March 10th, 2010
Only the best to showcase and protect your digital artwork!
Made of tin, these deluxe CD cases are durable, sleek and reusable. I LOVE them and have been searching for them for about 10 months now — ever since I saw a version of this at a photography trade show!
This one is much nicer than the one I originally saw because there is a hinge that allows you to open the cover without chance of losing or misplacing it.
There is also a window to feature your photoshoot-specific, laser-etched image on your custom CD without opening the case.
And the CD itself snaps in by a rim around the edge, so the CD is tightly secured during shipping.
About 99% of my clients order a CD with their photoshoot, so I wanted to upgrade my cases to match the beautiful CDs. My clients deserve a cool, modern way to protect their digital artwork! 
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March 6th, 2010
Two years.
That’s how long Melia waited to have a Princess Party!
Yep, she started asking for a princess party since she was 3 years old. I had an art themed party planned for her 3 year old birthday, and then we skipped the big party thing last year as part of my parent strategy of raising humble kids by not throwing big parties every year.
So, even though there are times she demands to have things right away, I must say that she has also shown that she possesses a great deal of patience for her age!
Here are some photos from today’s long-awaited party…
Pre-Party Jitters
The Set-Up
The party was at Super Franks. I love this place! The service was top-notch and there were so many great details to admire.
Princess Dress & Princess Hair
Cinderella, Melia’s favorite princess of all-time, helped her pick out a dress from the castle’s closet and styled her hair.
Thanks, Cinderella, for making my little princess feel so special!
Party Like It’s 1999!
Barbie Cake
Melia picked out her own cake this year. She decided on a Barbie-themed cake before even stepping foot in the store. Heck, she decided months before her birthday! I had to bite my tongue.
When I taught 7th Grade Math years ago, I had a Barbie project where my students had to measure and draw Barbie to life-size while keeping the same proportions as the doll.
The result: Barbie was staggeringly Amazonian and, if alive, wouldn’t be able to stand up because of the small size of her feet and disproportionately small waist and oversized chest! I won’t get into it, but puh-leez — what kind of message about body image does that send to our young children? Ahh, another blog, another time.
Party Favors
Handmade invitations and favor tags by Melia and Melia’s mom.
So Was the Two Years of Waiting Worth It?
You Decide!
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My name is Annie Tao. I am a photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I specialize in lifestyle, commercial and event photography. With lifestyle photography, my style is casual and relaxed - you play, hang out, and just do what you do... and I capture those images! 
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