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Healdsburg, Calif. (PRWEB) January 15, 2013

For the second year in a row, Mutt Lynch Winery has been named Label Sweepstakes Winner by the judging committee for the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Mutt Lynch who won for its mbf (Man’s Best Friend) series of wine also picked up a Best of Class/Series for the same entry.

To win this award once is an honor. To win it two years running is incredible! said Mutt Lynch Owner and Winemaker, Brenda Lynch.

Ms. Lynch who splits her time between family homes in Highland Park, IL and Calistoga, CA is known as a winemaker on a missionto make great wine and to give a leg up (so to speak) to canines in need of rescue. A portion of annual revenues for Mutt Lynch are donated to animal rescue organizations throughout the year.

Showcasing this mission is the winerys new limited production, vineyard designate series of wine entitled mbf (Mans Best Friend). The series utilizes black and white photography with compelling imagery in labels developed by Rae Huestis Design, Walnut Creek, CA. Ms. Huestis has been designing the winerys labels since its inception. Paragon Label of Petaluma, CA provides label printing services for the winery.

We knew we had a hit on our hands from the start based on consumer and trade response to the wines. Im thrilled and delighted with the reception that weve gotten to the labels as well because its a validation of the passion thats behind the brand added the acclaimed winemaker.

An industry veteran with over 20 years experience, Ms. Lynch has garnered over 150 medals in the last five years for Mutt Lynch wines.

She founded the winery in 1995 along with co-owner and husband Chris Lynch.

The couples dog Patch an ex-racing greyhound from New Zealand serves as canine ambassador to the winerys many best friends.

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About Mutt Lynch

Mutt Lynch Winery is known for its unique and irreverent wines Unleashed Chardonnay, Fou Fou le Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau dOg Cabernet Sauvignon, Portrait of a Mutt Zinfandel, Merlot Over and Play Dead Merlot and its limited production, vineyard designate series Canis Major and mbf. Owner Brenda Lynch has combined her love of winemaking and dogs into Mutt Lynch Winery. The winery donates a portion of all annual proceeds to animal rescue organizations and has a unique non-profit partner program that assists rescue organizations in their fundraising efforts.

For more information visit: http://www.muttlynchwinery.com.

About San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC)

Founded in 1983 as the modestly sized Cloverdale Citrus Fair Wine Competition, the SFCWC has evolved for the past quarter of a century, expanding its eligibility to wineries throughout the United States. Proceeds benefit the Santa Rosa Junior College Wine Studies and Culinary Programs; the Enology / Wine Programs at CSU Fresno and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

For more information visit: http://www.winejudging.com.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 03, 2012

K9 Scrub Club, San Franciscos neighborhood dog wash and premium pet store will be hosting a pet photography session with Jesse Freidin, fine art pet photographer. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco.

Jesse Freidin is an acclaimed pet photographer in San Francisco and New York. His work has appeared in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Everyday with Rachel Ray and Modern Dog among many others. He was voted best dog photographer in San Francisco for three consecutive years. Hell bringing his Polaroid Photo Booth to K9 Scrub Club on December 9th from 10am to 2pm to provide a memorable, signed photograph of your dog.

Each session is $ 25, with a portion benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco, an organization dedicated to providing temporary housing and meals for families with a critically ill or injured child receiving treatment at a San Francisco hospital.

K9 Scrub Club will be raffling several great holiday gifts for pets at $ 10 a ticket with all of the proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco.

Advance sign up for your pets photo is recommended and strongly encouraged by contacting K9 Scrub Club directly at 415 648-2582 or email at info(at)k9scrubclub(dot)com. Walk in photos are welcome on a first come, first served basis.

K9 Scrub Club is located at 1734 Church Street in the Upper Noe Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.

San Francisco, Ca (PRWEB) December 19, 2012

Mason Foster, a photographer based in San Francisco, announced today the launch of his redesigned website. Foster is an expert on choosing wedding photographers and a testimonial page at the site attests to the quality of his services and affordability.

To engaged couples, a wedding photographer is almost an afterthought during the chaos of planning for a wedding. When searching for the photographer who will record every detail of the big day, Foster offers his website, in particular the page that details choosing a wedding photographer.

