I am so excited to announce that my brand new website is live and ready for your viewing enjoyment! CHECK IT OUT RIGHT HERE!
Special thanks to the awesome team at Into the Darkroom for designing this site from the ground up (literally!) I sent them a horrible iPhone photo and a crazy list of things that make me smile and they were able to design a site that is a perfect reflection of me and my work. I highly recommend them to anyone!
As you peruse the site, be sure to check out the galleries, full of brand new work, as well as the fun "hidden" content, courtesy of my bird friend, Wrigley.
delightfully,
Chenin
Special thanks to the awesome team at Into the Darkroom for designing this site from the ground up (literally!) I sent them a horrible iPhone photo and a crazy list of things that make me smile and they were able to design a site that is a perfect reflection of me and my work. I highly recommend them to anyone!
As you peruse the site, be sure to check out the galleries, full of brand new work, as well as the fun "hidden" content, courtesy of my bird friend, Wrigley.
delightfully,
Chenin
mary said:
ahhh super delightful :) love the 'fabric' swatches, that's what I call them anyway. the watering can, neato idea! looove your branding & ITDR rocks!!
(11.14.08 @ 04:34 PM)
Jen said:
Very nice!
(11.14.08 @ 04:42 PM)
Kristin Rogers said:
Okay, that is the best web site ever. For reals. I love it.
(11.14.08 @ 06:27 PM)
Tira J said:
Hi Chenin. I love it! The watering can is sweet. Sorry I couldn't make it to the Finao event this week. Hope we can meet another time.
(11.14.08 @ 06:44 PM)
robert said:
congrats Chenin ... love the new site really fun navigating around ... that darn bird keeps getting away though! ... lol
(11.14.08 @ 08:54 PM)
Kelly Aguilar said:
What a fun site!! You have raised the bar yet again - well done!
(11.15.08 @ 08:03 AM)
kary heimbach said:
love the new website! congratulations!
(11.15.08 @ 10:28 AM)
joyful weddings and events said:
Oh my goodness! I am in love with it Chenin! I would like to frame it and put it on my wall. Absolutely adorable!
(11.15.08 @ 12:01 PM)
Kelley Lee Gin said:
Hi Chenin, Congratulations on the new site. It looks lovely. I can't wait to see the you, Doug, and the new bundle of joy!
(11.15.08 @ 01:30 PM)
Lanne said:
That is hands down the most fabulously creative, personal and coooooolest website ever. Nothing I have seen comes close. Whatever that cost was money well spent - it is perfection. I spent far too long clicking on the bird ;) and because the site was so cool I don't mind admitting that. Completely rocked - just like everything else you guys do! btw... image 3 in gallery 1.. is the BEST speech photo ..ever.
(11.15.08 @ 11:54 PM)
chris said:
LOVEIT, well done!
(11.16.08 @ 06:26 PM)
fer juaristi said:
love the new site ITDR rocks!
(11.16.08 @ 07:00 PM)
shannon montez said:
SO AWESOME! Such a gorgeous, original, fun website. Best website ever. :)
(11.16.08 @ 10:53 PM)
Amanda Auer said:
I love it! It's full of personality and it's my favorite!!!
(11.16.08 @ 11:51 PM)
beth said:
Beautiful...creative...unique....awesome!!! Just wanted to say hello and I love following your work. Way to stand out!!
(11.17.08 @ 02:17 AM)
Sarah said:
Looks fabby!!
(11.17.08 @ 01:16 PM)
Lawrence @ Furious Photographers said:
Love the new site! I like how it "grows" :)
(11.17.08 @ 04:20 PM)
linda long said:
Love the new site-- incredibly fun and unique! Way to set your brand as just those things!
(11.17.08 @ 05:19 PM)
jen w said:
it looks amazing!!! congrats!
(11.18.08 @ 08:03 AM)
Alicia Candelora said:
Having difficulty contacting you through the page. Says "Grumpy servers says: fill out highlighted fields". All fields are filled out. Suggestions?
(11.18.08 @ 10:11 AM)
CReid said:
Hey Chenin
I love the web site and addicted to the bouncing bird!!! Another great project from ITDR. I've been working with them on another project and throughly impressed. I can't wait to see what they do with my project. And I can't wait to see more from you and Doug. Thanks inspiring us photographers.
