I had the opportunity to attend Allison Tyler Jones FOTW (Fly on The Wall) Workshop .  I spent two days with some amazing and talented women.  Learning, laughing, creating, and connecting.  

Allison had just moved into her new studio.  Fabulous.

Here are just  a couple of the gorgeous girls we got to photograph! 

Thanks to all the amazing people who were a part of this event.

In August I headed to AZ.  Having never been to AZ before I wasn’t sure going to the desert in August was the best idea I’ve had.  The timing was influenced by a photography workshop.  M&M’s sister and family live in the Phoenix area.  I was able to spend the weekend with family.

Saturday we headed to Sedona.  Snoopy Rock is a favorite landmark.  Uhm… I had a little trouble finding the rock formation.  Had to hand the camera to Meghan so she could frame in the view finder for me.

If you are ever in Sedona sign up for a www.pinkjeep.com. The sunset tour was gorgeous.

When we stopped we were losing light quickly.  I needed a tripod… had to brace myself against the pink jeep to minimize movement (oh and it was a bit windy).

(The difference between the lighting in the above two images… Snoopy Rock was taken late afternoon and the rock formation above was taken in the golden light of sunset.)

On the drive back to Phoenix that night, the adventure begins.  There are two ways out of Sedona.  One easy and the other more scenic.  We took the more scenic route (I was not driving).  We drove through the historic mining town of Jerome “America’s Most Vertical City”.  We found ourselves quickly in what felt like a creepy, scary movie.  The road out of Jerome is in the foothills and it’s one hairpin turn after another.  Did I mention the sun has set and it’s dark.

Signs are posted “low visiblity forest fire” (We could see the fire in the distance on the way to Sedona earlier in the day).  Next we see signs for “heavy equipment”.  Linda takes a hairpin turn and right before us is the forest fire.  A scene right out of a movie.  While I was tempted to ask Linda to pull over (remember I had my camera) I wisely kept my mouth shut.

The road we were traveling on was closed the next day… http://www.readitnews.com/prescott-arizona-news/latest-prescott-news/2477-increased-activity-on-woodchute-fire.

I can’t wait to return to Arizona when I have the family with me and more time to spend seeing the sights… Jerome in the daytime!  Next up part two photography workshop.

Remembering the heroes of 9/11 and their families.  Thankful for the men and women who serve to protect our freedom.  Giving thanks to the countless volunteers who risk their lives for our safety.  Praying for world peace.

Meet Miss J.  Such a spunky young lady.  Miss J and her mom have great fashion sense.  They did a great job styling the outfits for this sibling session.  Look how beautiful she is.

Big brother Mr C.  We connected on so many levels… scouts, pinball, cars.

I can’t remember who said something to crack these two up.

Miss J working the tracks runway.

Who would have guessed that a bribe would work on  this handsome guy.

Mom was the role model parent, I can’t thank you enough.  It was a pleasure to meet your family.  Mr C… next time we’ll schedule it so that our session ends with a pinball game!

We went to extremes to customize Ben’s senior session.  Including hiking 4 miles to find “just the right spot” (my idea).  Good thing Ben’s a runner and his mom was trying to get her walk in.  Along this hike we stood in water “to get the shot” and came a little too close to poison ivy.  Most sessions aren’t usually this extreme.

Ben has been wearing a hawaiian shirt to school on Friday since the seventh grade.

Enjoy your senior year Ben.

Recently I had the privlege to photograph siblings.  I always check with the parents to see if I am allowed to bribe their children with candy.  After this session I had to restock the candy inventory.  This little guy made me work for every shot I got!

Here he is lovin on his big sis!

I know many photographers in the area are mourning the “towing of the pink bus”.  I was thrilled when I spotted this van.

Mom is a creative type… so she trusted me when I said I want to go to the laundromat.  I was working on a project… Thanks for trusting me.  This cracks me up.

The patrons at the laundromat thought I was crazy… No candy required to bribe for this shot!

I’m working on a project with Laney at Sweet L’s.  Laney bakes & creates the most delicious desserts for events and restaurants.  We are starting to photograph her desserts for her portfolio.  Here is a sweet peek of Laney’s homemade sweets.

Truffles in an assortment of flavors.

Key lime cupcakes.

Peanut butter chocolate cupcake

Laney’s signature dessert “strawberry cupcakes”.  I can speak from personal experience these are delicious!

My experience has been with styling and photographing people.  This is a challenge I look forward to.  I’ve been pouring over magazines and web sites for inspiration.

If you would like to contact Laney for your next event, drop her an email at LBbrowns@aol.com.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Nora.  Nora is beginning her modeling career and will be heading to NYC this summer.

Good luck Nora as you persue your dream!

Welcome to the new blog of Sherry Mescher Photography.  I will be sharing client sneak peeks, promotions, and occasionaly family antics.  Grab a cold drink, sit back relax, and look around.  We like comments; our clients like comments, so leave some comments.  Thanks for stopping by.