No Wonder...

WOW. I sat down with my cup of delicious Electric Brew coffee this AM and prepared myself to update my blog! Its been since the 4th of July since I've shared anything "NEW". Funny thing is... everything is still kinda new to me here in my new location. I am loving the accessibility of fresh coffee, $1 beers, great food and some good friends. You might think I am crazy, but one thing I always missed most about living in Manhattan and the Windy City, was the constant buzz of traffic! I had to shut my windows the other day during the MONSOON, and it was wwwwwaaaay to quite!

Well, now that summer is officially over (at least for all my "teacher friends") it seems like this year is roaring to a close! I am a bit nervous about the approaching winter...but maybe I will be able to travel to the Caymans or in the least go snowboarding more often!

I am sure you're wanting to see the magic that I have been collaborating on with all of my amazing clients! I will shut up and drink my coffee and let you take a look and some of the work I've made this short short summer!

Trust me, I have more to come! I am looking forward to few more weddings this year and bunches of cool Seniors! SEND EM MY WAY. The best compliment you can give me would be your referrals!
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XOXO, ME

MELLENCAMP.DYLAN.NELSON.

Enough Said. Hands down, best show I've been to in a long time. What classics. No cameras....can you believe that! Sucks. But, I took a few pics before we went into the show. Most important one is this of my parents. I love them so much. Talk about a true match. They have been in love since 7th grade. They have truly taught me so much about what love should be like. Maybe that is why I am still single? I believe in TRUE love and am willing to hold out for it. How ever long it takes!
Thanks J&D for the tixs and sweet shirt. And letting me be myself.....and rocking out!
xoxo
clarissa

First Friday, Goshen Indiana

First Friday's are fantastic. I highly encourage you to come out for them. Especially, the summer months. Bands, Beer Tents, and this time Classic Cars! HOTT. I had fun hanging out with some friends and even caught a few photos for the ole blog. The car was my friend Bargin Bob's fav car and then there was the cool guy I met later in the eve with the F*** Cancer shirt and his BA scooter. All in all........best FF yet! More to come, so don't miss em!

Northridge 2009

Its time for Senior pics! Tell all your friends! Hayden is my model from Northridge, and we had some amazing ideas and perfect locations for his session. Lots to show off, but here are my favs. Talk about a super SMART and COOL kid.

New in town...

Most of you know that I am now living downtown Goshen, and I love it. The "loft" is a perfect spot for sessions or just to hang out. Several of my friends have been here and that makes it feel more like home for me. I had the opportunity to photograph my friends new...3 days new! baby last week and I just had to put this one on the blog!
What a blessing this baby is. I have no doubt he is going to be very handsome. Ashley, you're going to be the best mommy! I can't wait to watch him grow!

Winona Lake Wedding 09

Jeremy and Ashley had the best day for their wedding this summer. They are both soooo laid back and willing to do just about anything! I love those kinds of couples. They had a very relaxed wedding and were ready to take off for their honeymoon!! Thanks guys for letting me be apart of your day.

Chicago Senior

SHAY




I have known this young man since we was 10! I have been so blessed by his friendship and just love watching him dance! Shay is going to be a senior at WCHS. He is very involved in Musical Theatre,(he makes more than I do) wants to become a doctor, and has the best laugh ever!
Thank you shay for letting me share in this experience with you. We will always be bff's. You can catch Shay this summer at the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw, Indiana.

Goshen Wedding 2009

Jill & Ryan 2009. What an eye catching wedding. The day was perfect and here are the pics to prove it. I can't ever take enough photos of cute RB/Flowergirls!!! LOVE EM

b.b wolfe in Goshen Indiana

simple. smooth. sublime.
b.b. wolfe has something kinda of wonderful you don't hear these days. influenced by folk legends as guthrie and dylan, b.b. wolfe is his own poetic songwriter. don't just check out his new album....BUY IT.


http://www.bbwolfemusic.com/home.html

Memorial Day 2009

I was honored to be asked to photograph the 5th Annual "Dusk to Dawn Vigil" for the Mark L. Wilt, American Legion Post 210 this weekend. It was way cool and an awesome way to honor all those who have blessed as all with our freedom. It was truly the perfect night.

Live @ The Brew 2009

Live @ The Brew 2009
this summer, the electric angel studio is recording several musicians during their sets at the electric brew (goshen). all compilation albums will be released and proceeds go to benefit "The Window". I am working as the photographer for these shows and have already met some freakin amazing musicians. the line up is as follows....
May 16 Veticia Sekema
May 23 Andrew Bemis
May 30 GMP
June 6 B.B. Wolf
June 13 Wilson's Reservoir

I will be sharing more artist photos soon. come out and join us.

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? Job 2:12

I had a nice trip to florida. I went to celebrate with my great aunt for her 80th birthday. I love just sitting in her garden listening to her talk and tell me stories. Its such a blessing to have those kind of people in your life to Rejoice, Celebrate, Laugh, and Cry about LIFE with.
I don't have a big family. Many of my friends have become my family. I love you all.