I recently met Gail at my house to produce some images of her for use in her business.  Gail owns a company called, Change Magic Interior Design.  She is truly a magician offering her clients a fresh perspective on their spaces.  I know just having her in my home for an hour I could feel her energy and insight.  She inspired me to change the color of my walls in the kitchen and dining room and to change the color of my cabinets.  Sometimes all we need is a little color change to make things all good!  

And Happy New Decade!  Two thousand ten. Twenty ten.  Sounds good to me!  Thanks to everyone who has supported my work and trusted me to photograph them.  2009 was a great year for change, learning, starting new things, getting back into art!   Over the Christmas holiday I headed to Baltimore to spend time with my brother and his family.  One day my sister in law and I went to Winterthur in Wilmington, Delaware.  It was a winter wonderland!!   

Canadian geese gather on clean, untouched snow at Winterthur.

At the front of the house, tree shadows provide a beautiful backdrop for this little holly tree.

Announcing new services and the January White Sale at Mary Claire Studio.  Contact the studio for pricing information and to get on the mailing list to receive white sale specials.                             

Classic Studio session                                  

• In studio session in our studio in the heart of Nashville
• Up to 30 minutes creating images
• On line gallery to purchase from with 10-20 images
• Phone or studio selection consultation available

Black and White Fine Art Portrait                                                                                   

            In studio session with all images captured in black and white.  A limited on line gallery with 10-20 proofs from the session will be presented to you to make your selection for a petite gallery print (4×6, 5×5 image size) matted and framed to 11×14.

This collection also includes 2 5×7 gift prints of the image chosen for your fine art piece.

Baby’s First Year Classic                                                                       

• 4 sessions in studio documenting 3, 6, 9 and 12 months
• 4 image panel, matted and ready for a frame
• On line gallery for selecting your favorites and ordering additional prints

I am still offering lifestyle sessions at your home or on location!  

A classic portrait in black and white.

Okay, she is known to all her friends at B.J. and she is a spitfire of energy! She is also very nurturing and sincere and will brighten up anyones day.  She also carries fairy dust with her.  I am not kidding.  She has created these little bags that she has named Success Bags.  The bags contain little trinkets to remind ourselves of those things that are important and enhance our journey.  The tag on the bag reads, “My Success Bag holds a collection of ‘billboards’ found on the ’self discovery’ Road leading to Success.  To enhance your journey, these strategically placed ‘road signs’ offer renewed insights to intriguing possibilities.  As always, YOU are the driver.  Propel yourself forward – fill your heart with COURAGE to dream, INTEGRITY to act, and clear VISION to see these ‘Billboard’ sized ‘Re-mind-hers’.  Now, share Your Gifts with Our World….”   She also makes a bag for men.  She donates portions of the sale of the bags directly to the YWCA of Nashville and Gathering Thunder Foundation.