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Monthly Archives: July 2008

See ya later Alligator…

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Today is our last day here in Los Angeles, tonight we leave for Atlanta.  A few things to tell you…

 - I owe some of you emails, for LA clients who sent me well wishes, you are the best ever!  Thank you!  Don’t forget that I will be coming back and doing sessions here in LA from time to time.  If I have a few of you interested at the same time we can get it on the calendar. 

- All of you need to cross your fingers, think good thoughts, pray, do a dance, anything so that my four year old will suddenly decide that being in the car isnt that bad.  Oh boy, I need a lot of help from you all on that one.  Her favorite hobby these days is screaming at the top of her lungs.  Do they sell minivans that have a south proof booth in them?  Maybe one that has a Britax car seat in that sound proof booth?  Am I on to something here?  I wonder if the Pimp My Ride people could do that for me?  Oh well too late now…

- Can I just say that one of the best things about starting this trip is being able to stay in hotels along the way and to once again sleep in a BED!  Man the air mattress/floor combo isn’t kind to my 34 year old back.

- I had *the* best facial last week from my faaaaaavorite skin care guru Kevin Alexander at Joe Oliveri Salon in Redondo Beach.  Seriously, if you are in LA give him a call, he is awesome.  I wish I could pack him in my suitcase and take him with me.  My face will miss his awesome facials!  My eyebrows are already crying.  Hmm maybe I should just fly back for a facial and a brow wax every month?  Is that a business expense?  I think so! ;-)

- I think on the way out I have to eat at In N Out Burger, they don’t have those in Georgia.  East Coasters, just trust me when I say its so yummy.  Californians – get yours Animal Style, trust me, you’ll love it!

- Thank you to all of the wonderful, amazing, funny, friendly every adjective you can think of people that I have met in my 11 years here in California.  I’ve made so many wonderful friends, met so many awesome clients (who are now also my friends too) that I am sad to leave behind.  Please don’t forget that I’m always just a email away and I’ll still be rambling on here on my blog just like always.

- Thanks to the state of California and Mother Nature for that sweet little 5.4 earthquake as a going away present.  Do you know that is the first one I’ve ever felt.  I’ve always been asleep or just not paying attention before.  That was one freaky experience on Tuesday I tell ya!

- My husband thinks my southern accent is going to get thicker since I’m going back to the south.  I’m from Nashville so I don’t think mine is as thick as a Jawwwjuh accent.  I am *so* ready for some southern hospitality. 

I’ll be blogging along the way, so stay tuned! 

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by Angela

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Maria - Have a safe, scream-free trip! You will be missed. Make sure you keep me posted on your return. I'd love to connect with you again...even if it's only for a cup of tea. =)

Agnes - Angela, I'm really going to miss you! I love love love your photography. This road trip will get your family's imagination going, thinking up ways to keep Miss M from screaming! Sending good vibes your way for a safe and sane trip. If you're in LA again, please let us know and I'll find a way to get there from Sacramento!

corey civetta - I pray your trip goes smoothly and can't wait to get together!! :]

Heather - Sounds like a really great trip! I hope you have fun!!

Jennie - Good luck! Earplugs work wonders!

Susan Braswell - Angela - you have a safe trip, stop to rest whatever it takes. Whew looking at that map though ha - that is one long haul. Enjoy your new home, I have a feeling this was meant to be.

Brandy - Be safe!

Cindy - Have a safe trip, Angela and family!! I will be thinking of you. <B

Sharma - Hi Angela and WELCOME TO GEORGIA!!! I am not sure how I came to follow your blog... probably a photog search for fun ideas.... anyhow, I am in Monroe which is 45 minutes east of the big city so if your ever lookin for a photog to hang with.... it is my LIFE!!!!

auntie bonnie - God bless you, safe trip. sorry i missed your departure. pleas let me know when you arrive in GA.

Anna Mayer - Oh so very exciting! Your screaming child reminds me of MY trek across the country from Minnesota to California in January, almost 8 years ago. I was 7 months PREGNANT with my third child, my eldest was a chattery 7 year old and the middle one was 14 months old and HATED his car seat. Whoopie!! It was a right of passage, though. And I was so glad we drove. I think it gives you a respect for where you are going and where you have been. If you fly, you really have no "sense" of that, you know? Hey, and, thanks for the inspiration to just pick up and move. We will be doing the same some day soon. Happy Trails!

waynette - Hola! Check your email. Little Rock is on the map I see! :D

Pam - Goodbye Angela!!! Will miss you! Good luck in Atlanta!

auntie bonnie - GOD bless you on your trip to GA sorry i missed saying our last good bys let me knok when you arrive..

Reb - Hey there! We just road tripped from Chapel Hill to Utah and back and on the way home we caught Route 40 from Flagstaff and took it all the way to our house in NC (which is 5 minutes off 40). We stopped at soooo many of the same places you did, which I find hilarious. I guess a tourist trap is exactly that - a tourist trap, lol. We also had a rough time finding a hotel in Oklahoma. What's up with that? Anyway, I hope you are loving your new home in Hotlanta and that your family settles in quickly. xoxo, Reb

And the Winner is…

Monday, July 28, 2008

Lori Wlliams come on down and claim your prize.  Email me (angela at angelacalderon.com) so I can send you the gift certificate for your choice of the a oh so cute and cuddly Bestever baby bear mat.

