Moon Blog from Shoot the Moon Photography

I love it when a hair product comes along that I can truly be excited about.  Having long, coarse, wavy and frizzy hair, the discovery of a flat iron years ago was life changing!  Recently I have been introduced to something which is almost as good.  Moroccanoil is a UV protector, an antioxidant and an incredible shine booster all in one!  The very best part is that it works on ALL hair types.  Argan oil appears to be the not so secret ingredient. It’s rich in natural elements and vitamins and is easily absorbed into the hair so it leaves hair shiny but with no oily residue. Very little is needed on towel dried hair and it actually helps hair dry faster. None of the products use animal ingredients and are not animal tested.  Moroccanoil is only available in participating salons. Enjoy!

 

DeRiah Salon

W64N707 Washington Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012-1374
(262) 376-1988

 
  

Faves From Today

Just a few favorite images from one of todays sessions. Such ADORABLE girls!

 

Mr. C turns 3

I met Mr. C before he was born and have photographed him since he was days old. Today he turns three. I was lucky enough to celebrate his birthday morning with him!  Happy Birthday!

      

2010 Model: Erika

Erika was such fun today!  She had the best hair!  I'm so excited to do the 2nd half of her model session in Spring!

*Note: We are still on the hunt for a few more models from the class of 2010. Contact us at joy@stmphoto.com  or 262-240-9848 if you are interested *

Bring in the Models!

Shoot the Moon is still accepting models for the Class of 2010! If you yourself would like to model, or know someone, we would be happy to inform you about the program. Please email info@stmphoto.com or call 262-240-9848 for information. 

I was lucky enough to have a great model session today! She had a great attitude and made the session a breeze. She also knew to bring in great green hues that brought out her amazing green eyes. Good choice! Thanks for coming in!

Something To Warm Up To.

I know I've been going a little stir crazy in the cold (What are we hitting? 15 today?), and there's only so much to do for entertainment indoors during the winter months which is why I'm always excited to see new movies, especially this this time of year. Another bonus? A Chick Flick (for me at least). That's why come February 6th I'll be excited to warm up with friends and snacks at a local theater for the book made movie He's Just Not That Into You. Check it out!

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Can't wait till warmer weather!

Scarlett braved the cold and came in for her senior session. We used tons of bright colors to help us forget about the freezing temps outside. I think they looked great with the bold jewel tones she brought in to wear. Good luck with the rest of senior year Scarlett! :)

 

Mmmm.

Being in Las Vegas earlier this month for a photography convention had many high points, among them a VERY tasty experience at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba an indoor/outdoor tapas cafe in Vegas' very own Fashion Show Mall. While everything we ordered (spicy potatoes, stuffed mushroom caps and chips included) was awesome, the highlight of the visit was definitely the White Peach Sangria, some of the best I've ever had. Not only was the drink itself great, but the small bits of orange and green apple added a delicious touch. It was this trip that has tempted me to find a great recipe for myself. I haven't tried any yet, but the one below from Bobby Flay may be my first. Let me know if any of you have your own for me to try!

Ingredients

• 1 bottle white wine (Spanish table wine)
• 3 ounces brandy
• 2 ounces triple sec
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 ounces simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water brought to a boil for 2 minutes in a small saucepan) and cooled (leftover syrup can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 1 month)
• 3 ounces white peach puree (peel peaches, remove pit and puree in a blender with a small amount of water)
• Fresh peaches, oranges, and apples sliced

Directions

Place all ingredients in a pitcher and stir to mix. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 48 hours. Serve over ice.

Great Painter recommendation!

When we moved into our very old home, we knew we needed to enlist the help of excellent craftsman to help us restore it. One of our first projects was our dining room.  We enlisted the help of CJ from Haven Interiors, who came up with our concept.  Our home is a classic tudor and while we love the architectural details, our style tends to lean more towards the artistic.  CJ was able to preserve the traditional look but done in a bold, fresh way. 

Our dining room had several layers of wallpaper that had then been painted over with plaster walls underneath. g r o a n   For this project we needed professional painters.  We chose Colorwheel Painting.  They tackled the tedius task of wallpaper removal and restored our walls to an immaculate finish. The walls were perfectly smooth.  All of the wonderful woodwork was prepared and painted to perfection. Their entire staff was wonderful to work with and kept us up to date on the status of the project every step of the way. Their prices were very, very fair and the quality was exceeded our expectations.  We were so pleased, we had two more rooms painted! 

Haven:  www.haveninteriorsltd.com 414-765-2350

Colorwheel Painting:  www.colorwheelpainting.net  414-708-6324

Fun shoots today!

Iad two fun shoots today (and one still to come that I'm sure will be equally as awesome!) and wanted to share a few images!

Thanks for the peek!