Calling in the Marines

Tonite we did a job that was unusual for us. We took photographs at an officer's ball at the Twenty Nine Palms Marine base. They originally contacted us thru the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort where they had planned to have their event, but it was moved back to the base.

Rather than a sponsored event, we were selling photographs to the individuals. This is something that we don't normally get involved with since we are busy with sponsored events. But this is a different kind of year! And when I thought about it, something in my gut said that we need to offer something for these brave individuals who are doing so much for us. And I'm glad that we did it. If nothing else, I got to take this very sweet photograph. (Check out those dimples!)

Normally we are taking photographs that are given away to people who may or may not appreciate all of the lavishness that is being poured out on them. Tonight was very different. The people we were photographing were paying out of their own pockets. And these are people that I'm already so very indebted to.  I'm very glad we could do this. All of the photos are online here.

(Posted by Rand)

Palm Springs photographer.

The right tool for the job.

PAWS of Palm Springs, a boutique pet supply store, hosted a fund-raiser tonight. It was to raise money for the local Animal Samaritans shelter. They asked us to provide a photo booth where the people could take their photo with their dog. They key is that people were dressing up their pooches for a contest! Being dog lovers, and owners of several pound puppies we were happy to participate!

But neither Dave nor I have ever photographed pets before. I had read that it's helpful to have a squeaky toy. The understatement of the evening!

No matter what the owner did, nothing compared to the sound of the little rubber octopus! Curious to see the photos? CLICK HERE to see some funny-dressed dogs and their owners all being entranced by a little squeaky toy!