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I survived the commercial shoot

Everyone has been asking me how the commercial shoot from last week went. Yes, it was 108 degrees in Eunice, NM but I drank tons of water and made it through the day. The team from company that I was working for (Insituform & United Pipeline Service) was wonderful. The advertising & communication specialist from Missouri flew in for the event. He and the safety supervisor from Durango, CO showed me around for the day and pointed out what items they needed photographed. This was a major project for both the company and it will end up being a case study for them. These photographs will be used on their website, in marketing materials, tradeshow booth graphics, pamphlets, etc.

Insituform has a product called “Titeliner” that lines existing (host) pipes with HDPE. The titeliner first goes through a rollerbox which compresses it and enables it to fit inside of the host pipe.

commercial photograph

It is then pulled through the host pipe and is cut off at the other end.

Commercial photograph

Even though it was extremely hot, I enjoyed the day. Commercial photography provides an interesting creative outlet that is different from my regular weddings and portrait sessions. I love variety!

A weekend of celebrations

This weekend there were parties throughout Midland. High school seniors across the city were celebrating graduation. Every family that I met with in the past few days seems to be related to one of the graduating seniors.

In my own family, my mom celebrated her birthday on Saturday.  Happy Birthday, Mom!

The people in my photography sessions this weekend were all celebrating special occasions too. The weekend started on Friday evening with a surprise 50th birthday party for Bill. It was a great party with fun entertainment!

Birthday party

Entertainment

On Saturday, I took Mason’s first birthday portraits with cake and balloons.

Photograph of Mason\'s first birthday cake

Picture of Mason\'s feet

On Sunday afternoon, I was able to photograph a family’s celebration of new life as they welcomed home newborn baby Brooklyn.

Photograph of newborn baby in nest

Photograph of newborn baby on towels

The celebrations continue today as I shoot 9-month portraits for baby Will.

Tomorrow I have a commercial shoot in Eunice New Mexico. Tomorrow’s shoot will NOT be a celebration. I am shooting from 12-8 pm in 106 degree heat wearing steel-toed boots and the required flame-retardant jumpsuit. Sounds like fun, huh?