sit here on New Year’s Eve, I reflect on all that has happened in 2011. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Twenty-eleven was truly a year of changes and challenges for me. Some of them were amazing, while others were a little ugly and painful. Regardless, the year is almost at It’s final hour, time to look forward to an amazing 2012.
What I find most interesting about our lives is that we are in a constant state of ebb and flow….. we are like a fluid movement, constantly changing and evolving. We can dwell on the pains of our past or we can learn from them and move forward, filled with more knowledge to make us smarter and stronger. It fascinates me how something beautiful can come from something ugly and painful. It proves to me that the universe is working with us to give us what we want and deserve in our lives.
I am thankful for every single thing that happened in my life this past year, whether it was happy or sad. I have watched friendships fade dim, other friendships completely lost, and yet still, new friendships develop. I have watched my business challenge me in many ways, both good and bad. I have struggled finding my voice only to listen to it speak up loudly and wisely. I have overcome many obstacles this year and have come out of it with my head held high and knowing that I have done well. I will never let anyone tell me otherwise. I refuse to conform with anything but awesome-ness!
I am thankful for each and every client I worked with this year, even the ones who have challenged me, as it taught me to be a better photographer and business owner as a result. I am thankful for every single friend that I interacted with, even if I may never see them again. Some friendships pushed me to see the deeper me, while others let me cry on their shoulder. Others yet helped me unlock the powerful voice that has been hiding inside me. I am thankful to be living in my beautiful home with my snuggly cats, even if living alone has been a hard adjustment. I am thankful for my family who has supported me through everything this past year (as well as my entire life). While they may not understand me and who I am, and don’t understand my way of living, they love me and support me unconditionally. I am thankful for love lost and love found. I am thankful for my health. I am truly fortunate.
As I look around my life, I am amazed at how wonderful it really truly is. I am a photographer doing what I love, what I am most passionate about. I am helping teach and inspire other photographers. I make a good living doing what I love. I have an amazing support system, which includesYOU if you are reading this! I am grateful for the end of the year to finally be here, and starting over fresh in 2012! I hope that you continue to be a part of my year and life, I am truly blessed ……. Peace and Glitter to you all!!!
A Sexy Boudoir Friday
I have had the pleasure of photographing some really gorgeous women the past few weeks. Boudoir sessions are truly one of my favorite types of sessions to photograph….. I love making women feel gorgeous, confident, and sexy! It is so rewarding when they come in to view their images (nervous as all heck) and they just LOVE them and can’t narrow it down because they are in love with all of them! They never knew how amazing they actually looked…. it just radiates from the images! And of course, the recipient of the images also loves them and feels super special!!
If you want to give your special someone a Sexy Little Valentine’s Day gift…. call NOW to schedule! Sessions must be taken in the next week to ensure on-time delivery!! Custom Creations Photography 952.233.2169
Twin Cities Wedding Photographer of the Year ~ 3rd Place
Last week the Twin Cities Professional Photographers Association (TCPPA) held their annual Print Competition Awards Banquet and I, Amy Zellmer , was awarded 3 rd Place Wedding Photographer of the Year, behind two other amazing photographers that I respect and admire! I am honored to be included with such talent in the Twin Cities!!
Winners are judged on a case of four images that are submitted by the photographer and then judged by a panel of Master Photographers. These are all real images shot at real weddings, which makes it even more of an honor for me to include my amazing clients in the win!!
Other awards I have won include: 2008 2nd Place Wedding Photographer of the Year, and 2007 2nd Place Wedding Album, as well as 2010 Honorable Mention in the Savage Juried Art Show for one of my Costa Rica portraits.
Here are my images that were included in my winning case:
Intimiate Embrace
Something Blue
Enchanted Evening
Love A-Flare
LULU Painting Project
I have been graced with the pleasure of meeting and working with Alicia Danzig, aka LULU Painting . We met through some other awesome vendors and immediately clicked! She has transformed my home into a comfortable retreat through her artistic interior painting abilities!! I now have the honor of paying her back in the form of photographs! I am going to be photographing a series of projects that she has painted recently, and the first one on my list was this beautiful home in Eagan! She did all of the interior painting and it is absolutely stunning!! Have I mentioned recently how much I love my job?! I really am blessed to be able to do what I love, and meet such fantastic people along the way!! ~Let me tell YOUR story~
Gilda’s Club Twin Cities
The past few weeks have been hectic, and I have been involved with so many great projects and events that I am going to try to catch you up to speed here on the blog!
One of the great events I was able to cover was a banquet for Gilda’s Club Twin Cities ! Gilda’s Club was started by Gilda Radner (you probably remember her from the 80’s SNL) and was designed as a place for anyone with cancer to be able to receive treatment and not be alone throughout the process. There were some really touching stories and totally amazing people. I am honored that one of my clients asked me if I would be interested in being a part of it!
Jenni Lilledahl (co-owner of Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop) decided six years ago that we needed a Gilda’s Club here in the Twin Cities after she lost her sister to cancer; Artist Tony Whelihan unveiled a beautiful piece of 3D art that will hang in Gilda’s Club; ten-year-old Noah told his story about having cancer when he was two; and we heard amazing details of what the club will be like when it opens here in the Twin Cities next year!! The red door is one of the trademarks of Gilda’s Club ~ it is the door that will welcome you to the club! I am truly blessed to be able to work with so really fantastic organizations!
Savvy MN Magazine
As many of you know, I have had the pleasure and honor of being the official photographer for Savvy MN Magazine . I have gotten to know so many wonderful women who have graced the covers of the magazine, or spoken at the Savvy in the City event, or attended a Soiree. Last week we were the official host of the Savvy Soiree, offering all attendees a free Facebook photo! We had a fantastic group of ladies come in to the studio for the soiree, and Turtle’s Bar and Grill graciously gave all of our attendees a free drink coupon as well!
Pictured below with me is Melissa Gilman, editor (front); and Jennifer Sorenson, Publisher (right) of Savvy MN Magazine !! I LOVE working with these fabulous and talented ladies!!
Home For The Holidays
Join us for our annual “Home For The Holidays” portrait special on Friday, November 25th. For only $250 receive a family portrait session and a framed 11×14 ($340 value!) This is the perfect time to get that family portrait taken, when everyone is home for the holidays! We will also honor this special through December 23rd if you are unable to make it on Nov. 25th! Space is limited! Call today to book! Fee is due at time of booking, and is non-refundable!
