BlogBloghttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009-11-05T18:40:52ZSquarespaceCover Girl!http://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/11/5/cover-girl.htmlDonna Johnson2009-11-05T18:26:37Z2009-11-05T18:26:37ZThe New Times is a weekly publication in San Luis Obispo, Ca. Every year they hold a photography contest they call Winning Images. Last night was the reception and unveiling of the winners. I was very happy to hear that I got 2nd place in the animals category . . . and then they announced my name as the 1st place winner of the people category . . . and then the 1st place winner of the open category. But the most exciting announcement for me was that my image would appear on the front page of the new issue!!

Bubblegum Alley in the Rain

Love is a Many Splendored Thing

Taken on the bluff overlooking the beach in north Morro Bay.

Bird on Reeds

Taken at Atascadero Lake

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]]>Carlyhttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/9/3/carly.htmlDonna Johnson2009-09-03T15:37:48Z2009-09-03T15:37:48ZMy daughter Carly has moved back to California from Boise, Idaho. I got to practice my portraiture skills on her. Here are a few of that are ready for uploading. She used to hate having her picture taken - obviously she learned to enjoy it. What else can you do when your mom is a photographer?

We came across this cool old building on Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo. The businesses had to move out because the building needs retrofitting.

These were taken at a winery in Templeton.

Carly got this idea from a TV show. She really doesn't know how to float - we had lots of laughs trying to get one that looked like she was floating.

Carly used to ride for years when she was growing up. We borrowed her friend Molly's beautiful dapple gray horse for this shot.

There's more to come later.

]]>more catching up . . . the wedding of Mike and Stephanie Molfinohttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/8/30/more-catching-up-the-wedding-of-mike-and-stephanie-molfino.htmlDonna Johnson2009-08-30T19:58:34Z2009-08-30T19:58:34ZThis beautiful garden wedding took place in Atascadero, Ca. and included friends, family and lot of adorable kids! The ceremony was followed by a simple but elegant dinner and lots of toasting, including one by Mike's 8 year old son, Jaxen that brought a tear to many.

]]>Catch-up Time!! Starting with Nate and Galaxiahttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/8/24/catch-up-time-starting-with-nate-and-galaxia.htmlDonna Johnson2009-08-24T23:16:39Z2009-08-24T23:16:39ZI photographed the ceremony of my friend Nancy's niece Galaxia in a pretty outdoor setting in Atascadero, Ca. It was a beautiful day, but also one of the hottest days this summer!

]]>Mike and Stephanie - engagement photoshttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/7/17/mike-and-stephanie-engagement-photos.htmlDonna Johnson2009-07-17T15:39:08Z2009-07-17T15:39:08ZA photogenic couple plus the natural beauty of the beach in North Morro Bay equals some great photographic images! I love my job!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]>Aaron and Cristin's Beach Wedding in Pismo Beachhttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/7/5/aaron-and-cristins-beach-wedding-in-pismo-beach.htmlDonna Johnson2009-07-05T23:09:17Z2009-07-05T23:09:17ZAaron and Cristin live in Fresno, but they love Pismo Beach - and that's where they choose to say their vows. Their wedding was small, but included lots of special friends and family members - and most special of all, their adorable baby son, Mason.

 

 

 

]]>Kerin and Shasta - short slideshowhttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/6/15/kerin-and-shasta-short-slideshow.htmlDonna Johnson2009-06-15T18:23:55Z2009-06-15T18:23:55Z

Please don't click on full screen - unfortunately when viewed over the internet, the resolution is downsized and doesn't appear sharp in full screen mode.

Even when viewed at a smaller size though, the loving bond between Kerin and Shasta  shows through loud and clear!

]]>Mike and Stephaniehttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/5/30/mike-and-stephanie.htmlDonna Johnson2009-05-30T17:20:46Z2009-05-30T17:20:46ZWe didn't have much time . . . they were both on their lunch breaks -- but we had enough time to get some really nice shots at the foot of Bishop's Peak in San Luis Obispo. Then I had more fun later playing around in photoshop . . .

 

 

 

 

]]>Woman's Best Friendhttp://photo-art.squarespace.com/blog/2009/5/27/womans-best-friend.htmlDonna Johnson2009-05-27T21:32:51Z2009-05-27T21:32:51ZWeddings, seniors, pets . . . I love how I get to capture so much happiness! Here are some recent shots of Kerin and her dear pal Shasta.

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