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who just came home as Husband and Wife from their Destination Wedding in Florida. That gorgeous girl is my old trainer at Curves. So ladies if you need that slim bod for this summer give her a call!

I thought this was so cool, so I am sharing it with my blogger friends...


Here is the story... Annie of the Establishment Salon is obsessed with Gossip Girl (and Hanson:0). Her bosses Carly and Howie hooked it up big for her birthday. They knew someone at the Gossip Girl premier party and asked a huge favor to have the crew hold up a sign, 'Hi Annie'. I had the pleasure of collaging, printing, and framing this masterpiece for our little pinch of sunshine, Annie. The Gossip Girl void in the poster has the original green napkin in the framed wall portrait.

**Note photography NOT by Gloss Photography Studios.

Izumi's
My heart is still with Ichiban, mainly because they have more intimate seating. But our server, Joe, at Izumi's was absolutely amazing and never skipped a beat. My absolute favorite is Shiro Maguro (a melt in your mouth tuna belly)... this could have been the best I have ever had... in Wisconsin. If you are not the Sushi or Sashimi type... the rolls are just as great. I recommend Eel Roll, but if you are looking for something a lil' more cooked i would go with the ever-so-popular Tempura Shrimp Roll.

Port China
... on Port Washington Road, near Brown Deer. This is hands down one of the best Chinese Restaurants in the Milwaukee Area. Emperor of China is up there too. Anyways, by the interior of this restaurant you would not expect it to rattle your taste buds. The best... BEST... Eggrolls. They are very sweet, maybe with nutmeg. Very unique and very good!

the Knick
Personally, it is exactly like Harry's and for that why not just stay in the area and go to the one in Shorewood. We did go last Sunday for their brunch and a few differences... One of their brunch specialties is a Crab Hash... OMGosh so amazing! (Harry's does not have the Crab Hash). Service was great and the Bloodies were piled high with veggies... just the way we like 'em.

the Hollander
(on Farwell) This could probably be my favorite Go-To restaurant. We go here soo.. much. I ALWAYS get their Grand Club. It has this sweet pepper aioli sauce which makes it just primo. Of course, you need to get their Frites (fries) with choices of a dozen different dipping sauces. I prefer the Basil aioli and the Garlic aioli. Some other favorites from the crew I usually go with: the Bangers and Mash, Chili Mac & Cheese, and (on the menu soup) Split Pea Soup. Don't forget desert... yum yum yum!

California Pizza Kitchen
my hubby's choice. While shopping away at Bayshore Towncenter you should feed yourself so you have enough energy to shop, shop, shop and no DROP. For a quick fix, I suggest this restaurant. They are quick and their pizza is quite good AND you can get a near fabulous glass of vino in there.

** I do NOT write bad reviews... and there are plenty of other restaurants I choose not to write about because of my unpleasant experience with them.

It has been a week since our Studio Warming and Fundraiser benefiting the Children's Hospital Foundation. It was a huge success and we made a wonderful donation to the Children's Hospital. Donations were accumulative from the Boutique Sessions, which included a mini session at the event and a 5x7 gift portrait AND our raffle. Thank you to all of our vendors and businesses that helped out and donated beautiful items to our raffle. Of course, a very special thanks to all of our clients, their guests, and the community for coming out and supporting our very fun and unique event!

If for some odd reason, you missed our event and feel absolutely awful because you are realizing you missed out on an amazing evening.... don't worry! Because we had sooo... much fun giving back to the community with our fundraiser, we are totally going to do it again. Keep checking our blog and website for updates and for a schedule of upcoming events.

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My hubby and I decided to go into the city for dinner this evening. We were walking around and noticed this very mod restaurant located in the Hotel Metro. We decided to check it out.
It was very busy for even a Friday, you could tell this was the Martini hot spot to start off everyone's weekend. We just hoped the food was good.
They seated us at a four-top, but we didn't mind one bit because one side of our table was a love seat sofa.... so cool!
We ordered their Caprese salad [mozzarella, basil, & tomato]. Not the best, way too many greens to be truly Italian. I ordered my entree, the Eggplant Parmesan... absolutely mouth-watering-amazing. Sam, my husband ordered the Scallops and Shrimp... he was NOT complaining at all... once again amazing (he never complains:) ).
To top this amazing evening off we ended with a fabulous almond cake. yummy yummy yummy!
I totally recommend this restaurant!

The Website To An Amazing Dining Experience

I was going thru the slideshow templates and found this one for P.S. I Love You. The pictures I put in the slideshow don't really mean anything... although it is for our upcoming Studio Warming & Fundraiser... so I guess it is important atleast. BUT I just had to advertise this movie and how great it was. I saw it over the Holidays in theatres. I was so embarrassed because in the first 30 seconds of the movie I was bawling.... until the very, very end. I don't mean shedding a few tears... I mean I could barely breathe and my quick pit stop to the movie bathroom's for their harsh paper toweling was not doing the trick, except for irritating my skin even more.
SO... this movie is perfect if you feel like a feel-good cry in your own home, behind closed doors (A much better option than my theatre embarrassment).
I give it four stars. Is four stars good? I don't know. Can you trust my judgement in movies? Don't ask my husband that question:)

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I had the amazing pleasure of photographing a fabulous engagement...
The fiance and myself concocted the sweetest plan.

