Joey Manzione's Senior Pics!

I had the honor of photographing my nephew's senior photos while I was back in PA for a family reunion. Joey got permission to do some of the shoot at a very cool high end auto body shop, RPM in Warrendale, PA. Next we went to his high school, Pine-Richland, and did some shots there:

What a sweet session with sweet Sachi!

Color InfraRed with Sachi in her party dress

Sachi and Mom, Maddie. What a great team!


She is a natural beauty

Another fun color infrared. Notice the Carlton shirt from Fresh Prince of Bel Air...lol

Sachi will be starting high school this fall. Another big milestone!

Sneak Peek: Mindy and Chad's Wedding Day!

Having fun with Chad before the ceremony

The Ceremony in InfraRed. I'm always a sucker for Black and White. I sure miss the darkroom sometimes!

Lovely Mindy and Alex

My good friend Peggy making her beautiful music

Mindy is such a sweetie!

Chad's the Man!!
The whole gang

This is what true love looks like :- D

The same photo done with a cool filter:

What a wonderful couple to get to know. Thanks Mindy and Chad and Aloha!

Shelly and Martin's Beautiful Wedding Day!

Shelley and Martin were married at the Faith Episcopal Church in El Dorado Hills, and their reception was held at Marriott. What great time we had working with them!
(P.S. Thanks again to Ricardo and Ian for their fabulous work!)

Here's a sneak peek of their wedding photos...Enjoy :-)

Fashion-Forward Fun Showcased by Diamond Bridal Gallery

Diamond Bridal Gallery impressed bridal crowds once again at the Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa Bridal Open House and Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 17^th, 2009.

Showcasing their elite bridal gown collection, Diamond Bridal Gallery put on a fantastic runway show for the Arden Hills crowd. Bridal designer dresses that graced the runway included pieces from Romona Keveza, Pronovias, La Sposa and Oksana Couture.

The fashion show also contained a selection of Diamond Bridal Gallery’s exceptional collection of bridesmaid dresses, featuring pieces from the collections of Belsoie, Alvina Valenta and LOVE by Enzoani.

Visual Impact Design, www.visualimpact-design.com, an outstanding florist for all occasions, provided Diamond Bridal Gallery with beautiful arrangements for the runway show. Represented by Cathy Brooks and Erin Rochelle De Young, the floral accompaniments of Visual Impact Design, complimented the classic, yet fashion-forward, bridal designs on display. Hair and make-up for the models bringing the wedding day to life was provided by Image Provocateur, www.ImageProv.com. Images of the fashion show were captured by Diana Miller Photography, www.DianaMiller.com

In addition to the applauded fashion showing, the Bridal Open House and Champagne Brunch also featured a variety of wedding vendors including DJs, event planners, limousine services, catering, wedding cake creators, photographers, videographers and more. Guests also enjoyed delicious food served on behalf of the lovely venue host, Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa.

Celebrated for their attention to detail in quality and customer service, Diamond Bridal Gallery is the proud distributor of an incredible selection of European bridal gowns and evening wear. Exclusive distributor of the Anne Barge Collection, as well as Europe’s rising bridal gown designer, Oksana Mukha, Diamond Bridal Gallery only offers gowns created in the finest fabrics and accented with the finest lace, sewn sequins, Swarovski crystals, beaded pearls and rhinestones stitched by hand.

As a full-service bridal store, Diamond Bridal Gallery has an incredible selection of bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses, mother of the bride outfits as well as invitations, recommended vendors and cleaning and preservation services. Additionally, Diamond Bridal Gallery offers a variety of evening wear apparel perfect for formal dances, Prom and black-tie affairs.

Discover the dress of your dreams…book your appointment with Diamond Bridal Gallery by visiting www.DiamondBridalGallery.com or by calling 916.521.9856.

Senior shoot in InfraRed

My daughter was photographing me with my Canon 10D IR camera while I was photographing Katrina Zorich's senior pictures!

My Tweet Grade

dmillerphoto

has earned a Tweet Grade of "B+"
on this 6th day of June in the year of 2009.

TweetGrade - n. a quantitative assessment of your reach and influence in the Twitter community. Based on your interactions with others, the frequency and content of your updates, and your overall contributions to Twitter, we assign a simple letter grade that ranges from an 'F' to an 'A+'.

Not bad for just getting into this social media thingy the past month or so!

Ladies Night Out!

Welcome to our first Ladies Night out... featuring Boudoir Portraits by Diana Miller Photography! Sessions are $125 and run 20-30 minutes, and include a fully retouched 8x10 portrait, your own online gallery to view your images with friends and family, and the opportunity to purchase additional portraits, wall decor or albums from our boudoir price list.

In addition, We will be introducing Therapon Medical Grade Skin Care. Special Guest: Theresa Palella, L.M.A and Account Executive for Therapon. She will give a brief lecture, free skin care analysis and free samples to the first 25 guests. She will also demonstrate a “mini peel” on guests that are interested.

