My name is Karen Schmautz and I live in beautiful El Dorado County of Northern California. I am a photographer specializing in weddings, portraits and events.
I had a great time with Alisha, who is a senior in high school. She was fun and comfortable in front of the camera. We took this series of photos in Old Town Sacramento.
The forecast of rain made for some beautiful skies for this shoot.
I loved working with Alisha and her adventurous spirit made for some wonderful results.
I participated in a photo shoot on Saturday in Old Town Sacramento. What a fabulous place for pictures. We were able to get some fabulous shots, even though it had been raining on and off all day.
Towards the end of the day, the sky began to break up and we were able to get some great shots with fabulous sky. Take a gander at the one above one with the Delta King in the background.
This was my last shot of the day. What could be better?
More photos later.
This is my best friend, Julie. She lives in Southern California with her wonderful husband and their darling son. This weekend they came up to our house in Northern California for a quick visit. I always enjoy spending time with her as she is a very busy woman. Her 10 year old son was diagnosed with medium to severe autism. He is a sweet, beautiful little boy, but he is a full time job as he has many needs.
She and her husband have devoted their lives to this little guy. Through their efforts he has learned to look at people, say please and thank you and communicate his needs in short sentences. The love they have for him and the love he returns is obvious. As he is a full time job, Julie’s husband, Jack, works hard and without complaint, to support them both.
Autism is not something I was familiar with until my friends had their son. I have watched them learn about it through their efforts to treat and understand their child. They are the bravest and most loving parents I know. I’ve seen the blessing that little guy has been through the trials and joy that he brings. Autism is a very chaotic and hard to understand world. This little boy has let me into his life and I thank God for that. I also thank God for my friends who love this child with a fierce and wonderful love. I pray blessings upon this loving and hard working family. They never give up.
I love Valentine’s Day. It’s so romantic and full of kisses and roses and candy and holding hands and other romantic things.
That’s why I’m offering a Valentine special. Let me photograph you and your valentine for a romantic photograph and a romantic photograph session that you won’t soon forget.
Ten romantic photographs, fully retouched, ready to print on a CD. You pick the place. The cost…only $100.00. (Cost may be more outside a 30 mile radius of the Placerville, CA area.)
This Valetine offer is available through February 5, 2010. Contact me at schmautzhaus@sbcglobal.net for an appointment.
My old faithful cat passed away today. I think he was about 17 years old and we have had him since he was born. This photo was taken last week, but you can see by his eyes that he seems very tired. Poor old guy.
This is the first time in 30 years that I haven’t had some sort of pet. Spot was the last of three pets to pass on this year.
He was a good old cat and he will be missed.
Rest well, old friend.
by Karen Schmautz
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