Many of you have been asking…..and I’m now announcing……
SPRING SPECIAL
March 14-March 24
Families, Newborns, Kids, Pets & Individuals: Everyone Welcome!
SPRING SPECIAL DATES ANNOUNCED HERE FIRST! 2012
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TGIF
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It has been a heck of a week! I am so glad it is Friday.
Tuesday and Wednesday was the official day that we were to find out if we were going to be offered Burning Man Tickets through their dreaded lottery system. I neurotically hit the refresh button over and over, waiting for my letter of acceptance. I pathetically spent two days doing this. With my attention span, I don’t think I have ever concentrated on anything for two day. At least not the things that would make a difference. the email never came. At least not the one i was looking for.
I know your thinking there are so many more important things in life that one could spend entire days worrying about…for example war, the economy, global warming.! And I would tell you your right! But that did not stop me from spending the last few days going through the many phases of loss. I fought with a friend, I cried many, many tears, I felt anger at the 1% (don’t know why I went there), I even upset my son by my depressive mood. Literally felt like someone took away an appendage and then slapped me in the face. None of my friends got tickets either.
After several days, I had to get it together and get back to work.
So today I had a photo session but I was concerned that I might not be able to focus on my work (get it…focus??). I was working with guitarist Teja Bell, someone I have 
worked with quite a bit in the past. Steve Wolf, singer, songwriter and friend (he is also the featured musician on my website) was also there. I would have to get through the shoot without breaking down.
I felt awkward after a few days off. I just started shooting without any intention. It felt really good to be doing something productive. As usual, Steve is really funny and twists words in such a clever way. I was starting to feel better. Steve is hilarious once he gets going.
Rapid fire…..Im finally on a roll. I actually feel like I have some vision and some good ideas. Relief…..compulsive laughter.
CRUNCH!
I stepped on Teja’s glasses. I broke them in half. I literally felt the break shoot up my entire body. I ruined them. I was mortified. I tried taping them. DESTROYED!
Unfortunately after days of stress, I could not stop laughing! Laughing away the bad feelings. I felt so much better. 
Thank God Teja is SO nice. And we got some nice pics too.
How a horse pushed me…..
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Every morning, I drive through San Geronimo Valley, into Fairfax, an eight mile stretch of picturesque mountains and meadows. It looks different every single day, and the beauty never fails to blow my mind. I know others see this beauty too, because I see photographers with their tripods and painters with their easels, pulled over, documenting this site. Unfortunately, as a studio photographer, I rarely have a camera with me, so many photo opportunities missed. I cant tell you how many times I see riders on their horses, walking the trails of Roy’s Redwoods, with the sun hitting just right and I think, “I wish I had my camera!” I say it over and over.
When I got the call to photograph Kathy and her 5 year old horse, I went through a series of emotions. At first I thought, “I cant, I dont know enough about horses to make decent images.” Then I argued that the light will create too many obstacles.
Location photography is very different than studio photography and I think as a photographer, I have become lazy and unconfident.
“I should refer Kathy to a real equine photographer,” I told Vicki.
Clearly I was intimidated, but I reluctantly took the job.
I drove up to the dirt path, parked and stood there, not knowing my way around a stable. I was feeling really nervous, however when I found Kathy, she was so excited and positive, my concerns went away.
First thing, she gave me a hug and introduced me to her beautiful horse Sereno. She really loves this horse, “he is my soul truly,” and really wanted to capture this feeling in photos. I really wanted to make this happen. Gulp….
I had been taught to always look for the shade for best results, which is where we began our session, but as the shoot continued, I began feeling more experiemental. We shot silouettes by shooting directly into the sun, beautiful side light. giving a slight sunlight flair, even the `forbidden’ direct sunlight.
I walked away with more than 800 images. I’m so glad I took on this session. So here are some of my new favorite images from this last year. Thank you so much Kathy for helping me grow as a photographer and for letting me share these images.
Family Portraiture with a Twist
Around this time of year, things really start getting exciting at Creative Portraiture. Families come in for their annual photo shoot & holiday card designs start to surface…It really is a fast-paced, busy time around my studio and I love it!
I think the root of my work comes from the old family portraits I saw in my house growing up. I love traditional family portraiture that uses dramatic, shadowy lighting & painted, mottled backdrops. Typically, I set up my family shots and start shooting, but hope and wait for that moment that the family ‘lets go’….and click….crossing my fingers….I got it.
Shooting for the holdiays now…..
Traditional with a twist…
Traditional….
Location, location, location….
Stephanie of Creative Portraiture will doing free photo sittings at the Fairfax Eco-fest (during the Fairfax Festival).
Sunday, June 12 · 11:00am – 6:00pm
Central Ball Field
46 Park Road Fairfax
Babies, Groups, Families, and Tye-dye Dancer Guy! Everyone Welcome!
I will have a booth at the Eco-Fest (Sunday only). I will set up my studio right on the ball field. No charge for the photo sitting. I will create a special web storefront so you can buy prints at a special discounted Fairfax Festival Price. See you Sunday.
IF you have not seen my work before, my studio is at 48 Bolinas Rd downtown Fairfax. My website is http://www.creativeportraiture.com/
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Pretty new touches!
Im steppig outside the box and learning a few new tricks.
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PHOTO SUMMER CAMP WITH STEPHANIE
Fundamentals of Photography is open to all 6-12 graders.
Beginning Class
June 27 – July 1, 10-5PM
Calling ALL Critter Clients
Have I photographed your dog, cat, bird…..goat….pig….rat? If your willin' please vote for me on the SF BAY list….. Best Pet Photographer. Thanks for your help!
http://baylist.cityvoter.com/stephanie-mohan-creative-pet-traiture/biz/505577?r=short
Annual Portrait Event
Spring Special time again!
Sunday February 20 thru
Saturday February 26
Families, Headshots, Pets…..
Everyone welcome!
$60 sitting fee &
50% off print prices
(if ordered by the March 14 deadline)
Special does not include digital files
Call to make your 15 min. appoint.
415.454.2102
www.creativeportraiture.com
Here is the flyer below.
Coffee Table Books Designed By Stephanie
Want a spiffy way to show off your photos?
Azuka Coffee Table Books are available at Creative Portraiture.
Check out this sample book. This particular album is a team effort. Val, most famous as the past owner of Yeah Baby, and brilliant stylist, dressed high school senior, Ashley. I imortalized her with a photo session while her mom proudly looked on.
This was not the first time I worked with her mom. As a special way to commemorate each of her daughters, she spluged and gifted each girl with a session package.
Have you done several sessions with Stephanie? Why not combine several sessions into one book.
Please call for prices OR go to www.creativeportraiture.com and click Specialty Items.
click here to see a sample book