Here is a family I have photographed from the very beginning. From there wedding and down to their first child.  They are great friends and I’m happy to give them family portraits they will treasure for years to come. Here is the beautiful family now.

Join us this weekend for the Grand Opening of Belle Bottom Baby located in Tarzana (click for map) when we will reveal the images for the winner of the Belle Bottom Baby model search.  The new images will be on display in the store this Friday and Saturday December 4th and 5th.  Many things will be on sale 40-50% off.  There will be refreshments and activities for the kiddies while you shop and share a visit.  Visitors to the store will also receive a gift certificate for your next portrait session valued at over $280.

I am once again sharing in the International Charity Model Search benefiting the charity Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. This year we are photographing Families so start thinking about updating your family portraits.  The winning family receives a new car! This is a great time of year for getting the whole family together and making some memories so make your appointment for your family portrait today!  For more information on the charity and the portrait event just see this link. http://imagesbydesiree.com/blog/?p=664

I’ve come across some good online resources for moms lately.  Here’s where I’ve been visiting.  Mamasource.com It’s free to join and you connect to local moms with the same questions you have.  I love that it’s local so if you’ve got questions on local schools, doctors, activities… it’s nice.  I have it email me updates and I can scan the latest discussions.  I’ve also been turned onto Jen’s List. It’s a free newsletter.  This girl is so smart.  She has become the center of what’s up around town.  She sends an email everyday with local info useful to moms in and around the Los Angeles Area.  Recommendations for babysitters and nannies… handymen.. activities and for kids and special offers.  Worth a few minutes of your time.

Once again I am very happy to be taking part in the (Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep) NILMDTS now “International” Model Search. I had a great time doing this last year. I had the privilege of one of my boys be the top model for my city. Here’s a little about last years contest.

This year we are looking the the cutest FAMILY to represent for Los Angeles and North America.

Are your loved ones North America’s Cutest Family? We’ll give you the opportunity to prove it! Many exciting prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a new car!

Model Search Special:

$45 entrance fee includes a 90-minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org).

Grand prize international winner will be determined from the 52 city finalists. The winners will be selected from the finalist gallery by photography and modeling industry experts.  The winning family also receives a session with the renowned portrait artist Sandy Puc’ and international recognition.

Call 818-585-1621 now to enter your family in this exciting contest.

*Contest open to residents of the US and Canada. For more information, visit http://sandypucmodels.com/.

So all you families out there thinking it’s about time to update your family portrait it’s time to Seize the Day and take advantage of this perfect opportunity.

Thanks to all for the fantastic participation. We had over 300 voters from all over the country!

And now the results!!  Miss KH!!  And I couldn’t resist showing just a few of my favorites from her sitting.  She has been awarded a complete model session including styling by the talented Bethany Spurlock, and $250 in gift certificates.  The final images from the modeling session will be on display in Belle Bottom Baby.  We will announce a special gallery opening to reveal the final in store display so stay tuned for that announcement.

Congratulations!!

Announcing the newest Model Search.  Do you have the cutest kid in the Valley?  Belle Bottom Baby and Desiree Durang Photography have partnered together to hold a portrait event in the store August 15th and 16th.  YOU MUST come in the store to reserve your appointment.  Appointment slots will fill up fast.  The winner will get the full model treatment when we conduct a modeling session and use those images around the store and future advertising.  The winner also receives $2oo in portrait products and $50 to use in Belle Bottom Baby. 

I’m very excited to partner with Belle Bottom Baby  the grooviest kids boutique in the Valley.  She’s got a great eclectic selection of fun and unique kids clothes.  I’ve found some super cool stuff for my son over the last couple of years.  I bought my son the coolest vintage Duran Duran concert tee there.  It’s going to be a fun event.  Mini portrait sessions will be held inside the store so don’t wait to make your appointment.  Click here for more details!!