Monday, December 23, 2013

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays To One and All!

Boy has it been a busy year here in Washington! I can't believe it's been almost 4 months since I last updated my poor little blog. I think maybe it's time to get some one to blog updates for me. We've definitely been busy here, both with our personal lives and with the photography business. I got to work with some absolutely adorable babies, beautiful brides, rambunctious little kids, and some fun families!

The transition of moving an entire business to a new state and having to start over basically from scratch has been a daunting but rewarding task. This year, while trying to built a new clientele, I've made some very dear new friends and made several new business connections.

So, what have I been up to these last few months? Here are a few composites and favorite pictures from my most recent adventures:

One of the fun families-



And another family with some fun big brothers!

The last local wedding of the year



And another classic county wedding cake order


Then a fun trip back to Utah for some very special clients ;)


Some birthday's



And lots of cuddly babies!!




Not to mention I finally got around to doing our own family photos- NOT a small feat. Let me tell ya, I love my little family, but I'd much rather be out there photographing YOUR family any day :)










I'm so very excited to see what next year has in store for us! Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's from our family to yours! ~Derico Photography








Saturday, September 7, 2013

A Timeless Wedding

Some weddings are Retro or Vintage, some are Classic, and some are just downright fun. The best word I can think to describe this wedding was Timeless. I don't often do B&W conversions on images because I think it takes a VERY special image to make a great B&W... well, One of the images from this wedding made it to my list of favorites. And the food... holy YUMM!!! Catered by the amazing Taste of the Gorge Restaurant, and hosted at the ever amazing Husum Highlands Bed & Breakfast. Just wow! Here are a few from the day, starting with my favorite:










Wednesday, August 28, 2013

A beautiful couple and their well trained puppy!

I had the opportunity, yet again, to help out up at the beautiful Husum Highlands for a wedding. This was a medium sized wedding with some fun flair! Kelsey and Scott were just plain-old fun to be around. Their VW Bug housed the wedding gifts, while tables containing beautiful large glass containers full of different candy shop treats, and their extraordinarily well behave dog roamed the grounds sporting a colorful bandanna to match the rest of the bridal party. Thanks to them for letting me share in their special day!
















Monday, June 17, 2013

Lots of updates heading your way

So much has been going on over here that, yet again, I haven't updated my poor little blog in quite some time! I've got some things in the works, and several things I've now finished and don't have to stress over anymore.

Last week I got to tour a facility in Portland, where I will be doing all the photography for their website images. They manufacture and market ultra high-purity photoresists and auxiliary chemicals used in the fabrication of integrated circuits... which meant I toured the facility in full on white clean suit (that I thought made me look like an oompa-loompa), hair net, booties, safety glasses, and even in one room a full on lab coat and sterile gloves as well! Amidst the guided tour we had a fun discussion on all the wonderfully horrible  and painful ways I could die if anything went wrong while inside the facility. I'm thinking I should have included hazard pay into my price, lol! anyway, that fun new project should be starting up in a couple of weeks here and I'm definitely excited to complete it.

I took on and completed my first actual children's coloring/storybook illustration job. It was a fun project but I'm also kind of glad I had the opportunity to say the first one was enough for me. Maybe another time with a different author... or even my own... hmm, things to think on!

Then I had the opportunity to meet with my local Chamber of Commerce and became an official member. I'm hoping to bring in some new business for weddings and move my business back more towards those. I was also able to do headshots for some clients, camp cowabunga for the local school, and my favorite of all my most recent activities, a wedding up at the beautiful Husum Highlands Bed & Breakfast, whom I've also just partnered up with to provide an all inclusive destination/small wedding package! It was my first wedding in this new area and I couldn't have been happier with the location, the couple, or with the final images! I also had the opportunity to make the wedding cake... something I haven't done for a couple of years. Not only did it come out looking pretty but it was pretty dang tasty too! Here are some of my favorites from the day.

Also, anyone interested in a last minute 2013 wedding photography package, I've got some dates open in August-November and I may be coming up with a half year special for anyone that books their 2013/2014 wedding in the month of July. the best part about that is that when you book and pay your deposit, it locks in your price so if prices go up for packages, your price remains the same and you still get whatever the discount will be. Can't beat a deal like that, so keep an eye open on the blog and on Facebook (like the page if you haven't already) and watch for specials and discounts!


















Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Let Spring Begin!

Spring is in the air and wedding season is almost upon us! Keep your eyes peeled here and on Facebook for new photos and upcoming specials/discounts for the coming year.


Saturday, March 2, 2013

Portland Center For The Performing Arts With The Amazing Lyndsey

A huge thanks to the amazing Lyndsey for filling in almost last minute to help me complete a fashion shoot at the Portland Center for the Performing arts. I got to pair up with Couture Prototype Madriaga again, who sent a wonderful wardrobe for my model, and I did the hair and makeup. Check out their website... they rent/sell high end and designer clothing for movies, productions, special occasions and photography shoots.

Check out a few of our favorites from this fun shoot!