Aloha Maui

I soon will be sitting in the sun, sipping a Hula Girl, wind blowing in my hair and be as happy as a clam. On vacation and working in paradise, what else can I ask for? I will post some images when I return.

Aloha,
Charlene


These images were taken last year during our family vacation in Maui.

My favorite restaurant serves the best lunch and dinner in Whalers Village at the Hula Grill. My favorite drink happns to named the Hula Girl. I like to say they made it just for me. ;)
Vodka, cranberry juice, lemon juice with a wedge of lime. It's so refreshing.


The Hula Grill serves up live music almost every night.


I've been told that at the end of Big Beach there is a nude beach.

Happy 20th Mikey!

I remember when you were just two years old singing along with Barney the purple dinosaur. LOL! Now, you're in college, a young intelligent man who we couldn't be more proud of!! Where did the time go?

Happy Birthday Mikey!!

Love Mom and Dad

Miss Sassy Savannah and Family

Little Savannah is one of the cutest! I photographed her last year but, again, I don't think I posted any images.

High School Senior

I realize that I didn't post some of his images after his session. Here is Alex O. He is such a nice looking guy.

National Charity Model Search

Is your child America’s Cutest Kid?

Charlene Chavez Photography is participating in the National Charity Model Search to select “America’s Cutest Kid” and to raise funds for charity.

We’re looking for children ages 18 months to 14 years old to model for a portrait to be entered into the contest.

Models Search Special:
$125 entrance fee, which includes a 60 minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Anyone may vote. Each vote is $1, and all proceeds from votes benefit the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. (NILMDTS.org)
Grand prize national winner will be determined from the 50 city finalists. Winners selected by photography and modeling industry experts.

If your child is selected the national winner, you’ll receive many prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon Power Shot G10 digital camera.

If you’re interested in entering your child(ren) or for more information about contest rules and requirements, please contact the photographer at 408-859-6267.

My last session for this contest will be March 24, 2009.

Swing

I came across this swing after a session. This swing brought me back to my childhood when my sisters and friends played in a field across the street from the house I grew up in. Our minds were creative when it came to playing there as one time we propped up a bike instead of using a tire. lol

I used a water color texture effect but I don't think you can tell with such a small image.

Happy February!

Charlene

More Vegas Pictures

As promised, here are more pictures of Krystal in Vegas. she is just so beautiful!

Have a great day all!

Charlene

Here is a shot of Adrienne in action.








I really loved the architecture in Vegas. So many beautiful buildings!

Changes

I'm looking forward to the Inauguration tonight. I have positive feelings for great changes to be made in 2009 and the years ahead!

Enjoy the quote of the day.

"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend."
~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy New Year!

I've been quite busy with the holidays: entertaining family, holiday sessions, travel and getting caught up with friends.

I went to Vegas last weekend with my sisters and met with Adrienne, a photographer I've been in contact through a photography forum. She was kind enough to let me piggy back on her session. I really loved her enthusiasm and personality! I will post some pictures of the trip with my family and more of the high school senior images I took.

Adrienne, thanks for meeting up with me, I had a blast!




I've added a couple more.

Doesn't Krystal look so beautiful!


You can see Adrienne's bag on the right side, LOL! I applied a linen texture to this image.