We also will have Silpada Designs - Unique, elegant, hand crafted jewelry which will be on display. There will be a raffle and one FREE necklace and pair of earrings will be given out to the lucky winner. Think purple! Presented by Laura LaRosa, Independent Representative.

Last but not least on hand will be luxurious, plush bathrobes by Telegraph Hill Robes. They will be offered at a 20% discount, also presented by Laura LaRosa, Affiliate Member.

When: Friday, June 19, 2009 from 4pm - 9pm

Where: The home of Laura LaRosa, 50 Los Gatos Circle, Sacramento 95831

Wine and appetizers will be served.

This is first come, first serve. Once we are full, we will have a waiting list available.
Please RSVP ASAP but no later than June 16 to reserve your space at this fun-filled evening.

Boudoir/Dudeoir Sessions at the Sterling Hotel!

Hey boys and girls...it's boudoir/"dudeoir" sessions this Thursday 11-4pm at the Sterling Hotel. Check it out and call or email me!

Purchase $50 vouchers for $25!

Hey...what a deal!!

Stock up on half-price vouchers during the month of April!

Buy vouchers to use for yourself, your family, Mother's Day, Father's Day or for a gift for friends and family to use. These make wonderful Baby and Bridal Shower gifts!
Call us at 916-729-5520 or email at diana@dianamiller.com to place your order.

These can be used for anything your purchase at Diana Miller Photography, and are valid from April through September, 2009.

Danielle and Vlade's Wedding!

Congrats to Danielle and Vlade! What a gorgeous couple and beautiful wedding at Morgan Creek!

Purchase $50 vouchers for $25!

Hey...what a deal!!

Stock up on half-price vouchers during the month of April!

Buy vouchers to use for yourself, your family, Mother's Day, Father's Day or for a gift for friends and family to use. These make wonderful Baby and Bridal Shower gifts!
Call us at 916-729-5520 or email at diana@dianamiller.com to place your order.

These can be used for anything your purchase at Diana Miller Photography, and are valid from April through September, 2009.

Rock the Vote!

Diana Miller Photography is nominated as Sacramento's top photographer in the 2009 KCRA 3 A-List Contest!
We need your help, please submit your VOTE and submit COMMENTS about our company- click here. Anyone can vote so please forward this message to a least 1 person (or if you have a list, that would be GREAT!) Whether you were a past bride or groom, or we did your family portraits or photographed a family member, friend, or a loved one...we would love your vote!

Thank you so much for your time!
Diana and staff

I am a proud member of Zonta International!

Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and money to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship and award programs aimed at furthering women's education, leadership and youth development.
About Zonta
Zonta International is a global organization
of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Nearly 33,000 members belong to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas.



Zonta's Mission Statement:


Zonta International seeks to:

improve the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women through service and advocacy;

work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions;

promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;

be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, implement service programs, and provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations and the world.

Join our brand new charter, the Zonta Club Sacramento Metro: http://www.zonta.org

2009 Beach Special!

Come join us for our spring 2009 Beach Portrait Special on the shores of beautiful Pacifica, California!

We have 2 dates to choose from: Sunday, March 29 and Saturday, April 11, 2009. The sessions will be held at Linda Mar Beach (aka "The Taco Bell Beach") on Highway 1.

The cost is only $129.00, lasts about 30-40 minutes and includes an 8x10 of your favorite pose.

Call Diana Miller Photography at(916)729-5520 or click here to email us from our website for more information or to book your appointment.

Only a limited number of sessions are available, so don't delay-- call today!

Click on the play button below to check out a video short from our last beach session.

The Studio Flooded!

Go to my personal blog, "what's up buttercup" to check it out. We are still in the process of unpacking boxes so thank you to everyone for your patience during this crazy time. Also, thank you to so many of you for your good thoughts, prayers and help. I just keeping telling myself, "this could have been so much worse" and "at least this didn't happen during the holiday rush!"
-Diana :-)

Valentine's Day Special for your honey!

Give us a call so we can create the portrait you have always dreamed of!
-Diana

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at
Diana Miller Photography!

We will be "officially closed" until January 5th, 2009, to enjoy our family time. We will be checking voice mail and email messages, so if you need to contact us please feel free.

Also, be sure to stop by our booth at the Premiere Wedding Show at Arden Hills Resort and Spa, Sunday, January 4th, 2009 from 11am to 4pm.

Wishing you all the best for 2009,
Diana

Payne and Payne and Diana Miller Photography!

Not Just School Photos Anymore...


We recently teamed up with Payne and Payne Photography to do some cross marketing, promotions, and fundraisers together. Payne and Payne have been around since 1960 and are the top school photographers in town, so if you are tired of the same old Lifetouch school photos, go to Payne and Payne's Photography website and get in touch with them to do YOUR school!


I recently had the chance to visit Annette Payne, the store manager of the new Kate Spade store in Arden Hills Mall. She is the daughter of Gerda and Bill Payne.

Make sure you get over to Kate Spade and check out all of the lovely things they have in their store...not to mention Ms. Annette! :-)


The Limited Edition Sacramento bag~

It's time to order your Christmas Photos!

