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Archive for December, 2008

Shootout !!! | Burro Canyon, CA

Published by pesh on December 29, 2008 in Uncategorized. 2 Comments

Uncle Craig invited us out to the Borro Canyon Shooting Park for a little “guy time”. We lined up filled water bottles, pumpkins, clay targets, paper targets, golf balls, cans, and rocks just to blow holes in them. We had a great time out there and were treated to a bunch of nice weapons. We had an AR-15 with a red-dot sight, a Dragunov, a FAL, and some vintage rifles. We also shot some handguns. Scott is pretty handy with the pistols where I have an edge with the rifles. We would have had some HD video had the camera been charged… sorry

the view on the way out… we are driving on the 71 here.

203 rounds for the AR-15s

Scott

Scott with the AR-15

Craig

More of Scott fiddle-farting around

The scope on this AR-15 was a bit tricky, you had to be in a specific spot in order to see inside… plus, it would focus and zoom. It was sweet when I could see through it

Scott with the Dragunov

Craig firing an AR-15

We even had some time to bowl

This is our little test construction worker… he did not last long at all

Down the scope of a Dragunov

Scope adjustments for the Dragunov

I was firing, Scott was marking my targets

Time for handguns…

Scott is the champ !!!

Busted clay target

Christmas with Friends | Ladera Ranch, CA

Published by pesh on December 29, 2008 in All Things Grace. 0 Comments

We had some friends over to exchange some gifts and to enjoy a nice Christmas Eve dinner. Thanks for joining us Christina, Jared, Anita, Suzanne, Alana, Alexis, Grace, Cooper and Fiona !!

Merry first Christmas Gracie !!!

Joining our friends for a birthday party | The Block at Orange

Published by pesh on December 21, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Today after church, we went to the Block at Orange to meet our friends for a birthday party at Dave and Buster’s. We had a nice meal and some fun in the arcade, Happy Birthday River, but you don’t look a day over 11 ! Just prior to going in, I was asked to snap a couple shots of the family, and here are a couple of my favs. After the lunch, Jordan and Joseph went to the Vans Skatepark… I shot some video there, but I need to edit it.

Jordan sporting his new shirt and making a goofy face (Thanks Jared and Anita for the cool shirt!!!)

Serene being… well…. serene. Oh, and cute

The whole family

Giardini Christmas Party | Ladera Ranch

Published by pesh on December 15, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

I was invited to take photos at the 5th Annual Giardini Christmas Party here in Ladera Ranch. It is a gathering of about 20 or so families that join together over some drinks, appetizers, dessert and gifts being handed out by Santa and Mrs. Claus. This was the first time I have been to a party like this (I know, I am sheltered) but it was a real fun time. The family invited Heather, Grace and Jordan too! Very kind, thank you Rhonda!

Anyway, I brought some fluorescent continuous lights to keep things simple and I just shot away. I was told that everything went very smoothly and that they look forward to including us again next year. We all had a great time, which is easy to do when you are surrounded by plenty of nice people!

Now, for the photos:

Gracie belting out a YAAAAWWWWWN

The Poeschl Family

One of my favorite spontaneous portraits of the night…

And the guests of honor, these people are simply GREAT! They come to homes and events as the Claus Family as a ministry…. they have such love!

Santa’s last delivery… done at last.

Giving is AWESOME !!!

Published by pesh on December 13, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – $1000 worth, to be exact. Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in Southern California. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : pesh@edenphotography.net

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

pesh

Want to nominate someone in another state? Check out http://givingisawesome.com/ to find participating photographers in places other than Southern California.