Happy Birthday My Love...

I hope you know how much you mean to me, my love. You are my everything.
Thank you for always being there for me, and for supporting me when no one else does. Thank you for encouraging my dreams. And thank you for creating this perfect little boy...and this family of ours. I would be lost without it.
Always yours....
-Me-

Lighting Seminar....

It was awesome... I learned a lot and had a great time working with the models. I had an even better time drooling over the studio. Ridiculous place! Mark Wallace hosted the whole thing free of charge. He is on tour teaching photogs, on behalf of $Pocket Wizard$. Very cool guy. Honest, with good intentions. Not trying to make a sale. In fact there was not a single product for sale at the seminar. Here are a couple of shots from the day.

Snow day...

I went for a drive last week to find some snowy landscapes to shoot....and I came across this little gem right near my house. Photog paradise. Just thought I would share.

Now....lets get down to business. Snow day. That's right....snow in the ATL. When I say snow, it's really only in the academic sense. Frozen precipitation. But it was enough to close schools, and entertain a certain toddler by the name of Cole. Thanks for staying late Aunt Mimi.

The following photos were taken by my lovely/talented wife, Karen.

New toys for everyone....

That's right....

Cole got a new toy to chase the dogs with. Karen got a new desk and shelves for her office. And I finally got my hands on a Fisheye Lens. Happy new year! So here just a few shots from new years eve and new years day. It has been a productive year so far. Cleaning...Purging... A trip to IKEA...Bathed all three dogs...Eat...Sleep...Cleaning...Painting...Yikes. Anyway, thank you to all who made last year amazing for us. All the gift givers, baby sitters, shoulders to cry upon and kissers of boo boo's...we love you all. Feliz Ano Nuevo!

Suck it '09

We Love You Chelsea, We Do!!!!

Blue is the color. Football is the game.
We're all here together. And winning is our aim.
So cheer us on through the sun and rain.
OOhhhh Chelsea, Chelsea is our name!!!

Introducing the starting goalkeeper for the Chelsea Blues....
Cole Casatelli!!!

Just wait until I have some time on my hands to do some photoshop magic.

Merry 'Cole'mas!!!

Merry Christmas to all!!!!
Love
The Casatelli's

Comcast Shoot with Ben Deignan

Ben Deignan

Comcast Shoot with The Biters

The Biters....
I don't even know what to say about them...they are what the Atlanta scene has been waiting for. Real Rock N' Roll with a Rock N' Roll attitude. Do not miss this band live. It will be well worth your $8 cover. Keep your eyes peeled for their TV debut on Comcast Bands On Demand. Thank you Mike Bond and Peachtree One Entertainment for putting me in front of such great bands.

Video Update!!!

With the holidays fast approaching and a 13 month old running (literally running) around my house, I have had no time for blogging. Yeah, I know, excuses excuses right? Anyway, I figured I would come back with something strong.....videos of the boy. Hardly "photography"....but this one goes out to all those who can't be with us for the holidays. We will miss you all, and you will be in our thoughts. We can't wait for you to see how big Cole has gotten. So without further delay, lets get you up to speed on what our little man has been up to.

How To Catch A Cold By: Cole Casatelli

One part Toddler.
Two parts Proud Parents of a walking child.
One part overzealous photographer with a new flash.
And 2000 parts crunchy fall leaves.
The end result is a lovely combination of runny nose - stuffy head - congestion - so your parents can't sleep.....but at least you got the shot!

Tofurkey Day '09

We're back....and what a better way to start, than with the cutest "turkey" you have ever seen. We have lots to be grateful for this year, which makes it easier to not think about the crummy stuff. Good philosophy, right? I believe it was Confucius who said, "A wise man never play leapfrog with unicorn." Wise words from a wise man. I think he meant that we all need to be grateful for what we have because even though change hurts, it is inevitable. So this holiday season, be reckless....live for the moment....take a chance....kiss your kids doubly....kiss your dogs too....and save a turkey, like the one below, by eating your veggies. Much love to you....
The Casatelli's

My dear old man I miss you....

So sad....I don't have the words to do him justice. The best Mastiff I ever knew. My Gussah.
I am heartbroken.

I will be taking a few days off from the blog. Just need some time to refocus.
Thank you to all who have sent their love along.

The Casatelli's

Pic O' The Day 11.14.09

The Alice In Wonderland crew doing the Thriller dance!

Pic O' The Day 11.13.09

Is that a Yellow Brick Road underneath thier feet?

Uhhh, yeah it is!!!

Pic O' The Day 11.12.09

Pic O' The Day 11.11.09

Pic O' The Day 11.10.09

Halloween 2009
Best wedding I have ever shot....all wedding should be like this one.

Pic O' The Day 11.9.09

Me and Nina in a photobooth acting like the paparazzi. I have serious lens envy! Look at the size of that thing! Pics from the Halloween Wedding tomorrow....

Pic O' The Day 11.8.09

Pic O' The Day 11.7.09

Cole's First Birthday! (and best day ever)

Yup....can you believe it? It has already been a year since my son was born. It has flown by. I feel myself trying to put on the brakes to slow it all down, but he just keeps moving faster and faster. To add to the madness, COLE TOOK HIS FIRST STEPS LAST NIGHT!!! ARRRGGGG! Wait!!! Too Fast!!!

Here is a brief recap of Cole's birthday. We started off with a nice breakfast at The Flying Biscuit. Cole took his artwork very seriously as you can see....


He toiled and toiled over his masterpiece....


Still toiling....

Aha, I've got it.....

Edible Art!! Brilliant!!

No way were we going to finish all of that.

Then we were off to the park for a romp and some "proper football."

Future Keeper in training...

*Photo by Karen Casatelli

*Photo by Karen Casatelli

"Quit taking pictures and give me a hand!"

Even a perfect day at the park will eventually be interrupted by technology....

"Just let me update my FB status real quick...."

Family.....

Yup...its time for cake!

Oooooooo Ahhhhhh.....

At first, we were quite civilized, eating with our proper utensils.

Is that sugar?

Romfpfffphhmmpppp!!!

Sugar fit!!!!

Sharing with the dogs....

Some more sharing.....

Dangerous territory....Watch for flying debris.

A quick(super long) bath and we are ready to play with all those new toys...

Slowing down....

Crash.....

Pic O' The Day 11.6.09

Pic O' The Day 11.5.09

Gringo Star just got off the road with Trail Of The Dead. Not to shabby. Atlanta boys done good.

Pic O' The Day 11.4.09

Love Love Love....

My boy is one. I can't believe it. I have never been so happy. I wish I could take a snapshot of of my life right now.