Baby, it's cold outside

This year's snow drought has translated to slim pickin's for the skiers and snowboarders who frequent the Mount Baker slopes. The warm weather has made for a slow winter, and Ryan, an avid boarder, hasn't had near enough fresh powder this year to suit his taste. In spite of the drought, though, we've been making the best of the little snow we do have.

The proof is in the pages of the Spring 2010 edition of the Mount Baker Experience, which features three of Ryan's images from the beginning of the 2009-10 season--including a coveted cover shot! The Legendary Banked Slalom race, celebrating its 25th year in 2010, yielded some fantastic images for Ryan as well, and was a great opportunity hit the mountain and play in the powder.

And now, without further ado, the images du jour...

Nick Ennen (cover image of Mount Baker Experience Spring 2010)

Dan Irwin (Mount Baker Experience)

Michela Hackett (Mount Baker Experience)

A selection of winners from the 2010 LBS race...

Temple Cummins - Winner, Pro Men

Tim Carlson - Winner, Pro Masters

Cody Warble (right) - Winner, Next Generation

Cheers! (and keep your fingers crossed for fresh powder)

-DSII

Extra! Extra!

Read all about it! Duclos Studios II is proud to announce the launch of our BRAND NEW website!

We've got a fresh new look, the links are easier to navigate, and let's not forget those sexy new pop-out slideshows for each of our image categories: Commercial, Lifestyle, Portrait and Wedding. There is also a new section, Testimonials, where we feature some of the feedback we have received from our clients. We have put a lot of love and labor into this new site, and we want to know what you think!

Great new look, same URL: duclosstudios2.com

We always welcome feedback (especially glowing reviews), which you can submit to us here, right on the blog, or drop us an email: duclosstudios2@mac.com

If you are a past or current client of DSII, we encourage you to submit a testimonial of your experience. This will help us become the strongest team we can be, and it is also a valuable resource for potential clients. You can tell us your story directly from the Testimonials section of the new site by following the link to leave your own comments.

None of this would have been possible without you, our clients, helping us create fantastic images and a quality brand. Special thanks also to Patrice Valentine of Net Solutions for designing and creating our fabulous new site.

Cheers!

-DSII

East coast lovin'

One of DSII's recent cross-country voyages brought us to Windham, New Hampshire this past Christmas for the wedding of Jon and Ashley Nicosia. A visit to the East coast is always a treat for Ryan, who is native to the area, especially when our work feels like play! We had a blast at the wedding, and we wish nothing but the best for the Nicosias and their new life together. Congratulations, Jon and Ashley!

Cheers!

-DSII

Not so subdued

There's nothing like celebrating autumn in the Northwest, and nobody does it better than Megan McGregor and her son Nate. We took family portraits of Megan and Nate back in November and visited all the classic Bellingham landmarks, from the panoramic "Welcome to Bellingham" mural on State Street to Mallards Ice Cream downtown for a sweet finish to the session.

Cheers!

-DSII