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A Brand New Family Member!

This weekend, we made a trip to the South of Pennsylvania to adopt a dog.  It was a fast-paced journey but everything went really well - hardly any traffic on the ‘pikes and best of all, the weather was very cooperative!  We made the trip from Michigan and Julie and Kenny (and their three young children), the nice folks who were looking for a good home for their dog, came up to Pennsylvania from Virginia to meet us - so it was quite an adventure for all! 


Anyway, here is the newest member of our family, a loveable Basenji mix, named Satchel…


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Tick - tick - tick…

As the final few days of 2007 are ticking away, I find myself reminiscing about the year that’s almost history.  It’s been great!  I’d like to take this opportunity to, once again, say, “Thanks so much” to all of you who have chosen Photastic Images for your photography needs over the past year.


As I mentioned earlier, there are lots of changes taking place here.  Some are already complete; for starters, the new, updated Photastic Images website launched TODAY!  In the coming months, some additional features will be rolled out (such as a new online viewing and ordering function and a gallery of fine art) so stay tuned!


This will probably be the last entry for 2007, so, I wish everyone a very…


 HAPPY, HEALTHY and SAFE NEW YEAR!


   PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!  

‘Tis the Season!

Winter doesn’t begin for another five days.  Yeah, right!  Try convincing everyone who spent half of today digging themselves out.  Calendar aside, it’s Winter now…period!


But looking ahead, there’s a new year right around the corner & it’ll be warm and sunny before you know it.  In the meantime, the rest of this year has much to offer - Holidays, time with family and friends, a chance to reflect on the past year and make those big plans for the New Year.


If you’re planning your wedding for next year, here’s a special offer for you:  If you book your 2008 wedding (Silver Pkg. or higher) before January 31, 2008, you will get a free 11×14 museum quality canvas wrap ($135 value!) of one of your favorite photographs from your wedding!


Keep your eye on the website and here on the blog for more special offers and updates…

Lotsa Changes! :)

Wow - it seems like Halloween was just a couple weeks ago and now Christmas is less than three weeks away!  Where does the time go??!


As you may have noticed (if you’ve checked out the blog and/or website before) things are looking a bit different.  Yeah, there is a little re-designing taking place as we approach a new year!


Stay tuned for yet more good things to come!


Photastic Images  :)

Happy Halloween!!!

This little pumpkin wishes everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween! (This is her first!)

Spider Girl!


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Family Fun in the Park!

This past Sunday, I shot family portraits for Andrea, Mark and the gang.  It was a perfect Fall day with lots of sunshine and color!


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Fall is Here!

After a long Summer, it looks like Autumn is upon us.  The trees are changing, at last.  It’s been rather an odd year, climate-wise.  Think back to Spring - how there was the false start and then into the deep freeze, confusing the flora and fauna greatly!  But Fall is here and it looks like the real deal…


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Engaged!

Saturday, I did the the engagement photos for Amanda and Chris. We started at Dodge Park and then went to the Shelby Twp. Civic Center. From there, we moved on to Yates Cider Mill for a few more shots (and some refreshing cider and doughnuts!). It was a mighty warm day for October 6th but everyone toughed it out!  Amanda and Chris are planning a June, 2009 wedding. Here are some of the pictures…    (Click the ‘play’ button to view.)


Luke at 15 Months!

Today was portrait day for Luke. He’s really growing!!! Here are some of the pictures…    (Click the ‘play’ button to view.)



Jazz in the City!

Saturday was a day to relax and enjoy some of the local scene at the 28th Detroit Jazz Festival.  We were blessed with perfect weather and graced with performances by a couple of legends - Dave Brubeck and Marcus Belgrave!  There also were performances by myriad other artists - all in celebration of the universal language - music!  Here are some highlights…


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