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Sharra & Mark are Wed

winifred — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:40:59 EST

On Saturday, the twenty-third of August, two thousand and eight, at five o'clock in the evening, Monteverde at Oldstone Manor, Cortland Manor, New York, Sharra and Mark were wed.

From Left to Right, Romi, Sharra, Mark

Microsoft Teams with Winifred Whitfield for Camel Talk

winifred — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:09:15 EST

When it came to collecting camel sounds for its upcoming video games, Microsoft teamed with Winifred Whitfield for camel talk. Peter Comley, their senior sound designer contacted me via information he found on the internet. For 10 years, I owned Gobi, a Bactrian camel and Butterscotch a Dromedary camel. Peter and I went to Port Orchard, WA, to meet with the camels, now owned by Mandy and Pete Werbelo, for a "chat".

Peter explained to the camels his need for their voices and how they would be used. (Butterscotch left, and Gobi at Peter's shoulder.)

...and then Gobi had quite a bit to say.

(Please click below to hear camel talk.)

Butterscotch, at the microphone, responded in a quieter and more subdued manner.

(Please click below to heat camel talk.)

I felt that part of my job was to make sure that Peter kept both ears in tact.

In the end Gobi's affection for Peter was clear. It was a great visit. You will hear Gobi and Butterscotch's voice is some of

Microsoft's upcoming games. Warmly, Winifred

Intimate Portraits for women Create Portraits of Emily and Asley

winifred — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:29:26 EST

Grandparents Yvonne and Donald Knerr of Poulsbo, WA were very excited about be visited by both of their grand-daughters, Emily and Ashley, from Vermont, both at the same time! They are recently out of college, Ashley graduated just this year. Yvonne knew that she would not soon again have this pleasure. She also know that this would be the time to have a very special portrait created for their daughter Dana, mother of the girls. Yvonne had seen portraits I had created for her next door neighbor Legina Priest, and she knew she wanted Intimate Portraits for women to create portraits of Emily and Ashley. Everything was scheduled prior to the girls arrival in town. I scheduled a consultation with Yvonne, Emily and Ashley at my Poulsbo showroom gallery, primarily so that Emily and Ashley would have some idea what we were working towards. We also discussed, hair, make up and clothing. Simple dresses would be just fine. The portrait session was not with out it's moments of fear and drama as Ashley (right) felt her dress and her face were not pretty enough. After reassurance from sister Emily and of course me, we proceeded. I promised Ashley that they would both look beautiful in their portrait. I decided to connect them and to bring their hands into the portrait with a long silk shawl which also just happened to hide that part of the dress which Ashley did not like. After shooting this pose to my satisfaction.

I then let Emily and Ashley know that if they had another pose in mind, as sisters sometines do, I would work with them to capture it as well. And indeed they did have a few ideas. I was convinced, when we completed the session, that I had portraits which they and I would love. With only 3 days left in town and a very busy schedule, I wanted the girls to see the images quickly. To my surprise, their favorite portrait came from the first pose I shot. I thought that pose might be more sophisticated than they might like, which is why I offered the additional options. But no - they chose from the first pose we shot. A day or so later Yvonne, their grandmother, would get to see their selection and perhaps have a different idea. Again, without hesitation, their favorite, and my favorite was her favorite as well. More that that, we had a grandmother's tears. How proud Yvonne was that she would soon be giving this amazing gift to her daughter - a gift of personal art which will be treasures for a lifetime. Of course, Yvonne and Donald have a copy of the portrait for themselves to fit in with their many unique antique and vintage possessions. Warmly, Winifred

Intimate Portraits for Women - First New York Shoot

winifred — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:13:43 EST

Elizabeth Hill is a Managing Director of Financial Assurance Inc. in New York, a leading financial guaranty company located across the street from the Museum of Modern Art..

When I was in consultation with Elizabeth Hill, regarding the style of wall portrait she wanted, she requested something unusual. Elizabeth said to me. "I would like to have a portrait in which I am receiving a blessing." I told her I could do that. From my yards and yards of luxurious fabrics, I fashioned her dress, selected appropriate earrings, made a delicate head dress and placed a silk shawl around her to fit with the rather Renaissance portrait look I would attempt. Elizabeth then demonstrated the style of hand position whe wanted to depict receiving a blessing. I fine tuned her lighting and pose and then shot for expression. At the end of the shoot, I made a selection of her images for her to view. We both agreed on the image which would form the basis for her portrait. All of this took place the day before I returned to Poulsbo, Washington. In my Washington State studio, I replaced the background from a collection of images I maintain and then took the image into Corel Painter to digitally paint it, which included painting in the sheer white sleeves. It will be printed on canvas, varnished, and beautifully framed to form a treasured piece of personal art in Elizabeth's home - forever.

