Best of Spokane 2010

Fossa Studio Photography made the cover of Spokane CDA Living Magazine! Celebrating the Best of Spokane Theme for 2010!

Thank you Brent Schneider who is on the cover and to Mens Warehouse for donating this new line of their fall tuxedo for the photo shoot!

Just Because White Sale ~ Family Portraits in the Park!

Announcing a Just Because White Sale! Family Portraits in the Park! One day only! August 14th! Special package $99 includes sitting fee, 30 minute mini session, and one gift print package! (3 to choose from) Limited sessions so book now!! Over $195 value! Call Veronica before the sessions are all gone - Cell: 937-361-2188

Print Packages:

SOHO: 16 Wallets, (2) 5x7, (4) 4x6, (1) 8x10
MANHATTAN: 24 Wallets, (3) 5x7, (2) 8x10
ZANZIBAR: 16 Wallets, (1) 3 Pose Composite 11x14

Pay by check, cash, or Paypal (fossastudio@hotmail.com) for $107.61 (includes sales tax)

Remember, you need to book an appointment for this event!

India Sari

Fossa Studio India Sari Shoot, Model Julia Schurkamp. Location Courtesy Magnuson Hotels Properties! Thank you for your hospitality! Hair and Make Up Artist by Cassandra Carlson of SCC: You out did yourself and helped make my vision a reality!

After a grueling 3 hours of hair and makeup, countless bindi beads popping off no matter how much eyelash glue was applied, we finally got Julia dressed, and reinforced with safety pins and to our location site: Magnuson Hotels Properties.

The light was fading fast but the location lights worked to give the look I was going for. The wind even cooperated and gave movement in the sari. People were hooping and hollering giving congratulations to "the bride". It was hard for her to keep a straight face so the bindi would stay put.

Here is a closeup shot to highlight the makeup and bindi work. Just a note, eyelash glue works great most of the time, but spirit gum is more of a work horse in a situation like this.

~ Designer IPhone Case ~

I've been busy as a beaver working on new and exciting products to offer in my senior packages and add ons. One of the newest is this:

HOT OFF THE SHELF! Fossa Studio Photography Custom Designed IPhone 3G Case, IPod Touch Case, IPad Case, and Blackberry Storm II Trooper Shells! All custom designs with YOUR photo! 12 Designs to choose from and more introduced next month!

This is Jennifer one of my friends who is dying to get another Iphone, this just may inspire her to get it! This is what she wrote once she saw my design above. This rocks...a lot. Like I should schedule with you so I can get those. Even if I don't have an Iphone or an Ipod Touch or an IPad...I still want those.

Create a want? Yeah, I think I did! hehe

~ Tiny Dancer ~

This is the finished product from my Tiny Dancers Limited Edition Series that I will be offering through my studio. I had a trial run with three adorable little ballet dancers. I had interviews with parents and the children as I could not photograph every child from the class.

It was tremendous work and I was thankful that I already had client intake forms and folders ready to keep appointments and phone calls sorted. There were costume fittings, phone calls galore, emails, prop shopping, and I made three separate princess garlands with flowers and about 60 yards of ribbon on them total!

The mothers were concerned that the girls would be too nervous to "perform" but I assured them that it was the experience that I wanted them to have. The photographs were second.

Oh, we had a grand time! The girls and the mother's were able to relax right away as soon as they saw the tons of flowers and goodies lying around. I joked with them about goofy stories then I got serious about the fairies that live among the flowers. They listened intently for the tiny bells that signal they are flying around and they swore they saw them peeking around the corners of things!

I got calls afterward from the parents telling me that the girls did not want to leave and can't wait to come back. They enjoyed their session so much I even got hugs! Oh the feeling is priceless! I get to give that back with forever memories like this for the family and the child to enjoy for years and years to come!

The tri-photo I designed with patterns, overlays, brushes, text, and stroke styles.

Puppy Portraits!

I am offering Pet Portrait Sessions and I need to build my portfolio up in this area. This is my first shoot in this specialty and though it was extremely challenging it was so much fun!

This is Taz! He is a 3 month old pitbull puppy rescued from the Humane Society! His new parents are so lucky to have him! He loves rubber duckies and exploring!

Taz kept running around everywhere trying to explore everything at once and getting him to sit down and look at the camera was near impossible. Treats, a squeaky rubber duck, and a long walk to tire him out mid session worked wonders!

Urban Dance Ballet: Marta

THE PREPARATION

This shoot was many hours in the making. I made so many phone calls, went out scouting for locations, purchased props like the dress and rainbow legwarmers in the shots below, met the parents and Jonna - the ballet studio owner where I found my ballet stars, and of course getting props.

I had been putting off getting the rest of my location kit and ordered it for this and the following outdoor shoots. My portable battery is specially made for up to 6 of my lights and the wireless flash remotes (like pocket wizards but sooo much cheaper) worked like a charm! I was able to walk way down the walkway and the lights still were set off.

THE SHOOT

This shoot was completed in studio and downtown over a period of two days. It was EXACTLY what I envisioned in my proposal and is a gem! Marta used the stairs and set like a professional model and just had a blast. Her parents both were with me and helped me haul the gear and hold the stands. That was a God-send because the wind was blowing so hard the huge soft box almost took my daughter (assistant for the day) away!

