Kym Ventola

Loves.....

*the rain                                         *making forts out of cardboard boxes

*vintage jewelry                               *family

Listens to.....

*Pink Martini                                   *Tom Waits

*Arcade Fire                                   *Belle and Sebastian

*FOTC                                            *Brad Mehldau

Life is about.....

*raising happy little people              *traveling and discovering

Photography is....

*awesome

Kym and family

My hubby, Dan, is awesome. Perfect father and hilarious husband. I fell for this guy because he had a guitar and a great voice....but I loved the fact that he resembled Buddy Holly. Dan keeps my I-Pod updated with new, obscure bands and for that I am so lucky. Just a few months after I met him in 1998, he swept me off my feet and we moved to Boston. After just one year there, we decided that our true home was in Phoenix. We came back in 1999, got married in November of 2000 and had a beautiful baby boy in 2007.

Johnny....little Johnny rocket. My son is the epitome of awesome. He can play trains like nobody's business.....hours of it. He loves Mickey Mouse, but calls him Hot Dog (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme song goes, "hot dog, hot dog, hot diggety dog").

My dogs: Finn and Lucy. Finn is a freak; I love him, but he's crazy. He thinks he's a circus dog. You'll know what I mean if you ever meet him. Lucy is adorable, but not very smart. She has the typical Lhasa-Apso under-bite and runs into stuff all of the time. Yes, she's named after Lucille Ball; appropriately named after a troublemaker.

Other animals at our home (but that I have NOTHING to do with):  a tortoise, birds, koi, turtles and a frog. Dan thinks he's getting a miniature horse someday.

{PHOTOSHOOT FOR HAITI}: Fundraiser

Sunday, January 24, 2010 Posted in Giving Back

IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE MONEY FOR HAITI RELIEF, A GROUP OF LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, MAKEUP ARTISTS AND HAIRSTYLISTS ARE OFFERING THEIR SERVICES FOR JUST $50 per person OR $50 for two children

WHAT YOU GET:
a. 15 minutes with a makeup artist
b. 15 minutes with a hairstylists
c. 15 minutes with a photographer
d. 5 low-resolution images e-mailed to you (perfect for updating online profiles, professiosal portrait or family photo
e. you can purchase prints and high-resolution images directly from the photographer.
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DATES:
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at Inspirador in Chandler MAP
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at Renaissance Glendale Hotel in Glendale MAP

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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Click HERE to make a donation to the RED CROSS (your receipt is your ticket into the event).
Click HERE to schedule your photoshoot. Hurry! Limited spots available!
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On Facebook? Join our Fan Page: PhotoShoot For Haiti

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Photographers at the SATURDAY’S event:

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Photographers at the SUNDAY’S event:
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Makeup Artists at the SATURDAY’S event:

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Makeup Artists at the SUNDAY’S event:

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Hairstylists at the SATURDAY’S event:
  • Ruca Haute

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Hairstylists at the SUNDAY’S event:
  • Damian Gomes
  • Jessica Lawson
  • Janelle Hilss-Weissman
  • Jennie Jackson
  • Stephanie Franklin

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Vendors at the SATURDAY’S event:

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Vendors at the SUNDAY’S event:

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Donations for Online Auction:


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Flower & Cake Parade at Inspirador

Saturday, January 23, 2010 Posted in vendors

First Place winner was Classic Cakes & Confections

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The Lollicake Company

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Designer Cakes by April

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Ashley Gain Weddings and Events

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Cristi - great shots, kym! it was a fun event and i loved seeing you there!January 25, 2010 - 11:00 pm

Kelvin Leung - Great work Kym! Those cakes are amazing!January 25, 2010 - 9:17 am

“Mignonne Handmade” Photoshoot

Friday, January 15, 2010 Posted in fashion

My amazingly talented friend, Jenn Wood, of Mignonne Handmade and Jolie Jour created these accessories. You have to check out her etsy stores!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mignonnehandmade

http://www.etsy.com/shop/joliejour

Jenn Wood

Thank you Samantha Franklin for modeling for us!

And thanks to Holli, of Kensington Makeup!!!!!!

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Jennifer Wood - You guys are so sweet!January 15, 2010 - 7:15 pm

Cristi - wow, she really is so talented! love her stuff! and you two have the cutest kids ever!January 15, 2010 - 10:59 am

Robert Ballew - Jenn Wood accessories are so unique. Perfect to add to anyone's Spring 2010 wardrobe, not just an event. Best, Robert http://lifestylewithrobert.blogspot.comJanuary 15, 2010 - 9:54 am

Haiti Donations….let’s help NOW!

Thursday, January 14, 2010 Posted in Giving Back

Ventola Photography, along with other local photographers, are working to raise money for Haiti Aid….NOW. The need is urgent.

Ventola Photography, will donate 10% of Wedding Photography contracts (received in January 2010), to Yele Haiti

Please contact is at 623.399.8760 for more info.

You can also DONATE ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE BY TEXTING THE WORD “YELE” TO 501501 FOR A $5 CONTRIBUTION.

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Kensington Makeup Artists

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Posted in fashion

I had a chance to work with some of Kensington Makeup’s newest artists last week. They did an awesome job!

And once again, it was great to work with Jill DeAndrea, wardrobe stylist!

Last, but not least, the models….thank you all…I had a blast working with you guys! :)

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Katina - LOVE the images Kym, also in LOVE with the second hat!January 17, 2010 - 9:24 am

Cynthia - Kym, I love the blue feather peice in one of the models hair. Do you know who provided that?January 15, 2010 - 1:51 pm

Robert Ballew - Kym, Your team did a fantastic job. Love the color choices... and as ALWAYS, I love your STYLE!!!! Best, Robert http://lifestylewithrobert.blogspot.comJanuary 15, 2010 - 7:25 am