I love to see my family! I love going home. I love to photograph people I love, so naturally photographing family in a place I love is a no brainer!! I love mixing it up and getting the opportunity to shoot in a fresh new location!! I *might* be born to be a beach photographer! It was so nice to shoot this lovely family with it’s additional cutie pie member and a smiley, laughing big sister!!
This is one of my favorite things to do! Every year, since Jackson was in kindergarten, I have gone in to visit his class and talk about Down syndrome. In the early years I read a book or two. We talked about Jackson and some things that make him and his classmates more alike than different. I would answer any questions the children might have.
This year, fifth grade (FIFTH GRADE?!?! How did that happen?!?!) I wavered. I thought, most of these kids have been in class with Jackson before. They know Jackson. They know about Down syndrome. But then I stopped and realized that next year was middle school, EEK! Bigger school. New kids. I’m not sure I am going to be able to do this next year so I said why not! Let’s end elementary school with a bang! I tweaked my hand out. Scoured the house for the books I wanted to bring in. And it wasn’t until I was walking the halls did I think about turning the tables. I was worried about this being boring. Being old hat. Well instead of just repeating all the same information this year, I decided I was going to make them tell me what they knew! WOW!! These kids are smart. Not only could they give me some scientific and concrete information about Down syndrome that I was looking for they also offer some lovely and insightful thoughts and observations about their classmate Jackson. We had a fully engrossed, two sided conversation about Down syndrome, about being a good friend, about being a good role model.
I am proud of these kids! And I am looking forward to this year. I am counting on my fifth grade teammates to help me get Jackson ready for middle school. It takes a village, and this village of kind, considerate, compassionate boys and girls are eager to help and we will all learn and grow from each other!
We all have something to offer. We all have something to learn from one another. Let’s open our eyes and SEE our friends.
Be kind to one another!
This is my new updated version of my handout. The old version “Hello My Name Is . . .” seemed outdated since they all KNOW Jackson. I like this one. It looks like the classroom newspapers they’ve been learning to produce and a perfect fit! thejacksonjournal
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Two cuties brought their family along to explore the park! So many fun spots to see on a lovely day!
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Sometimes photographers cringe at blue skies. Especially when you have a toddler and a light sensitive young lady. If you can have complete control over your subjects you can overcome the challenges of the bright sunlight. We had some good … Continue reading
Looking for a GREAT way to share your images with friends and family? Try a Sticky Album!! I can create custom apps for you to download to your apple device, most androids, or you can share via the internet. Some of your favorite images from your shoot available at the touch of a finger to share on the go!
I was so excited to capture these moments between mother and daughter! Mom had a clear idea in her head what she was looking for and I love being presented with an idea and working with a client towards achieving it! Absolutely beautiful ladies, inside and out, and it was so much fun mixing it up. These are sweet images they’ll reminisce with in the years to come <3!!