Regards,
Carl
(11.21.08 @ 01:40 AM)
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On Saturday, I had the pleasure of shooting Netta and Geoff's wedding in La Quinta. Netta and Geoff are a very cool couple - totally laid back, madly in love and free-spirited. It was an absolute pleasure to shoot for them! The wonderful Cathy and Dory, of Celebrations of Joy, saw that every detail was just perfect for this super-cute couple.
I had a few minutes to shoot Netta putting on the finishing touches -
I had a few minutes to shoot Netta putting on the finishing touches -
We shot a couple of portraits of the lovely couple before their ceremony -
The Ketubah signing -
Netta, walking down the aisle with her mom and dad -
After the ceremony, I was able to squeeze in a few last shots of the newleyweds -
Netta and Geoff are huge animal lovers (one of the many things we have in common!) and they wanted to incorporate that into their wedding. I was totally floored when I saw these super-unique centerpieces -
And a couple of shots of their party -
To Netta and Geoff: Thank you for a wonderful day! You are a perfect match and it was a pleasure to capture your beautiful wedding!
delightfully,
Chenin
delightfully,
Chenin
Amy said:
Hi Chenin! My names Amy, from NC. I looooove your pictures. I'm not a photographer but I do take a million and one pictures a day of my 2 year old son :) I'm putting eveything I own on eBay so I can buy the TRA's. One day! I have a link to your site on my blog. It's an easy way for me to keep track of the places I frequently visit. I hope that's ok with you. Again, your work is awesome!
(11.11.08 @ 07:46 PM)
rachel said:
Wow, those centerpieces are unlike anything I've ever seen. Pretty neat-O!! =)
(11.18.08 @ 06:52 AM)
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It's time for another information-/rant-filled post to clear my head of all things I *meant* to blog but never got around to... So here they are, in no particular order:
*Barack Obama ran for, and won, the Presidency. I typically try to avoid political discussions on this blog; mostly because I know that my views are extreme and I'm already probably on some government watch list for Hippie Liberals who shouldn't be allowed to take part in the political process. But I will just say this - America, I am very proud of you. Thanks for taking a chance and thinking outside of the box. (Now Californians, that's another story. I am more than a little disappointed at how 52% of you voted on one particular issue, but, hey, one step at a time, I guess.)
*Speaking of election night, something has been bugging me for a while. Wolf Blitzer of CNN reminds me of someone, and I've never quite been able to put my finger on it. It plagues me on and off, sometimes interfering with my ability to sleep, or complete basic tasks around the office. But, on election night, it hit me. He looks like Snarf from Thundercats. I think the resemblance is obvious.
*I am still knocked up. I don't blog about personal things too often, which is why I have spared you all the day-to-day details of my pregnancy. I figure you would all much rather see pretty pictures than listen to me ramble about what color I painted the nursery (blue-grey and buttery yellow), or whether we're having a girl or a boy (a boy), or what I'm craving (tomatoes), or how I'm feeling (great, thanks!). But, rest assured, baby is growing quickly and we will be welcoming our little one in a few short months. For those of you who feel incomplete without a piccie, knock yourself out (shot by John, my second shooter at last week's wedding) -
* My darling husband and I were interviewed for f-stop and beyond, a cool little podcast/internet radio show for photographers. If you have about 45 minutes to kill, it's a fun get-to-know-us interview.
*My new blog, designed by the fine folks at Into the Darkroom, was featured in this month's Rangefinder Magazine. It's a great article on the role of blogging in a wedding/portrait photographer's arsenal. Check it out HERE.
* I am hosting a little Finao Open House at my studio next week. Check out the details below-
*I am obsessed with South Park (who saw the Peruvian Flute Band episodes?!?). There is really only one show that even comes close to making me giggle like those darling 4th graders, and that is The Office. Well, one of my wonderful Twitter followers sent me what can only be described as the most perfect marriage of the two most perfect shows ever! Check it out (Stanley is my favorite) -
Ok, I think that's it for now. Consider yourself "caught up!"
delightfully,
Chenin
*Barack Obama ran for, and won, the Presidency. I typically try to avoid political discussions on this blog; mostly because I know that my views are extreme and I'm already probably on some government watch list for Hippie Liberals who shouldn't be allowed to take part in the political process. But I will just say this - America, I am very proud of you. Thanks for taking a chance and thinking outside of the box. (Now Californians, that's another story. I am more than a little disappointed at how 52% of you voted on one particular issue, but, hey, one step at a time, I guess.)
