diana vader photography http://blog.dianavader.com ...because you're beautiful Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:08:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Peter is Graduating http://blog.dianavader.com/2012/04/16/peter-is-graduating/ http://blog.dianavader.com/2012/04/16/peter-is-graduating/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:08:59 +0000 Diana Vader, CPP http://blog.dianavader.com/?p=857 Peter is soon going to be an official graduate of the class of 2012.  He’s a self-titled computer geek and loves to play chess.  Peter is the funniest guy and had me cracking up the whole shoot.  I think there is a serious side to Peter but I love the fun loving side the best.

 

 

 

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Such a sweet baby girl.   Only 10 days old.   The Gottfried Family has a new Spring baby and she is so precious.   Welcome Carly!   The gardener came by to say hello with his lawnmower.  Then another gardener came by with the blower.  Meanwhile we’re trying to get baby Carly to sleep.   To add insult to injury there was a cold wind blowing into the entryway on her bare bottom. I had a wamed comfy underneath her so she could stay cozy. But even with all of that she was so sweet about the whole thing and gave us some gorgeous images for her mommy and daddy.   Thanks Carly!

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Jellly Lace – you can see this print in person at the Turtle Bay Auction on March 24th 2011.  Diana donated it to raise money for Turtle Bay Exploration Park.  Diana has also donated a portrait sitting with prints.  Maybe we’ll see you for a sitting after the auction.

 

Professional Photographers of the North Valley has awarded Diana Vader Photography three different awards.  Diana has won  for 2011 the Portrait Photographer of the Year, The Illustrative Photographer of the Year and the Members Choice Award.   Jellly Lace won the Members Choice Award.   Thanks to all of my fabulous clients who helped make these awards possible.  Please visit www.ppnv.com for the print competition entries for 2011.   This awards banquet was held at Tapas restaurant in Redding.  Diana is currently taking appointments for spring family portrait sessions.  Give us a call at 339-5988.  We’re looking forward to a fabulous 2012.

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This fellow was warming up in the morning sun after a cold night.

see YouTube video for more images.

Good News Rescue Mission – Homeless in Redding

 

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I blew up this last one so you can see the church sign.  It says Aspire to Inspire before you Expire.  Good Advice.  See more on the link below.  If you’ve seen these around town I’d love to here some comments.  see the itty bitty comment button below the post!

http://cs.simpsonu.edu/SuccessStories/Lassen.

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Homeless Autistic 4 yr. old.  His mother says he only speaks gibberish.  Fenced in by the tennis court he kicked around a paper cup.  He said bye bye to me.

 

 

 

 

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Diana earned her Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)  from the Professional Photographers Association.  3 of Diana’s works were chosen for display at the Imaging USA  2012 convention in New Orleans.  And she also won many blue and gold ribbons at print competitions in California.

But Diana’s favorite honor is being invited in to your families to capture your beauty.  The beauty God has created in everyone of us.  We had so much fun creating these memories for you.  We just love all of our new friends and are so grateful for the trust you placed in us.    We are going strong in 2012 and we will  be there for all of your special occasions and for those important milestones.  Blessings to you in the new year!  Diana and Mike Vader

visit:  www.dianavader.com  www.ppnv.com

http://imagingusa.org/about-imaging-usa1/

 

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Giddyap let’s go.  Fortunately we were able to get  saddle pics before she got too big.  5 weeks old and gorgeous.  What a precious angel!  We were waiting for the sleeping angel but she was not going for it.  She was only fooling with that yawn.   Nursing, formula, diaper changes, rocking, warming pad  and she was still wide awake.   Thanks Jeanna for choosing me to be your family photographer.  I had so much fun today!  Of course we Vaders think you guys are the best!

Do you think she was making fun of me!  We were so glad to have Chuck come be our hand model.   Look how tiny her head is.  She’s going to treasure every Daddy picture she has when she grows up. Thanks Chuck for begin willing to be in the pictures!

 

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Tip:  When shooting big macaw’s stay out of reach.  When shooting puppies, the closer the better!

The inside of Dr. Evans’ clinic van.

 

Her lovely assistant!

 

That’s the spot doc!

 

Polly want a cheezit.

 

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