Peshastin: Photography

I recently got a new tattoo (post and pics of that later) that says "Il vaut mieux faire que dire," which is french and basically translates as "actions speak louder than words," (literally it's better to do than to say.) I got it to remind myself to stop SAYING and start DOING. So this past weekend after a drive to Easton, I saw a place I've always wanted to visit and, seeing those words on my wrist, decided today was as good a day as any. Get OUTSIDE, tonya, (and family!) and DO SOMETHING. 

I've lived in Wenatchee 12 years and have driven by these amazing rock formations many, many times. Known as the Peshastin Pinnacles, they are accesible to anyone at Peshastin Pinnacles State Park. There are walking trails around the park for the non-rock-climber and they all sort of circle the rocks and the gorgeous orchards that border them. There was always something neat to see, be it some intrepid soul scaling a rock face or just a jaw-dropping view of the upper Wenatchee valley. Reminds me that I was 100% right in my spur-of-the-moment decision 12 years ago to up-and-quit my job in Seattle and move here with my 2 young daughters, despite the fact I had no employment lined up and only knew 1 person in the whole town. I loved this area the first time I saw it and knew it was the place for me to be.

Wenatchee newborn portraits: Save $400 on "Watch me grow: Baby's first year" package

Are you expecting now or plan to be new parents in the coming year? Now is the time to reserve one of my limited "Watch me grow: Baby's first year" packages! All "Watch me grow" packages will receive this $1750 value for $1350 - thats $400 off! And I've lowered my normal 50% deposit amount to $400, with the remaining fee to be divided into equal payments with the sessions.

"Watch me grow: Baby's first year" includes:
1 maternity session + 7 mini sessions, (newborn and at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 months,) to document a magical, momentous year. Every other month you'll receive that session's artfully edited photos on CD documenting this amazing, quickly-changing time of life. Then, at the end of the year, I will custom design a hardback album featuring the entire year of photos, (with space for writing if you desire), for you to keep as a truly unique, one-of-a-kind momento of this time in your family's life. Additional copies of the hardbound album will also be available at reduced cost. (You'll want to keep and treasure yours, but what about one to give your child as a gift later in life, perhaps at 18 or upon his/her marriage. Grandparents also love these!)

  

Wenatchee senior portraits: One session left

I have one session left, on Oct. 10. Yep, that's tomorrow, but if you put it off, then this can be you're lucky day! Email me at tonyadoughty@live.com to schedule.

WVC vs. Spokane Falls CC

Well, we didn't win the match, but we did give #2 in NWAACC, Spokane Falls Community College, a run for their money. Took overtime for them to win the 1st game 28-26. Then they won the 2nd, we won the 3rd and they took the match with the 4th at 25-23. Proud of the WVC girls, all of whom played so well and the gym was pretty rowdy with the tension. Fun night. Wish they could have pulled it off. Each game they play they get better and better, which means exciting games in the future!

Before and after: Wenatchee portrait

I was shooting his big sister's senior portraits. He had a new haircut he did NOT like (too short!) We all tried to cajole him into a just a couple photos, but nope, no way, lady, no how. I resorted to snapping a few when he wasn't paying attention and when he'd see me he would laugh and try to run and cover. Going to give this one to his mom because I think it's the only one I got when, for a split second, he let me in.

Before and after info: Crop, straighten and basic exposure edits in Camera RAW, and the following actions: TRA Contrast + (Luma) at 20%, TRA Lux (Soft) at 30%, TRA Warm it up Kris at 70%, TRA Oh Snap! at 60%, Topaz Detail faded back to about 50% and then added a vignette.