Jul 23 2010

Editorial. Humorist. Modern

Posted in Commercial, Personal

I'm in a book! (and my photos too!)

So months and months ago I was hired with a few other wonderful photographers to work on the CRAVE LA book – It was a fun project to work on – I loved meeting creative, industrious,and mostly brave women all over the city- Women following their dreams and making things happen. I had featured some on my blog while working  and still have many of them in my files waiting to be posted…I LOVED the fabulous Vintage Weave and was in awe of  the sensual Polistic, my tongue drooled at the Sweethart candy shop, and I have a project in mind after HenryRoad – soon to be blogged about… ANYWAY, the actual book is out!!! There was a party, there were gifts, there was food, there were books, there were people, it was a night out! (Ya, I know what you’re thinking…This girl doesn’t get out much, which is true… but I am going out tomorrow night to Buchon, so watch out! (yes, it has nothing to do with this post, but if you’re reading all this, it’s to let you know that if i am tacky enough, there might be photos from dinner!  it’s available, the Urban Girl’s Manifesto (to everything cool…) is out and available at a store near you . Have a great weekend! And stay cool.

Ok, so I have a few copies...and look - a page about me!

and here’s what it says…I had to answer the questions myself, at night, alone….

Shani Barel Photography...hee hee...I look so happy

and here are some of the spreads in the book – come over for coffee if you want to read it with me and i can tell you all about  it

The essence of France

I really do need a mani-pedi oh when oh when?

My kids are too old, how about yours?

Art and Wine...yum

That's a shoe!

Sexy!

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Leonie - July 23, 2010 - 11:29 pm

LOVELY, GREAT! your page is so cool! cant wait for my copy and thank you for the tribute! I will tell granny naomi too!

Jul 16 2010

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Posted in Families, Kids, Portrait, Teens

Young and Beautiful

A long time ago, before I came to America (with nothing but  $200 in my pocket and a dream…ok, it’s not exactly how it happened ) but anyway, long ago, during the summer before college, before I had a VCR, or DVR was even invented, I used to storm home from the scorching heat, just in time for the three o’clock broadcasting of “The Young and Restless“, which APPARENTLY is still running…That was the first soap opera I had ever watched – except for Santa Barbara dubbed to French and I stopped watching that  when I realised we would never find out  who killed Robin Wright’s husband ( I think the show was cancelled before they decided  ) I finally started school (you got it- Photography, no LAW studies for me…) so since my Y&R addiction, those words always come together, sometime I will just finish the combo in my head; it would be something like this-” they’re so young…and restless”…so I present – what I think when I look at these Beautiful and Bold,Young…and Restless

Big Brother

Sister

When City meets Country

The Family

Father and son

One of my favorites

Siblings

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Jul 12 2010

DRIVE SAFELY

Posted in Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Events, Teens

Reading the Book

Joshua’s mom has had some “bad luck” with photographers…I mean, tragedy hit the photographer before he delivered the photos, next, she had a photographer cancel, or more correctly – have  to be away, and that’s when I stepped in to the picture with a promise to be there, on time, and make it to the end…with images to show for it. but  every time  something small would happen to me, I would panic, and wonder- am I going to make it to the Bar Mitzvah- I just cannot disappoint  her, I just can’t do it! SO If I coughed I thought I was sick, if I scraped my finger I thought I’d get an infection, and when I drove, I made my way as  safely as humanly possible….I even spent the night before in the near by hotel so I wouldn’t have to drive early in the morning and hit traffic or have a flat tire…the night before,  I kept waking up every hour of fear of sleeping through my alarm clock…Luckily, and against all odds, I made it and was welcomed as one of the family – and I spent a wonderful fun day, and got back home , and I downloaded the photos and they were all there, and everything is good; and here they are! I present, Joshua’s Bar Mitzvah. And no, he is not getting a car for his 13th birthday, nor is he getting this car for his 16th birthday, but he did get a ride…

The  event was fabulous, and Car- themed, it was held at the very cool Marconi Museum , and the music was pumping, the food was fantastic, (24 Carrots ) and we all partied like we were 13 again…and there were bus rides back to the hotel!

