Castle Hill Graffiti, and field trips.

Field Trips are a great way to get out, shake up your day, and have some fun. 

This set of images is from the Castle Hill Graffiti Park, here in the heart of downtown Austin. 

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We are very excited to offer a new line of fine art prints.

Red Pants Studio is a leading provider of creative images, rooted in interiors photography, with a passion for portraits, and a unique perspective on life around us.

We are holding nothing back for this round. We will have 4 unique prints on display starting June 20^th at the show room of William and Wayne, in the Seattle Design center. (www.williamandwayne.com)  Come by for the third Thursday art show, and meet William and Wayne and Drew Rice too.

Feathered will be

 3) 16” X 24”

1)  12” X 24”

All 4 are printing as high gloss on metal. They have 1/8” rounded corners, with ½” float mount hangers, giving your prints ½” clearance from the wall.

Stay tuned for more on your opportunity to buy these limited edition prints.   

Covered bridge  I 

behind the scenes.

Thanks to all who made this possible and so much fun. 

Thanks to the Seniors for encouraging, and sharing hope. Y'all rock.

You are true inspirations.  

Special thanks

John for making sure these BTS images happened, and all the work... 

To our two other photographers, Thanks! They did all the work. I just played. 

Urban Lights Studio, Thanks for having us.

All who are unnamed! Thank you so very much. You know who you are ANON and friends

You made this all happen.

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Eastside Academy photo event.

  Eastside Academy Senior Photo Event

On Saturday, June 1, Red Pants Studio will be taking portraits for 10 seniors from Eastside Academy .

Eastside Academy impacts the lives of at-risk youth in our community by inspiring change through high school education, counseling, recovery, and skills programs in a Christ-centered environment.

Why we’re doing this?

Senior photos give students an opportunity to show off who they are and mark the completion of their journey. Typically students use these pictures on graduation invitations and announcements, social media and many other places.

Our goal is to make this a fun-filled day to remember for the seniors, and provide them with a great set of photos to remember and celebrate their hard work.  The sessions will be even more special, since we’ll shoot the portraits on location at Urban Light Studio, in the Green lake area of North Seattle for this day.

And, closer to the heart, we want to embrace the opportunity to reach out and have an impact on someone.

How can you help?

Thanks for asking. Yes, all of this is completely voluntary.

The photographers have donated their time to shoot. The retoucher has donated much of the following week to help produce the images.

There are other opportunities to:

Sponsor: $1,000 goal

·         We’ll have 4 stations. Each station will cost $250.00 to cover the expense for the day at the studio.

·         Donations are only to cover the expense of the rental space.

·         Any funds raised above that total will be given to Eastside Academy.

·         Questions, please call Drew at 425-879-7378

Provide Food: Appetizers and drinks for a dozen high school kids.

Volunteer On-Site:  Join the fun, we will find enough work for anyone who wants to help.

·         Time slots are 1 hour long and allow for two per hour.

·         Moving light weight equipment, computer input-no photo shop knowledge required, name tags, form collection,

·         Don’t want to work? Come and hang out with us.

·         Contact Drew at 425-879-7378 directly for available time slots    

Donations for the project.

Donate to eastside academy directly.

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The mighty Retro Kitchen

Atomic Ranch was the first thing that came to mind when I walked into this kitchen. The rest of the house is matching, but I had the task of shooting just the kitchen.
From the hanging vent hood to the colored glass, the kidney shaped counter, and the double oven.
Rich in history, a real time capsule. The black and white is... well just time fitting. Enjoy the pics.

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dream homes

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Capturing the dream home since 2006

For the Virtual tour of this great home check out our link here.

Collette Collins Design / ENCAUSTIHYDE

"ENCAUSTIHYDE" 

"The process of working with Collette Collins Design is like meeting with Louis Vuitton before your big event and taking your pick from his designs—and then suggesting changes tailored just for you. In the world of architecture, the architect designs your home, or dress—if you will—, but Collette Collins designs the “accessories” that make your home more “you.”

Collette Collins is a designer and builder of unique sculptural furniture, cabinetry, and decorative wall coverings; including mirrors, work stations, and housing for appliances.Because she is not attached to just one medium, Collette draws from a broad body of knowledge to design using diverse materials, from exotic hardwoods to beeswax-and-leather encaustics; rubber, fabric, lead to suede and acrylic. This adaptability in her one-of-a-kind designs is also what enables Collette to integrate salvage material into her fashionable, cutting-edge pieces."

For the last two years I have worked with just a few of the product lines that this talented female artist, designer, builder, and creative thinker has produced. It has been a real honor to shoot these product / art pieces, with her and for her. 

For more of Collette's line-up.
Drop by her web-site at www.collettecollinsdesign.com
Or stop by the awesome showroom of William and Wayne in the Seattle Design Center.

A day out

On a day out with my daughter we found our way to the Olympic sculpture garden and a great little cafe down the street.
 

A neighborhood, and the value of art

I had the great delight of shooting in Stonegate neighborhood today, thanks to Sue Lunsford of Windermere real-estate.
We got off to an early start, which allowed me to stop for set of pictures of the entry to the neighborhood, the great park, and the recently commissioned art-work inside the playground. Although you will need to watch the virtual tour of the home to see those great images, pictured here is great sculpture found just across the street from the park.

