Young Curry Photography

A new addition to our family-Amalia Sarah

2009-03-10T18:30:00.000-07:00

I have been MIA for the last few months because I got put on bed rest at 3 1/2 months pregnant. On Monday, Feb. 23, Amalia Sarah was born 10 weeks early. She is still in the NICU, but I have taken a TON of photos of her in the last two weeks.
Below are a few of the photos I've taken. Check out www.myspace.com/youngcurryphotography.com to see more.

Faith & Luis {Shell Beach}

2008-12-11T21:26:00.000-08:00

Maren & Michael {Grover Beach}

2008-12-11T20:52:00.000-08:00

Lewis Family {Atascadero, CA}

2008-11-26T21:02:00.001-08:00

Aaron & Gaby {Morro Bay, CA}

2008-11-25T22:02:00.000-08:00

Ehinger Family {Atascadero, CA}

2008-11-25T21:17:00.000-08:00

Lori's Senior Photos {Atascadero, CA}

2008-11-25T19:55:00.001-08:00

Savannah's Senior Photos {Paso Robles, CA}

2008-11-25T19:52:00.000-08:00

June & Manuel's Wedding {Cambria, CA}

2008-11-25T19:09:00.000-08:00

Hanson Wedding {Nipomo, CA}

2008-10-26T14:40:00.000-07:00

Isaac's senior pix

2008-09-23T09:34:00.000-07:00

It looks like I've been slacking off...But it's been far from that...I've been busy taking senior photos as they realize the deadline for that yearbook photo is looming--or already passed by. AND my studio moved acrossed town to a bigger space. I'll put up studio picks later, after I finally get everything put away.
One of my recent sessions was of Isaac, a senior at Atascadero High School, here a few of the favs from that session.
I'll have more senior pix, and weddings, to come soon.

Tailor's senior pix

2008-08-26T09:49:00.000-07:00

I photographed Tailor for her senior photos at Cayucos Beach. It was a very beautiful evening and Tailor was great to photograph! Shy but willing to take some direction from me to get warmed up.

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Katie's senior pix

2008-08-23T08:02:00.000-07:00

Katie did slightly better than Kaylinda and got her senior yearbook photo down to two choices, but doesn't know which to pick. Which one do you think she should pick?
A funny story with Katie, when her and her mom came over for the viewing, I introduced them to my husband, Kelly, and they instantly recognized each other from when Kelly was in high school and Katie was in elementary school--he was her favorite high schooler in an afterschool program she was in and he worked at.

Jamie's Senior Photos, take 2

2008-08-20T19:01:00.001-07:00

Jamie and I got together for her second senior photo session. We shot her first one last spring and since then her hair has gotten longer and is no longer blonde. We had a great time shooting at her home in Atascadero and at the Cayucos Beach. Her photos look terrific and I had such a GREAT time with her. Have a GREAT senior year, Jamie!

Kaylinda's senior photo picks

2008-08-14T16:50:00.001-07:00

Kaylinda sorted through the Many final photos we had of her senior photo session and narrowed it down to her top 5. These are the contenders to make it into her senior yearbook.

More Graham photos

2008-08-13T18:42:00.001-07:00

Here are some more photos from the Graham wedding. I'm still working on the photos, but wanted to get some more of my favs up!

Graham wedding preview

2008-08-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Michael and Felicia's wedding. I've know both of them for nine years, but they've dating for about 10 years now and we are all very happy that they've married and now live in the same town/state.
Felicia was the ideal bride--organized and knew what she want. It was fun watching her get ready for the wedding and how excited she (and Michael) were. They married in Danforth Chapel on the KU Campus in Lawrence, KS.
Thank you both for the opportunity to photograph your wedding!!!! I'm so happy for you!

