GOT MILK?????

After a long day of editing and glued to my computer, I needed a break, and what better way to take a break... Let's make Cupcakes.....
ok, back to editing again.....

Wheew...

Wow. What a weekend....I had a chance to work with some beautiful women this past weekend. and WOW... Their husbands are sure in for a treat for Valentine's day.... I am so glad that these women were able to let loose for a little while and just have fun... This was a sold out event... We may have to do this again... Thanks ladies.. I had a blast...

Also, Contest 2008 has reached it's deadline, and I am thrilled so many of you participated in this contest... I had so much fun reading all the entries, but of course, there can only be one winner...( or CAN there be more????? Hmmm!!! we shall see... And the winner will be announced this week. I promise... I am so excited....

O.k. Back to editing....
~G

{Love} session

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful couple for their engagement session in Downtown Redlands. Not only is this couple beautiful, but they were so much fun to hang out with...Agata and Tom, It was a pleasure getting to know you.
Thanks for the fun shoot... here are a few of the photos of our day...





and of course, I had to get a shot of the beautiful bride to be...

And how I can forget this lucky guy......










~G

Click, Click, Click.....

The above picture is copyrighted by Madeleine Lee (4 years old) My apprentice....:)



and Yum, Yum, Yummy....
Aren't these so cool. My very good friend Nicole, made me these delicious cookies for me today and I was so thrilled to see them.. She never ceases to amaze me with her creativity... This girl really needs to start a business of her own. Not only are these cookies oh so cool, but they taste so good. All 100% home made... I threw the idea around to see if she could create a cookie that looked like a camera, and in a few days, I had these on my kitchen counter. Am I lucky or what?....

I just thought I share my awesome friends talent....
Thanks Nicole.... You Rock.......
~G

Sexy Back........

Ladies, if you are looking to give a special gift for your Valentine... here it is..
These shoots are sexy, romatic, playful, modest and so much fun...I have teamed up with two other great photographers, Patrice from Beautifal Life Images and Jo from Joanne Distaso Photography to bring you a one time event you do not want to miss out on... Here are the details...

click on image to enlarge the details....




Note: due to the confidentiality of these sessions... They will be for HIS eyes ONLY...





Call me for more details. Limited space available....
~G

Contest 2008 entries....

WOW, The entries are starting to roll in for Contest 2008, and I must say... some of you are so creative. It has been so much fun reading some of these creative ideas... Now, you have inspired me to go out and do so much more.. Thank you... Deadline for the Contest is Jan. 26th midnight..It is still not too late to join in on the fun....

Here is one of my goals for 2008!


Can anybody guess what it is???? ;)

wish me luck....

Need to be inspired.....

I know I have been. Take a look at this amazing work from George Lange.
Go get your camera, because I am out the door. I came across this link through photojojo



George Lange's Flip Book

Have a great day...
~G

Just for fun...

Today, Madeleine and I ventured into the back yard for a few photos. Can you tell she does not like being in front of the camera???...;) Ryder wanted nothing to do with pictures today. That's ok. I will get him next time...
Enjoy your day....
~G

those dimples...

just melt my heart... here is my big guy.

Last and final task....

for Contest 2008... Ok...Task 4

Take a picture of yourself doing something you have never done before. Pretty easy huh! Well, I know I have been wanting to do many things this year that I have never done before, but now I have only 12 days to do it. Maybe a little more pressure to do it, but it will mark one more thing off my list to do in 2008. Yippee... and I think if we all set more goals and deadlines for ourselves in the future, we will be able to accomplish a little more than we thought we could a little faster.

It is all about starting the year off right, right? What better time to do this than now... Ha! Well, I have given you all 4 tasks and I sure hope you are having fun with all of them. This contest is meant to be fun, but at the same time, I hope you feel a little bit inspired to do many more things this coming year than you may have never thought of before, or just kind of put on the back burner--I know I have.

For me, I know if I write it down and tell the rest of the world what my goals are, I feel like I will be more accountable for them. I am excited to show you my entry and am so excited to see all of yours.

If you are now just reading this, please feel free to browse below for all tasks and enter the contest. It is still not too late. Deadline for Contest 2008 is Jan 26th midnight. All entries can be submitted to gina@ginaleephoto.com. Please make sure you include all 4 tasks and your phone #.

