Tailgaters...snapshots....a few

jeffreaux2

We joined our daughter's sorority for family day at their campus last weekend. She informed us she will graduate early....woohooo!!!:clap:clap:clap













...and ...a few of the shots we used for a recent model search contest that she won...










...and a couple for Elaine that have nothing to do with anything else in this thread...:rofl

Can you spot the Michell - esque studio?

Cuong

jeffreaux2 wrote: »

...and ...a few of the shots we used for a recent model search contest that she won...

We can see why she won; there's no denying her beauty and your talent.

Cuong

Agnieszka

Wonderful, as always ... no big surprise she won the model contest, she is gorgeous!!! And wowzy Jeff!!! Is that your new house (or rather "castle")?? Beauuuuuutiful!!

(p.s., can't wait to see your garage shots )

adbsgicom

Nice captures from school, and gorgeous shots there for the competition. Congratulations to you both on her win. What did she win as a result?
Nice house. Looks like some great light in there ;-)

jeffreaux2

Agnieszka wrote: »

Wonderful, as always ... no big surprise she won the model contest, she is gorgeous!!! And wowzy Jeff!!! Is that your new house (or rather "castle")?? Beauuuuuutiful!!

(p.s., can't wait to see your garage shots )

Thanks...but its really not that big. We did want to be sure we had enough bedrooms to keep our daughters in separate rooms when they are home and still have a spare for guests. At our age and especially our parents age we wanted to be prepared in case we need to take in a permanent house guest. So 4/3....but still ....we dont have basements down here. What you see is what you get!

Im dyin to shoot in the garage!

jeffreaux2

adbsgicom wrote: »

Nice captures from school, and gorgeous shots there for the competition. Congratulations to you both on her win. What did she win as a result?
Nice house. Looks like some great light in there ;-)

I used flash on many of the interior pics, but it is pretty open and airy in there.

She won a full day shoot at a studio in a city near where she goes to school. Hair, nails, make up, clothing a nd jewelry were provided for the shoot. The contest was for a locally owned jewelry store. They also awarded her a sizeable gift certificate at the store. Her face will adorn a handfull of billboards between Houma La and New Orleans La. Ill have to get a shot of one when they go up. Other advertising also I suppose.

I haven been able to see the shots, but she said she liked some of them a lot...and shes picky...so....

Elaine

Yay!!! Lovely candids, gorgeous model shots of your stunning daughter and a beautiful house!!! Have fun shooting in that garage! Thank you for sharing! I love seeing new homes.

jeffreaux2

Agnieszka wrote: »

Wonderful, as always ... no big surprise she won the model contest, she is gorgeous!!! And wowzy Jeff!!! Is that your new house (or rather "castle")?? Beauuuuuutiful!!

(p.s., can't wait to see your garage shots )

...and Im trying to call the number on your website from my phone...225 area code.... let me through!!!

l.k.madison

jeffreaux2 wrote: »

...and Im trying to call the number on your website from my phone...225 area code.... let me through!!!

If you're trying to bribe her to come down here, we have GOT to get together!!!

But only if she brings Anya

Agnieszka

jeffreaux2 wrote: »

...and Im trying to call the number on your website from my phone...225 area code.... let me through!!!

Geeezzzz, and I was wondering what kind of shady number that is I'll try again later

divamum

So... is this a complete location move? I got the feeling you were just "downsizing" now all the kids are at college, but when I look at that house it seems to be anything but petite and bijou And yeah. Garage. I may have to hate you. ~pout~ I want a garage tooooooooooooooooo!!!! :cry

ETA: ANd this is #1 or #2 daughter? I'm thinking #2, but... isn't she the one who's camera shy?

Agnieszka

l.k.madison wrote: »

If you're trying to bribe her to come down here, we have GOT to get together!!!

