It’s all about the humor. Rule number one in the Pam Biasotti book of requirements for friendship: MUST HAVE A HUGE SENSE OF HUMOR! Last February I spent a weekend in San Diego at the Secret Photography Workshop as a staff member and met some really cool people. Ashley McNamara was one of the funniest new friends I made that weekend. We had a lot in common–she hails from the Bay Area originally and knew exactly where I was from and understood the lingo. We text messaged each other on our beloved iphones. We took pictures of others and ourselves with lots of makeup and teased hair while we experimented with off camera flash in a swanky room at the W.
I love Ashley’s photography–she has a style that’s all her own. This is a capture of her Flickr images that says it all about her. She is a genius who knows how to execute the image! She has this set on her Flickr stream that says “Failed attempt at 365″ which I wish she would just start doing again. She makes me want to do one for myself and I HATE having my photograph taken. (That’s why it’s important to have someone you trust who can do the job well. I was pleased with the outcome.)
So when I knew she was visiting from San Diego a few weeks back she did me the ultimate favor by taking some images of Riley and me for my new dog website that I am working on. I was thrilled–check these out! My portrait session by Ashley McNamara
Which image of Riley and me do you like the best? My favorite is the one blowing in Riley’s ear. Hee hee! I can’t help but wonder if I need me some botox….
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:31 am
I love you pam!
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Gosh I can’t pick a favorite!!!
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Ashley is the coolest! Love all the images of her.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:18 am
lol, I too love her images…they are so full of life and character. This is a great post and an awesome tribute to a friend.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
I met Ashley briefly in vegas - and sooo wished i could have hung out with her longer - she’s a HOOOT! love her and LOOOOOVVVEEEEE these pics!! she did an amazing job and you look beautiful in these - um - knock out - girl! wow!!! good luck with the new site - you are gonna kick some doggie butt!
July 7th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Thanks for the great morning coffee laugh. Very lucky to find a friend like Ashley…someone who understands you. Love these photos..thanks for sharing!! (Loved yours on Ashley’s site too!)
July 7th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Love the images of you and Riley! My favorite is the one where he is covering your mouth with his paw! Just love ‘em!
July 11th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Oh my goodness! So this is Ashley! Very nice. I will have to meet you sometime too. Come to Arkansas sometime if you ever travel through the south.