Joshua. Josh.

Getting ready

Bar Mitzvah

Receiving the Torah

Need a ride?

Josh and his loving family

And this is just a small part of the family...

Julie – Thank you for trusting me with your day; it was a pleasure getting to know you and your family on such a happy day! To view the slideshow with the P-A-R-T-Y,  click here.

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Leonie - July 12, 2010 - 2:12 pm

Eize Kef ! enjoyed every minute!

Jul 04 2010

how’s the water?

Posted in E-Card, Personal

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Jul 02 2010

at home

Posted in Personal, Portrait, Teens

Feels like home

I titled this post  ”AT HOME” even though looking at the photos it doesn’t necessarily make sense. But for me it does. This is my dear friend, neighbor, and most importantly babysitter. And she has just returned from being away for a couple of years in which we missed her like hell. Not only becasue she was our almost every  Saturday-night sitter, not only because our kids love her, not only becasue she loves our kids, but because WE love her. And to watch her grow since the day she first knocked on our door and handed us her home printed business card with the tittle “baby-sitter” on it, almost 5 years ago, has been as rewarding as watching my own kids grow, even if I had nothing to do with it, being part of her life has been a pleasure and an honor! So a few weeks before her return to LA, she emailed to ask if I’d shoot some headshots to send with her resume. OF course, I’d love to , but I’ve got to warn you – that in all my headshot history the feedback has been- “These are beautiful, but why aren’t you smiling ” (in other words – we can’t use it for commercial work…)  Maybe I am off track, and maybe it’s not good to admit online, on your photography website, that “headshots” are not my forte…(but hey, have I EVER posted a Hollywood type headshot? I am not Don’t Smile Now for no reason) ANYWAY – for the small fee of a couple of short kid- sitting sessions (my children are no longer babies) I had her come over and get some “head shots” (not shown here…) and some creative stuff too. At home.

Almost a head shot

Those eyes!

She did get hired based on some other photos we took. AND her Resume!

The grass is greener over here

Or there

The "creative" shots

And wouldn't it be nice if we had water too?

Good news! As of July 1st we have water in the pool!

Paige – we wish you the best on your new journey and with making all your dreams come true! With love, us.

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Leonie - July 5, 2010 - 7:03 am

Grown up, ( was it that long ago in Sandiego?) gorgeous, and must be very happy to have you as her photographer!!!

Jun 28 2010

The party studio

Posted in Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Events, Teens

B'nai Mitzvah

Rumor has it, this was the BEST Bar Mitzvah party of the year…I was there, and I can say, it was pretty awesome! Besides the ROCKIN’ dance floor (not pictured here, I had set up  studio in the corner and had the kids (yes, to me you’re still kids….) step in and get their photos taken…no green screen here, and sorry no immediate prints, and sorry it took me this long to get these out!!! To view all the other studio shots  of the kids (yes, you’re still kids, I will say it again and again… click here

S

A

Polka Dots

Girls!

The older "kids"

Stripes!!! You know I love me stripes!!!

L-O-V-E

The wild bunch...

Triplets

Some more stripes...

Close

You might remember KandM

The end of the night

The phantom of the opera?

All straight As - had to leave early to study.

Human/Alien

BFFs

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Mary Marantz - June 29, 2010 - 4:47 pm

wow, they are all WAY cooler than I was at that age!! :)

Jun 17 2010

You’ve been schooled!

Posted in Kids, Personal, Portrait, Zoe

A

For four years I had been going every day to the same school – first with Kyle and then Zoe joined in. Thursday is the last day I will be doing so.  I can’t believe it’s an end of an era – I know I know….a beginning of a new one. As I write this the night before graduation I am calm and collected, rationalizing the fact that school is over and she has no choice but to move on to Kindergarten, but I suspect that at the moment of truth, and during the beautiful ceremony Zoe’s class has been practicing for,  practically since the beginning of the year- I’m afraid I am going to crack, break down and maybe even cry. For sure. Zoe has made some amazing friends, and I got to photograph them all again- just as I did with Kyle’s class last year – here are some samples.  There’s more- click here to view them – Zoe’s class and friends- and everyone else at the school ; HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER – we’ll miss you!!!!!!

