Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Wedding Shoes






Monday, September 26, 2011

The Taste of Summer

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Apple Strudel

Friday, September 23, 2011

Food Photography

Thursday, September 22, 2011

We Are On Facebook

I started to blog in the beginning of this year and really enjoy to post images after each photo shoot.
There is a lot of anticipation on my clients's side and their responses are usually very emotional. Making people happy is a wonderful part of being a photographer.

Over the past few years some of my clients and friends suggested to open an facebook account for my photography business.  Being a quite private person, it was not an easy decision. But yesterday I did it!

Like us on facebook to receive discounts and special announcements.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Jacinie - Part 3

The afternoon was filled with many smiles and belly laughs... I catch myself smiling every time I look at the images.

Beautiful family (+ two little party guests)  in a backlit light (my favorite).





Jacinie - Part 2

Jacinie enjoyed the pizza she made.


A perfect setting for a backyard party...



Sunday, September 18, 2011

Jacinie's Birthday Party - Prelude

              I was very excited when Jacinie's family hired me to photograph her 4th birthday party. First of all,  it is always a privilege to be welcomed into one's family and trusted with documenting special moments year after year.
              Secondly, I knew that this party will be a real treat. Judy, Jacinie's and Jackie's mom, is an artist when it comes to planing and organizing her daughters' parties. They are truly made with love, beautiful details and a great deal of perfectionism. Her husband and grandparents are very supportive and it seems  like they enjoy the parties as much as the children. 

This year's party evolved around the "Top Chef" theme,  or "Top Chefer" how Jacinie calls it. 







 www.girkephoto.com

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Shana - Bridal Portraits



Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Smile...






Monday, September 12, 2011

Joshua Tree National Park


Joshua Tree National Park is a place of rare beauty. Here are my first attempts
using HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography. 



My son, Philipp, introduced me to HDR photography. Here he is filming time lapses.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Little Sofia

Zwetschgenkuchen



.... a balance between sweet and sour....
I love to use fresh ingredients and make food from scratch. Although time consuming, it never fails to create a feeling of home and gratitude.

 www.girkephoto.com

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Simple Pleasures: Pears

Click here to view my web site: www.girkephoto.com

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Mrs. & Mr. Torbett -Part 2



                                                             www.girkephoto.com

Mrs. & Mr. Torbett







   www.girkephoto.com