2009 Calendar Now Available

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Wall Calendar Cover

We are really excited to share with you the 2009 When I Grow Up Calendar featuring the cutest 13 kids (Yes, we can count. January is a brother and sister.) playing "dress up". Thank you for all of those who participated in this calendar.

The calendars are available to purchase at the studio with 10% of proceeds going to Operation Smiles. If you are interested in purchasing a calendar, please contact the studio at 408-732-3122.
- Desk Calendars are available for $11.99 plus tax each.
- Wall Calendars are available for $19.99 plus tax each.

Desk Calendar

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Desk Calendar Months Preview


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December

Hong Kong

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If you love to shop, dine, and are a size 4 or smaller, than Hong Kong would be a dream. The city is very crowded with locals dining in the many restaurants that line the streets and shopping in the many little boutiques. I stayed in the Mongkok district in Hong Kong. The city was lit up brightly at night with the many shops and restaurants that going outside you wouldn't even know that it was the evening. The food here was delicious and more the size that we are use to in America, especially in comparison to Vietnam. I would recommend coming to visit Hong Kong with an empty suitcase so that you can fill it with the many goodies you purchase. I didn't purchase anything here because my back was already breaking from the items I purchase in Vietnam.

10,000 Buddas.
I make number 10,001.

The best part of Hong Kong was eating. Yummy. The food and desserts there were realy good.
Didn't care for the stinky tofu though.

My sister posing on her campus. Ocean view. What a life!

Saigon, Vietnam

My parents left Vietnam in the 70s and although for many years they have told me about their homeland, this week was my first trip. Saigon is a bustling city that is filled with motorbikes speeding through the city from every angle. In a city with over 9 million people, 6 million of them have motorbikes.
The part that I had the hardest time getting use to was crossing the major streets of Saigon. There is no clear traffic rules other than the occasional green and red light, which is not always followed. If you want to get from one side of the street to the other, you are to walk into moving traffic at a slow pace and look on all four sides of you. You walk cautiously, while dodging and praying that you make it across the street in one piece. The rule here is that if you are hit by a motorbike then you are responsible and must pay for all related damage. Luckily for me, I had my sister Monica to be my body shelter as we cross the streets. Having lived here for a few months, she would shiver less then me as we cross the streets.

My sister caught this image. She was like "look, there's a baby in the basket"

Local on the Meltong Delta relaxing

Meltong Delta

Me holding a Boa
He started climbing up and wanting to kiss me. eeek.....

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

I love Vietnamese coffee. It's really strong and flavor with condensed milk. This glass was only $0.70 for the drink. Yum!

Cobra alcohol

These bottles will contain various species including scorpion, birds, various insects, and of course a whole cobra.

Bananas

Orphan
This little boy was at the Orphanage in Saigon for children with HIV. He was a sweet little boy who just wanted to be held. I play with him for a few hours and was sad to have to leave him.

Introducing Real Oil Portrait Painting

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We are adding to our line of excellent product one that is sure to be a must have. A real oil painting of your children and family. Imagine hanging a beautiful portraiture of your family above your fireplace for all your extended family and friends to see. We are the only studio in the area that will be offering these heirloom. Below are samples of the oil painting taken from our artists' studio.Enjoy and please call the studio with any questions you may have. Price starting at $899.

Smile, you're on camera


Congratulations to the Tsao family for winning a gift certificate to our studio from the Las Madres Winter Rendezvous event. We had a nice time meeting this cute little family. Their daughter was adorable and this is one of my favorite image from the session. Don't they just look so happy and cute. I was laughing while taking this portrait because laughter is so contagious. I found out later that mom was also tickling baby and that was why she was laughing so much. Go mom! Mom always know how to make their babies smile and laugh.

For those interested, our studio does do events as well as customized sessions. We also donate Gift Certificates to non-profits that meet our requirements.

Chubby cheeks always gets me

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I met the mom, Kelly, years ago when she use to do Pamper Chef and I was so happy to hear from her years later. I remember bumping into her and she was expecting, but this session was the first time I met their little girl. She was so cute. I just fell in love with those chubby cheeks. Their son had also grown. I remember him being my daughter size now, and now he was taller and is no longer a baby but a young boy. I'm always amaze how children can just change so much before you know it.

Congratulations to Kelly on your two beautiful children. Thank you for letting me capture your memories, especially the ones of your children being who they are.

Winter 2009 Newsletter

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For my clients, this newsletter is dedicated to you. Thank you for letting us be part of your families memories.

Download Westfall Photography Winter 2009 Newsletter Winter08web.pdf

Holiday Boutique and PJ, Cookies and Santa

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Have brunch with us while doing some holiday shopping. We will be showcasing a variety of jewelers, toys distributors, candles, chef cookware, gift baskets, and many others. The holiday boutique will be on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, from 9am-1pm on Saturday and 9am-2pm on Sunday at Westfall Photography Studio. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you over some delicious muffins, bagels, fruits, tea, and apple cider.

Don't forget to bring the kids in their pajama’s to visit our special visitor from the North Pole. We will be setting out milk and cookies while waiting for our visitor. We will be photographing your children with Santa. Bring an unwrapped new toy to donate for a complimentary 5x7 Gift Portrait.

Holiday Boutique Details
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008 and Sunday, December 7, 2008
Time: 9am-1pm