Gary Gionet

On Friday, I took pictures for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Orange County at their annual Youth Of The Year Banquet. This year's banquet took place at "Joe's Garage" in Tustin, CA. This is a neat place. It is full of antique and modern racing vehicles, classics, motorcycles, signs, memorabilia, etc. I took portrait pictures in front of one of the many wall murals, and then I took pictures during the awards ceremony. It was a fun night of photography! 

This is one of the many wall murals inside of Joe's Garage. The murals are painted in a way that the scene follows as you walk by - very awesome! I used this backdrop for the portaits. 

Another of the awesome wall murals inside of Joe's Garage. 

There are many antique and modern race cars and motorcycles at Joe's Garage. 

A morning trip to San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary proved to be a great opportunity to photograph many of the resident critters. This sanctuary has never disappointed us. With more than six ponds and miles of well groomed walking trails, you can't help but have a great time! 

Another from San Joaquin Wildlife 

Another from San Joaquin Wildlife 

Isabelle helping us move into the studio. 

Our photography studio is done! With just a few cosmetic things left to complete, we have moved in and are now using our new photography studio. In only six short weeks, we progressed from a barely covered patio to a full room addition. The room is awesome, but rest assured, we are glad to be done with the dusty and dirty conditions. 

More progress on the photo studio. We are about 4 days away from completion. Some cosmetic work will have to be done in a few weeks, but the studio will be usable by this coming weekend! No more dust! 

Isabelle got her first visit to Disneyland. She had a great time and outlasted grandpa! 

Landscaping Disney style! There are beautiful flowers everywhere you look. 

Isabelle enjoying all the brightly colored murals. 

Isabelle gets to visit with her favorite Disney character - Eeyore.

Sunday, after a week of being sick and stuck in the house, Kelly and I made a quick dash to the Seal Beach Pier to catch the sunset. It was very cold, but it was nice to be outside in the fresh air! 

A fishing boat about to dock at the pier. 

The outside of our home photo studio is complete (except for a coat of paint). On the inside, we have electrical and drywall in progress. 

The enclosure of our patio as a small photo studio is progressing well. The studio will add 305 sq. ft. to the house. There remains a lot to do, but significant progress has been made in 3 short weeks. 

View looking from our existing sliding door 

The Sierra Fire as seen from Metro Net looking East towards Anaheim Hills at 10:22 AM. All photos taken by Alan from the roof of City Hall West.