Palm Springs 2012

In October of 2012 I had the pleasure of going to Palm Springs and staying at The Ace Hotel to attend the Shutter Sisters Oasis Camp.

I was with Tracy Clark at the Shutter Sister Snap Happy Hour in NYC in 2010, when she asked if anyone would be interested in a camp where we could share ideas and learn from each other.  I was so going to be there. 

Well just my luck in Feb of 2011 I had a swollen lymph node under my left arm, I knew something was up and knew I couldn't register for camp in 2011 - that year it sold out in a few minutes.   I was determined to stay healthy and attend in 2012.  Chemo wasn't going to kick my butt and Cancer wasn't going to take my life I wanted to go to camp.

October 2012 came so quick.  I boarded a plane for PS on Oct 20 so I would have a day to recover from the long flight.  First stop Dallas, TX and shopping for my friend Jennifer and her son the Dallas fans.  I got to Palm Springs in time to see the sun setting from the plane.   I grabbed a taxi and off the Motel 6 for the first night.

There was a Motorcycle rally in town so Motorcycles were everywhere. 

I was up early the next morning (Sunday) I was still on NY time in fact it was 2;30 PS time!!!  I went back to bed and 3 hours later started my walk into downtown Palm Springs.  I posted on FB on the Shutter Sister page where I was in hopes of meeting up with a Sister.  I was getting a few responses and then while eating breakfast at Rubies, Pamela Shaw a fellow Shutter Sister, stopped by to say hello and introduce herself.

I walked back to hotel to meet with 2 shutter sister who were there and we started on a walk around PS - it was too hot already at 12:30 to walk back to town so we had sandwiches and then headed over to the ACE to take photos and wait on the check in time.

At 3pm check in for Shutter Sister Oasis began.  So exciting to be in an area with so many talented photographers.  I felt great both physically and mentally.  I met Carol who I spoken to on FB and a few other ladies who I knew from online.  My roommate Laura was just too cute and sweet - love her.  we hit it off great and had a great time together.

My roomie Laura and I - great match up 

Below are some more of the photos from a wonderful trip to Ace Hotel in Palm Springs for Shutter Sisters Oasis Camp.

flying into the sunset as I arrive in Palm Springs

took a walk the first morning I was in PS to downtown PS - love all the Palm Trees everywhere.  I could love here.

Sono Bono Statue

Great place to eat - Ruby's Diner

Marilyn was in Palm Springs - I first saw this statue at Grounds for Sculpture in NJ

Pink Peace Van on the move in Palm Springs

I finally made it to the wind mills - awesome time!!

karin - what a great lady and photographer

 

forgot to return my key

Zombies in Long Beach, NY - trying to catch up on posts

Zombie crawl was so much fun to be at and take photos of - I met great people and wish I could have stayed for the walk on the Long Beach boardwalk but I had to go walk a dog I was pet sitting for.

and those are just a few of the photos I took

Shoes that Intrigue me Part 2

I had an exhibit at a local Library of shoes that intrigue me - I was inspired by the shoes I see on the feet of people in NYC!!! I borrowed shoes from where I work that the models wear when modeling the Costumes. Some of the shoes are just works of art to me - I especially love the Ellie shoes - her shoes are gorgeous.

Enjoy!!
Peace Love Photography

Darlene Cunnup Photography is visiting Fort Mill

I will be scheduling mini Photo sessions while I am in Fort Mill for anyone who is interested for Sunday Sept 20 or Saturday Sept 26, 2009 – see times open below
Thank you if you have already booked on another day with me!!

Please let me know ASAP -- if you or any of your friends are interested in having a casual, let the kids play, on location, natural light photo session of your kids (parents are welcome too), pets or just you alone taken in the Main Street area of Fort Mill or at Walter Elijah Park where the Old Springs Mill use to be.

WHEN YOU BOOK A TIME I WILL GIVE YOU MORE INFORMATION AND WE’LL SET UP PLACE TO MEET.

Rain or Shine cute shots can be taken in rain coats or with umbrellas!!!
Just think you could have your Christmas card photos out of the way in September!!!!

These sessions will be $100 (due at time of session) and will include a 30 minute photo session and up to 40 photos - you will be surprised how many we can take….
I will process them once I am back in NY and send you contact sheets, 5x7’s of my favorite ones and a CD of Hi-res 300 dpi edited images for you to take and have prints made anywhere.
I will also include a folder of 72 dpi jpgs for you to upload on FB, Myspace.com or send to family and friends.
Book now these will go fast!!!

Sunday Sept 20 is BOOKED

Times open on Saturday Sep t26, 2009:

9:00am BOOKED

10:30am

11:30pm BOOKED

1:30pm

2:30

3:30 BOOKED

Sample photos from some NY photo sessions below:

Long Beach, NY