But only if she brings Anya

You are cracking me up lust

divamum wrote: »

Garage. I may have to hate you. ~pout~ I want a garage tooooooooooooooooo!!!! :cry

+1 ... been "window shopping" for houses, and every time I looked at the garage I had to think of Mitchel

jeffreaux2

divamum wrote: »

So... is this a complete location move? I got the feeling you were just "downsizing" now all the kids are at college, but when I look at that house it seems to be anything but petite and bijou And yeah. Garage. I may have to hate you. ~pout~ I want a garage tooooooooooooooooo!!!! :cry

ETA: ANd this is #1 or #2 daughter? I'm thinking #2, but... isn't she the one who's camera shy?

This is my oldest. Anything but camera shy.

We werent really looking to downsize. We were looking for more room for entertaining...living, dining, kitchen space.....to keep up with our family that is soon to be growing again! It is a little farther out of town than where we live now....but better access to the freeway. Smaller yard.:D

jeffreaux2

l.k.madison wrote: »

If you're trying to bribe her to come down here, we have GOT to get together!!!

But only if she brings Anya

Nah just sharing the trials and tribulations of the real estate world.

jeffreaux2

Agnieszka wrote: »

You are cracking me up lust



+1 ... been "window shopping" for houses, and every time I looked at the garage I had to think of Mitchel

Im excited about garage shooting, but the window size and placement will also be good for indoor shots during daylight hours family gatherings.

...and we should be ashamed of ourselves......looking at a home based on it's "possibilities" for light and portraits....lol

What a buncha light nerds we are


...Angie it was great talking to you and I wish you all the best....sincerely!

l.k.madison

jeffreaux2 wrote: »

...and we should be ashamed of ourselves......looking at a home based on it's "possibilities" for light and portraits....lol

What a buncha light nerds we are

HA!!! Don't think that's not insanely high on my priority list when we get around to moving. Good schools, three bedrooms and of COURSE great lighting. Maybe not in that order!

Agnieszka wrote:

You are cracking me up lust

Glad I could be of service!

heatherfeather

Oooooh gorgeous house! And daughter! And photos! Congrats on the early graduation! I sure hope my kids turn out just as accomplished.

VayCayMom

No shame in admiring good light when you see it. You are surrounded by beautiful women, and you do them justice.

divamum

jeffreaux2 wrote: »

...and we should be ashamed of ourselves......looking at a home based on it's "possibilities" for light and portraits....lol

What a buncha light nerds we are

If we are ever in a position to move again, it will be ALL about light... and at least one room (or garage ) that's useable as a studio!

Icebear

Phi Mu
Hey! I dated a Phi Mu for a couple years in college. As a matter of fact, my nickname at the Lambda Chi house was "Phi Mu" 'cause I could always get dates for my brothers! Great shots, Jeff.

jeffreaux2

heatherfeather wrote: »

Oooooh gorgeous house! And daughter! And photos! Congrats on the early graduation! I sure hope my kids turn out just as accomplished.

Thanks Fred....I sure have missed you!:D

...and wondered have you been watching "Swamp People" on History Channel. I can now finally understand what you meant when you said all of Alaska is not like it is depicted on the TV shows. I think they searched long and hard for the characters on that program. It does show our wetlands though...in all their glory!

jeffreaux2

VayCayMom wrote: »

No shame in admiring good light when you see it. You are surrounded by beautiful women, and you do them justice.

You are too sweet!

Thanks for commenting.

Now...was that wedding any harder than anything else you ever photographed?:D

jeffreaux2

Icebear wrote: »

Hey! I dated a Phi Mu for a couple years in college. As a matter of fact, my nickname at the Lambda Chi house was "Phi Mu" 'cause I could always get dates for my brothers! Great shots, Jeff.

Our daughters go to separate universities, but both somehow joined Phi Mu. We encouraged my oldest because she was so far from home and knew no one. It was a God send for her to have friends whose families lived near her campus when some of our stronger hurricanes have rolled through. It keeps them both busy, and they are networked to thousands of sisters.

It was pins and needles while we waited for our youngest to decide which sorority she wanted to join. Now they say they share a "double bond" of sisterhood.


I get a little freaked out with the talking in uinison...(Ive seen those movies)...but it is all in all a positive thing for the girls.