Saturday photos

Sunday photos

Over the past few days the snow has fallen down upon Illinois. With inches inches upon inches covering the land in white powder as far as the eye could see. Roads were backed up. Accidents all along the highways. Yet, this afternoon our photographers braved the storm in the spirit of photography. "Stop being so melodramatic?" Ohh just let me have my moment! The storm raged on, through the night and into the morning. But the family portrait must go on!

That being said, our photographer finally arrived to the home of a family in Vernon Hills Illinois. Our photographer came on site with equipment, including lighting set up and professional backdrops. Phil, Laura, Sam, and Justin all helped with moving around furniture and setting up the backdrop. With muscle all around the set up and take down time went from 45 minutes for the photographer to mearly 20 minutes for everyone.

Thanks everyone! Look forward to seeing you again at your next family portrait -- only this time with brother number 3 home from college. Now you can show him was he was missing!!!

Below are a few images from the session.

This weekend Plum Tree Studio Pet Photography was out with tails a-waggin' in Libertyville, Illinois photographying the annual event called "Photo Op with Santa Paws". Santa Paws was at the "Who's Your Puppy" Salon and Spa on Saturday (December 6th) and Sunday (December 7th). The salon offers pet stylists, relaxation at the spa, accesories, toys, collars, and above all else a knowledgable and friendly staff. I was amazed and pleased to see that every guest was personally greeted and given a tour of the facility. Talk about personalized service! Take a look at their web site and stop over -- and make sure you tell them Agnes from Plum Tree Studio sent you (they'll treat you extra special!).

And if you were among the lucky humans and canines who stopped in for a visit, your photos are available online for purchase and your free 5x7 photograph will be available for pick up on December 20th 2008.

Click here or click on any image below to view gallery and purchase prints...

This evening we had a Pet Portrait with Calvin, Janet and "Bucky" from Grayslake. Our gorgeous red headed friend (below) was 70 pounds of pure muscle and a ton of love and energy. He bounded around the studio, exploring everything he could. Sniff sniff, what's that? And that? And ohh ohh that too? What is it?!?!? His young nose was not yet used to the "other dog" smells in this world, and as we all know Plum Tree Studio is frequently visited by four legged buddies ready to smile for their annual portraits. 

As soon as his care givers sat down for their portraits, he promptly joined them on the floor (obviously ready for his evening tummy rub). To get his attention I did my usual "critter sounds" as I like to call them -- a few cat meows, some like arfs, then a bit of the quack quack, and finally closing with a general squeel. Buckey responded really well to the "go to the car?" sentence (since we all love car rides, photographer included!). After a few photos, Bucky realized that no real critters were actually in my throat and thus was bored of me. Overall, it was a great session for Bucky and his adopted parents! Woof Woof Buckey! 

This evening we had a lovely young couple in the studio. They requested a family portrait and a portrait of just the dogs. Adorable! And lots of energy!