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Dana&James 09/28/2010
 
Dana and James are getting married next year and I was lucky enough to be able to shoot some pics of them for their engagement! 

I was particularly excited about this shoot because Dana is my sister-in-law and they were visiting for the weekend. Not only did Reynolda Gardens offer the perfect back drop to the cute couple, it was fun to show the two of them around Winston-Salem.  Just for good measure, we also headed over to Old Salem for a few shots. 



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You can see a few more photographs from their shoot on my facebook page!
www.facebook.com/marcibrunophotography
 
Salem Lake 09/14/2010
 
Salem Lake Park, in Winston-Salem, offers miles of trails through woods, with a 365-acre lake being the main attraction. 

I traveled down a path that I had never taken before, named "The Gorge", which meandered beside a nice stream.   

It was beautiful and at times I forgot that I was even in Winston-Salem. The surrounding environment reminded me of the mountains, with huge boulders planted beside the stream beckoning for you to take a break on and cliffs created by the rushing water that exposed layers and layers of rock and history.

And at one point, with the kudzu taking over fields and massive trees, I felt as if I was transported in the world of The Wizard of Oz and I was following the yellow brick road.  The colors and the golden sun radiating between the leaves  gave me a serene and surreal feeling.
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Washington Park 08/27/2010
 
How did it take me so long to discover Washington Park?? 
I spent a few hours of a beautiful day wandering around this park and was amazed at its beauty..in my opinion, it rivals Central Park in New York City, at a much smaller scale.  It had a grand entrance, stone walkways and bridges, old old huge trees and playgrounds and benches that just beckoned you to stay for a while.

Washington Park was designed in the mid-1890's and was originally centered around a streetcar line (how cool is that to think of how life once was here a hundred years ago?!).  It has since grown from a 17 acre park to  75-acres that is nestled amongst several neighborhoods just South of Downtown Winston-Salem. 

Here's just a glimpse...
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Is it possible to love sun flare and close-ups too much?  Maybe..but I don't care!
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There are tons of things that I cherish in this world of mine but there are two things in particular that I hold especially dear to my heart, children & animals. 

Not only do I have 6 adorable neices and nephews but I also have a beautiful baby girl who recently turned 6 months old.  I L-O-V-E taking pictures of children and being a kid myself while I roll around on the ground with them to capture their absolute essence.

I have also always been an animal lover.  From lizards, frogs, fish and turtles to hamsters, rabbits, cats and dogs, I have accumulated a nice selection of pets over the years. My current companions have all come to me by either a local animal shelter or being found as a stray.

With that being said, I decided that the time is now that I should give back to 2 causes that mean a lot to me. 

With every Pet/Animal Portrait Session you purchase, I will donate 10% of the purchase price to AARF, a local animal adoption & rescue foundation.  Founded in 1995, AARF is committed to helping cats and dogs find loving homes. 

You can find more information about this great organization here: http://www.aarfanimals.org/about

With every Child Portrait Session you purchase, I will donate 10% of the purchase price to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Ronald McDonald House offers a "home away from home" atmosphere for parents and family of hospitilized children to stay at for little to no cost to them.

You can find more information about The Ronald McDonald House Charities here: http://rmhc.org/

I encourage you to check out both of these organizations and help me help them by booking your next session with me!  

Conact me at marcibrunophotography@gmail.com for more information!
 
 
Reynolda Gardens is one of my favorite places to go and explore in Winston-Salem.  I almost felt like I was in a lovely oasis as I was walking through the lush trails with the sun creeping through the foilage, casting shadows and flare through the luminous leaves.  

As you look through the images, you notice why the title to this blog is "Green is the Theme"..the rain the day before must have awoken every little plant in those woods because the colors were outstanding. 
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Kelsey 08/13/2010
 
Kelsey is a beauitful aspiring model that I got to photograph the other day.  The setting was amazing..lush country-side with the golden light of the setting sun surrounding us. 

The light that was out there that evening is truely my favorite, it's so warm and inviting.  The only time that is better is the early fall..which is right around the corner.  I see pumpkins, mums, mountain trips and beautiful Autumn colors in my future!
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I'm now on Etsy! 08/07/2010
 
Well, the title pretty much sums it up..I have my Etsy site FINALLY up and running, with actual stuff on it no less!  I've been thinking about starting an Etsy page for a long time, probably since my sister, Jessica, started hers for her jewelry line Soul Energy Jewelry  www.etsy.com/shop/soulenergy. 

This is a slow process for me, but it has been a long time coming.  While I had set up my page back in April, I finally added a few photographs for sale just yesterday, August 6. 
I only have a few on there right now but I plan to add more daily-so check back often!

WWW.ETSY.COM/SHOP/MARCIBRUNOPHOTO
 
 
A special little someone turned a big 2 years old this week! Marilyn obviously enjoyed her birthday cake.. 
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Miles was slightly pensive about the whole thing.  I think he was still deciding if he enjoyed being surrounded by so many girls..
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Cousins enjoyed some down time together...
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And Marilyn played with her new presents..until she decided that it would be more fun to break every crayon in half rathar than draw with them..
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Yes, I repeat myself so quickly with Part II of My favorite little models but how can I resist when they are just so darn adorable?! 

Marilyn (in the first picture) is so shy in person, yet when she sees the camera, immediately turns into a wonderful model.  Her big brown eyes captivate me and the camera. 

The second picture features cousins Elizabeth and Bella.  They are best-est friends whenever they get a chance to hang out.  Where ever Bella found that forlorn look on her face, I don't know because she is such a happy girl..though it did make for a sweet photograph!

Carlo is the big boy in the group, recently he just turned 3 years old and his face is full of mischief in the most innocent way possible!

The last picture is my very own baby girl, Seraphina.  She is just barely 5 months old and is the youngest of all the cousins.  She looks so distinguished in this picture..as if she had just said "ok, mommy, I am ready for my close-up".  She is already use to the constant camera presence.  And she better be..with a Photographer Mom, there's no getting around it, she will always be my 1st model!
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