The many moods of Ely

One of the things I look for in a Senior Model is personality - when you come for your Top Senior Model interview, make sure to let all the facets of YOUR personality shine through! Here's an example, two completely different sides of my first Senior Model, the lovely Ely...

Top Model for Class of 2010!

okay, I HAD to include at least ONE image of Ely, especially since I posted one of her little brother first...you're going to see ALOT more of her this next year as she's one of my Top Models for the HRVHS Class of 2010! and I think she is DEFINITELY a '10, don't you?!!

I think I used up my monthly quota for capitalization with this post... : )

Little Brother

Photographed the gorgeous Ely, one of my Top Models for the Class of 2010, in the studio last Friday - got SOOOO many great images, I'm STILL editing and trying to pick the very best ones to present! Even though there's still so much work to do, I couldn't resist playing with this shot of Ely's brother and thought I'd share it with you all...(I was really impressed with what a great little brother he was - helpful, cooperative and alot of fun to have around! Now why couldn't MY little brothers have been like that?!!)

Soroptimist Spring Bling!

I had a wonderful time at last Saturday's Spring Bling! luncheon put on by Soroptimist International Hood River! This annual event was started last year to celebrate SIHR's 60th year anniversary of service to women and girls of Hood River. A new twist this year was the addition of three custom jewelry vendors who displayed their creations for purchase - hence the "Bling!" in the title! Showcasing their glittering bling were Jewelry by Cari (ahem - the photo used in her Mother's Day promo shows Cari and her adorable daughter, Stella - created by yours truly!), Pearl Girl Tags, and Tricia Losee for Silpada Designs. The fashion show was such a hit last year, we HAD to have our local style mavens back! Showcasing their latest designs were Ananas Boutique, Flow Day Spa, Frolik, Melika, Outside Baby and Parts + Labor.

As a member of SIHR, my contribution to the event was the set up of a mini-studio where I created portraits for mothers and daughters as a fundraiser for SIHR's charitable programs. Many thanks to all the women who participated and helped make this luncheon a FUNdraising success!