This is when Michael saw the wedding present his bride gave him--an antique VW Beetle convertible that she bought in college and has since restored. Michael has always loved Bugs and she knew that that would be what she gave him. She had a time getting it from Topeka to Lawrence and keeping it hidden until they walked out of the chapel. It worked out perfectly when that when they exited the chapel that the guests blowing bubbles were blocking their view of the street and it wasn't until they got closer and the crowd parted that he saw it and she didn't have to say a thing--he just seemed to know.

Felicia and her mom put all the bouquets together. They were very beautiful and we had no idea they were homemade until Felicia told us.

Their reception was held in downtown Lawrence on Mass Street--in college our roommate, Willow, worked in the Eldridge, but it was the first time for me to step inside it, even though every night Felicia and I would walk by it on our nightly walks.
Felicia was a great model through our whole shoot. She's always a lot of fun and I love all of the different faces she gives.
CONGRATS, Felicia and Michael!

Taylor's Portraits

2008-07-21T08:46:00.001-07:00

I shot Taylor's portraits at Atascadero Lake Park. Taylor is heading into the seventh grade this fall and her mom wanted some nice photos of her. We had a great time out at the lake and she looks beautiful!

Jenny's Sr. Photos

2008-07-20T07:42:00.000-07:00

I shot Jenny's senior photos in my studio last week. We had a blast! She is a great person and I hope she has a terrific senior year! Thanks, Jenny.

Kaylinda's Senior Photo Sneak Peak

2008-07-17T08:39:00.001-07:00

This is supposed to be a sneak peak for Kaylinda's senior photos, because I am not quite done with processing them all yet, so what I've posted is only from the first half of the session and I have oh so many more to go through. I had a GREAT time driving around with Kaylinda and doing a lot of different, creative things. I can't wait to finish up her session. Check back later for more. I also have several other sessions to process and post, so don't stay away for long.

Beka's portraits

2008-07-17T08:19:00.000-07:00

Beka hired me to take her portrait so she could give her mother a framed photo for her birthday. For a girl going into the eighth grade, I thought that was very thoughtful. She had such a hard time choosing the right one for her mom. I know her mother will love the ones she did pick out. Her are her favs and a few of mine.

Sunshine and Tim engagement session

2008-07-12T22:57:00.001-07:00

I photographed Tim and Sunshine at Montana de Oro--such a great location for shoots, I've done a great number there in the last year. We had a great time out there and hope to spend more time with them. Click here to view (or purchase) all the photos from Tim and Sunshine's engagement session. Be sure to mark your favorites!

Gray-Young Wedding

2008-07-12T07:36:00.000-07:00

Here are more photos from the Gray-Young wedding in Liberty, MO. at the Wynbrick Center. It was a fun wedding and I had a great time capturing the event!

We got our photos taken!

2008-07-11T18:02:00.000-07:00

Kelly and I, along with my parents and my brother and his wife, got our photos taken by imij foto of KC in Union Station in Kansas City, Mo. This first one is my favorite and the one below is my second favorite. Jenae did a great job and we had such a great time with her.

LOVE this one!

ME!

Me again!

I love this one! Kelly and I are in the middle and other butt is my mother's.

This is my third fav of Kelly and I. He's SO cute!

It's a newlywed sandwich!

Sneak Peak--Gray-Young Wedding

2008-06-28T09:50:00.000-07:00

I shot my little brother's wedding last Saturday and I have a sneak peak to share. More will come later. I'm having fun in Lawrence before heading back.

Tyler and his groom's party--yes, Carol is one of his groom's people.

Tyler and Jen Gray-Young at Wynbrick Center in Liberty, MO.

Yes, even the puppy got his own cake.

Heather's photography on display May 30, 2008

2008-05-25T06:47:00.000-07:00

My work, both fine art and portrait work, will be on display at four locations in Atascadero on May 30, 2008. Well, you can see them anytime at the following locations, except for the church.

