01 October 2010
Meet Beau
18 August 2010
Kim Shanower - on mourning the loss of a friend
A couple of weeks ago Kim's daughter Jessikah asked me to take some photos of Kim, as they would probably be her last photos. At first I did not think I could do this, but now looking back, I am so glad the good Lord gave me an opportunity (and the strength) to bless a dear friend with some beautiful photos...isn't this the reason I starting taking pictures in the first place??
10 April 2010
Manuel - 9 April 2010
Manuel came to Los Angeles in the mid 1950's and later became head tailor and designer for Nudie of Nudie's Rodeo Tailors and designed for Roy Rogers among others. He has done clothing for everyone from Elvis (the famous gold jacket) to the Stones (did I mention I had on my sweats?). We go into one of his design rooms and there is a beautiful photo of his parents...
Esperanza and Jose' Guadalupe Cuevas...they were his true inspirations he says.
She was 13 when they married. There were 11 children, Manuel was the fifth. His older brother taught him to sew. He was raised in Mexico and attended the University of Guadalajara where he majored in psychology.
After working for the studios, Nathan Turk and for Nudie, Manuel left to open his own business in North Hollywood. He later moved to Nashville, TN in 1989. And here in Music City he has designed for the best of Country Music.
This fashion icon sits in front of me and what impresses me most is his romance of life.. He is charming, kind, and passionate. His lifes work is in the art he creates with his hands and in his heart. He is excited about a benefit he is having for his birthday to raise money for a non-for-profit organization he started, Friends of Manuel. The Friends of Manuel Foundation will financially support the Manuel Fashion Institute for the enrichment of the arts in the fashion and textiles industry.
As I get ready to leave, I try to hide my lack of fashion sense behind my camera bag, and Manuel, in his latino charm says "you look beautiful my dear, don't stay away so long".
28 March 2010
Meeting David Harp...artist...cowboy...
This is David Harp from David Harp studio http://www.davidharpstudio.com/. I met David when he hired me to shoot interior photos of iron work he had done several million dollar homes for his celebrity clientele in Nashville.
I was invited to his family's home about a 45 drive north of Nashville, and there I got a glimpse of the man behind the artist.
David was raised on a cattle farm in Arkansas and came to Nashville with his wife and daughters as his daughter wanted to pursue a music career.
He has worked for one of the top music management teams, and had a hand in developing some of the most well know country artists.
David decided to pursue his love of the art of blacksmithing and started his studio on his estate just north of Nashville. He designs, creates and distributes his art to his clientele all over the world. His speciality is iron furniture, rails, lamps and very ornate pieces of art.
And as if his talents in the blacksmith trade were not enough...David is a championship cutting horse rider and works cattle and trains his own championship horses. I had the opportunity to see a cutting horse training session, he made it seem effortless. His connection to his horse was one of an artist towards his craft.
David travels both with his art and with his horses. He drives a custom Prevost bus with a mighty trailer behind....if you see him out on the road somewhere make sure you go say hello. He is a man who never met a stranger, and with his Hollywood smile, he will make you feel right at home.
12 December 2009
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04 November 2009
Joseph and Jackson
Joseph and Jackson are my 4th cousins. They are so cute and fun (must run in the family :) I was so glad Shelley and Kendra brought them over for some photos.
26 October 2009
My Boys
22 October 2009
15 October 2009
Holiday Christmas Sessions-4 days only!!!!
The session $100 plus tax
and will include:
Indoor or Outdoor photos (weather permitting)
Online posting of 20 retouched proofs for ordering and viewing
25 flat 5x7 personalized boutique photo card on linen paper with envelopes (additional cards available for purchase)
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15% off all enlargements or prints from session from regular portrait price.
I will be using Online scheduling: go to http://jodirichfieldphoto.bookmonline.com/schedules/jodi and credit card payment is available as well (optional)
The choice of cards are below...You choose the photos to go on the card. There will be 1 photo on front and 2 on the back. Please contact me for further info.
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