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I can’t share how excited that my new website is FINALLY up. Technology had the best of me, my site and blog were up and down over the past 3 weeks while some wonderful techs who understand the terms like “Database ” and “MySQL,” figured out all the technical difficulties they were having launching my new site. Well, all seems good and please run over and check it out!
3 kids, 2 photographers and a small town=take over.? Today, an online photography friend and I FINALLY met after a year or so of online chatting and months of trying to figure out a compatible date to meet and talk shop.? Of course with 3 kids, there is very little time to do that. ? So what happens when kids and photogs meet, the 5Ds come out to play!? Today I had the pleasure of having a playdate with Cristina Coco of? Cristina Coco Photography.? We had a little coffee then headed out to the streets of down town Cold Spring.? I have to admit, we kind of stalked the opening of Born Lucky and waited about 30 minutes for the arival of a choo choo train to appease the boys. However, we had a great time taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings and great shop owners. As much fun as we had, next time the kids will stay at home 
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Where you one of the 40,000 people to enjoy the Walkway Over the Hudson this weekend??? Saturday marked the Official Grand Opening Ceremonies for the Walkway opening.? I had my ticket, but unfortunately couldn’t make it, which I am kicking myself over. I did however, get to sneak over there later in the afternoon to enjoy the opening to the general public.? On my walk, I took the time to watch everyone enjoying the bridge.? Whether they were walking, jogging, biking, or even taking pictures, you could see how special this bridge is to the people of the Hudson Valley.? It is not everyday? that you see hundreds of people enjoying a good ole walk on the largest walking bridge in the world.
Saturday also marked Highland’s HudsonFest celebration.? The day long affair featured food and wine tasting, local farms, book signings, art (including myself), my new friends over at Big Gay Magazine and Highlands own Voices of Glory from “Americas Got Talent.”? The weather was calling for thunderstorms, but the Highland Gods were watching and the sun actually came out.? The night ended with an old fashion block party.? It was a good day and plans are in the works for next years celebration.
My family and I were among about 1,000 lucky people to be apart of the Grand Illumination event on the Walkway this past Friday.? It was truly an amazing site and I am glad to say we were apart of it.? ? Although the weather called for late night rain, there was not a drop to be seen.? It was? bit windy, as to be expected, in the center of the bridge.? I will admit, I was a bit nervous walking across the bridge at first, however I quickly came over my fears.
The night started with just enjoying the walkway, taking in the views and running into friends and neighbors.? Around 7pm, was the releasing of the lanterns.? If you looked in the sky that night and saw 70 lights in the sky, they were not UFOs.?? At 8pm, we were entertained with a wonderful fireworks display.? Those who were not on the bridge, enjoyed other celebrations in the river parks lining Poughkeespsie and Highland.
It was a very special evening, and I congratulate those who have been working on this project for the past 17 years.? And I encourage all of you to go and enjoy it!
The weekend has arrived, the Grand Opening of the Walkway Over The Hudson is here.? There will be many great events going on including the Illuminations walk this evening and the Highland HudsonFest tomorrow.? I will have a booth set up at the Highland Event, so be sure to come say hi if you are in the area.? If I not at the booth, chances are I will be out snapping some pictures.? Lets just hope the rain holds out.
The official poster of the Highland HudsonFest will be up for auction this weekend.? Photo by Surprise Photography and Frame by Morano Frames.
FINALLY! My office is open for business.? I had a couple delays in the process, but the doors are finally open to my Design Studio.? I was a ball of nerves tonight when I met with my clients for the first time, but all went great. Encase you missed it, I opened my new Design Studio at Waddle n Swaddle on? Raymond Ave in Poughkeepsie.? Many of you on my Facebook Fan Page have seen some of the transition photos, but here are some sneak peek photos of the space put together. ? The Grand Opening party is set for September.? Stay tuned for details.
The space above is the nursing/play room at Waddle n Swaddle, with walls decorated in gallery wrap canvases.?? On the left 20×24, (2) 11×14′s and a 16×24 gallery wrap.? On the left, 20×20 and 16×20 gallery wraps.
Here is the actual office itself.? There are a couple more walls that need to be decorated, but one wall includes a wall display with my custom frames.? The other, a FIERCE 30×40 showcase gallery wrap.?? My back shelf includes several album samples and space for samples from my recommended vendors just? for my brides.
A better view of my projector, screen and wall display.? The display includes a 20×24, 16×20, 11×14 and (2) 8×10 prints.
Hours are set by appointment, but please feel free to swing by Waddle n Swaddle to take a peek at my galleries on display.? Again, please stay turned for the Grand Opening party!