WELCOME to the Photography BLOG of Pati Pakulis

My hope is to INSPIRE you... and to share some of the BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS that I have managed to capture on my journey as a photographer and a person.

Please visit often, ask questions or leave comments... I LOVE hearing from you!

Pati


Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Sneek Peek: Shelby ~ Senior Style

Senior + Prom Dress = STUNNING~

But don't let Shelby fool you... Check back for her Cinderella gone urban grunge images!!


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THIS was FUN!! They're almost totally ready Shelby!
xoxo - pati

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Disney Performance

Colin's performance at Disneyland was AWESOME! The band did an amazing job! And it was just fun to see Colin perform at the Happiest Place on Earth---what a treat!

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Colin's fan club:

Dad, Julia, Tia Ellie, Emily, Colin, Tori and Alissa! He gots lots of cheers!

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Proud Mom and Dad!!

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GREAT JOB BUD!! We love you!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Off to Disneyland

My son Colin is a drummer and plays percussion for the junior high band. He gets to perform at the "happiest place on earth" tommarow!

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Carnation Stage - Disneyland!!!

Go Colin!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Smyers Family photos!

I loved photographing the Smyers! They were so much fun!

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The kids are just gorgeous! And LOVED my camera!! OK-- maybe they didn't LOVE it-- but they sure were gamers for me!!

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The ladies were fun!! Was looking for some nice backlighting for them!

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This is probably one of my faves!

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Beautiful Family!!
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You guys are SO awesome! Thank you for the amazing privledge to capture the beauty of your family!!

LOVE - Pati

Monday, March 23, 2009

I made the Shuttle Bus!

This is a hoot!

I did some commercial photography for my children's orthodontist-- Dr Ken Danyluk @ Team Orthodontics. http://www.teamorthodontics.com

Well, he used a couple of the photos for his "shuttle bus!" He offers rides for kids to and from school.

I thought this was SO cool! I made the shuttle bus!! Now I have to have my kids picked up in the shuttle sometime!

Thanks Dr. D--- I love it!!



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Sunday, March 22, 2009

blog love

Sorry I haven't blogged as often as I'd like. I have a family shoot coming asap!! So check back tonight!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Intrigue

So I am always facinated with light of course. I have to be... but it really does intrigue me!

This past weekend, at the end of a shoot I was walking over to my car. I stopped dead in my tracks when I came upon the evening light on the brick sidewalk.

It was stunning-- so I sat for a bit and just soaked it in. Of course I tried to capture a portion of the magic.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Michelle - Senior Style DVD

check out Michelle's DVD --- Remember to scroll down to the bottom of my blog to turn off the music!

Enjoy!

Monday, March 16, 2009

Michelle --- Senior Style!

Michelle is such a sweetheart! I had so much fun photographing her. Of course with a pair eyes like that... what photographer wouldn't jump at the chance to photograph her!

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OK... so I just HAD to get up close!

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This is one of my favorites! I just love the light hitting her face.

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Another perspective of her those baby blues! Can I get of those lashes please?

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Michelle,

What an honor! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to capture your Senior Portraits!
I am so blessed!
xoxo--Pati

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Sneek Peek: The Smyres Family

more to come....


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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

John Senior Style!!

This was an amazing Senior Shoot... so much fun!
John is a photographer's dream!! He just has that "look"

He plays base, guitar, cello.... this kid is SO talented. I get to play with him occasionally at church--- he and his family are all awesome musicians!

So I knew that instruments in his Senior photos were a must!!

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O.k..... this is my favorite smile!

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We also had quite another prop..... this green BMW. Nothing but pure style for John.

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This is probably my favorite shot!!

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This was fun. I saw the train coming and told John to grab his base....
Had to get this QUICK!

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