The way I drew the winner was oh so scientific.  I had exactly 253 entries, so I called my son on the phone (I’m at the office) and I told him to pick a number between 1 and 253.  He chose number 161 which just so happened to be Lori’s email number. 

For those of you who didn’t win (or for those stinkers who didnt enter ;-) ) you can still get a babymat at ShopBestver.com and if you enter in coupon code: photobaby you can save 10% on your entire purchase.  This coupon is valid until August 15, 2008.

All my wordly posessions (minus laptop + camera + lenses) are sitting out on the curb waiting to be taken to Atlanta.  Ok well they aren’t just sitting there, they are in the moving containers.  Godspeed all my junk (er I mean valuables), have a safe trip and I will see you at our new home.  I have to tell you, I am lucky that I’m good at Tetris because you would not believe the amount of stuff I was able to pack in to those tiny little containers.  Phew!

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by Angela

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Debbie - I'm so sad I won't get to see you before you leave. Have a safe trip, a FUN trip, and enjoy unpacking all those boxes into a nice HUGE house!!!

Sharon - Angela, Have a SAFE trip! Gran & I can't wait til you all are there!

PamN - Can't wait till you get to this part of the country...we will definitely have to get together!

Lori Williams - Thank you, thank you, thank you Angela! I am soooo excited. I am racking my brain right now trying to figure out where I got this good Karma from? Good luck to you. Can't wait to read about your Atlanta adventures! Lori

Xtina Solis - You are leaving California Just in time, but you couldnt leave without just one more tremor. lol.. Have a safe trip! You will be missed. I still use the Nikon D70 and eventually plan to show you my masterpieces! I hope to make you proud! Love - Christina.com

Baby your Baby! Win a baby mat!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

I am in super busy packing mode right now, acck!  The moving crates are arriving tomorrow so we are down to the wire here.  If you are waiting on a email from me, I promise I will get back to you asap!

Now for a little fun, I’m going away (well to Atlanta) and you are going to get the presents! WEEE!  The super duper fab peeps over at ShopBestever.com have given me a fabulous prize to give away to my blog readers this week.  Between now and Monday you can enter to win one of their hottest selling baby mats.  Let me tell you, these are the biggest things going in the baby market right now, they have been featured in TV Guide, In Touch Weekly and tons of other magazines.  Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez and many A-list celebs have these for their brand new babies.  So I think that one of my blog reader babies deserves one too!

The winner will get their choice of one of the six baby mats – pink bear, blue bear, giraffe, pink cat, blue dog or monkey.  My personal favorite is the giraffe.  You should see the lamb mat that is due to release very soon.  To enter the contest send a email to contest@angelacalderon.com and give me your name and email.  You will not be spammed and your information will not be given to anyone other than myself.  For everyone who enters the contest I also have a special coupon code to give you to save money on any purchase at shopbestever.com.  The deadline for entries is Monday 7/28/08 at Noon (that’s Pacific time, so East Coasters you have until 3pm).  Valid in the USA only.  This contest is open to all blog readers, photographers, moms, dads, kids, passers by, friends, foes, countrymen, peeps, humans and even furry friends.  One entry per household.

Enter to win for your baby, your furry friend or you could even give it as a gift.  Let me tell you these are the softest things ever, your little ones will love this for tummy time or just chilling on the floor relaxing.  I’ve heard that dogs and cats like them too!  Here are the six mats that you can choose from!

Remember my sweet little client Lola from a couple of months ago?  She had the giraffe mat!

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by Angela

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Xtina Solis - Hi Angie! I love your blog! Im as addicted to it as everyone else is to lost! lol. Well it is getting down to the wire ! :( I will deeply miss you! No need to enter me in the contest! I have lots of Bestever stuff myself! ;) ♥

Kristen Cook - OMG, how adorable are those mats?! What a gorgeous comp Angela!!

Happy Birthday x 2

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Today is my sweet baby girl’s birthday.  She is four years old, wow how did that happen, time sure does fly!  Here she is blowing out the candles on her super special Hello Kitty birthday cake!

This little client of mine celebrated his first birthday on Friday.  His name is Max and he had the most BEAUTIFUL deep brown eyes and super long eyelashes.  Oh gosh he was so sweet and he had the nicest parents and lucky for us it wasn’t too hot today, such a nice breeze.  Thank you to Max and his wonderful parents for such a great morning.  Here are a few photos of the fabulous Mr. Max!

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by Angela

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Shellie - Happy B-day to your beautiful daughter!!! Happy B-day to Max too! Wow, he has some gorgeous eyes!!! :-)

jen wilson - Awww! She is so adorable - happy birthday!!! Max is so cute - he does have the most beautiful eyes! jen :)

Diana - These are amazing, his eyes are super!

