2009 Central Washington Bridal Show – See You There!

We will be at the Central Washington Bridal Show on Sunday, January 25th. This is an opportunity for you to meet me and my wife, JoAnn as well as many other wonderful people that can help you with the things you need for your wedding day ( like rings and flowers). 

We will be located in the SouthWest aisle, on the same side as the entrance, but at the far end; between Ummelina Yakima Spa Retreat and Motives Custom Cosmetics. Look for a lot of black and red. 

Come look through the portfolio, get to know who we are, and have some chocolate.  Hope to see you there! 

- Neil

Kristen and Kyle’s Engagement Photos

Last week I got together with Kristen and Kyle to shoot their engagement photos. Kristen and Kyle were the winners of a drawing for an engagement session through Everything but the Dress down on North 2nd Street.  They were delightful to work with. Both are artistic and were open to some different backrounds downtown.  We came up with some colorful images. 

 

 

 

 

 

We recently visited with Laura at Everything but the Dress and checked out her new, expanded space. What a great place to put a wedding together.  JoAnn wishes there had been a store like that available when we planned our wedding. 

Good luck Kristen and Kyle with your wedding planning   -  Neil

“Season for Change” Fashion Show

It is estimated there are between 400 – 500 homeless youth in Yakima County. Last Friday, Cary Hotzinger coordinated a Fashion Show on Front Street to raise money for two organizations, For a Better Tomorrow and New Horizons, which support services for homeless youth. For a Better Tomorrow is partnered with others in the community to support  Rod’s House, which will be a homeless youth resources center.

I was one of several photographer’s invited by Carly to photograph the fashion show, which highlighted clothing from Garden Dance and Denyse’s Shoe Boutique as well as clothing designed by Carly. Although a little windy, everyone seemed to be having a good time. The historic downtown buildings create a charming backdrop for the models.

Some sample photos are below. The rest can be viewed  HERE. Twenty five percent of any print purchases will be donated to For a Better Tomorrow in support of Rod’s House.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As always, comments are welcome    - Neil

March of Dimes Silent Auction

Please join us at the March of Dimes Silent Auction.  It will be held March 28, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital in Classrooms A & B from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One of the auction items will be a portrait session including a 18″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas print.  This is an opportunity to support a wonderful charity as well as have a beautiful portrait created of you and your family. 

Premature birth touches half a million babies and their families every year. Babies born too soon are more likely to die, or have lifelong disabilities.  Every baby deserves someone in their corner. Your generous donation will go a long way towards helping the March of Dimes support lifesaving research, community services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start.

The portrait session and gallery canvas print by Neil Bartow Photography are sponsored by Memorial Psychiatric Services in honor of the importance of family to health and wellbeing.

- Neil

Meet us at the Bridal Show

My wife JoAnn and I are busy getting ready for  next weekend’s 2008 Central Washington Bridal Show.  We are looking forward to meeting with beautiful brides-to-be, their handsome fiances and the important family and friends that help with the all planning.

We are also  looking forward to visiting with fellow photographers as well as other vendors we cross paths with during the year.  At last count, there are 12 photographers scheduled to be there and I’ve lost count of the other vendors. 

The Bridal Show is Sunday, January 27th from 11 to 5 at the Yakima Sundome.  Here is the website:  YakimaBridalShow.com

We will be in the Southwest corner of the Sundome (booth 12), near Stage C.  Lin-Paul’s Bridal and Tuxedo, Kerri’s Cakes and Cynthia’s Custom Decorations will be in the same area.   We’d love to meet as many of you as possible and talk in person about your wedding plans. 

 Here’s what we look like: 

        

 Hope to see you there – Neil