Start the evening the Lavender Rose Garden (the home of my photography studio) at 9965 El Camino Real, Ste. A where I will be spending the majority of the evening, then go by McGee's restaurant, I'm the featured artist there and they will be passing appetizers, as well as serving dinner. Next, head downtown and visit the Community Church of Atascadero (in the fellowship hall) at 5850 Rosario Ave. Six other artists will also be on display with the featured artist being Sally Tippman. And then stop by EarthTones Gift and Gallery, 5970 Entrada Ave.
Of course, don't forget to stop by all the other great participating businesses and organizations. It is particularly important to stop by those that aren't in the core downtown as they will get the most visitors because they have critical mass.
See you Friday!
Heather

Artists' Reception at Lavender Rose Garden May 30, 2008

2008-05-25T06:22:00.000-07:00

We're in the news!
Go to Atascadero News and the Tribune to see the articles! And watch this coming New Times' Hot Dates section.

Leah and Cody Engagement Session

2008-05-20T21:51:00.001-07:00

Leah, Cody and I (and my assistant Kelly) headed out to Shell Beach to shoot their engagement session. They were so much fun and relaxed with me shooting off their photos. I love it when my subjects are comfortable playing around in front of my cam. I like to capture my subject as they are, so when people see their photos, they say, "that's SO you!"

Jamie's senior photos

2008-05-20T19:59:00.001-07:00

I had the opportunity to photography Jamie's senior photos. She's a junior at Atascadero High School and I got to get her photos early. We had a great time running around outside her family's house getting great photos. She was afraid to do anything! And the photos turned out GREAT! Thanks for being such a great subject, Jamie!

Jessica and Skyler--Mother-daughter session

2008-05-13T21:24:00.001-07:00

This is my favorite photo of Jessica and Skyler.

Jessica and her daughter, Skyler, and I headed out to Shell Creek Road to the wildflowers last month to shoot some portraits of the two of them. Jessica was about 6 months pregnant. We had a great time out there. Skyler was so cute and they were both a lot of fun to work with!

Atascadero Art Tour on May 30

2008-05-13T06:29:00.000-07:00

Atascadero will host its first art tour on Friday, May 30 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. throughout Atascadero. It is a city-wide event, free and open to the public. The concept is that local businesses and organizations will host art receptions on the same night at the same time. There will be refreshments, wine, discounts, artists, drawings and more at different locations. Click here for more information. Be sure to stop by my studio, Young Curry Photography at the Lavender Rose Garden, at 9965 El Camino Real, Ste. A, Atascadero. We'll be having a raffle for a variety of products and services, including some from some of our business friends and then donating 100% of the money to a local non-profit--we've all been so busy that we haven't had a chance to sit down and talk about it yet.
I hope you can make it to the inaugurial event and bring your friends, it will be a fun night out!

Ray and Paige

2008-05-11T21:23:00.000-07:00

I shot Ray and Paige's photos several weeks ago when the wildflowers were plentiful (though they still are out here and there). We headed out to Shell Creek Road from Santa Margarita, we stopped at a few places along the road and had a great time together. I loved getting Ray's bike and gorgeous hair in the photos. Thanks for the great time, Ray and Paige!

Ronell and Rick Engagement session

2008-05-09T20:58:00.001-07:00

I photographed Ronell and Rick and their very cute dog at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis. I've driven by the park and lake so many times and never noticed it until Ronell said that's where they wanted to have their photos. It's a very cool park and lake. And if you have dogs, then you'll love the free-range dog park. It's very grassy and if I had dogs, I'd definitely take them there.

Michelle and Brian Engagement Photos

2008-05-09T13:49:00.000-07:00

I shot Michelle and Brian's engagement photos in Grover Beach at the beach beyond the Butterfly Grove off Highway 1. We had a great time together and they got a laugh when a wave got me while I shot them playing in the ocean. I enjoyed them and love the photos that we got from it. THANK you, Michelle and Brian!

Leslie and Chris Engagement Session

2008-05-07T09:47:00.000-07:00

I photographed Leslie and Chris in Atascadero at the Taft Barn last month. They will get married there in October. It was my first time there and it the entire Ranch is gorgeous! Great place to take engagement photos! The owner took us out to show us around and to point out great places to take photos. It was a great day to go out there.