Jen Lane - HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gorgeous M!!!!! I hope her day was perfect Angela. I hear ya on where did the time go. My little guy is four on Saturday and it's just crazy to think! And Max is a doll. Beautiful photographs!

Agnes - Happy Birthday, Miss M! Love the picture with the bright red-orange door!

Michelle - Happy birthday to your sweet girl!!! And I just love the cheeks on that sweet client - adorable! Gorgeous photos, lady!

PamN - Love the serious attention and puffed lips to blow out those candles - too cute! And Max is just a sweetie pie; my gosh, you captured all the wonderful one-year-old details ...chubby legs, gorgeous skin & lashes, and intense gaze soaking up all there is to learn ahead of him!

San Diego Photographer - OMG, what an absolute doll he is! Look at those eyes!

Carolina - Happy Birthday Miss M !

TonyaMarie - Max is darling. Love your color as always! And Happy Birthday to your little one. She is growing up way too fast!

nina pomeroy - Happy birthday sweet girl. Little Max has some killer eyes - such a cutie!

I’m back!!!

Monday, July 14, 2008

I have to tell you, the Disney Cruise was FANFLIPPINGTASTIC! Disney sure does everything first class. We had the best time and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Mexico was one hot place I tell ya, oh and it was super humid too, I guess I’m ready for Atlanta’s humidity now!

I promised to come home with lots of photos to share, and I certainly have a ton of those, however my two stinkers just were not really wanting me to take photos of them so be prepared for a lot of photos of “stuff”. One of these days hopefully I will get some good shots of them!

The weather was so bizarre, one minute it was freezing cold, the next minute it was a gazillion degrees. My little ones loved hanging out in the Mickey Pool.

There were characters everywhere on the ship, we even had breakfast with them one morning!

The lobby of the ship was amazing, check out the chandelier, it was created by the famous artist Dale Chihuly and it weighs over 3,000 pounds!

The arches in Cabo, even the birds posed for me (although here they look like dirt on my lens!)

This boat in Cabo looked funky and colorful to me so I took a picture of it

In Mazatlan our tour made a stop at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, it was AMAZING

Each night when we would return to our cabin, we would have a towel animal on our bed. The kids loved that! Here is the elephant we found waiting for us one night, along with the yummy sleepy chocolates!

My little 007 James Bond, I mean Spencer Bond on formal night!

On the last day at sea they have a special graduation ceremony for all of the kids club members. They even get a special tshirt and a graduation cap with mouse ears!

Ok I’ll be back to add more photos later, my poor Mac keyboard is freaking out on me and needs a break!

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by Angela

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Pammy - Oh Angela, that looks like the most amazing fun time!!! Great colors, glad you took the D3 with you and captured so much. I hope we can do something like this someday.

corey civetta - These are awesome, Angela! Looks like you all had a blast!

marci - Awesome! So glad you guys had a great time. The pictures are deliciousness! Full of color and life.

Carrie Steffe - ok..I should NOT have opened this with my kids nearby..now they all want to go! Looks like a blast!

Diana - I want to go on a Disney Cruise!!!! Those are amazing and the color is awesome! Great job!

Brandi - Cool shots! We went on a cruise for our honeymoon and we loved the towel animals too. The church shot is awesome.

June - You take the best vacation photos ever! So colorful, full of life, and fun.

Kimberly Hill - I knew you'd have fun!!! It's on our short-list of things to do, as you know. Robert has similar graduation ears from his Disney travel agent training. Disney sure does know how to do it right, don't they? I can't wait for our next trip in September!!

Terrilyn - Oh man your images are making me want to go on another cruise!! It really is the BEST vacation isn't it?! I'm glad you all had an amazing time, you deserve it!!

Theresa - Looks like you had a fabulous time!

Jennifer - wow you even take the best family vacation pics too, looks like you guys had a awesome time, lots of fun!

oneshotbeyond - WOW...this trip looks like it was SPECTACULAR for ALL! Glad you are back. :)

Marmalade - welcome back!! i'm so glad you had a great time. the vacation pix look fantastic.

CarmenM - Oh my word! That looks like such a fun vacation! Your photos are incredible.

Tonya - It looks like you had an awesome time! What great memories for your family.

Patti - Now that looks like fun! :)

Danna Bowes - oh well now.......after the crusie I went on in May I said I would never go on another but looking at these I think I just may have to. Looks like you all had a blast :-) thank you for sharing you fun with us and giving us a little glimps into your family holiday.

Joyce - What a fabulous trip!! I'd love to take a Disney cruise. :)

Christine - man oh man! your pics make me want to go, despite my aversion to anything that moves on water!

Susie - Looks like a wonderful time as evidenced by your photos- I can't wait to book my own crusie someday!!

San Diego Photographer - Great photos, I almost feel as if I was there myself! That shot of the cathedral is amazing!!

gina - hi angela, just found your blog somehow and spent the last 1/2 hour reading through... can you please please please with a cherry on top, tell me which lens you used for the cathedral photo? is it a fish eye lens? LOVE your work...