November 30, 2008
As you may know, I am providing photography for this year’s Poinsetta Festival at Gardener’s World in Phoenix…. Every year they harvest over 20,000 poinsettas…
They have asked me to be involved in their media coverage regarding the event. They are having channel 3 and Fox news do some media spots on 2 separate days. They would love to have children be involved in the news spots… So if any of you would like to participate…. we’d love to have you.
I do realize that the new coverage IS during the first part of school….. so you may not want to do it. But it is a chance for your kids to be on TV… which is always exciting. Please let me know if you would like to participate. Bring a friend too!
Here is the info they sent me:
Hello Pati, Thanks so much for your enthusiastic willingness to help us out with our exciting Media Coverage.
Monday Dec. 1 LIVE on Ch 3 hits are between 6:30-9:00am.
Friday Dec. 5 LIVE on Fox 10 hits are between 8-9am.
We’re looking for families and kids to come out and have a good time with a “sampling” of what the poinsettia festival has to offer. do crafts, ride the tractor, etc. —————
SO…. all you moms just let me know if you’d like to join us and bring a friend!
Also— here are my available session times:
Friday December 5th & 12th
11:00
12:00
12:30
1:00 12-5 – booked
Saturday December 6th & 13th
10:00
10:30
11:00
12:00
12:30
1:00 12/6-booked
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
Sunday December 7th & 14th
11:00
11:30—12/14 booked
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
Let the fun begin!
November 27, 2008
Yesterday was my husband’s last day of radiation!
It rained throughout the morning.
At about 5 pm I was sitting at the computer reading a facebook message… I noticed the lighting outside was really vibrant. The sun had come out—
I am not kidding, the thought came to my mind…Go outside and look for a rainbow.
I was just about to type that into facebook… that I was going to go look for a rainbow.
The telephone rang… it was Peter. He was at the office and said, “go outside… there is the most amazing rainbow”
I walked to my backyard… adn saw the most BEAUTIUL, Perfectly round double rainbow. It was unbelieveble.
Ouf phone rang again— my friend Katie calls– Do you see the rainbow?” she asks……
I recieved calls from my friends Bambi, Lonna, Johnnie.. a text from Shawna.
This rainbow lasted almost 20 minutes!
My girls and I were freaking out— I was trying to get my camera… switching lenses, I was just So amazed— at first I could bearly think straight to get my shots.
I was in my backyard on out our balcony– and couldn’t get a photo of the full rainbow–
( a good excuse to invest in a wide-angle lens someday)
But it was nothing short of specatacular!
My friend Clint came over later and gave me these photos he had taken for me while driving.
He got the whole rainbow in these 3 shots: (thank you so much Clint!)
So I must say that I think God is the sweetest gift-giver in the world. Our family had decided that this year we would not cook a thanksgiving meal. That because Peter can’t really eat much– that we didn’t want the smell of turkey and pie to fill our home.
I was just thankful that radiation had finally come to an end– and we were just going to lay very low.
This rainbow was the greatest Thanksgiving gift ever. I love the fact that Peter saw it first— and called me. This rainbow was for him! A Double rainbow–
He had not yet seen one this entire time!
The night before I had just read from my soak journal this scripture from Matthew 21:22
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask in prayer.”
I beLIeVe!!
We wish you the greastest Thanksgiving filled with Faith and Belief -
love-
The Pakulis Family
November 25, 2008
This is for all the families looking for that one “family photo” for this year’s Christmas Cards.
I have the answer… POINSETTIAS!
I have teamed up with Gardener’s World, http://www.gardenpro.net/ a local nursery in Phoenix, to provide professional photography for their 23rd annual “Poinsettia Festival.”
Every Christmas Season they harvest over 20,000 poinsettias in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. It is a spectacular site!
I will be providing family photo opportunities throughout the weekend! Sessions run 15-20 minutes and are designed to provide your family with that special photo for this year’s Christmas Card!
What better backdrop than this?
There will be several locations set up under a large tent for that perfect photo.
Simply e-mail me at pati@patipakulis.com to schedule your appointment now!
I’ve included a few more photos that I took inside their nursery. It was just so beautiful!
Mini Session Apointments times are as follows:
Friday December 5th & 12th
11:00
12:00
12:30
1:00
Saturday December 6th & 13th
10:00
10:30
11:00
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
Sunday December 7th & 14th
11:00
11:30—12/14 booked
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
What a wonderful way to enjoy an amazing festival, and take care of your family Christmas photo!
Of course your can also pick up some beautiful poinsettias for your home. The festival will also have self-guided nursery tours, tractor-wagon rides, great food and crafts from local artisans. It is a great family event!
I hope to see you there!
Pati
November 23, 2008
Meet Jack– and his Brother Jason. Not only are they brother– but I can tell you that they are truly best friends!
I have had many photoshoots in the past month— but I saw one of the sweetest things during my shoot with Jack & Jason.
This is Big Brother Jack–
Little Brother Jason–
Everytime I was taking their photos— Jack would put his arm around his brother Jason.
Not once— did I ever ask him to do that– he just did it. Every type of shot we did– the arm went around little brother!
It was SO precious! So I wanted to share those shots with you.
Jack… you are an awesome BIG brother!! Thank you both!
Pati
November 22, 2008
Doesn’t that say it all? I LOVE life’s little moments. They keep me going!
These are my dear friend Clint, Johnnie and little Gracie! They have recently come into my life and have been such an amazing blessing! I just love them both so much!!
They were so much fun to photograph. I will post more from their “family” shoot in the next day or so.
Sadly, my arm is SO sore from processing photos– that I actually have to stay off the computer as much as I can today. I have a photoshoot later today and I need my arm for that.
I guess that is what you’d call an occupational hazard. Wow—
wowza!!! can’t wait to see the blog after you all have amazing pictures and memories.. mmm…
love this!
hugs~