About Us

FULL DISCLOSURE: COSTUMES STORED IN A SMOKING HOUSEHOLD

First photographer is Vicky Anderson and I am not the perfect photographer but I could be the perfect photographer for you. I am an older handicapped lady with two awesome assistants, I believe in honesty love and respect, that being said, as a disabled person suffering from chronic pain since early adulthood and being raised in California I am a cannabis user and I do smoke a few times a day in my home where my costumes are stored. We launder the costumes when used regularly and use fabreeze to keep the costumes smelling nice but if you are sensitive to smoke you could catch a whiff in the costumes. If freshly laundering the costume will work for you we are in business just make sure I know of your sensitivity. If this offends you or you are extremely sensitive to smoke I am probably not the photographer for you, thanks for reading this, God bless you, and I hope you find the right person to get your perfect portrait.

I LOVE EDITING DIGITAL IMAGES:

I have been collecting costumes and props for about 10 years and have been taking pictures of my loved ones all of my adult life, I am 57 at the time of writing this so that is a long while. I became addicted to editing photos and 'getting that shot" when I started selling on ebay way back in Feb of 2005 and began learning about professional photography. I love photo editing, and edited daily for over a decade, so I am up to making your photos the best that they can be while staying natural. I am not saying I encourage "photoshopping" and do not use photoshop. I use Gimp and several other specialty editing programs because it can be fun and is needed for certain editing situations especially when using green screen for old west or vintage sessions. Digital makeovers are available upon request.

Most of the costumes I collect have been for women and vintage style shots including things like hats, gloves, fans, cigarette holders, to the extreme like wings with halos or horns. We can outfit families for old west style and are working on our choices for men and boys. I think old west kids are my favorites, it is so hard to because I love all styles of photography.

I make myself available to chat if you plan on booking a photo booth or coming to see me at an outdoor and want something special please contact me on facebook or by email. Having things in writing helps me recall details if I need them to bring special costume items or props. Message with a few favorite shots that you love so we can be inspired together on the day and get the types of shots you really want to get because that is my ultimate goal. I love my photographs and enjoy them long after I take them but it is more important that you love them and that they become art for your wall and eventually, family heirlooms.

First Assistant and second shooter is Lisa Holder. Lisa is my sister and is new to professional photography but is learning quickly. Lisa goes on all of my shoots as I am in a wheelchair and need the physical assistance but count on her to get shots I can not get as she is mobile and can easily get into situations that are difficult or impossible for me. We plan the shoot together and I give instruction as we go to both the client and my team mates.

Second Assistant and possible second or third shooter depending on size of event Mattea Friend