Hey everyone! If you’re here because you clicked on the blog icon from www.poppiestudios.com… HOORAY! I am so very excited to have designed and published my very own site, from scratch. It was no easy feat, seeing as how just saying “HTML” makes me nauseous, light-headed and exhausted. But it’s up, there are a few...

Had a fantastic time today shooting photos for the website (anticipated launch date of September 1!). Ended up having beautiful weather, lots of sunshine and cool breezes! A huge thanks to my mother for helping me haul my equipment and props around in the heat, through the fields! I’m sure we looked like run-aways, what...

My Great Aunt Eloise turned 85 this past June, what a beautiful classic lady she is! I made the invitations, with help from Linda to find a childhood photo! We coordinated a party in Grant & Laura’s new-to-them old barn, made lots of Marty’s famous grilled chicken, Evelyn’s mouth-watering potato salad, beer and desserts –...

Thanks to all involved with the St. John Bingen 2011 Confirmation photo shoot. You were all a hoot to work with! I couldn’t have asked for a more down-to-earth, fun group of guys and gals to be my first confirmation group! I hope you all studied the Small Catechism and passed with the grace of...

The idea behind red poppies, a symbol of remembrance, is the foundation behind my designs and photography. I will capture the most precious moments of your life so that you will forever remember them exactly as they were: beautiful, magical, unforgettable… just like red poppies. I can turn any event in your life into beauty...