Next Up....Sugarberry Inn!

To say that I'm excited to begin

photographing the newest Bed and Breakfast complex

here in beautiful Fredericksburg, Texas,

Sugarberry Inn

would be an understatement of the highest magnitude.

It's been a work of the heart

for the darling owners,

Susan and Joe Giardina.

They have taken one of our beautiful 

old historic homes just off Main St.

and added an entire complex of

completely comfy, unique, quirky,

and one-of-a-kind

B&B suites which simply amaze and astound

once you get a peek inside.

These aren't your granny's B&B's...

the interior design is being done by my

supremely talented friend

Carol Hicks Bolton,

as well as our mutual pal,

local design genius Kathy Young.

As for me?

I've just been the super lucky gal chosen to 

photograph this local treasure!

I begin shooting this week,

but here are a couple of sneak peeks,

courtesy of Carol Bolton...

 { photo courtesy Carol Bolton }

{ photo courtesy Carol Bolton }

The flair found in Carol's shop,

Laboratoire de Design,

can be found in the many unexpected,

whimsical touches in the Main House.

And Kathy has worked her magic

as well in the other cottages.

And did I mention Bella Notte Linens

in all of the suites?

Mmmmm hmmmm, this is the real deal, folks!

I'll be back with updates after

completing the first round of shooting.

I just wanted to pop in and reassure y'all

that I hadn't fallen off the face of the Earth!

Happy Week!

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Lavender Love

I'm not only in love with my newest clients,

Hummingbird Farms Bath and Body Collection,

but I'm crazy in love with their products, too!

Debi and Jack Williams own Humminbird Farms,

which is just outside of Johnson City, Texas, in the

bustling metropolis of Hye, population around 100.

When they first contacted me to re-do most of

the photography on their website, I took a quick trip

to survey the premises, and I immediately fell in love

with the quintessential Hill County Charm. 

I then planned two separate photo shoots,

the first would be product photography for the shopping cart,

which involved shooting inside a light cube...a first for me! 

A week later, I headed back to Hye 

to do on-location shooting of the incredible

aromatherapy bath and body products

in and around the farm itself.

The new Julia 1933 Collection

is named after Jack's beloved mother Julia,

and we shot the "Julia" photos in what was

Julia's bungalow on the farm.

The Julia products are especially soothing.

Per the website:

"Aloe-based and loaded with anti-oxidants, 

Julia 1933 Body Butter is like no other 

cream or body butter on the market. 

A unique and natural fragrant blend of rosemary, patchouli, 

and green tea with a nice little twist of lemon grass. 

This is aromatherapy at its finest, with an essential oil blend 

known for its awakening and energizing effects. 

Shea butter infused in aloe allows 

beneficial deep moisturizing for all skin types."

The Pillow Mist, shown above, is infused

with essential oil of lavender 

and has become a fast favorite of mine.

The body wash and lotion are amazing,

and I still can't get over how moisturizing

the body wash is...not to mention the fact that it doubles

as the absolute best bubble bath I've ever tried. 

Mr. Bubbles has got nothin'  on this stuff!

As with most of my clients,

I now count Debi and Jack as good friends.

 But my best friend of all?

Why, it absolutely HAD to be sweet Lefty,

who was not only a total love-bug,

but my constant guide and helper throughout the shoot.

Thank you, sweet boy!

If you'd like to order some of these great products,

please visit my friend at Hummingbird Farms

HERE.

Happy Weekend!

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Branching Out

On the agenda this late Spring-early Summer...

lots of commercial shoots for shops and magazines,

and branching out and doing more shoots for

the real estate sector.

Fun!

In addition to shooting super cute homes 

for magazine features,

I've been able to do more 

Bed & Breakfast shoots,

and there's a plethora of B&B's here in

beautiful Fredericksburg, Texas.

But I'm always on the lookout

for new homes to showcase.

From my business page:

Real Estate Agents, Bed and Breakfast Proprietors, Homeowners...

let me photograph your properties to showcase them to their maximum potential. 

I specialize in commercial / editorial photography, 

both interiors and exteriors. Get your properties sold faster 

and keep your B&B's booked with beautiful photography 

as part of your business plan!

Contact me today.

Off to do a late afternoon photo shoot now!
I'll catch up with you soon
and fill you in on a great new magazine!

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