Portrait Book

Okay, so I'm a little behind, but I AM trying to catch up. This is the cover of my new Portrait Book for 2009. I hope to complete Portraits 2010 shortly thereafter. (Just been a little busy)
Can someone please tell me why none of these online services offer a VERTICAL format for a book, instead of just horizontal? SHeesh! Seems like a no-brainer! iPhoto doesn't offer it and neither does Shutterfly. If anyone can recommend a good "online book creating" website that offers a VERTICAL format, please let me know.

The Golden Hour

Here's another shot of Giulini at sunset, my favorite time of day to shoot.

"Lady Slava"

Rostislava came back for a second shoot. I get along very well with her and her whole family. She is a delight to work with. This theme was her idea...she was channeling Lady Gaga here, except Rostislava is better looking.

The Microphone

My microphone has turned out to be a popular prop. I seem to shoot a lot of singers, like Natalie here. Singers are usually great to work with because they're familiar with performing in front of an audience....or a camera.

Striking girl....

Here's another shot of Riya. She was wonderful to work with.

Riya on white

Here's another shot I liked of Riya. We had a great shoot together.

Alicia

Alicia came back for a fourth shoot. You may remember her as "Lara Croft." And for the record.....No, I do not condone smoking, but Alicia came to me with this idea, and I felt that it worked for the shot.

Bubbles

Stephanie came up from San Diego for a second shoot. I ended up photographing her AND her sister. We had a great time working together again.