Receiving A Blessing

This was Intimate Portrait's for Women's first New York shoot. If you have a particular vision you would

like expressed in portrait form, do not hesitate to let me know.

I am in Washington State until the middle of August, at which point I will return to New York.

Warm Regards, Winifred

Please visit my website at:

http://www.intimateportraitsforwomen.com

New York ~ 347.835.8783

Seattle/Bainbridge Island ~ 206.777.5178

Poulsbo ~ 360.779.1375

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Winifred Whitfield's Voyage to Poughkeepsie

winifred — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:12:22 EST

My visit to upstate New York was not what I thought it would be - it was better.

First the Shuttle from Prospect Park to #4 train to Grand Central Station. That worked. Then enter Grand Central Station and a young man immediately offered to take my small but heavy suitcase up the tall flight of stairs. Accepted - Thank you. Then the majesty of Grand Central.

I purchase my ticket for the train which would begin Winifred's voyage to Poughkeepsie, NY - Track 30.

While waiting in line, I glanced near me and saw a most incredible being. With my ticket now in hand, I approached him and ask why he was dressed so beautifully that day.

I am in New York for "Fashion Week" he repiied. "May I take a photo of you I ask." The light was pretty terrible for a photo and I did not have my flash with me. He was very receptive to having a portrait created - even under these circumstances - I told him I was a professional. "Let's just use the counter light to light your face." " Like this he said", as he struck a portrait pose. "Perfect", I replied. The station was so busy with hundreds of people streaming throughout the station, but as you can see, we were given this moment - this very rare moment when there was no one else in view. We exchanged informtion and said good -bye. I hope to see him again.

I then boarded my train on track 30 for Poughkeepsie, where I would be met at the station.

A comfortable hour and a half later friends picked me up.

After purchasing necessary food and beverage we head toward their home. Along the way, they pointed out the deteriorating but still absolutely amazing remains of the old Bennett College for Girls. I have enhanced this image to make it look the way it felt to me. Built in 1890, it closed in 1977. If you are anything like me you will want to know more about it so I have included one of many links I found.

Oh, the stories I bet it could tell.

View Bennett College Photo Galleries

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Intimate Portraits for Women

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Intimate Portraits for Women goes Bi-Coastal

winifred — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:24:51 EST

Welcome to my new website and to my new BLOG. Everything is a new adventure for me. My life is a constant adventure. This my newest adventure has me traveling between Poulsbo and Seattle Washington area of the country to New York. In both places I am creating beautiful and soulful Intimate Portraits for Women.

I think I am more process driven than goal driven. I am in New York today - the 4th of July, taking a moment to see if indeed I can do this thing call BLOG. This is my very first blog post. Why did I not take my camera out with me today to capture festive holiday images which I could have posted? Why - because it's a heavy professional camera and I did not want to carry it. I must get one of the great consumer cameras that I can throw it into my purse.

I am in New York because I now have an office and a studio in New York. Intimage Portraits for Women is bi-coastal now. This is really very exciting for me. So if you would love to have a really beautiful intimate portrait created please contact me so we can schedule a consultation. I will be in New York this time until July 11th and will return again in August. I will let you know exactly when.

Last night I proudly received the news that I had been included in a special 4th of July Best of F-Stop Beyond composit interview. If you are not familiar with it, it is an exciting forum to get to know the more personal side of a significant group of photographers from all over the nation. I am pleased to have been included amongst them.

Best of F-Stop Beyond

You may hear my full interview if you go to my Media Kit listed under Feature Articles.

Tomorrow, I will be doing a portrait shoot in upstate New York. Tonight I packed three lights, light stands, lots of drape and cloth, my camera and a reflector. Then I pretended I was going to take it out the door, get on a subway to Grand Central Station, then take the train to Poughkeepsie, NY. Well, I could hardly move my gear. That's when I decided that a beautiful dramatic outdoor portrait would be just fine - instead. You will see in a couple of weeks. I hope you had a wonderful and safe 4th of July.

Please visit me:

Intimate Portraits for Women

New York ~ 347.8358783

Seattle/Bainbridge Island ~ 206.777.5178

Poulsbo ~ 360.779.1375

Warmly, Winifred Whitfield