Note to self: Bring latex gloves, baby wipes and hand sanitizer to move nasty rugs of unknown toxic filth away from the tiny alley.

This pose Marta came up with because the walls were so close together. I had her mom spot her until she got into the right position then rush out of the shot. Her ballet instructor is very happy with this shot and says "this captures the essence of Marta"

What a joy to not only have such a beautiful senior to be but also one so flexible and willing to try difficult poses then be able to make them look so easy! Wow, what a shoot!

This shot was in studio and we incorporated elements of the traditional ballet tutu and pointe shoes along with a more edgy fashion corset and scarf. The pose is modern dance influence as Marta is also taking classes for this. I had this idea as soon as I found the corset and it came out better than I hoped.

(The flooring is made up of 3 panels of 4x8 white sheets you can get at Lowes for about $12 each)

English Vintage

English Vintage

High Resolution Client Video

English Vintage

English Vintage

This was my first shoot using my new overhead rails installed in my portrait studio!

This little guy is Lock and he fit the part of my English Vintage set to the T! His momma went and got him some newsboy hats to match the set when I described it to her earlier during the phone consult.

I also let her know that my studio is mainly shoe free for little ones under the age of 5. Little man here promptly sat down after shaking my hand ever so politely and wasted no time taking off his socks and shoes!

Lock was so adorable and very interested in getting his "pitcher" taken! I showed him how the flash worked and at first he was startled but I assured him it would not hurt him. He kept looking around in the most apt wonder at all the props I had piled up "just in case".

Turns out, Lock lost all interest in anyone or anything but the truck the instant he laid his eyes on it. He was still very polite and interactive and cute as a button, but this was the hands down winner of props today!

So, what do you do when you introduce that really awesome toy/prop too early? You improvise and hide easter eggs (not real, because if you don't find them later it will be a disaster), and ask them to find them.

I try to ask their parents if they are allergic to anything or if they have a favorite goodie like raisins or candy I can hide away in tutu's or the suitcase in this situation. Capturing great moments are easy when they are searching for that treasure!

Lock is at one of my favorite ages; he will be three next week. He is not shy and can verbalize and interact. Here he is telling me about all "five" toes he has! ha ha I love my job!

The Waiting by Veronica Evans

A hush has fallen

in the early morning hours

A silence grows louder

and dewdrops sparkle hopefully

The soft mist swirls quietly

in a playful dance

Slowly, waiting cautiously

for morning sunshine rays

to pierce their slumber

they welcome a new day

- by Veronica Evans

My Spokane

So, I was assigned a project for documentary video that was a video postcard of what I see is my Spokane. I choose the place of my studio and wanted to showcase why I love this location so much. Like, me, there is more to see if you only look closer. The polish is there, but hidden under many layers. This is a video of my Spokane.

Spokane International Film Festival By Veronica Evans

The Spokane International Film Festival was held this weekend in Spokane, WA at the AMC and Magic Lantern. There were 4 showings and the award announcement after party at the Catacombs. Minimal flash was asked for but I was to 1600 ISO and 20 shutter speed. Right. So, I loaded up my 580 EX II with fresh batteries and a white, round, glass diffuser adapter. That is the best conversation piece I have ever had! People were coming up to rub it, ask what it was, comment that it looked like an old fashioned lamp post....

All I can say is that the softening of the shadows was very apparent and even though it is bulky, will be hauled around with me often.

After last weekends fiasco with my corrupt back up files on my CF card and computer folders, I wasn't going to take any chances with those cards so I used a new Lexar Professional with a faster write speed. When I backed them up I made sure that edits and batch processes were done before I went to sleep. 5 AM and edits later, here is the slideshow that I threw together.

2010 US Figure Skating Championship After Party

2010 U.S. Figure Skating After Party

At the Davenport Hotel, Spokane Washington

Davenport Hotel

Emily Hughes, Skater

Two Guys, Six Purses, Four Beers

Ice as Art - Olympic Rings ®

Embedded Budweiser Beer in the Ice Chairs

This was an amazing opportunity to attend this extraordinary event. The party was separated into two separate areas and skaters were mingling at each one. The dancing, partying and drinking lasted until nearly two when final call was made. Party goers headed to the various bars in the hotel and restaurant to continue the night of celebration.

Dreyer Press

This was written and posted by Chris Dryer on his blog: http://dreyerpress.blogspot.com/

He does phenomenal work and is a good friend as well. If you are in Spokane, look him up and he will come up with the most unique and quality promotional products you can imagine!

"Here is a slick little promo piece I put together for the talented/charismatic Veronica Evans of Fossa Studio Photography. She even sealed the first bundle with a wax stamp.

The gift card is actually two different paper stocks duplexed together with glue, for a very thick and substantial card. All inks were printed with the offset press, with the exception of the black on the front of the gift card ($25), which was done with the letterpress to lend a unique, slightly distressed look to each card.

Enclosure: Classic Linen "Epic Black" 1/0 Silver ink, letterpress score for tri-fold

Card: French Paper "Blu-Raspberry" w/ white offset & black letterpress, duplexed with Classic Crest "Pewter" w/ 2-color white/black offset. Corners rounded."