The artists at ultra-spective photography : music :design have embarked on an extensive community art project and are looking for participants. This art project is a photographic essay that examines the graduating class of 2009 in the San Francisco Bay Area who will soon be crossing the threshold from carefree youth to responsible adulthood.

These youth will make their mark on the evolution of our culture, if they haven’t already started to do so. A closer examination of who they are today will give us a unique perspective of our current values, as the adults who molded these youth, and as well as give us a glimpse into the times to come.

They are all different in countable ways: values, ethnicities, neighborhoods, familial income, hobbies, strengths and weaknesses. Yet, they have one very strong link: They are the graduating class of 2009 and as a whole have an impact. Whether they become carpenters or accountants, lawyers or loiters, baristas or film makers, politicians or business owners, they are all a reflection of our community.

What are their dreams, hopes and goals? What is most important to them? How do they see the future? As we evaluate the answers to these questions through this photographic essay, we will begin to learn more about who we are and what we are becoming.

This photographic essay will be published in early 2009 and will be titled “From Endings to New Beginnings”. Ultra-spective is looking for participants to be photographed as part of this project. All class of 2009 high school seniors are eligible to participate and will receive a free creative portrait session from ultra-spective photography. Diversity and personality are the main focus rather than appearances so all 2009 seniors are worthy to participate. However, there are only a limited number of openings through the end of August.

Posted by Anna: Theo is now 2 months and here's a look at his latest photosession. I know I'm biased, but he's the cutest baby I think I've ever seen. He looks just like his daddy with his blue grey eyes, light brown hair and clef chin. And yes, he's still huge...he looks more like a 6 month old. He's doing well despite the problems with his kidney. He has a urinary reflux disorder and has been on antibiotics since 1 week old. All we can do right now is monitor it, hope he grows out of it, and if not, he may need surgery when he's about a year old. Dr. Barnett at Kaiser in Livermore is an awesome pediatrician. We all remain positive that he'll just grow out of it! Meanwhile, he's either sleeping, smiling or has that serious "Tim" look on this face when he's figuring stuff out. He is a very content and happy baby.

If you are interested in learning more about posing, our very own Jessica Quintal will be teaching a posing class next Tuesday, June 17th from 4-6pm.

Jessica is a natural at posing people to bring out the best in them, so you're sure to learn new tricks and tips from her. It will be a hands on workshop with live models, so be sure and bring a camera if you have one.

A reservation isn't required to attend, however if certainly helps us plan. Please simply call or email us if you plan to attend.

phone: 925.449.9879 email: info@ultra-spective.com