Moonlighting

When I had children I quickly realized that I had involuntarily joined the Cult of the Child (coined by my BFF Janice). Boy, was she right. I would rather spend $50 on the kids instead of $5 on myself and the thought of anything other than that purple dinosaur swirling around my brain was almost impossible.

Making things "work" in the nursery and out were also a constant thought too. I hated the plastic diaper wipe container. It was always sliding off the top of the changing table, and it was ugly (say this last word as if you were listening to Fishbone). So I pushed the dino aside and oiled the gears and came up with the solution of a handmade mosaic box that would later serve as a Treasure Box for the kids.

We made one for Piper's (and also Finn's) Kindergarten teacher's granddaughter whom we hear after three years still loves to look at the myriad objects and just recently, last night, completed another for Finn's (and previously Piper's 2nd grade) 1st grade teacher's son. Every one helped out, including the lovely Tina. We had so much fun making them and the were received with such gratitude it was worth the had work.

Ah Saturday night in your 40s

So Brooke is out on the town out in Wynwood, she will post later about that, and I am home with kids having movie night (dvds of The Muppet Show) and listening to Neil Young.  I do prefer this to Wynwood. That is the beauty of being 40+.

Chris, my husband, decided that he just really needed chicken wings. So I went out, which was really a big effort as it involved getting out of my comfy pants, to pick up the order.  On my way in to the store I saw this really tall, slender, beautiful, and most importantly, not run of the mill looking young woman. I immediately gave her my B.Baum card and told her that when she gets married I wanted to photograph her event. Piper, my daughter, was so shocked. "Mommy, you are not supposed to talk to strangers!" she says. Good girl P!  I explained to her that this was a different situation and that drumming up business must be done, even if it involves strangers sometimes.

So, if you are reading this, young woman from Wing Stop, remember, Brooke and I welcome the opportunity to work with you. Then I can tell my daughter we are no longer strangers.

Thanks Piper

Rickee



Holy Rodiles!

533 Pictures Later...

To say that today's shoot went well would be an understatement. Around 7 we completed the first installment of the Rodiles promotional shots and at 8 we rested.

Remember these are not edited yet, but I am certain that you will agree, they are none the less amazing. Kudos Ms. Baumgartner!!!

They say it's your birthday Well, it's my birthday too yeah They say it's your birthday We're gonna have a good time

This past Saturday, October 29th, Brooke and I photographed, till the wee hours, a birthday party.  My friend hired us to cover her 50th. We set up a Photo Booth and also shot candids. There were costumes for the revelers to wear for the pictures. They had so much fun!

This is a great way to capture the memories of an event and also to create new ones. We were so honored to have been able to be the ones to photograph this event. Work like this is such a pleasure!

Rickee

Who Doesn't Like Pink?

After much consideration, Brooke and myself decided that being female business owners was something to celebrate. So, we, well Brooke mainly, redesigned the logo and business cards. We went PINK!

We love our new look! Make sure when you see us to get a few cards and be sure to pass them along.

Rickee

Just the other day...

Hi everyone,

Just the other day I received an email from Michael Rodiles, asking me to give him a call about photographing the band Rodiles, lead by his father Guille Rodiles. How could I say no? Such a sweet face that Michael! So, Brooke and I met with the family this past Thursday and set up several dates to photograph the band both in action and in the studio (theirs and ours).

Rodiles has been performing in Coconut Grove for some time now, and as Guille said in the Rodiles Documentary Short, "They conquered that corner!" Not that difficult for the likes of these musicians of course. Guille has played with the best to include: John Lennon, Joe Walsh, Chicago, Bill Wayman Bass Player for the Rolling Stones, Capitan Beyound, and more. Most recently, he can be seen acting in Step Up Revolution. You can listen and watch the band on their youtube page listed below.

http://www.youtube.com/user/rodiles1147?feature=chclk

Brooke and I are so thrilled that Rodiles thought of B. Baum Photo to create the images that they will use as their visual connection with their audience. If I can find the link to the documentary short I will post that asap.

Rickee

Model Shoot

Had the best time taking these portraits last Friday. Such a great and natural model, perfect for Wilhelmina teenage modeling. And of course we couldn't resist getting a shot in with her adorable bulldog. :)