Fara Lippincott has filled up her September with some great classes. I hope you consider joining her to hone your photography skills or learn how to use sign language to communicate with your new little one! Contact Fara Lippincott, fara@faldesign.net … Continue reading
The Studio at Contempo — Spring Semester 2013
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Class |
Dates |
Times |
Ages |
Cost |
Teacher |
To Register, Contact |
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For our School Aged Friends |
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Painting & Drawing |
Wednesdays Feb 27 to Apr 3 |
6:30-8 pm |
8-15 |
$125 for 5 weeks |
Maure |
maure0502@gmail.com |
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Sewing 101 |
Saturday Apr 6
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9:30-11:30am |
8-15 |
$40 |
Amy F. |
amy.c.frank@gmail.com |
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Youth Knitting |
Mar (19 or 26) and Apr 1, OR Apr 8 and 16, OR Apr 22 and 29 |
6-7:30 pm |
8-13 |
$40 supplies included OR $25 bring your own |
Abbey |
caldwell.abgail@gmail.com |
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Knitting for Teens |
Mar (19 or 26) and Apr 1, OR Apr 8 and 16, OR Apr 22 and 29 |
7:30-9 pm |
14-18 |
$40 supplies included OR $25 bring your own |
Abbey |
caldwell.abgail@gmail.com |
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Young Designers Club (YDC) |
Thursdays
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6-7:15 pm |
8-15 |
$25 or $20 with 5 class punch card (Sewing 101 is pre-req) |
Amy F. |
amy.c.frank@gmail.com |
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For our Youngest Friends |
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Preschool Meets Pinterest |
Mondays Or Fridays |
1-2 pm
9:30-11 am |
3-5 |
$15 per session or $13 for 5 class punch card |
Kelly |
kellypoese@gmail.com |
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Baby Signs |
Tuesdays Apr 2 to May 5 |
10-11 am |
6-24 mos |
$125 for 6 weeks (kit included) |
Fara |
fara@faldesign.net |
Check back often as our summer term will include additional sessions of some of these great classes and exciting new ones as well. Also, consider The Studio at Contempo for birthday parties, private group classes and other special events worth celebrating!
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Class |
Dates |
Times |
Ages |
Cost |
Teacher |
To Register, Contact |
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For our Adult Friends |
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Exploring Felting |
Monday Mar 25 OR Tuesday Apr 23 |
7-9 pm |
Adult |
$50 |
Abbey |
caldwell.abigail@gmail.com |
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Lovely Luminaries |
Wednesday, Mar 27 |
7-9 pm |
Adult |
$25 |
Kelly |
kellypoese@gmail.com |
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Workshop with Wine |
Thursdays |
7:30-9 pm |
Adult |
$25 per class or $20 for 5 class punch card (Intro to Sewing Pre-req) |
Amy F. |
amy.c.frank@gmail.com |
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Weekly Workshop |
Fridays |
9:30-11 am |
Adult |
$25 per class or $20 for 5 class punch card
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Amy F. |
amy.c.frank@gmail.com |
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Learning to See, Photo-graphy as Meditation |
Mondays Apr 2 to Apr 23 |
7:30-9 pm |
Adult |
$85 |
Amy F. |
amy.c.frank@gmail.com |
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Style Your Shoot |
Wednesdays Apr 3, OR Apr 24 |
7-8:30 pm |
Adult |
$20 |
Fara |
faralipp@gmail.com |
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More Than Snapshots |
Fridays Apr 5 to 26 |
7-8 pm |
Adult |
$85 for 4 weeks |
Amy B. & Fara |
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Getting Off Auto |
Friday Apr 12 |
6-8:30pm |
Adult |
$50 |
Fara |
faralipp@gmail.com |
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Astrology and Essential Oils |
Saturday, Apr 13 |
1-3:30 pm |
Adult |
$50 |
Denise |
denise@turtle-moon-garden.com |
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Mother and Daughter Jewelry Making |
Wednesday, Apr 17 OR May 15 |
5:30-7:30 pm |
Adult and child |
$25 |
Staci |
staciegan@gmail.com |
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Basic Hair Accessories |
Thursday Apr 18 |
9:30-11 am |
Adult |
$25 |
Jenn |
jyoung434@gmail.com |
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Sit and Knit |
Friday Apr 19
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7-9pm |
Adult |
$5 per visit |
Abbey |
caldwell.abigail@gmail.com |
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Working with Fabric Flowers |
Tuesdays Apr 30, to May 21 |
7-8:30 pm |
Adult |
$25 per class or $80 for all 4 |
Jenn |
jyoung434@gmail.com |
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The Natural Home |
Saturday, May 11 |
1-4 pm |
Adult |
$40 |
Denise |
denise@turtle-moon-garden.com |
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Intro to Sewing |
Saturday May 18 |
9:30-11 am |
Adult |
$40 |
Amy F. |
amy.c.frank@gmail.com |