After a couple works out a budget for a photographer, Foster advises they explore the candidates that have professional credits, view their website or blog and choose a few to meet face to face. A potential photographer’s website should give a couple insights into the photographer’s work and particular style. Foster calls it a photographer’s “voice.” From conventional to documentary style wedding photography, the engaged couple has many choices.

Foster’s discussion of the dos and don’ts of hiring a wedding photographer is intended to be a valuable aid to the couple looking forward to their marriage day, the “big day” as Foster calls it.

It is clear that Foster’s website is an improvement on many websites on the Internet. It is a clean, straightforward communication of his services with plenty of room for expansion. The site includes a Bio page, Testimonial page, Packages page and a blog page where visitors can read an article on how to choose a wedding photographer. By creating a clear and simple opening page, Foster’s photography tips can be discovered effortlessly and there is no doubt in the viewer’s mind that this website is about photography.

It’s also easy to navigate. It is easy to see the list of options available. Foster has information to display and he has found the best strategy to communicate it. All of the options are on each page in the margin and viewers don’t have search for drop down menus. Despite having all the information on one page, the website doesn’t overwhelm the viewer.

Engaged couples will find Foster’s photography affordable and of high quality and that will be the deciding factors when they choose Wedding Photographer San Francisco for their wedding day. When reading Foster’s blog on choosing a wedding photographer, couples discover a photographer with a grasp of style and order. He shows concern for his subjects and shows a photographer’s knack for getting much of the work done before the big day. He understands classic wedding photography as well as impressionistic.

Check out the redesigned website here: weddingphotographersanfrancisco.com/portfolio/

Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) November 24, 2012

Looking for a San Francisco event space to host a holiday party this season? Froomz.com is the Bay Areas top resource for navigating through the vast array of venue locations according to budget, party size, desired accommodations and taste. Froomz boasts some of the Bay Areas more non-traditional and unique event spaces from boutiques, art galleries and museums as well as banquet halls and conference rooms.

How about wine-tasting, ballroom dance workshops, beers & billiards, cheese making or a karaoke-thon to take the place of the typical office party or family gathering? ,said VP of Marketing at Froomz, Christina Dunham. Froomz has all of this and more at your fingertips. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Froomz.com has a direct, opt-in relationship with each venue listed on its site. This enables Froomz to keep all listings in real time and complete with accurate up-to-date information. Venue accommodations and availability are subject to change by the hour. Froomz doesnt simply scrape information from venue websites, they work with the venue to create the most productive environment for seeking out and booking the appropriate event space.

For those on a tight budget, Froomz recommends mid-week cocktail parties at funky art galleries versus lavish sit-down dinners. For those that prefer more traditional four-course celebrations, many event venues offer weekday discounts , a free case of wine or complimentary hot cocoa and dessert when booking under certain circumstances. It pays to shop around for the most ideal holiday party venue.

Yan Heim, CEO of Froomz adds, There are also several venues that are throwing public parties like Wine Maker Dinners, Wednesday Night Mixers or Jazz Nights with live bands, starting at only $ 10 per guest. If you have a small group, how about purchasing a block of tickets to the event and leaving the planning and logistics to someone else?

One of Froomz recommended events this season is a holiday trunk show on Saturday, December 1 at Appleblom Jewelry featuring Rhoma Young Antiques. Delectable appetizers and cocktails will be served and guests are urged to take advantage of exclusive price reductions and raffles, unique to this event alone. This event is free and open to the public but is limited to the first 60 registered guests. Find out more information and register for the event here.

Froomz.com saves event planners days of work by streamlining venue information all in one place from date and time availability, locale, food and drink options, to pre-party set-up and cleanup afterwards. Froomz features over 400 SF Bay Area event spaces on our site, including several galleries , lofts and warehouses to cooking schools and wine cellars, in addition to venues like the SS Jeremiah OBrien , Payne Mansion and the Commonwealth Club. And if you cant find what youre looking for on our site, one of our team members can quickly step in to assist with your search, at no charge to you. Just let us know what , where and when and were happy to help, beams Yan.

For more information about San Francisco event space rental portal Froomz and their ability to individualize their services for event planners and venue providers, please visit http://www.froomz.com or call 1 (800) 963-9248.

