The Art of the Moment

ATJ's New Home!

OK, so the cat's out of the bag already but I just wanted to officially announce that ATJ Photography is moving this summer to our new digs at 166 W. Main Street in the Berge Building on Main and Robson. We will be taking over the space that used to be Baby Bliss/Blissful Living so we will be next door to our friends, the Albers, at Domestic Bliss and, Rob Brinton,  Matage Custom Framing the best custom framer in the world will be moving into the building before I do, on June 1st. My little sister, Caroline DeCesare of DeCesare Design Group  has her fab design firm upstairs so we'll all be cozy together in the same building. This is a recent pic of a gorgeous couple in front of my new digs---you'll see more of them later! We are hoping to open up in the new space no later than the first week in July (sooner, if I have anything to say about it;)! For now, we are here and making big plans!

Clint + Elizabeth

'Tis the season of toasty bridal shoots. Here's a sneak peek of Clint and Elizabeth's Engagement and Bridals. They are tying the knot on June 12th. Congratulations you two!

You Can Pick Your Friends.... AZ Children's Photographer

....and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friend's nose--the brother, however, is a different story. Seriously, these two were the limit.

And every little brother's fantasy....

Dallyn + Ryan Engagement Shoot Mill Ave.

It seems like every engagement shoot we've done recently has been accompanied by gale force winds. Poor Kent (my assistant) has to wrestle the light to keep it upright. The good part of windy days is that it puts some movement in the hair and adds a little je ne sais quoi to the whole deal. I think these two might be just a little into each other (just a bit;)!

The Johnson Family

"Hello? Central Casting? We're casting for the 'Photogenic Family Reality Show' could you dial us up some great looking people?" I love this mom and dad and these girls. What a dream to shoot!

Big Sis is a budding photographer.....

Little Sis is a Tennis Player (and Fashion Diva)

Together they are smashing....

and Mom and Dad are, in a word, HOT.

Tyson + Alexa

Love is in the air and look at these two rocking Mill Avenue. You should have seen the looks they were getting from pedestrians! It was a perfectly gorgeous day and two perfectly gorgeous people. Congratulations!

 

7 Days of Wonder Begins Today!

If you didn't get your email, click here to get your Entry Form. Fill it out and run, don't walk to 

Raph Infant and Child Clothing on 4747 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85008 to trade your entry form for one of these:

then promptly rip it open to see if you are the winner of a Golden Ticket that will give you a Free Session with Moi and 25% off at Raph Infant & Child Clothing Boutique for the next 6 months. A photo of your child will also be selected to be featured in their store and more (see entry form for all the details).

Oh ya, and I'll be on Channel 12 at 1pm today on Mid-Day Arizona talking about how to photograph your children. So set the Tivo!!!

7 Days of Wonder Begins April 1st!

Starting April 1st ATJ Photo and Raph Infant & Child Clothing Store are co-sponsoring a Willy Wonka style promotion allowing you amazing deals on fabulous kid's clothing and a Fabulous Free Photo Shoot with yours truly. Details to come.....keep an eye on your Inbox....it's tomorrow.....

The ATJ Crew in Action

So we had this shoot on Friday that, by the time we were done, had turned into a Cecil B. De Mille Production. Shot at Frost Orthodontics offices (which, by the way, are fabulous and amazing and designed by his interior designer wife, Rene) for a major braces manufacturer, Ormco. These are the braces my children have on their teeth so they are great stuff and Dr. Stuart Frost is truly an artist when it comes to teeth. I can't show you any of the product shots but I wanted to share a few of the shots we got while setting up lights and testing the gear.

The first is Rene Frost and the office manager Chaurice getting jiggy to the fab sound system--I believe the song was, "Play that Funky Music White Boy." So, play that in your head while you view....

Here's the ATJ crew!!!

L to R: Kent Flake, David Hunsaker, Jenn Linton and David Lloyd--thanks guys--couldn't have done it without you!

Needing a Creative Boost?

My next online workshop, Art That Happens to Be Your Life will begin on April 2, 2009 at Big Picture Scrapbooking. If you are familiar with the basics of photography but need help on lighting, composition or a boost to your creativity, this might be your class. It's a 12 week online course that allows you to submit your own work for help and critique. Check out the info by clicking on the link above. I'd love to see you in class!