THE SET-UP: the fiance, Markus, tells his girlfriend, Aria, that they are going to a business dinner and to dress up. Markus gets a fake phone call on the way over to the 'business dinner' stating that the event is starting an hour later and to kill some time they should stop over at Atwater Beach & Park to walk around.

ME UNDERCOVER: a nature photographer at Atwater Beach & Park just hanging out on a beautiful Sunday taking pix of ... the water I guess.. haha

WHAT HAPPENS: the second they are walking the long staircase down to the beach I spot them. I casually start focusing my shooting more on them. As soon as they got to the beach I start to become more and more obvious that I am shooting them... being very weird and awkward. This immediately gets Aria very concerned and says something to Markus... then and there he says, 'Well that's because...' and gets down on one knee and pops that ultra special question. The rest is history. We finished off that amazing afternoon with a beautiful engagement session full of champagne and laughter.

Gloss is moving right next door to Suite 206! Moving Mid-March '08
more room... more fun...

Gloss has introduced another option to proofing your portraits in 2008. This beautiful proof book [if you can even call it that] is more of a mini album than anything else. We know everyone will be using this as an amazing brag book to throw in your purse or keep at your nightstand. The new books have a frosted front and back cover. The first print page is an enhanced portrait and client's name. The logo has been moved to the bottom of the page to become less distracting. We are hopeful this new placement will miss most heads and other important details. Bound in our metal binding wrapped in ribbon. The book is packaged in a delicate organza bag to keep from scratches and bending. Inquire about requirements and fees.
*Personal proofing websites are still the primary proofing method.

for me to post something on this great
blog.

OK... So I have been absent from the blogging world for a few minutes.
Maybe its been more like a month... opps.

Well I am back... and back for good. (holding up three little Girl Scout
fingers) I promise to work very hard to produce daily posts to
keep you updated with the exciting news of the studio and myself.

Today's post will be all about Jaci, Jaci, Jaci. That's right. It's
about time for you to know a thing or two about me.

A few of my favorite things...
- red tulips
- sushi
- things that sparkle
- photography [duh]
- my cats: Dolce, Louis, & Coco
- designer purses [it is such an addiction. hence my kitties names]
- Big Brother [a serious fan]
- Juno
- my husband, Sam
- the smell of Aveda
- burning oils
- wine
- the color, red
- getting my hair 'did at the Establishment
- shopping at SHOP in Shorewood
- Starbucks
- DVR/TiVo
- MAC Cosmetics

A few of my not so favorite things...
- getting waxed by Annie at the Establishment[although she's amazing]
- cucumbers
- celery
- scallops [I think I am allergic]
- reading aloud
- camping
- texting [I don't know how to do it]
- people who wear sunglasses indoors [yes, I am guilty of this sometimes]

Do you agree with any of my likes and dislikes? I
want to know!

High School Juniors wanted for Gloss Ambassador Program for 2008 Senior Season.

Not a Junior? Tell everyone that you know that is! This special is for a very limited time and is going to save you a bunch of dough.

FREE STUFF INCLUDES:
-FREE Boutique Senior Session
-FREE 100 specialty wallets
-FREE mySpace or FaceBook Digi-Portrait

PLUS.... opportunities to make some serious cash & WIN some awesome prizes.

I know. It sounds wayyyyy too good to be true.... but this is all totally FREE.

What We Need From YOU:
email us at: info@glossphotographystudios.com

*Name
*High School
*Phone

OR Call the studio for immediate booking @ 414 332 0195

REMEMBER this is a limited special and must be taken advantage of asap! Only 3 students from every school will be accepted.

~Jac

Blogger Only Special... Recieve $10 OFF your session when you book in the first week of February.

SHOP is the newest boutique addition to Shorewood. Check it out. It's Hot!
www.shop53211.com

Gloss's philosophy is that everyone should have beautiful portraits of themselves and loved ones. Gloss's techniques and unique ideas set them aside from every other portrait studio. Gloss believes that you should receive an upscale product and service that exceeds excellence for an incredible, affordable price. Gloss uses minimal props to capture the true personality of their clients. This approach is so distinctive of a Gloss client's portraits, they truly are amazing. Clients rave over their exceptional experience and the beautiful quality of their portraits. Gloss will create an artistic, everlasting memory that will last a lifetime for you and your family!.

Gloss Photography Studios is located in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Gloss's business hours are Monday thru Friday 11:00a to 5:00p. Morning, evening, and weekend sessions are always available! It is very accessible from the highway or if you are coming from Downtown or the Northshore. The studio is outfitted with many colorful and unique backdrops and trendy seating props. The studio only uses top of the line Canon equipment. The print and product labs Gloss uses are the most innovative and precise labs in the country. Gloss understands the importance of comfort and our studio is equipped with a corner lounge for overlooking sessions and for proof presentations with their clients. The studio is always prepared for its many different subjects including: maternity, newborn, children, high seniors, family, weddings, events, model, and business.