The Volkswagen Connection
Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by Cansler Photography.
Last year I had the pleasure of photographing Marcella’s family, she was one of my neighbors who moved to Chattanooga to help setup the Volkswagen plant. We met when Helen and I hosted the Fortwood Neighborhood Xmas party and just hit it off. Her family was a blast to work with and they ended up with some pretty cool photographs. Petra called and said that she had seen her friend Marcella’s family portrait and wanted to discuss doing something unique also. She came in for the consultation and we discussed what she wanted, her family’s style and personality. Since her husband travels a lot for Volkswagen we had to find a time to accommodate him.
The day of the session was cold, rainy and just generally yucky. We started off outside against a wall were it wasn’t raining. We photographed the family with their coats on then did something with mom and dad without the coats. When Petra and I had talked in our interview I discovered that she liked photographs with a little more urban contemporary flair so that is what we focused on doing. After freezing outside we came in to the studio and proceeded to include the other member of the family “Flummi” the cat. Flummi behaved quite well and we were soon done. Petra and her husband were thrilled with the results and ended up with several cool images that they will be able to display proudly in their home.
Petra also asked me to take some of images of the jewelry she designs for her website. We picked out a couple of her pieces and photographed her wearing them. It was a fun little diversion from my normal portraiture and to the right is one of the images. Her designs are pretty, contemporary and unique so I have included a link to her website. Check it out in the coming months as she adds more images. www.modern-jewelry.de
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New Year Resolution
Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by Cansler Photography.
I have never been one to do new years resolutions specifically. I have always set goals throughout the year for the various things I want to accomplish. Well this year I have made a new years resolution and thought that I would share it. Over the last few years I have been packing on the pounds just a few here and there but they were starting to add up. I told my daughter that I was going to lose 25 lbs and she said “Dad you have always been fat ever since I was born” OUCH! Well she is right and I am tired of it. So my new year resolution is to lose that extra 25 lbs that I need to.
I will keep you posted on my progress. Why am I telling you this? Extra motivation to stick with the plan since I put the info out here that I am going to lose it and I don’t want to lose face. I started 2 weeks ago with cutting back on my portions and exercise. At this point I have lost 8lbs. I am not starving myself or going to try any weird diets just eating a little more sensibly and getting more exercise. I am not looking for rapid weight loss just permanent reduction.
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Spying Santa Through the Keyhole
Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by Cansler Photography.
Santa visited Cansler this past Saturday. I could tell you how the day went. Who was here, what Brad got up to. About all the yummy food Helen made. Or how all of you helped out by making more cider, setting out more goodies, emptying the garbage cans when we got busy. But I think a visit from Santa should be told from a child’s perspective. And just below, that’s what you’ll get.
Santa’s here! He’s on the other side on the door! I can see him through the keyhole; just barely. He’s talking to someone. I wish it were me. When’s my turn? I brought my list. I already sent one to the North Pole but I want to make sure Santa gets it. His elves have come for a visit so he knows I’ve been good this year. And I’ve been extra good since the elves came. This is taking sooooo long! I can’t stay still. I want it to be my turn! I have to ask Santa where his sleigh is. I looked for it outside: on the roof, behind the house, even in the driveway. But its not there! Where is it? And where are the reindeer? I’ve never seen one. I want to meet Rudolph. Or Blitzen. Oh, oh, oh! Santa’s pulling a present out of his bag! I want a present! Is it my turn yet? Mom says almost. But I’ve been waiting forever! Maybe I’m next. The other kid is leaving! And Brad says I can come in. IT’S MY TURN!!!!! I’m sitting on Santa’s lap. He’s asking what I want for Christmas. I get to show him my list! I’m so excited. Santa says he can’t bring everything; other kids need toys too. But he’ll bring as many as he can! And there’s a present in his bag just for ME! I’ve been so good this year I get a toy BEFORE Christmas! Santa tells me to keep being good for Mommy and Daddy. I can’t wait until Christmas morning!
Sometimes to get into the holiday mood you need to see things as a child does. I hope that put you in the Christmas Spirit; remembering the wonder and excitement Christmas held for you when you were young.
Happy Holidays from Cansler Photography!
