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


Monday, April 27, 2009

Sneek Peek ~ Joel & Heather!!

Congratulations!


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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Oh Mexico ....

I never really been so I dont really know
Oh, mexico
I guess Ill have to go

James Taylor


Well, that's where I'm off too! With some amazing friends of mine-- Jill, Denise & Angie! I am so excited. And like the song says... I've never really been, well that would be me!

We leave tomarrow morning! Gone for 5 days! We'll be about 30 miles away from Puerto Vallarta! Oh my!

Ole!!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Starlight ... Starbright

the first star I see tonight

I wish I may.. I wish I might

have the wish I wish tonight!


I wish for the lens that took these photos!!!!!

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This is Marley our dog... just relaxing on a Saturday afternoon! he's such a good dog!

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With the exception of a little sharpening... these images are straight out of the camera~

The lens I used is an AMAZING lens!! It is the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens with Hood - Black Finish

It ONLY retails for approximately $1950.00

I call it "the magic lens!" Just looking through it feels like magic to me!

And the photos it takes seem magical!!

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Someday!!!

This is just a personal shout out....

to my sister Ellie~ I just wanted to tell you that I love you! You are the best!

It was her birthday recently.. and I still haven't sent her card (I'm horrible)

We don't have many photos together... so here's one for you babe!!

I love you!


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P.S..... I HOPE you're checking my blog ;-)

Monday, April 20, 2009

More Genica.....the All American Girl!

So you saw the glamour...

Now you see the girl next door. She's like America's sweetheart! That wholesome smile and gorgeous head of hair!

I just couldn't leave these photos out of the mix!

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Thank you so very much Genica... for the honor!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Genica - Senior Style

I had the opportunity to photograph Genica... a beautiful High School Senior!!
Her prom dress shots were so fun!! She definately looks like a model.

Genica has the sweetest heart.. and was just a joy to work with!!


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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Senior Style Portraits

Sneek Peek: Genica!!

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Family Portraits - motorcycle style

I love my job!!! Can you see why?

This was such a fun shoot! Great family - great bike - great wall ( I love brick--and the arches are awesome too) Great light. OK... so this shoot was just great all the way around.

Joe and Joanie are celebrating their 25 year anniversary!! Doing it in style!

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Sneek Peek - Family Portrait Session... a la motorcycle!

My friend Joe has a pretty cool motorcycle. I had a chance to photograph Joe with his wife and daughter... and the bike.

They are celebrating their 25 year anniverary--- so we had some fun!

Full blog post to come!
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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Baby on board.....

Welcome to my first maternity shoot!

Meet Janae! She is pregnant with her first child. Janae is one of the most talented people I know. She has written some of the most amazing plays and is on staff at the church I attend, http://www.desertsprings.net/

Our shoot was done in a natural window lighting enviroment!

Janae had this beautiful dress that captured such a sense of classic elegance. I loved it!!

Enjoy!


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Thank you Janae-- You are such a BEAUTIFUL mama~

pati

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Cornish Clan ~

This is my friend Kelly-- and her beautiful family! She and Scott are celebrating their wedding anniversary and decided to have family portraits taken for their gift!

Kelly and I go way back. Our children have gone to school together since pre-school.

She has had a thriving online business for years! She is an accomplished seemstress and sews custom shopping cart covers for babies... and a host of other items as well! My children STILL have the baby blanket/pillow that she made!! She was always an inspiration to me.

So... for moms with little babies. She's in the top 10 for Google--- so check it out her website: http://www.handmade4baby.com/



They take some mean photos too!! BEAUTIFUL!!

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