Sally Clark Photography

{ touched }

sally — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:59:44 +0000

3^rd period.

Choir.

My saving grace in high school.

The one place I could walk in every day and everything else would fall away when the first note rang out. Every child should have something like that. Something that inspires them to reach into their soul and give everything they’ve got … to be a part of something magical.

Several years ago I had the opportunity to attend a fundraiser for an organization that provides just that kind of opportunity for children here in Denver. That day, Ballet Nouveau Colorado showed me how they touch the lives of children every day.

And now Ballet Nouveau Colorado needs our help to stay alive. I received an e-mail a couple weeks ago talking of the difficult economic climate and how it has affected BNC. Without raising what seems an insurmountable sum by the end of July, the organization will have to close its doors, and hundreds of children will have to find other dance programs, and a few may not be able to dance anymore. This is a story that sings to me … it tells of the kids at Ballet Nouveau Colorado who have been touched so deeply, changed for the better and who may be cast aside if this organization doesn’t raise close to $190,000 by July 30^th. Perhaps you will be touched, too.

If you have ever been inspired or touched or saved because of the arts, please consider helping BNC now. They provide full scholarships to children in the Denver metro area … I have seen first hand the positive impact this has on kids who may otherwise fall through the cracks. Visit my Lenses of Love page to see a slideshow of a few of the kids who have been touched by these scholarships : lensesoflove.org. If we all come together and give what we can, BNC will be around for years to come, helping our community be a rich and vibrant place that helps our children reach their dreams … give a little or give a lot, it all helps: bncdance.com.

• evan •

sally — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:05:33 +0000

Last fall I hired a studio manager. It was one of the best decisions I made for my business all year. Kat helped me keep my schedule straight and my sanity in tact during a very bust fall season. She has been a true gift. So it is with great fanfare that I introduce you to Kat’s newest addition to her family, Evan. I was fortunate enough to have time to snuggle with this little guy when he was about one week new. Kat and I both found ourselves hormonally challenged while pregnant, with a swift return to normal after giving birth … so here’s to having a beautiful baby and no more crazy hormones, Kat! Sending you and your family lots of love.

{ the graff family }

sally — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:59:28 +0000

It is quite an honor when a talented photographer calls to have their family portraits taken. So often, photographers are the last ones in front of the camera. Many of us are either preserving memories with our cameras or are taking a break from holding a camera. It is so important to take the time and make the investment in having pictures taken and memories preserved. Life is fleeting and the images we have of our children and family are so much more than beautiful art. They provide memories in the best of times, but also when life takes unexpected turns. It is important to make the time, save the money and find someone you love to create images that will last a lifetime. Mary Elizabeth Graff called me for just that reason. She is always behind her camera creating beautiful images for other people … it was a joy to create images for her and her family. Take a peek at her gorgeous boys …

{ isaac & stephana }

sally — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:04:12 +0000

Isaac is a big brother now. If you have been following my blog, you’ll remember Stephana, the adorable little girl that Isaac’s family adopted from Haiti. Stephana joined Isaac a little sooner than expected, due to the devastating earthquake in Haiti this past January. It has been a delight to watch as Stephana adapts to her new family and home … she is definitely coming out of her shell (and is completely in love with her big brother). I am posting a couple sneak peeks here, but will continue the story over on my Lenses of Love blog … dedicated to giving the gift of photography to others. So click on over to see even more images of Isaac and Stephana!

{ summer special }

sally — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:30:40 +0000

Summer. My kids have already constructed forts and secret hiding places in the backyard … started a band called, “Baylor’s Loaded Diaper,” complete with band posters and lyrics … are contemplating starting their own pet sitting business … have listened to the Annie soundtrack enough times that they stomp around the house saying, “I want you to clean this dump til it shines like the top of the Chrysler building!” I love the streaks of highlight in their chlorine-infused hair, the ever-darkening tanlines despite the bottles and bottles of sunscreen applied and the sweet way that our days have fallen into a somewhat slower pace and much more mellow routine. I love this time of year.

In honor of summer, I am having a Sally Clark Photography summer special to captures glimpses of your children and family during these precious moments. Book a summer session by Tuesday, June 22nd and receive 50% off your session fee (regularly $250). Limited availability … call me at 303.589.0983 or e-mail me at sally@sallycphotography.com to schedule your session. Sessions must be completed before September 1st to be eligible for this special pricing.

Just what does a session with me include?

A pre-session phone consultation to talk about anything and everything to get you ready for your playdate with me … clothing, locations, weather
A 1.5-2 hour session at a location of your choice
A 7-day online slideshow featuring the best 35-40 images form our time together … each custom edited to create a mini-masterpiece
An in-home design and ordering appointment to help you choose wall galleries, albums and other special products to showcase your images

In honor of creating new memories to cherish this summer, I am leaving this blog post with a few old memories of our spring break trip to Oregon. This is the stuff legends are made of …

{ lily }

sally — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 06:00:59 +0000

This post is in honor of Lily’s first Father’s Day. She is lucky to be part of such a warm, loving family. Dad (aka Robb) was a huge help, and didn’t even mind that the house was a sauna so little Lily could pose for us. Here’s to you, Robb … and to all the other wonderful men who love and cherish their children with every breath they take.

{ duncan }

sally — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:53:46 +0000

One of the things I am grateful for on a daily basis is the wonderful group of friends my son has … celebrating a special day today in honor of Duncan’s 8th Birthday. May you have a fun, special day today!

{ stephana }

sally — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:44:15 +0000

jUst a little update for those of you who have been following our friends who adopted little Stephana from Haiti a few months back. You can see images of here just after she arrived here. Look how much she has grown since she has been with her new family …

{ dante }

sally — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:16:30 +0000

I love working with my littlest clients as they grow. Remember the adorable baby images of Dante? You can see them here. Mom asked me to come back for a Lenses of Love session to raise money for orphans in Haiti and to update Dante’s pictures because he is one now! This little guy is just scrumptious … and his parents have an awesome home to take pictures in. Enjoy!

{ brooks }

sally — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:10:43 +0000

Look out world, when Brooks starts running, he is going to have cat tails to pull and dog ears to rub. But for right now, he’s just lucky to have so many creatures in his home who love him. I got really lucky for this session because mom had a few hand knit blankets that I used, which make the images even more special. I love the colors in the images and can’t wait to share more with mom and dad!