Miss America

I have been begging everyone I know lately for an American flag. It took a lot of asking around- but finally an old friend and fireman said he could probably salvage a flag for me that had accidentally fallen off the fire truck. I guess an American flag is deemed unusable once it has touched the ground. I had no idea. I personally have nothing against the ground, I roll around on the ground all the time getting the right camera angle. I was happy to take in the flag that had touched the ground for a series of patriotic portraits I am embarking on. The idea is to photograph as many people as I can wearing or holding the flag. There seems to be a whole new wave of patriotism being born out of Obama’s election and a newfound love for the American flag. People, please call me to schedule your flag portrait. Also, I am still looking for a really large cloth American flag for this series.

Beatrice & Henry

Recently I had the pleasure of capturing these gorgeous twins as they sped through their house at top speed. Henry is an extrovert and he stayed right in front of the camera. Beatrice was a bit more skeptical of me until I read her a story. Photographing these two was really good exercise and I am in love with them!

 

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Beatrice & Blankie

Mooney & Green at it again

This year, me and my partner Paige Green are more determined than ever to make as many amazing images as possible to sell through Jupiter Images, our stock agency. This week we photographed Petaluma local, Geneveve, in a muddy meadow. It was uplifting- Geneveve was so happy to run in the muck for us. It was good mid-winter therapy!! We are always looking for models- especially couples and families……

Happy New Year- 2009

 

Dixie tumbles in the Tahoe snow

2008’s Last Wedding

This was a wonderful wedding to finish the year with. Andi & Scooter were up for anything- even running! 

Long Time no Blog

 

Sorry partners. It’s been a while. It was an exciting wedding season and I’m just now finishing all my editing. Here are a few of my favorites.

 

 

Alden & Dan, Napa Valley

 

 

Katie & Jon, Legion of Honor

 

Heather & Matthew, Napa Valley

Andrea & Chris, Princeton , NJ

 

Dmitra & Pascal, Glen Ellen CA

 

 

 

 

Three Graces

I had an idea to copy a 1920’s postcard of three dancers with their heads bowed together. It took forever for me to arrange the fabric and find the perfect spot and wait for the perfect light-oh and there was a nearby brush fire and a big plume of smoke and several small airplanes buzzing us overhead, I kid you not. Eventually we got this shot and I am very pleased. Thank you Jaime, Jess and Ileana for modeling and thank you Paige for assisting.

10 Ten 10

Jude and Tim celebrate ten years together with Tommy & Jessica, the Godparents of Dixie. Photo by the illustrious Paige Green.

Webster Family Portrait

I could not resist asking the Websters to model for me when I saw them strolling around the streets of Petaluma. Thankfully they agreed and I can’t wait to photograph them again. By the way, this is my first digital portrait. I now own a Nikon D300 and I am trying to read the whole manual.

 

The Websters in a Dry Meadow

In front of the Camera

 

Jude Mooney by Lisa Kimmell

Occasionally a photographer is asked to provide a portrait of themselves taken by another photographer or  a self portrait. This is a good time to take advantage of other photographer friends whose work you admire. My friend Lisa Kimmell took this photo and then Tyler Young made it look very 19th century. Tyler requested the portrait of me for the Petaluma Here project to help promote local business owners. At first I was in a panic to find a good photo of myself but I am now very pleased to have collaborated with such talented people. Thank you Lisa and Tyler for my portrait.