Lee Johnson Chevrolet is 78!

Lee Johnson has been making wishes come true since 1933! I was on hand to photograph his vintage car collection and greet some happy clients during their 78th Birthday bash.  Click here for a short video.

Taste of West Seattle

The Taste of West Seattle is an annual benefit for the West Seattle Helpline. Started in 1989 the organization provides emergency assistance to neighbors in need. This particular event provided a great opportunity for some 400 ‘neighbors’ to sample the best fare from West Seattle Restaurants and caterers. This charming cake was created by the Sugar Rush Baking Company. To view all the images from the event CLICK HERE!

Athletes & Art for a Cure!

My sister is fundraising and training for the Rock n Roll San Diego Half Marathon!
She is selling these handmade 13.1 and 26.2 and iRun necklaces.
Yours for only $20! Pre-order yours today and pick it up at the Studio!

If you happen to be in Tacoma this Sunday you’ll want to stop by the
First Annual Athletes & Art for a Cure!
Sunday, April 3, 2011 | 10 am to 4 pm
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital/Tacoma General Hospital Cafeteria
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma

Support spring and summer participants in their fundraising efforts!
We have a talented group of athletes who have much to offer…..

Jewelry | T-shirts | Knit hats
Scrapbooking materials | Baked goods
Photography | Artwork
Chair Massages

All proceeds benefit LLS – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Snazzy lady makes for jazzy realtor

I love the creativity that sizzles when creativity calls! Yasmin called at 3pm; we shot at 4pm; between the rain drops even! And came up with some great shots for her promo materials.  Please visit Jazz This House when you are ready to buy real estate and see if you’re a match!

Halloween in the Junction

The Senior Center of West Seattle asked if I would take photos of the trick or treaters during the Junction’s Halloween celebration. How could I refuse! There were lots of witches, lots of puppies, and lots of monkeyss! The most unusual included a robot, a cupcake and a blue angel…all of which won prizes for best costumes. Congratulations!  If you haven’t received your photo yet be sure and email me so I can get it to you!  gail@gailannphotography.com

West Seattle’s friendly ghosts

The Log House Museum held it’s annual fundraiser at Salty’s on Alki this past weekend. Guests came in costume to partake of a scrumptious brunch and meet several ‘ghosts’ from West Seattle’s past. Do you know who they are?

Left to Right:

O.T. Frasch, famous photographer who took many well-known photographs of West Seattle.  He was portrayed
by Alan Peterson, a member of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society Executive Board.

Frederick Schmitz, an immigrant from Germany with his wife Emma, a banker, restaurant owner who donated
the land which is now Schmitz Park to the city.  He was portrayed by Peder Nelson, a student in the
museum studies program at the University of Washington.

Helen Madison, Olympic medalist swimmer who gave swimming lessons at the Natatorium.  She was portrayed
by Brandi Carlson, a volunteer at the Log House Museum.

William Latimer, a mystery pioneer. Latimer was a relative of the Seattle Dennys who scouted the
Duwamish Peninsula in 1852, a year before the Alki landing party arrived.  Latimer was portrayed by
Andrew Harris, great-grandson of David and Louisa Denny.

Here is a link to all the photos:  http://www.gailannphotography.com/SWSHSFundraiser2010/

Evil Dead

Evil Dead – the Musical

Theater guests enjoyed tuna fingers, pizza, and vampire bites before getting splattered with blood at this ArtsWest patron dinner.  Guests were photographed and placed in their own poster art as a souvenier!  See all photos here

The cult classic horror films Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness  were brought to life before our very eyes in this crazy musical. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell jokes… and all is set to music.  For more info visit: ArtsWest

Wedge, Lucca and Lucy show us their best shot

Tila Real Estate hosted their first BarkWalk in October. Several handsome dogs stopped by to have their portrait taken by gail ann. I think you’ll agree that they all look marvelous!  Remember, pets are family too. Call gail ann for specials on pet portraits!

Smooth Sailing

It’s been a long hard road for my good friend and client, Shan Coleman. Like many of us, a struggling artist trying to become an overnight success, Shan has worked diligently to create his first masterpiece “Smooth Sailing”. I am honored that Shan has used some of my images on his CD and in his promo pieces. Shan is a talented reggae artist who recorded his first single CD in Jamica, his home. You can pick up his first release at Gail Ann Studio & Gallery for $5.oo. Or visit his website at www.nipleliplemusic.com

Kids gone wild

Once again, Ms. Stephanie asked me to photograph her preschool classes for posterity. This time I was gently bombarded by bean bags, chased the kids around the play yard with my camera and finally attempted to take the class photos. I think we did just fine; afterall, kids will be kids.