the teacher becomes the pupil

This post is long overdue.  I spent a recent Friday and Saturday with my very good friend, Patty at her home.  It was time for another “Patty” day - but this time it was two days!  :-)   The weekend was planned for both of us.  I needed help with slide shows - she needed help with using studio lights.

When I arrived on Friday, Patty was working on cooking me a fabulous lunch!

She asked me to help and before I knew it - lunch was ready.   Delicious!  On the menu “Joe’s Tuna/Pea Pasta” and some wonderful red wine…

And yes - it was as delicious as it looks (thanks for the recipe, Patty!).

After the wonderful lunch, we started off with photographing each other with window light.  Patty picked up my camera and actually got some very nice images of me!  I was quite pleased…

We discussed window lighting and a whole lot of other topics… we’re both talkers - it’s amazing we let each other talk! 

Patty’s daugthers came home from school while Patty was cooking supper and Sabrina had to share with Mom about the happenings at school that day.  I love this image!

Then I helped Patty with supper.  On the menu was a salad of cherry tomatoes, onions, cilantro and an olive oil/balsamic vinegar dressing; steamed Basmati rice, slow cooked Black Beans with bacon and a fabulous dish with Italian sausage, celery, onions and kale.   This is a photo of the last dish steaming on the stove!

At dinner Patty insisted on filling my plate - apparently there is an order in which these different foods need to be presented.  Yum - it was outstanding!

As I’ve mentioned before - Patty loves to cook and she is a great cook.  Patty and hubby, Jascha have a wonderful relationship - it was a joy watching them together.  In their household, Patty is the cook and Jascha does the clean-up.  What a wondeful man!   And Patty definitely appreciates him!  Another photograph that I love…

Patty’s mom and dad were also invited for dinner and we had a very nice evening - they’re wonderful people!

After they left, Jascha left to watch curling with a friend and Patty and I had a typical Brazilian cocktail - Caipirinha.   Nummmmy - this is now my favorite drink! Very refreshing.  Before I knew it it was close to midnight and time for bed.  Sabrina gave me her room for the night.  A typical little girl’s room - what fun - thank you Sabrina!

The lifesize cutout of Hannah Montana at the foot of the bed was a bit overwhelming, but once my eyes were closed - not a problem.

The next morning Patty made some great “Black Pearl” coffee and she knew how much I loved Disney and she served the coffee in this mug.  The coffee tasted even better in this mug!

Sabrina is the ‘cuddly’ daughter according to Patty.  I often saw Sabrina in Patty’s arms or lap throughout the weekend.

Gabriela is a bit quieter, but gorgeous!   I learned that she’s very creative and it was so interesting watching her.  At the breakfast table she disappeared under the table and I grabbed my camera…

After breakfast and working on a slide show, I picked up my camera and proceeded to show Patty what fabulous window light opportunities she had in her home!  We never did use any studio lights - who needs them with such fabulous window lighting?!  I proceeded to photograph her alone throughout the home as well I got some great images of Patty and her daughters.  Here are the photos taken throughout the afternoon.

The first one is one of my favorites!

Patty loved this image.

Love the following images!!!!!!! 

Patty is as beautiful inside as she is outside!

Then we ended up upstairs and used the bedrooms and master bath for some photos.  Like I said - there were fabulous photo opportunities everywhere!   And this is the point were it hit me!   I have been wanting to introduce something new in my business - photographing in people’s homes - and viewing these images I realized that Patty had just given me the opportunity to do so - if you are reading this and like the idea of having me come into your home to photograph you and/or your family in your own environment - please give me a call!   204-326-1813

The next two images are so Patty - I love them, too!

At this point Gabriela got my attention sporting her shades and, of course, I had to get a photograph of her… she finally warmed up to me!

A few more shots before I had to leave…

Look at the fabulous lighting on this image!

Too soon it was time for me to leave.  Patty and I were arguing about who got the most out of our time together and we both agreed that we both benefited!  We both ended up being the teacher and the pupil!  I hope there will be another “Patty” day in the not too distant future.  To end, my very favorite image taken - doesn’t she look fantabulous?!???!!!!!!

Thank you Patty!!!!