About Froomz:

Froomz connects people and spaces, enabling meeting and event planners – and everyone else in between – to search, sort and compare spaces in our marketplace; select and book venues in real time; as well as share events with colleagues, family and friends. Froomz features direct relationships with San Francisco party venues, San Francisco meeting spaces and San Francisco banquet rooms just to name a few. The online event space management system specializes in finding unique venues such as art galleries, museums, photography studios, clubs, bars and restaurants to meet the needs of event planners looking for the perfect place to hold a gathering. It serves as a database that anyone can access for up-to-the-minute information on pricing, availability, and accommodations. Froomz accommodates a variety of rental options, from hourly and daily rates, flat fee packages, food and beverage bundles to per attendee pricing.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) September 07, 2012

San Francisco professional photographer Michael Soo reveals tips and tricks on how to present products in a professional and desirable way. These pointers may prove helpful for businesses looking for new ways to market their products.

People are largely visual creatures and an inviting image is imperative to marketing your product, said Michael Soo. Whether its for electronics, food, clothing or jewelry, there are a few simple rules that anyone can use to make those product images pop.

Soo typically places products in an all-white background for a variety of purposes. He explains in further detail as to why white backgrounds can be so affective on consumers.

    A white background has a happier look compared to black dreary background.

    A white background offers a clean and sophisticated look.

    The lack of color aside from the product itself draws the attention to the product instead of distractions.

    The white backdrop look is also easier on the eyes and offers consistency throughout websites or catalogs

    Another route is a white backdrop accompanied with a slight reflection of the product at the bottom. This offers a sleek and polished look that is highly sought after.

A white background is a simple and effective way to quickly bring a photo of a product to a distinctly professional level. Michael Soo shares even more tips to make product photos

    Lighting – possibly the most important part of lighting is that reflective products
such as bottles of wine and sleekly designed electronics need to be lighted in a controlled environment, as to showcase the shape of the product.

    Most of these are achieved using studio lights that are three to ten times the size of the products. That way, the light will wrap around the item, showcasing the lines instead of distracting the view.

    A silhouette also reduces the distraction on what the models look like and let the viewer focuses on the product itself.

    Lenses to use are just as important. We normally use a tilt-shift specialty
lens for products to ensure that proper areas are in focus while areas that

we don’t need to focus on, will fall out of focus.

Michael Soo specializes in product photography to be used in marketing campaigns, websites, catalogues, flyers, posters or however the client deems appropriate.

For more information about product photography or any of Soo Photographys services, call Michael Soo at (408) 666-8455 or visit http://www.soophotography.com.

About Michael Soo and Soo Photography San Francisco

Photographer of the Year Michael Soo is a San Francisco professional photographer who specializes in commercial, food, corporate, product, editorial, family, fashion, lifestyle, fine art, landscape, portrait and wedding photography in San Francisco. Michael Soo is also a San Francisco food photographer.

Brought up in Asia and educated in America, Michael fuses the best of both cultures in his art form. He gives back to the community by giving photography and Photoshop classes. He hosts free photography forums for over a thousand of active Northern California amateur and semi-pro photographers alike.

Named Popular Photography Magazines Photographer of the Year, Michael Soo is an internationally respected photographer and guru of digital imaging. His collection of fine art and commercial photography includes executive portraits, lifestyle, products and food. His work has also been featured on numerous international magazine covers, newspapers (i.e. New York Times), as well as exhibits.

Soo Photography serves San Francisco and the Bay Area communities of Atherton, Belmont, Berkeley, Brisbane, Burlingame, Campbell, Colma, Corte Madera, Cupertino, Daly City, El Grenada, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Hillsborough, Kensington, La Honda, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Marin, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Montara, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Oakland, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Pescadero, Piedmont, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Gregorio, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Jose, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sausalito, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, and Woodside.

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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2012

San Francisco food photographer Michael Soo always has is finger on the pulse of whats hot now. He knows the days that foodies looked down their noses at food trucks are gone for good which is why he was so eager to work with the most buzzed about specialty food trucks in the South Bay.

Ive photographed thousands of dishes during my 8 years as a food photographer, but this last photo shoot with Le Bon de Cuisine was a special one, said Michael Soo. The owner of the food truck and soon-to-be restaurant is so young, but he makes amazing food with such a worldly flair.

Le Bon de Cuisine is the Moveable Feast mobile palate pleaser brought to the Bay Area cities of San Jose, San Francisco and Palo Alto by owner and executive chef Jeffrey Nguyen, a 20-year-old classically trained culinary mastermind.

