Julie Tauro’s Portrait Photography Blog

From reading my last blog entry, it just might appear to some that I never actually returned from my vacation (and alas, it certainly was not long enough!). Just so you know…I did not get lost coming home from the beach (but you have to admit, that would have been totally fun!). But I did return, and since then, have been completely distracted by the studio renovation (what the heck…who wants to be renovating in the summer! Should have done it in the spring), and so have been very very remiss about keeping current online.

During the last month or so, lots of things have been happening around the place…new floors, new walls, lots of new canvas’ (including a fab 60×30 canvas of my kids) and prints on the walls, some new props and backdrops - this winter we will be cooking with gas in there…(yes, that is one of my quaint country expressions…cute huh?). I am really excited (I will post a few pics once I get organized)! But of course, we have these last few weeks of incredible fall weather to get in some great outdoor portraits too.

Also I have a couple of clients that have been doing some interesting things and I want to send out some kudos to them.

Years ago, I met this woman at a local playgroup actually (if you are interested, it is the Early Years Centre in Kitchener (here is the link http://www.ourplacekw.ca/ ). She has recently opened a brand new venture in New Hamburg called The Spark Centre (here is her website http://www.thesparkcentre.com/ ).  From the home page…”The Spark Centre offers unique programs for all ages that fuel one’s LifeSpark, along with services that support personal growth and wellness. Adults and children come to:

• explore & develop creativity
• learn to better manage stress
• improve health
• connect with like-minded, supportive people”

I wish The Spark Centre every success (and I am looking forward to heading out for some great programs as well!)

Another group of clients (along with many of their friends) once again participated in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer walk this year. As a group they have trained together and supported each other in their efforts to contribute to this fantastic event. They were tremendously successful in their fundraising this year. If you would like to read more about their group, the website is http://www.laurelwoodladies.com/Home.html (and I am sure they would welcome any last minute donations!). Congratulations ladies!! And THANK YOU!

And just to share some images (afterall…photography blog…). This is my youngest. I have been planning a shoot for her at this location for a couple months. I had orginally wanted to photograph her in a dress I bought for her to wear to a wedding earlier this year. But as I kept having to push my plans in the future (mostly because of busy schedules and bad weather days), that darned dress doesn’t fit anymore (all three kids were weed-like in growth this summer, thus necessitating a very expensive back to school shopping season for us). So I finally found something I loved and it all came together last night (and all she required in payment was a new Webkinz…yes, I have to bribe my kids to pose for me these days…yes, my kids are uncooperative too!)