Stay tuned for new things that are going to be launched for Gina Lee Photography. I am so excited....

~G

Contest 2008 update....

As one of our goals for 2008, we are going to donate and give more of our time to certain causes we believe in, and that is where task 3 comes in for Contest 2008. We would like to hear about your donations / or time you will be involved in this year. Donate 10.00 or more/ or your time to a special cause or program you believe in and tell us about it and why you chose it. It can be any organization, charity or a cause you feel strongly about. This will be strictly on the honor system. We believe in you…
If you need to be inspired, visit Garden of Angels web site. We have worked with Debi and Garden of Angels and we believe that every child has a voice and will continue to spread the word that there are Safe Arms for Newborns and every child has value, dignity and a name….
Thanks Debi for inspiring us…



check back for the final 4th task.
~Gina

Goodbye birds.....

goodbye fairies and goodbye tree... Oh Yes. it is the 11th of Jan. and my Christmas tree is still up. I know! I know! I have been procrastinating doing the deed, but it must come down this weekend. But I must admit, I hate to see it go.... Some people may call it unique or just a palm tree, but I call it my fairy merry umbrella Christmas tree, and it just makes me happy to see all lit up even in the middle of the day. Ok! with that said.... I am off to get all the crates and boxes from the garage and say goodbye. Till next Christmas, my tree.... You will be missed :) Stay tuned for Task 3 and 4. The final stages for Contest 2008. It is still not too late to join in on the contest. Please read the below entries to find out more...
~G

Contest 2008 update....

Alright fun people out there! Below you will find task #2 for Contest 2008. Get those creative minds rolling because this will take some imagination on your part, but it will be so much fun.

Task 2:
What’s your story? This is the task where you tell us about the short film you would like to see your child (or children) star in. Be descriptive. Be creative. Tell us what your blockbuster short film is all about, and then snap a cool picture of your main stars. (Creativity gets bonus points) ;) Check back in a couple days for task #3
Good luck. All tasks and entries are due by Jan 26th midnight.Don't forget there is a extra super cool bonus gift to the winner.

note: read below if you are now just joining in. It is not to late to join in on the fun....Contest 2008
~G

one great afternoon.....

I asked Madeleine what she wanted to do today and she said, "Let's go to the park" and off to the park we go. I did take my camera along and here are a few of my faves of the day. Check back tomorrow for Task #2 for Contest 2008. I wanted to post these first because I just love my children so much and I wanted to share...
Enjoy!

Contest 2008

Hi everyone, Onward Films and Gina Lee Photography are here to announce our very first contest of 2008. How fun this will be, so make sure to tell all your friends about it, the more the merrier...

The prize: A free session with Gina Lee Photography, One 11x14 masonite print and all the negatives to go along with. And that's not all!!! Onward Films will be giving your family a really cool short video starring your child/children to be the stars in their very own film. To see an example, visit Onward Films and go to videos/children and take a peek at Sir John Bradley. How cool is that??? Oh! One more thing. There is an extra bonus at the end of this for the winner... But that is still TOP SECRET!

There will be 4 tasks in all, so get ready to get your creative minds rolling. The deadline for the contest will be Jan. 26th at midnight. All submissions can be e-mailed to gina@ginaleephoto.com. The winner will be announced that following week.

Task 1: Since it is the new year and many of us have set some new goals (some may say resolutions for the new year), I thought it would be fun to ask you to take a self-portrait that reflects one of your goals for the year 2008. Your picture must have 2008 in it somewhere. Creativity is recommended! :) We will be right along with you doing the same task. Check back in a couple days to view task #2.
Good Luck!
~Gina

hi there....

I am having some server and e-mail issues,so please bare with me as I try to resolve these issues. And my first session of 2008 looks like it is going to be rained out. BOO! HOO!... I am so sad. But, in the meantime. Onward films and myself will be announcing the contest rules for the first contest of 2008 and all the fun stuff that goes along with it this weekend, so stay tuned for that.
Oh! one more thing... Can anyone help me with the pacifier issue? We are try to wean my little guy off the paci, but as you can see, not working. Any tips, suggestions are welcome. Thanks! :)
Have a nice weekend.

Happy New Year

Here is what our New Year looked like in front of our house. Enjoy....
~G