With the opening of Le Bon de Cuisines permanent residence in San Jose just a month away, Nguyen called on the professional photography services of Michael Soo to deliver delicious images to the front page of the restaurants website, menu and marketing materials. Le Bon is located at 5592 Santa Teresa Blvd. in San Jose.

Food stylist Randy Mon helped Soo create a classic, simple and elegant theme for the photographs, with sleek white linen tablecloths and bright backgrounds to complement the style of the restaurant.

After choosing one simple, yet stand-out element of each dish, Soo snapped away at scrumptious dishes like a juicy 1/3-pound cheeseburger nestled atop caramelized onions, savory garlic noodles complete with sautéed shrimp, and a Vietnamese-style pork belly sandwich filled with Asian sauerkraut and wrapped in a soft and crunchy bahn mi.

Nguyens inspiration for his dishes stems from his time as a student at The French Culinary Institute of San Jose (formerly the Professional Culinary Institute), where he won a culinary competition at the young age of 17 years old that helped fund his cuisine dream.

For more information about food photography or any of Soo Photographys services, call Michael Soo at (408) 666-8455 or visit http://www.soophotography.com.

About Michael Soo and Soo Photography San Francisco

Photographer of the Year Michael Soo is a San Francisco professional photographer who specializes in commercial, food, corporate, product, editorial, family, fashion, lifestyle, fine art, landscape, portrait and wedding photography in San Francisco. He is also a wedding and love story videographer and director.

Brought up in Asia and educated in America, Michael fuses the best of both cultures in his art form. He gives back to the community by giving photography and Photoshop classes. He hosts free photography forums for over a thousand of active Northern California amateur and semi-pro photographers alike.

Named Popular Photography Magazines Photographer of the Year, Michael Soo is an internationally respected photographer and guru of digital imaging. His collection of fine art and commercial photography includes executive portraits, lifestyle, products and food. His work has also been featured on numerous international magazine covers, newspapers (i.e. New York Times), as well as exhibits.

Soo Photography serves San Francisco and the Bay Area communities of Atherton, Belmont, Berkeley, Brisbane, Burlingame, Campbell, Colma, Corte Madera, Cupertino, Daly City, El Grenada, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Hillsborough, Kensington, La Honda, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Marin, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Montara, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Oakland, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Pescadero, Piedmont, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Gregorio, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Jose, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sausalito, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, and Woodside.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 12, 2012

San Francisco’s Adolph Gasser Photography, a camera shop and photography lab that also offers rental cameras in the San Francisco area, is promoting its ongoing lighting classes and workshops: Introduction to Studio Lighting and Beyond the Basics Studio Lighting, both with Richard Dischler.

Introduction to Studio Lighting is a two-hour introductory class where participants will learn basic studio lighting techniques for portrait photography with the use of hot lights and studio flash units. This is the prerequisite class for Beyond the Basics of Studio Lighting, and is offered once a month, from 10 a.m. to noon, through December for a fee of $ 49.95.

In Beyond the Basics Studio Lighting, students practice techniques for portrait photography using a light meter, the manual settings on their camera, model posing and lighting ratios. This hands-on class is offered once a month through December, from 1 to 4 p.m., and costs $ 79.95.

“Please bring your camera and be ready to experience three hours of portrait photography,” John Gasser of Adolph Gasser Photography said. “You must be prepared to set the custom white balance and manual controls of your camera.”

In addition, Adolph Gasser Photography is renting the new Nikon D800 Camera in the still digital rental department. One of the most popular items in the video sales department is the GoPro Hero camera, though Gasser carries a wide variety of different cameras and accessories from them.

Adolph Gassers photo lab services include online printing, e-6, black and white and c-41 processing. It can also scan old family photos and put them on a CD for customers to archive and reprint.

Gasser also offers video transfers from 8 millimeter, 16 millimeter and Super 8 to DVD. Additionally, it can put audio tapes and reel-to-reel audio to a CD.

“Please visit our newly redesigned website, Gasser said. It is easy to navigate and find the information you need, including price lists of our rental equipment, and our used/consignment lists are also located on the website, as well. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for monthly specials and discounts on select equipment.

