Dirty Girl Run 8-18-12

This past weekend I did what's called the "Dirty Girl Run" with my energetic and wonderful friend Lori. We laughed the entire time! Loved the mud and obstacles! The running no so much! Next year, I will actually train - or run before the event. I know I slowed Lori down, that dirty girl sure can run! My wish for next time, more MUD and obstacles. Maybe you'll even join me (dirty girls only!) next year.


http://www.godirtygirl.com/

Abby -Irish Setter

                             This is what I have looked like most of the summer!

Here's Abby- a beauty of an Irish Setter. These photos demonstrate, waiting for the right moment to release the shutter. A beauty of a dog either way!

Speaking of Irish, the fest is on this weekend Aug. 16th-19th. 
 http://irishfest.com/Irishfest.htm

Ford Trucks with Aaron Rodgers - teaser

                                  after a storm

                                 fog on the water

                                 sunrise

I recently scouted locations for Ford Trucks with Aaron Rodgers for a TV commercial. I took me  all over SE Wisconsin. We ended up in Musekgo, Franklin and South Milwaukee. Some of these were taken during my scout on a farm in Muskego, and others during the shoot. We were not allowed to photo the talent, Mr. Rodgers, so instead I photographed the beauty of an early morning on the farm.

Red

This is David. A soft spoken, highly intelligent young man. He was a tough one to get a smile from, but boy, when he did what a difference! Now, I'm all about being who you are in front of the lens, but a smile here & there sure is swell!

Sweetness in the Kitchen!

I thought of this sweet little mug of Annie, whom I had photographed years ago, would be the perfect compliment to this vintage apron. It's in the show "Vintage 2012" (show ends 7-31).  Even though it's a simple process, I did do a test run first. I took a photo copy, painted on gel medium, added time and patience = presto! a sweet art piece.

Tucker, Owen, and Blue

I'm a lucky gal, in that, I get to run around with dogs and kids and call it work! My dear friend, Angie hired me to photograph her sister and brother-in law's dogs. Tucker (black k9) LOVED I mean LOVED playing in his pool. Owen ( with the  Elvis - curled lip)  ran circles around me! Blue (lil one) had lots of energy and talked to me constantly. These three were sweet, wonderful, and tuckered me out! At the end of the shoot, I sat with the grown-ups and enjoyed banter and great food.

Sebastian - one bad ass poodle

                                            before

                                            after

                              Vintage 2012 show goes 'til July 31st.

I was invited to part of a group art show titled, Vintage 2012. The idea was to mix something old with something new. I decided to go with 3 pieces. This is one of them. I put a call out to show type poodles. And in a funny twist, I ended up with Sebastian the punker poodle! His groomer and part time dog owner- Erin Boyle so kindly brought him over after her work day. Sebastian was one of the most laid back dogs I have ever met! I set-up this bright blue back drop in my apartment. I don't normally shoot with backdrops, but I wanted Sebastian's Mohawk to be the center of attention. I love the finished piece with the fancy poodle statues.

James Steeno Gallery
 http://www.jamessteeno.com/
5700 w. Vliet St., MKE
 920- 639-1040

Madra Pet Styling
http://www.madrapetstyling.com/
1930 E. Park Place
414-332-2289