New Blog

After much consideration...

I have designed a new blog. You can click this link to go there:

Pati Pakulis Photograpy ~ New Blog

This process has actually been very therapeutic for me. Ever since I launched my photography business, I have been trying to develop a sense of who I am as a photographer - my style - a logo - a brand. Well, hopefully I've achieved that... I longed for larger photos and a cleaner look.

And the good news is that all of my content from this blog has been imported to my new blog - that was important to me!

Plus, I couldn't think of a better way to finish this blog than with a photo of my family - and sharing our most recent news with you. I guess it just felt like the right time for me.

So I'd be honored if you take a trip to my new blog - Pati Pakulis Photography ~ New Blog
and please bookmark it!


That's where I live now - I hope you'll continue to join me there!



many blessings always,

From the heart....

I wanted to take a moment to thank my wonderful friend Melissa Jill for the family photos she recently took. I cherish her friendship and her photography is a truly a gift the Lord has given her to share with the world!

XOXO Melissa!!

To see the entire post go to: Pakulis Family Photos



Well... as you now know, life has been back into high gear a bit! It's been a very sort of surreal time for us. I continue to try stay focused on my family, my photography and certainly my faith. It is truly what sustains me.

I will simply say this... that even with our new situation, I continue to believe. Through this entire journey, I've asked many times, has the plan changed Lord? The answer that I always seem to get is that I am to continue to beLIeVE. So unless I hear otherwise...that's what I do.

I beLIeVE!

Time to share......

My amazing photographer friend Melissa Jill has just posted photos of our family.

http://www.melissajill.net/

She has also shared about our situation. I have kept quiet about this... waiting for the right time. I must say it was nice to just have the news come out without hav...ing to explain it all. Honestly, I'm a bit fatigued in that department.

I am so grateful for her request for prayers for my husband. Will you join us in praying for healing for Peter? We continue to hope & beLIeVE. xoxo

I love recieving mail......

Especially when it's announcement or wedding invitations that use photos I have taken! it's SO much fun!

So here are 2 wedding invitations I recently recieved:

Moses and Erica...

These 2 love birds.. or song birds have recently released a cd.. and the photo is from the studio shots I did for the cd cover... here's the link for that blogpost:

http://patipakulis.blogspot.com/search/label/commercial


Big Day is Sept 26th - in Yakama, Washington!






And.... Tyler and Krista- I did theri engagement photos a few months ago.
Here's their blogpost link:

http://href=%22http//patipakulis.blogspot.com/search/label/engagement%20session%22%3E%3C/a%3E>


Their big day is Sept 10th! Can wait!





Congrats to both of you!

Lots of New.....

New clothes - check
New Backpacks - check
New school - Check for Julia, check for Colin
It's a new year! First day of school.

And this year I have a high schooler! It's so hard to believe. Colin - my boy. My baby boy... is now in high school.
And Julia... she's now starting junior high.. or should I say "middle school" That's the correct term these days.
And little Lissy... my 4th grader, well this this is the first time she is in any school with out a big brother or sister there with her.

So there is lots of new! New tears too... new sighs... and definately new prayers~
But NEW is good. It's how life goes. So today I celebrate the NEW with my children!
I love you Colin, Julia & Alissa

Introducing......

My New Logo:


I'm never looking back! This is IT!!










I wanted something elegant, classic and clean. I LOVE the flourish -- AND it has a very personal and special meaning to me...symbolically! That I keep to myself.. sorry!

So get ready to start seeing more of this logo....

Ta Daaaa..... Peter & Pati

I recently had my wedding photos scanned! I never purchased a wedding album when Peter and I were first married. So I decided to get one now. Especially because I am in this business and have access to some beautful wedding albums. It's been fun to look back at these!

Here's my one of my favorite shots. Overall, my wedding was very posed and the photographer was very traditional.. but this photo was a pretty spontaneous moment for us!




Almost 19 years ago we had no idea where we were heading, the beautiful children we would have, and the challenges we would face. We simply made a vow, and said, "I do."

Somehow, God has given us the grace to keep that vow and the strength to continue to do so!
It has not always been easy - but it has always been worth it!

Life is hard sometimes.... BUT I honestly believe that Life is good!

I love this man and I am grateful for my life!

Sisters~

I have a best friend named Janet whom I have known my entire life. She and I grew up together and have been friends for as long as I can remember.
Recently, during a trip back home to California - I had the chance of photographing her two daughters Tori & Hailey.

We certainly had some fun!



Tori is the oldest. She is really involved with the childrens ministry at her church. She sings in the praise band and works at the Happiest Place on Earth - yep... Disneyland!









Hailey is in high school. It's always wild for me when I see her because she looks like her mom SO much. (sorry Hailey... but that IS a compliment!)
She's the artsy one... she very creative and easy going.









They goofed off a bit - and I love some of the shots I was able to get













Thank you so much Ladies! I love you Both
xoxo
pati