Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10:57am
You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty. I have joined a group of 1000 photographers world wide who have embraced the season of giving and sharing by giving fine art to someone you might know who cannot otherwise afford it.
You know someone. I guarantee it.
I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $650 worth, to be exact. Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $150 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?
The rules:
* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
* The nominee must reside in the East Bay Area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must e-mail me the full story : photos@shoeysindel.com or send it to me as a comment below (I’ll keep them private)
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
With love,
Shoey
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 1:08pm
Being a photographer allows me a meet very interesting people and learn about their passions and talents. One such character is Bay Area Luthier Stephen Faulk. Stephen designs and hand builds flamenco and classical guitars. They are truly beautiful. He makes the rosette out of little strips of colored wood arranged into designs of butterflies, abstracts and geometrics which he slices like a thin loaf of bread and lays into a channel. His precision and craftsmanship are extraordinary and he’s a hoot to hang out with.
You can hear how resonate the guitar I photographed sounds on a youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV7sCxaLeBw . Contact Stephen if you are interested in knowing more about his craft www.sfguitars.net/links.htm.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 12:21am
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 12:56am
My wonderful neighbors/clients Kim, Danny, Molly and Camille are so sweet. They came over to view their portraits and brought me cookies! How did they know that I love cookies almost as much as I love chocolate?
I love my business. I get to do what I’m obsessed with–photography–meet terrific people who let me join them in their lives, make friends with them and give them something that they will love forever. Life is good. Cheers.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 12:43am
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8:17pm
OK, I gave you all a chance to come up with a good story about how I got the name “Shoey” and only Rachel Turtledove-Katayanagi was brave enough to make up a story. I liked her idea that as a youngster I dyed my hair black with shoe polish (similar to the truth when I dyed my hair flamingo pink) and the name Shoe stuck. But, I was inspired by a super nice guy named Alan for the story that I plan on using for a long time. Before I tell you the new story of my name, I want to tell you about Alan. I was painting my new display case on Solano Ave. next to Peet’s Coffee and there was a man hanging out there as so many people tend to do. We just started yacking about life like I am prone to do. Turns out, he is a painter, a bike rider and a pretty nice soul. Somehow the conversation turned to the origin of my name and I asked him for a story idea. Honestly, I don’t remember his version but my idea of the story I’m starting to tell people was born. And so, here it goes…
My dad had many passions including skiing, flying his airplane, driving his red convertible Pontiac fast on Pacific Coast Highway and betting on the horse races. Sometimes he was lucky and won a few bucks on the horses. When my mom was pregnant with me, my dad felt especially lucky and bold. He plunked down a big bet on a horse to win in the 3rd…and he won! The jockey was none other than Willie Shoemaker. My parents were so indebted to “The Shoe” for their new found wealth that they named me after him.
And that’s the story I’ll happily tell you or anyone else who poses the question, “Hmm, Shoey, what an unusual name. Is that your real name?”
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 1:06am
My latest wedding was of a lovely couple from Texas. All of the guests were visitors to San Francisco and most of them were from out-of-state. The bride and groom chose an intimate wedding celebration on the Hornblower Yacht, Sunset. We had all kinds of weather including a bumpy ride, smooth sailing, fog and clear skies.
My bride and groom were camera-shy so I got a few shots of the flowers created by Melana Events. I liked the spring-time tulips as the bride’s bouquet centerpieces.
During the wedding, I learned about a Texan tradition: the groom’s cake. Apparently, in addition to the traditional couple’s cake, the groom gets his own cake. This cake is chocolate and is decorated to the groom’s delight. Our groom loved his motorcycle at home so he chose to bring one along for the ride.
The loving couple and all their friends and relations were super nice and loving. Hope y’all had a great time on the Hornblower and a fun visit to San Francisco.
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