Andrea and Tony

2008-05-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

I've been very busy the last several weeks with Engagement sessions, couples, seniors and children. It's been fun doing so much shoots, but I'm behind on getting them up on the web. Here is a shoot I did with Andrea and Tony near Lockwood north of San Miguel. They were fun to work with and we got some great photos! Thanks, Andrea and Tony, for being such great subjects!
I'll work on getting more up soon! Check back later! And get your entries in for the photo contest!

Bike Month photo contest

2008-05-03T07:40:00.000-07:00

This month is BIKE MONTH! Many of you know how much I love to ride my bike and now that we've moved to Paso, I use it to commute to Atascadero (along with the bus). I am taking part in the Commuter Bike Challenge--I'm excited. In two days, I've logged 55 miles. In the spirit of Bike Month, I want to challenge all of you to get your best bike photo. Be creative and have fun! The only requirement is that a bike must be in your photo.

Here is one I took for Kelly early in the morning leaving for work. On weeks he doesn't drive the carpool, he rides his bike to the meeting place. Getting there isn't bad, it's the ride home--at least for me, Kel seems to just fly up the hill.

Send your entries to heather@youngcurryphotography.com

Contest rules:
1. Include name, email address and phone number
2. Must be taken this month.
3. Tell me a little about your photo.
4. Must have at least one bike in the photo.
5. Have fun!
6. All entries are due by May 24, 2008. I'll feature the winning photo (and maybe some others) at our artist reception on May 30 from 5:30-9 p.m.

The prize for the winner is a Portrait Session (it could be your family, children, pet, engagement, maternity or high school senior) at a location of your choice in San Luis Obispo County (if you're out of the area, we can work something out--if you're in Kansas, I'll be there twice this summer). Included with the free session is a free 8x10 and 8 wallets.

I'm judging more on creativity than your photo skills, so have tons of fun and use lots of imagination!
I'm still thinking about prizes for runners up...possibly something bike related...hmmm...something to think about.

Good luck! I look forward to seeing your photos!

Heather

My week as a sports reporter

2008-04-25T22:37:00.000-07:00

So...tonight is my last night as a sports reporter for the Register-Pajaronian. It's been a fun week--I've certainly learned a lot and it's been fun working well into the evening putting together the next day's paper with Trisha and Jose and whatever reporter is working late.
Right now, the police are on a scene of a crime where shots were fired and one person is injured. It's 10:30 p.m., but we've got to get the info for tomorrow's front page. A lot different from the Atascadero News, that's for sure.
I've included a few photos I've taken this week. I spent more time in the office typing up briefs and laying out the sports section and editing pages. I've been getting back to my wonderful home for the week--the Motel 6--between midnight and 1 a.m. I never stay up that late anymore. I'm getting old.
I'm heading home tomorrow morning. Yea! Just in time to help Kelly move us to Paso Robles--that itself is another topic for another day, as I've been getting plenty of flack for that move.

We're on ProDPI's blog

2008-04-22T12:15:00.001-07:00

Just found us on Pro DPI's blog. Check it out! And leave some comments on this blog!

Week away in Watsonville!

2008-04-22T12:02:00.000-07:00

I get to spend the entire week away from home in the great town of Watsonville. I'm working at the Register-Pajaronian, filling in for the sports editor, who is on vacation with his wife, who also works at the paper.
It's fun and interesting. When I worked at the Atascadero News, we all basically worked 8-5, M-F. The paper was put to bed by 5 p.m. and we went home. But it's a twice weekly and Watsonville is a daily (M-Sa), so the deadline is about midnight or so.
It was interesting working on sports, especially on a daily. I spent last night taking calls from coaches calling in the results from their games yesterday, keeping an eye on the AP wire for news on the major league games going on for baseball, basketball and hockey.
I finally went to my hotel at 1 a.m. I never stay up that late anymore, so I was a bit of a zombie by 11 p.m.
I get to do that same thing the next four nights and I was told that last night was light.
I'll post of photos of the paper, newsroom and such. As well as Watsonville and Santa Cruz (that's where I'm at now).
Post some "love" via comments.

