Here is another one of Dani’s beautiful paintings from Kendra and Jesse’s wedding. Enjoy!
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Category Archives: Artistic Progression
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Digital Paintings
January 23, 2009 – 5:38 pm
I’m sure you all have seen these before, especially if you’ve ever talked to anyone in the office! We love Dani and her beautiful talent of painting. She is seriously a fantastic artist! Doug and Julie decided they wanted to have one of these beautiful masterpieces at their wedding reception! These are one of a kind…
Meghan and Ronny
April 12, 2008 – 10:46 am
We shot Meghan several years ago as a high school senior. We needed a model bride and groom for some ideas we have been working with so I called her and she volunteered Ronny. They had wonderful chemistry for sure. It made us all laugh because Ronny is ready to marry her and she keeps telling him she is too young. 
Keep with it Ronny … she’s a catch!
Matt Wheeler – Still Life Studios – Photographer
Why our baby shoots are spectacular
April 7, 2008 – 1:35 pm
There are 2 ways to plan a newborn shoot. I’ve just shown a couple of examples taken in our studio. What I like most about them is the artistic light. The pictures are on the contemporary side, but still as precious as a baby should be. All though babies are most comfortable in the familiar surroundings of their own home, we take every measure to help them relax in the studio. When walking into the studio the calming scent of lavender and vanilla fills the air. Because we unwrap the little ones, the warmth of the room is a little past the comfort of an adult, but just right for the comfort of a new baby. White noise is also played in the background to ease their senses. And, we take our time. Anyone who has had a baby knows that a baby doesn’t care who makes a schedule, they may refuse to follow it. So, if the baby wishes to eat, we wait, if they need extra love, we also wait. It is worth the wait.
We also offer baby sessions at the hospital or home. Using a documentary style, natural light, and just as much artistic freedom we capture events as they happen. We focus on the same details, but also include the surrounding environment. The babies schedule is also equally observed.
Both types of sittings are beautiful. You’ll want both plastered all over your walls. So what is my suggestion? Schedule the birth or hospital stay shoot, and then join us in the studio for more newborn shots. They change so often, so plan on needing a new session every 3 months until their first Birthday and then twice a year. As they learn to crawl and walk, you might want to change one of the semi-annual sessions for an on-location shoot.
We would love to discuss a first year plan with anyone interested. Our office number is 480-985-3959.
Still Life Studios
Random Sessions and Traditional Sessions … or a little of both.
October 17, 2007 – 1:53 pm
The weather is nice again! Christmas and various other joyous holiday times are coming. Families are together or at least exchanging cards and writing letters, over exaggerating their children’s intelligence and so on. 
What a perfect time to get family photos! I personally have been doing Traditional Family Sessions since I was 15 but Random Sessions (Couch Sessions, Bed Sessions … for those thinking about hot wives it’s really just people in PJ’s, Etc.) we started doing just over a year ago. They are quite different and we have many many different ideas to make your traditional family photos and Christmas cards more unique and enjoyable.
Check out some of our examples …
Drew and Amy have told me everyone thinks this shot is fake … nope just awesome! A fun couple, their couch, a great location, and beautiful light! We have some other great ideas … want hear them? Call me and we can discuss.
We do traditional as well … and it looks great.
We’re not against natural either. Let your kids be kids!
Again … great looking traditional.
A little water never hurt anyone … besides he was fascinated with it. It was a little cold at the time but he loved it.
I think this picture shows so much. I love this one because it shows the personalities of each of the kids and that is how you will always remember it anyway right? They don’t always have to sit and smile. Let them be normal.
Our schedules are crammed with families and weddings this season. If you want in, now is the time to schedule … no discounts … just great photography.
Matt Wheeler – Still Life Studios – Photographer