B C

D E

L G

K....I know it's out of order but it's all about the stripes, all the time!

.......and Z!

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Jun 11 2010

Wouldn’t it be nice if…

Posted in Kids, Kyle, Personal, Portrait, Zoe

Swan Lake

When we were kids, we used to tell this joke, over and over again, that till this day has become part our cultural references; and it goes like this.

A psychiatrist goes to visit the mental institute to see how the patients are doing. He sees them diving into the pool, yelling and generally looking like they’re having a good time. He approaches one of the patients and says : ‘ This is so nice, it seems everyone is really enjoying the pool” and the patient replies, ” YA, and  wouldn’t it be nice if we had water too?!”

Come in and play!

Tippitoes

Back and forth

Moody

Plier

Friend

Camouflage

Aliens Force

Half-teenage mutant ninja turtle

So long

And thank you!!!

I’m not sure who here are the crazy ones, nor am I sure we’d have this much fun if we had water too.

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Jun 03 2010

Saturday Night is right! (around the corner)

Posted in Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Portrait, Teens

Easy Riders

I’m sure you remember them from a few weeks back, getting ready for  a c-e-l-e-b-r-a-t-i-o-n…. (go ahead, mock me, I don’t care)

And we’re ready to party!!!! That’s it, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here- coming this Saturday, S and A are TEENS, real ones, and they have the party to prove it. Those photos will come soon too, after Saturday of course, and until then, please enjoy the ride….

A driver

Oh ya!

S....

It's really fun, too bad it's illegal!

Back seat driver

Too cool for school

Gotta go!

See ya Saturday!!!

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Leonie - June 3, 2010 - 12:08 pm

Eize Yoffi!!!! lovely photos!

May 26 2010

There’s love in the air

Posted in Weddings

Getting Ready

Michele and Gary are sweet, smart, (super smart), good looking, young and in looove! They also just came back from a honeymoon in Hawaii, and I suspect it will go o n for a while…it has been such a pleasure working with them on their engagement shoot, and printing their sign-in book that I absolutely love and must have a copy for myself. Their wedding day was smoothly (thanks to Dee of No Worries Event Planning and yes, even or should I say, especially if you’re having an intimate  wedding you want to have someone in charge that is not the bride!) With both being so calm and cool, and really enjoying their time with their friend, family and loved ones. The reception at Grandma’s beautiful back yard – it’s a magical place holds a special place in their hearts- Michele’s Mom and aunt had their weddings here and have boh been married over 25 years- and the grandparents had their big 50th anniversary here 3 years ago- now you can’t argue with that!  The love was felt by everyone around them, and at the end of the day even I had to jump in. Michele and Gary – I wish you the best of everything and that all your dreams and aspirations come true. Have a wonderful summer!

The Dress. The Shoes

Getting it on.

Ready

The Bridesmaids

The Bridesmaids

The real Bridesmaids

"Bride and Bloom"

G is for Groom

and all the Groom's men

And all the Groom's Ladies....

The Moment

Husband and wife...you may kiss the Bride

Grand entrance

The first dance

Everyone's dance

Alone at last (ok, I was there too...)

Last light

Cake cutting

There's a moon in the shot...somewhere

I LOVE pools!

There are more photos in this slide show – click here

Look, I am dancing at someone else's wedding!

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Sarah Miller - June 4, 2010 - 8:16 am

I LOVE them… such beautiful images of the day. I love the spirit you captured. Plus, of course, there’s that really handsome groomsman. ;-)

Leonie - May 28, 2010 - 6:18 am

Lovely! what a back yard….. I thought you meant you “jumped in” to the pool!
Beautiful!!!

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