For more information about Adolph Gasser Photography’s products and services, call 415-529-4501, view the camera shop on the web at http://www.gassersphoto.com or visit 181 Second St. in San Francisco.

About Adolph Gasser Photography

Adolph Gasser Photography is a camera store, audio/video store, photography lab and rental house that has served the Bay Area’s photography needs since 1950. It has been a constant among professionals and hobbyists for the sale and the rental of still and video cameras, lighting and motion picture equipment.

Its rental departments offer a large variety of equipment, allowing clients to rent an item or try it out prior to actually purchasing it. Adolph Gasser Photography also sells used camera equipment.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2012

San Francisco wedding photographer Michael Soo says love is in the air this summer and flying to an intimate destination makes for a focused wedding that turns out some of the best wedding photos. For those considering a destination wedding, Soo offers five reasons why he thinks theyre picture perfect.

#1: Destination weddings offer a more intimate and memorable experience.

Many couples feel obligated to invite every acquaintance, co-worker and extended family member when planning a local wedding. With a destination wedding, newlyweds can spend precious time with the ones that mean the most, rather than worrying about keeping everyone happy. This environment lends itself to a stress-free day and beautiful destination wedding photography.

#2: Destination weddings provide limited distractions.

The tone of destination weddings varies immensely from the rest. Guests are completely immersed by the beauty of the exotic and naturally beautiful settings and are much less likely to be occupied by lifes distractions like email and cell phones. Everyone is focused on the event at handthe love that two people share and the life that they are beginning together. When everyone is living in the moment, its easy to capture the emotions and feelings that are being shared.

#3: Destination weddings can actually be cheaper than local weddings.

As strange as it may seem, couples are gravitating towards destination weddings more this year to save money. There are much fewer guests to pay for, details to pay attention to, and overall, less of a financial burden on the couple. Less thinking about money means more thinking about this incredible moment in the couples life and that always turns out in photos.

#4: Destination weddings can be better for long distance guests.

Many couples have frustrated themselves to no end attempting to settle on the perfect place for their wedding to suit everyone. The wedding party and guests usually end up having to fly in from out of town anyway, so why not travel to an exotic location? As a long distance guest myself, I am able to offer assurance, security and credibility that local photographers of the selected destination may not, as well as be more available after the wedding for questions regarding how soon the packages will be available and any last minute changes.

#5: Destination weddings allow a naturally beautiful setting to take the place of overdone decorations.

Less is definitely more for destination weddings. There is no need for bedazzled vases, expensive drapery and thousands of floral arrangements because nature will trump all of that, while providing a perfect backdrop for pictures that cant be imitated. We have travelled to cover weddings in exciting destinations such as Hawaii, Rome, Paris, London, Cancun, St Barth, St Maarten, and even on cruises these locations have resulted in some of the most breathtaking wedding photos that the couple will love for years to come.

For more information about wedding photography or cinematography visit Soos blog Capture the Love (http://www.capturethelove.com/destination-wedding) dedicated to this very service. For any of Soo Photographys services, call Michael Soo at (408) 666-8455 or visit http://www.soophotography.com.

About Michael Soo and Soo Photography San Francisco

Photographer of the Year, Michael Soo is a San Francisco professional photographer who specializes in commercial, corporate, food, portrait, product, editorial, family, fashion, lifestyle, fine art, landscape, and wedding photography in San Francisco and videography.

Brought up in Asia and educated in America, Michael fuses the best of both cultures in his art form. He gives back to the community by giving photography and Photoshop classes. He hosts free photography forums for over a thousand active Northern California amateur and semi-pro photographers alike.

Named Popular Photography Magazines Photographer of the Year, Michael Soo is an internationally respected photographer and guru of digital imaging. His collection of fine art and commercial photography includes executive portraits, lifestyle, products and food. His work has also been featured on numerous international magazine covers, newspapers (i.e. New York Times), as well as exhibits.

Soo Photography serves San Francisco and the Bay Area communities of Atherton, Belmont, Berkeley, Brisbane, Burlingame, Campbell, Colma, Corte Madera, Cupertino, Daly City, El Grenada, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Hillsborough, Kensington, La Honda, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Marin, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Montara, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Oakland, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Pescadero, Piedmont, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Gregorio, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Jose, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sausalito, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, and Woodside.