*Speaking of election night, something has been bugging me for a while. Wolf Blitzer of CNN reminds me of someone, and I've never quite been able to put my finger on it. It plagues me on and off, sometimes interfering with my ability to sleep, or complete basic tasks around the office. But, on election night, it hit me. He looks like Snarf from Thundercats. I think the resemblance is obvious.
*I am still knocked up. I don't blog about personal things too often, which is why I have spared you all the day-to-day details of my pregnancy. I figure you would all much rather see pretty pictures than listen to me ramble about what color I painted the nursery (blue-grey and buttery yellow), or whether we're having a girl or a boy (a boy), or what I'm craving (tomatoes), or how I'm feeling (great, thanks!). But, rest assured, baby is growing quickly and we will be welcoming our little one in a few short months. For those of you who feel incomplete without a piccie, knock yourself out (shot by John, my second shooter at last week's wedding) -
* My darling husband and I were interviewed for f-stop and beyond, a cool little podcast/internet radio show for photographers. If you have about 45 minutes to kill, it's a fun get-to-know-us interview.
*My new blog, designed by the fine folks at Into the Darkroom, was featured in this month's Rangefinder Magazine. It's a great article on the role of blogging in a wedding/portrait photographer's arsenal. Check it out HERE.
* I am hosting a little Finao Open House at my studio next week. Check out the details below-
*I am obsessed with South Park (who saw the Peruvian Flute Band episodes?!?). There is really only one show that even comes close to making me giggle like those darling 4th graders, and that is The Office. Well, one of my wonderful Twitter followers sent me what can only be described as the most perfect marriage of the two most perfect shows ever! Check it out (Stanley is my favorite) -
Ok, I think that's it for now. Consider yourself "caught up!"
delightfully,
Chenin
Lara @ Southern Weddings said:
I LOVE your blog design-- it is stunning! Congrats on everything...and I love the baby bump pic. You look fantastic!
(11.07.08 @ 02:01 PM)
Heather Espa said:
That just made my day. I've been South-Parking my friends and I... (you can do it at http://www.sp-studio.de/index.htm ) . I can't believe how spot-on those are! He-he. I have a question I pretty-please hope you can answer: what camera belt are you wearing around your waist under that gorgeous pregnant belly? I can't tell - but I would love to know if you love it, and where I can get one. Thanks Chenin! You rock!
(11.07.08 @ 02:16 PM)
Blair Van Bussel said:
Chenin! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the picture of you shooting with the most adorable baby inside (just rightly assuming), and SO love the baby updates! I hope we get lots of pictures on the blog once he comes into the word. These little baby details are all very exciting!
Ahhh! And I loved that (2-pt) episode of South Park!!! I was laughing histarically at the Guinea Pigs. I freakin love those little things and that episode hit me in all the right ways. Tooo funny! Oh and I am still 100% down for starting that band, I
(11.07.08 @ 03:21 PM)
Daisy Varley said:
I love seeing images of you and the growing baby and hearing about color schemes and what you're craving. Please share more :)
(11.07.08 @ 03:34 PM)
Hannah Suh said:
Hahaha, the Office/South Park remix is perfect! Especially Angela and Dwight. Did you catch the post-election episode? "HE'S SO PERFECT AND AWESOME CHAAAANGE OBAMAAAAA!" It was hilarious. =)
And Nov 4th was such a bittersweet day. How far we've come, how far we still have to go.
(11.07.08 @ 04:18 PM)
Natasha said:
Looooooove this picture, you're so cute! I'm very happy for you guys and cannot wait to see baby's pictures here! :)
(11.08.08 @ 09:58 AM)
Ashley Rose said:
Hi Chenin- I am the Twitter follower who sent you the amazingness baby of South Park & The Office :) Gotta say I am lovin Angela! And you look absolutely adorable preggers!!!!!
(11.09.08 @ 11:45 AM)
jac said:
the wolf blitzer comparison is perfect!!!! you look absolutely adorable!!!! and the office via south park is hilarious!
(11.09.08 @ 10:34 PM)
Jen Kniivila said:
I need that belt pack! Any chance you can tell me where its from?
(11.10.08 @ 10:10 AM)
Charlotte Geary said:
Chenin, you look adorable! I'm so excited for you guys.