Thanks Stonegate community in Renton, WA. for the value you put on art in your neighborhood.

Ray Merriwether

      Right away I was drawn to this home. It could have been its mid-century modern style, and the simple lines, or the part of history that it expressed. However it was the windows in the rear that really grabbed my attention. The smooth curve of the living room and back porch seemed to hug Lake Washington and the distant City of Seattle. 

2012 year end review

Taking a look back through 2012 has been great. I am at a loss for words at how fortunate I am as a photographer, and how honored I am to have the opportunity to shoot for so many great clients. This past year I had the opportunity to capture so many great spaces, and many beautiful faces. Thanks to all who opened these spaces up to Red Pants Studio, and to those who showed their great smiles. I look forward to 2013.

Condos, Condos and more Condos

No doubt that I enjoy the challenges that a small space brings when trying to capture it. This week has ended with a real treat, this Stylish 400+ sq ft modern condo is in the heart of Capitol Hill. The building and units were remolded in 2008 with a modern touch. The building offers a great community space complete with a grill, waterfall art, and parking. For entertaining of friends and family, the private back porch offers the unique feel of downtown living. The perfect turn key lifestyle opportunity.
Do I dare mention that it is right across the street from the look out bar and grill.  
Listed by Kevin Ericson of Gerrard Beattie & Knapp
Click here to see the Virtual Tour of this great space

Redmond condo

Thanks to Lilian Bergsma of CB Bain, I had the great delight of shooting this well staged condo in Redmond at The Boulders condominiums. Great use of color and of the space.

 Check out the virtual tour for this listing here.
 

Life at the speed of random

Scouting for a warehouse scene on the south side of Seattle a week ago, I found more than a place to shoot. I found a subject too. Brian was out on a break playing his bag pipes. As random as it was I had to stop and ask the photographers question. "Can I take your picture"? More interesting was that he is not just playing around, he was good, really good. As he played I walked around the scene shooting using the sun as the main light and filled with flash on most of the images.
Here is just two of the pics from that shoot. Thanks So much for the chance to shoot this Brian.

Yes there is a lesson there for everybody. "If you are ever going to be good, you have to practice".

The band he plays with can be found here. (www.cgpb.org) Clan Gordon Pipe Band.

A day at the park

Taking advantage of the sun on a stroll through the park downtown Bellevue yesterday.
I saw people feeding ducks, reading books, playing with dogs, oh yea taking pictures too.
These are just a few of the activities people were enjoying. As for me? I was out to meet them all.

Remodeled Ramblers

I enjoyed shooting this Rambler recently. Two rooms that really stand out are the master suite with the pseudo private porch, and the family room with the warm fireplace.  

"Classy, Beautiful, Remodeled Rambler. New Paint Throughout. New Drive Way and Parking Pad. White Picket Fences. Outdoor Living Rooms. French Doors to Patios. Fantastic Kitchen with all the Bells and Whistles. Stylish Mantles. Gas Insert Fireplaces that are Remote Controlled. Master Bath Remodel, Just Finished. New Front Loading W/D. Fresh Landscaping. Raised Vegetable Garden. Flat Yard Filled with Light. Sought After Clyde Hill Elementary. Fantastic Opportunity in West Bellevue."  Kathryn Lister

High Rise condos

         I am always excited to photograph highrise condos, because they require me to work and think a little different. The life-style of a down-town condo is different than that of a neighborhood and will sell to very different buyer. However some things will stay the same. For example wanting to create an "intimate setting" while showing the open spaces. Needing to show how the space can be used. Taking the opportunity to showoff the views and sights. The difference is in what those spaces and sights are. 
Below is a photograph from a listing downtown Bellevue, I shot for Vikram Deol of Windermere.

"Urban living in this remodeled Downtown Bellevue Penthouse Suite with new bamboo floors, granite counter top and stainless steel appliances.The cook in you will love the gourmet kitchen. Master bedroom has a view of D/T and a large walk in closet. Master bath has a large soaker tub with new tiles and fixtures. Unit boasts 2 rare skylights. Secure entrance and parking space complete the package. The unit is located just steps from high end shops, eating and all that D/T Bellevue has to offer. You will love being able to enjoy the Shops at the Bravern and all the high end dining and shopping at your finger tips. Walk to work or take the bus. Just a few blocks from the transit center, mall, library and much much more!"
 
TO VIEW THE VIRTUAL TOUR PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Quality pictures sell homes.

This beautiful home was put on the market on Monday, and sold that Friday. The buyers commented they used the pictures to make the decision, never needing to go to the house. Although that doesn't always happen, it is more common than we think.
Remember that a home is really sold twice. First time is on-line, second is on paper.

I would like to take all the credit for selling the home, but the truth is that Sue Lunsford of Windermere had a great marketing plan and the know how to make this happen.

project updates and recognition

Many thanks to the great team over at Sound Kitchen and Bath for the recognition I received on the Tami Michaels remodel project. It is a real honor. You can check out the progress on the Sound Kitchen and Bath projects page.

Stay tuned for more to come.