Change starts Day 1

DMP is excited to annouce that we will be photographing the Inaugural Event for Kevin Johnson at Memorial Auditorium, Tuesday, November 25. Click here to get your tickets!

Kevin Johnson's Acceptance Speech, Nov. 4 2008

Click here to watch Kevin Johnson's acceptance speech on Election Night. You can see yours truly on the left side of the stage in my green sweater... (Geez the one time I DON'T wear black to a gig I am up on the stage!)

Kevin Johnson is Sacramento's New Mayor!

So where were YOU last Tuesday, November 4th, on Election Night?? DMP was asked to photograph all of the excitement for Kevin Johnson, our new Mayor-elect. My good friend/intern Ian Russell and myself covered the party at Zocalo Restaurant in Midtown Sacramento. Wow...talk about excitement!! Check it out for yourself-


Very Happy People!
Zocalo Restaurant
Ian with a guest


Jimmy Yee, Chair of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
Karen Young, First VP, Sacramento City Board of Education

Steve Cohn, Sacramento City Council

Everyone also watched the big screen TVs covering the Presidential Election



Robbie Waters and Karen Young

Kevin Johnson wins the Mayoral race in Sacramento!

Betty Williams, Branch President, Sacramento NAACP

But before I went downtown, my daughter Annelise and I stopped the "infamous" corner of Sunrise and Greenback to see what all of the fuss was about re: the Prop 8 demonstrators. Check out the next post!

Prop 8 on Election Night

I had heard about the gatherings at this busy corner in Citrus Heights, just a few miles from our home. All four corners of the intersection were filled with people holding signs and banners, both "Yes" and "No" on Prop 8. When the light changed, they would take turns crossing the street and go to a new corner. Our corner had a lot of the "Yes" on Prop 8's, and seemed to have a lot of folks from Russia...or from somewhere near that part of the world.


Annelise reporting to her friends about the rally


Two people with different views having a peaceful discussion

Later, a man becomes angry when a "No" demonstrator explains her position to him



A LOT of cars going by honking, waving and cheering. Pretty exciting to watch!


This corner was definitely heavy on the "Yes" side. Overall, there were a lot more "Yes" signs on each corner, and the "Yes" side appeared to be more organized and be in large groups. There weren't as many "No" people, and there seemed to be more individuals or small groups of 2 or 3. Well, that's my unbiased report on the 30 mins or so I was there, pretending to be a news photographer with my trusty Blackberry cell phone/camera... ;- )

The Wellness Day Spa

I would like to introduce my friend Patty Pluim, owner of The Wellness Day Spa - which was voted the one of the "Top 5 Best Day Spas in Sacramento"!

The Wellness Day Spa offers organic & natural spa treatments to help you feel and look better than you ever have before. Patty and her staff offer therapeutic & relaxing massage, detoxifying treatments and body wraps, rejuvenating skincare treatments, waxing services, Equine Massage, Live Blood Cell Analysis, Body Scans & more.

They are located in Lincoln, CA, near Roseville, CA. Please call 916-645-8949 or visit www.mywellnessresort.com for more information and to sign up for our monthly specials newsletter.

*P.S. Mention Diana Miller Photography sent you at your appointment and receive $10 off your first detoxifying body treatment!

Congressman Dan Lungren and Friends

Dan Lungren at the home of Rob and Christy Stutzman

Wonderful food by Boulevard Bistro in Elk Grove

Paige McAtee

The Fowlers

Dan and Rob getting fired up!

Keeping his constituents updated...

...and well informed on what was going on in Washington DC.

I have been photographing Congressman Lungren for several years now, so my daughter decided it was finally time to come along and meet the him. Dan was very kind to Annelise and spent some time getting her up to speed on the upcoming election.

Kevin Johnson and Friends!

Kevin Johnson with Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass



Kevin with Ward Connelly, Robin and Fabian Nunez

Kevin and brother Ronnie

Kevin with Buzz Oates and Fabian Nunez

Thanks to my good friend Jonathan Orfanos for covering this event for me while we were gone on our family vacation!

Dan Lungren's Western Roundup!

We recently had the pleasure of photographing one of Congressman Lungren's events. This one was held at the home of Joseph Mohamed, of Mohamed Enterprises. What a beautiful place he has!

Joseph Mohamed introducing Dan Lungren...

Dan and Bobbie Lungren waving to their friends...

Joseph and his children

We enjoyed the music of "On Call", a band comprised of doctors and nurses!

In the gazebo where Leatherby's ice cream was served. Yum!

Some lovely ladies we met...

Another view of the Mohamed property

Roni Sherlock and her daughters. They are great to work with!

Congratulations to the Spiegels!

Isn't Dylan such an adorable baby?? DMP photographed his Mom and Dad's wedding ceremony in Napa several years ago. We also photographed Dylan's Auntie's wedding!

Some of you might recognize mom as Dr. Jennifer Spiegel, a local OB/Gyn.

The Cutest Birthday Girl!

Here is another second generation DMP client. We photographed her Mommy and Daddy's wedding 2 years ago, and now we are celebrating Angelina's 1sth birthday!