I got such a kick out of the South Park Office peoples. Stanley rules.
(11.10.08 @ 11:19 AM)
craig stikman glaspell said:
Love your work, love your husbands work, love the blogs, but I am stoked on your political views too. Good luck with baby stuff. Rock on .... CG
(11.12.08 @ 05:39 PM)
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Dear clients,
The holidays are quickly approaching! In order to facilitate quick and easy holiday ordering, Boutwell Studio has reactivated all 2008 wedding and portrait galleries! These galleries will remain online until December 1, 2008.
We are also offering a 20% discount on all reprints and holiday card orders placed before December 1, 2008. (To receive your discount, simply enter the coupon code *XMAS08* when you check out. Please make sure you enter this code and it is properly applied to your order before you check out. No refunds will be issued, once payment is made and check out is complete.)
We are also offering holiday cards this year! Login to your gallery to learn more about these.
ALL REPRINT AND CARD ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2008 TO BE GUARANTEED FOR DELIVERY BY DECEMBER 24, 2008.
Let me know if I can answer any questions, or chat with you about holiday orders!
delightfully,
Chenin
The holidays are quickly approaching! In order to facilitate quick and easy holiday ordering, Boutwell Studio has reactivated all 2008 wedding and portrait galleries! These galleries will remain online until December 1, 2008.
We are also offering a 20% discount on all reprints and holiday card orders placed before December 1, 2008. (To receive your discount, simply enter the coupon code *XMAS08* when you check out. Please make sure you enter this code and it is properly applied to your order before you check out. No refunds will be issued, once payment is made and check out is complete.)
We are also offering holiday cards this year! Login to your gallery to learn more about these.
ALL REPRINT AND CARD ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2008 TO BE GUARANTEED FOR DELIVERY BY DECEMBER 24, 2008.
Let me know if I can answer any questions, or chat with you about holiday orders!
delightfully,
Chenin
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Longtime followers of my blog know that I do a yearly birthday post for our beloved mutt, Murray. Well, it's that time again! Mr. Murray turns 15 years old tomorrow. Last year, he was so upset with me for taking his birthday portrait that I decided to skip it. Instead, I'll post a couple family photos, shot by the fabulous Anna Kuperberg.
Murray Wakes Up from Doug Boutwell on Vimeo. delightfully, Chenin
And, just for fun, Doug shot this little video of him waking up this morning. As you can see, he is still a very sweet, happy boy :)
Murray Wakes Up from Doug Boutwell on Vimeo. delightfully, Chenin
rik andes said:
hey, murray looks great for a 15-year old! happy birthday murray! and man, i just loved seeing his tongue hanging out there for a full 20 seconds as he's trying to wake up, and then how he spends the next forever trying to get it wet again in his mouth. cute little guy. =]
(10.31.08 @ 12:31 PM)
Orbie Pullen said:
That video is classic. I'm sorry but I can't stop laughing right now.
(10.31.08 @ 12:55 PM)
erin said:
15? You are so blessed! The tongue is the most perfect thing I have seen all year.
(10.31.08 @ 01:32 PM)
Blair Van Bussel said:
He really is a good looking boy for 15 , wow! I pray I will have my little pups around that long!
Oh my, that video craked me up. I LOVE that that poor dry tounge :) Whata sweety!
(10.31.08 @ 04:00 PM)
nicole said:
Oh Man - I hope my dear sweetie Ella lasts that long and looks this adorable at 15.
(10.31.08 @ 06:39 PM)
Kristy said:
Happy birthday to Murray!! He certainly is gorgeous and looks fab for 15! The video of him was great....that tongue of his is something else! :-)
(11.01.08 @ 01:56 AM)
Nic Dragomire said:
how AWESOME is that video! soooooooooooooo cuuuuuuuuuuuuuute
look at that tongue!
Happy Birthday Murray
(11.01.08 @ 08:19 AM)
mary crow said:
Happy Birthday sweet Murray!!!
(11.02.08 @ 07:33 PM)
leanne reis said:
Happy birthday Murray! You were just a young lad some 5 years ago when Kate and I met ya!
(11.04.08 @ 12:50 AM)
amysquires said:
OMG, i LOVE murray!!!!!
(11.05.08 @ 06:40 PM)
lin said:
You pup is adorable!! And I do agree that Anna is an awesome photographer!
(11.10.08 @ 10:17 AM)
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