Author: gailannphoto

visual photographic artist...weddings, babies, children, family, pets. Images of Poland a specialty.
Current · Polish Home Association

13,000 Pierogi gone in 4 hours!

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…meat pierogi, potato & cheese pierogi, mushroom pierogi not to mention fruit pierogi of all kinds!

Hundreds attended the annual All You Can Eat Pierogi Fest at the Polish Home at 18th & Madison in Seattle. Some went thru the line several times to fill up on these traditional tasty morsels of Poland. While resting between plates of food one could witness cultural activities like a  pierogi making demo; folk dances by Polonez of Vancouver, BC; and listen to music by the polish choir Vivat Musica. Children could learn how to make palms and polish cutouts. Seattle’s own youth group Mlodzi Polanie performed and then taught some courageous adults their wonderful routine!

All in all it was a wonderful afternoon of sharing our Polish culture with family and friends.

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Current · Polish Home Association

It’s a Pierogi extravaganza!

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Stop by the Polish Home at 18th & Madison in Seattle for the “All you can eat Pierogi Fest”!
Saturday, May 7 from 11:30am – 4pm.
$16 adults / $8 children up to 11 / tots free

I’ll be on hand with these delicious looking Pierogi Soaps that look good enough to eat – but don’t!
They make a fun gift for Mother’s day or any day!
You’ll find Lavender, Rosewood, Orange Clove, and Unscented flavors.
Pierogi Soap

CCFA - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation · Current

McCready, Wappler and Chaplin – Support CCFA

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Chrohn’s and Colitis Foundation Annual Benefit Luncheon
April 27, 2011 ~ Hyatt at Olive 8 ~ Seattle, Washington

Once again I was on hand for the annual CCFA Luncheon where a wide variety of guests told their stories and expressed their thanks to the Northwest Chapter of CCFA.  A lovely video presentation was created of images I had taken at Camp Oasis last summer – there was not a dry eye in the house!

Guest speakers included; Mike McCready of Pearl Jam (who shocked the nation when he admitted he was suffering from Chrohn’s disease several years ago); Andy Wappler whose father, weatherman Harry Wappler suffered with Chrohn’s for most of his life, with just a few confidants knowing of his illness) and Barbara Chaplin, recipient of the Mike McCready & Ashlley O’Conner Award this year.  Barbara’s story is like that of so many others – shame and fear of having a life-long illness.  Upon hearing of Lois Fink’s 5K run in support of people with IBD, she and her husband become involved with others who lived with the same illness.  She became a CCFA board member, raising funds and awareness and hasn’t stopped since!

My sister has Chrohn’s disease and that’s why I offer my time and talent to this worthwhile organization that opened so many doors for her. Learning how to live life instead of the disease living life for you is a major hurdle many of these patients can conquer. Keep up the good work!

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Andy Wappler, Harry Wappler, Lois Fink, Barbara Chaplin
Lois Fink is joined by Andy Wappler and Barbara Chaplin
Barbara Chaplin is the recipient of the Mike McCready & Ashley O'Conner Award
Barbara Chaplin is the recipient of the Mike McCready & Ashley O'Conner Award
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Andy Wappler son of weatherman Harry Wappler
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam and Andy Wappler meet for the first time.
Current · High School Seniors

Gabby’s Free Spirit

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Gabby is a senior at West Seattle Lutheran.  On this beautiful sunny Seattle day we headed toward the water where she proved to be an easy subject before the lens. Before we knew it we were close to 200 shots!  Hard to resist a pretty girl on a pretty day!  Click on her video here: Gabby’s Free Spirit.

West Seattle Lutheran High School, high school senior, seniors, Lowman Beach

Current · Kids

Johnny’s having fun

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The Leary’s stopped by last week and made an appointment for Johnny, ‘the little brother”.  The last time I saw him was for the family Christmas photo and he was just a babe in arms!  So,  we did our 10 month photo and got some great headshots. We also did a little reading and played with some cars…what a morning! Time for a nap!

child portrait, child with car, child in chair

Portrait of child, childrens portraits by gail ann, west seattleChild reading, child portrait

Current · Polish Home Association

Pick up your Pierogi Soap at the Polish Bazaar

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Saturday, April 16th ~ Noon – 7PM
Gail Ann invites you to the Spring Polish Bazaar at the Polish Home at 18th & Madison for good Polish food and Piwo!
Stop by and do a little shopping for Easter or Mother’s day or just say Hi!
Gail Ann will be there with her images of Poland and famous Pierogi Soap!

Can’t make it to the bazaar? Come by the studio and purchase your soap!
Lavender, Rosewood, Orange-Clove, unscented.
$6 each or 2 for $10!!

Auctions

Surfs up at Schmitz Hawaiian Luau

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I love being at the local auctions. At Schmitz, I met up with several brides that I had photographed 10 years ago!  So nice to know that they have growing families and live in West Seattle!  The Schmitz Hawaiian Luau Auction was a place for parents to let loose with their pocketbooks and also have a little fun.  They even created  a beach scene on the blue waters of Hawaii complete with tropical trees and tiki hut and a really cool surf board!

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Business to Business · Current

Athletes & Art for a Cure!

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My sister is fundraising and training for the Rock n Roll San Diego Half Marathon!
She is selling these handmade 13.1 and 26.2 and iRun necklaces.
Yours for only $20! Pre-order yours today and pick it up at the Studio!

If you happen to be in Tacoma this Sunday you’ll want to stop by the
First Annual Athletes & Art for a Cure!
Sunday, April 3, 2011 | 10 am to 4 pm
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital/Tacoma General Hospital Cafeteria
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma

Support spring and summer participants in their fundraising efforts!
We have a talented group of athletes who have much to offer…..

Jewelry | T-shirts | Knit hats
Scrapbooking materials | Baked goods
Photography | Artwork
Chair Massages

All proceeds benefit LLS – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Auctions

Lights, Camera, Auction!

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Both the famous and infamous walked the red carpet at the Fauntleroy Children’s Center yearly auction. Once again Jim Dever was on hand to MC the evening filled with Oscar like glamour, good friends, good food, and lots of spending!  To see all the auction photos click here!

Auctions

The Sky’s the Limit at Shorewood Auction

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Auctions are great fun. Especially when you are helping to raise money for a good cause.  After bidding on the silent auction items guests feasted on dinner and prepared their strategies for the Dessert Dash! You can view all the images by clicking here.