Step It Up seminar in SLO with Mike Larson and Brittany Hanson

2008-04-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

So I travelled over the grade to SLO for a two-day seminar with Mike Larson and Brittany Hanson. I had a lot of fun and am revved up to make my business even better. And we got to shoot a couple different shoots with models. Check out some of my highlights from this week below.
Be sure to leave me comments!

Christian and Yohana were our "engaged" couple for a mock engagement session. They were a fun couple to work with.

Emerald was our "bride" for a bridal shoot.

After the first day of the seminar we had a contest, we broke into two teams to take some fun photos at night without using a flash. My photo, below, won the contest! Yea!

Bridal Show at Madonna Inn

2008-04-06T21:23:00.001-07:00

Today Kelly and I headed to the Madonna Inn in SLO for Central Coast Bride's April bridal show. We had a different display than usual and a lot of bigger items to get from Atascadero to SLO in our little Mazda, but we amazingly got it all in the car, as well as the two of us. Check out the photos of our booth below to see all that we got in there. I'm still amazed we pulled it off. Luckily, we only go to a few shows a year.
Post a message and let me know what you think of our new display.
The photos below are of Kelly and I in our booth before the show opened.
A close up view of my booth. Thanks for the vase, mom!
Kelly and our friend Amy in front of a photo of her and her husband Dan. Amy is a blast to work with. I had so much fun photographing her and Dan. Amy is a massage therapist at the Lavender Rose Garden where my studio is located. She gives a killer massage. I have yet to experience a facial from her.
The last photo is of me with Anthony and Jenny, the couple I photographed last weekend in Pismo Beach--look below to see their engagement photos. I was hoping they would make it to the show today to see their photos displayed, Jenny told me last week that they had talked about it and said how cool it would be if I used their photos when I asked permission. Near the end of the show, I spotted them at the booth across from mine and waited while they checked out the booth. I was excited they were there and couldn't wait to see their reactions when they saw their photos. It was priceless, once they turned around and saw the photos, a bunch of people (family and friends) with them materialized. It was fun having them there and being so excited about my work.
Thanks for stopping by, Anthony and Jenny! It was great seeing you today!

Amy and Chad Engagement Photos

2008-04-02T20:09:00.000-07:00

Amy, Chad and I, and little Maxwell who didn't make it into the photos, headed out to Cambria a little more than a week ago. We had a great time out at the beach getting to know each other.

Engagement session with Jenny and Anthony

2008-04-01T23:17:00.001-07:00

On Saturday, I met Jenny and Anthony at Pismo Beach for an engagement session--I had SO much fun. They were up for just about anything and you can tell with the photos that came out of the session.
Thank you, Anthony and Jenny, you were great!

Lensbaby fun in Vegas

2008-03-19T07:06:00.000-07:00

So Monday night Lensbaby, http://www.lensbaby.com/, had a shooting night out on the strip with a model dressed as "Rocket Girl." Besides the fact that it was fun to shoot a model in Vegas on the strip, we had crowds of people gathering around us to find out what was going on and taking photos because our model or us surely had to be famous. I wish. Someone even asked if we were from America's Next Top Model. 'Fraid not.
Speaking of the show, I'm going to hear a photographer from the show speak this morning, so I better get in gear so I'm not late.
Check out some photos I took with the Lensbaby.

WPPI in Vegas

2008-03-18T23:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog. This is my very first post. I have so many sessions I want to put up, but later on I'll put a few up. For now, I'm in Las Vegas as WPPI and I have some photos I've taken here I want to share. I'm having so much fun and learning a lot and meeting a lot of new people--all of whom are photographers. Seeing how I knew exactly 0 people before I got here, I've met a lot of new people.
Let me know what you think about the photos! Watch for more posts to come.