Canton Wine & Jazz

New Event for us, Canton Wine and Jazz Festival. We wanted to give it a try because it was downtown. That was good for me - sometimes it feels like I don't get into the city enough.

It was a small town feel. A party in the streets.  Local Wine and good local music. Nothing over powering or too loud. Jazz really is a great pairing with wine.

The only downside to this festival is the wineries were only allowed to sell wine by the glass.  I think that was determined by the hosting organization, The Canton Homeowners Association. As a result the lines were long; the crowd was frustrated.  At some point some of the wineries gave into the crowds or people purchased wine by the bottle to take it home but just opened it there instead. Some of the wineries sold out of wine, too. That helped us close up a little early....festivals are always really long days anyway.

Overall it was a great show. We've heard rumor it may not be held next year, but if it is we'll definitely return.

"Maryland Tango" Now Retired

This weekend at Canton Wine and Jazz Festival, O'Donnell Square Baltimore, Maryland we retired our first Boordy Vineyard image "Maryland Tango."

"Maryland Tango" limited edition is no longer available for purchase.

"Maryland Tango" is our first signed and numbered image in our Boordy series. This image was shot with natural light and a special touch in the background. “Maryland Tango” is a limited edition of 5 pieces. Thanks to Canton Wine & Jazz this image is now retired and no longer available for purchase.

Healing Field (Rememberance of 9/11)

After Ten Years - All Across America - We Remember.

In a small Pennsylvania town, the front lawn of an elementary school is transformed into the "Healing Field". For each courageous soul an American Flag stands proud.

There, in that moment, the view will take your breath away.

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You can feel confident booking Event Photography, Personal Photo-shoots, etc, knowing that R & R will make you look and feel beautiful before you even step in front of the camera. 

For more information about our make-up service contact Rose at info@randrphotos.net.

Gettysburg Motorcycle Shoot

Outdoor shoots are always tricky, weather has a lot to do with it. Although, this time the weather kept interfering, we finally got this shoot scheduled. We arrived on site at Gettysburg with the sky was still sketchy. And our clients got lost on the way....we waited and almost threw in the towel after an hour and just then they pulled in...timing couldn't have been more perfect the sky cleared and the lighting improved.

Success! Jim, Army Veteran over 22 years, was happy!

You can see more of Jim's shoot at http://www.randrphotos.net/Transportation/ForJim/

Collector Shows Off Wine Flights

Wine lover and art collector Jordan Schneyer shows off the four 'flights' he discovered at Wine in the Wood, May 2011. "A King's Army," "Instrumental Red," "Double Your Pleasure," and "Space" are  perfect complement his wine bar.

Image courtesy of Jordan Schneyer

Image courtesy of Jordan Schneyer

Thanks Jordan for sharing your artwork and wine bar with us!

About the Wine & Tropical Flight Series:

With the economic situation deteriorating and consumers spending less and less. R&R Fine Art Photography wanted to be sure that art collectors could still afford high quality art work. Late 2010 we introduced a new series of images Wine Flights and Tropical Flights.  These are 'flight' size images that typically sell for less than $65 per image. Quickly these images were a hit! The feedback was outstanding....not only are the prices affordable but they work in small spaces.

Online Store Front Now Open

Finally! We opened an online storefront!

Check it out! https://randrphotos.bigcartel.com 

After weeding through all the options and sites offering this online store to small business we finally chose Big Cartel. 

Vendors Need Wine Too!

Wine in the Woods, May 2011

By the end of this two day event we were tired and thirsty, so we headed over to one of our favorite wineries in Maryland Running Hare Vineyard for a little refreshing treat....

A special touch...personalized wine glasses.

This was the first year we were able to enter Wine in the Woods as a vendor. Getting into the event has proven quite difficult. And after a few hours of non-stop craziness we understood why. The event is a sell-out and according to the other vendors they 'do not want to give up their spot'. We would agree. Thankfully, we received an invite to attend and we look forward to returning to this event in 2012. We met some amazing people and enjoyed the conversation, the opportunity to present our artwork, and of course the wine....

Cheers!

Lapis Luna

2006 Lapis Luna Chardonnay 

Perfect and light minus the oak.  Could easily be confused with a Pinot Grigio, with it's citrus flare including a slight hint of pineapple. Perfect pairing with lunch at the beach with a side of crab balls, fish tacos or even a chicken cesar wrap. 

Thank you Tiki Island Bar and Grill for this awesome beach lunch break. 
Cheers!

Bud Break - Sugarloaf Mountain Winery

  

Sugarloaf Mountain Winery (SMW) began it’s day with a Farmer’s Market but confused some attendees and vendors (we were no exception)…. Once up to the main event, there was plenty of space but it was a bit lean on vendors and therefore maybe just for this event the Farmer’s Market and Bud Break event should have been combined……yet the music was fabulous. Starting the day with Ted Garber and finishing up with The Freddie Long Band, both local favorites (and ours too).

The food vendors were well spaced out with one tucked a bit far in the back; I started to feel bad for him by the middle of the day. The food covered crab cakes, hot dogs and the essential ice cream...for the kids of course (hmmm yeah right)! The lawn was plenty big with room for dogs, Frisbee, football and a little butterfly catching. It was good see well-behaved pets and pet owners (mostly).

The event offered a FREE bounce house for the kids, which was awesome, but lacked the necessary supervision even with the parents standing by.  However, I cannot stress enough the bounce house was an awesome added bonus for the kids and even better there was no charge. A face painter next year might be a good add, but I wouldn’t expect that to be free.

Overall, it was a well worth it event.

Decanter 2011

The Decanter event at Pimlico Race Track was a complete and utter wash out.

Glass Pickup for Decanter April 2011

BUT it should become an annual event. Maryland Wineries Association, the even organizer, planned the event in only a few month. The quality of the staff and their professionalism showed. Every detail from set-up, poor weather accommodations, transportation, and exit plan were perfect.  Promoting of the even despite the pouring rain was effective, special thanks to 98 Rock.

All visitors enjoyed track side views of the few races (that were able to run) under cover; a huge even tent protected guests and vendors.

This event (minus the rain) is a must attend! Looking forward to NEXT YEAR's DECANTER!

North Gate Vineyard

(Soft) Grand Opening


Just before Christmas 2010 at the Holiday Wine Mall in Dulles Virginia we sampled North Gate's wine....quite impressed with Viognier I began planning a trip to the vineyard, but they were quick to inform me that the tasting room was 'under construction' and they planning a spring opening....

So we found them on Facebook (the best way to stay current these days) and followed the progress on building.....each week new pictures showcased their progress and finally they announce a soft opening.

Thankfully we were free that weekend and decided to take a spin out to our first Virginia Wine experience.    We were the first there besides a few unwelcoming employees but as soon as we made it inside the attitude quickly changed.

There is still much work to be done, but it's mostly landscaping....the patios are open with fireplaces inside and out....the tasting bar is a blended top with wine bottle chips for a soft shine. There is plenty of room for a picnic (indoors or out).

North Gate is an up and coming winery. Better keep an eye on them.