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I recently signed up with Pinterest as a way to keep track of all the great photography projects, craft ideas and creative activities for kids I have come across online. These are the types of things I enjoy doing with my own kids, or hope to try someday, but I also wanted to share them with you, my creative and artistic clients. Are you on Pinterest? Any tips for a newbie?

Big Savings on Big Prints
Now through July 22, receive 30% off 11x14 and larger prints.

To order, select your images then call or e-mail with the image number, size, and quantity. Orders must be placed through Dodgen Photography (not our online partner Pictage). If your proofs are no longer online, just contact us to have them posted again.

• Sale ends Sunday, July 22nd at 11:59pm PST.
• Sale does not include canvas prints, acrylic prints, bamboo prints, mounting or framing.
• Shipping, taxes and rush fees are not included.

• Once ordered, you cannot change the order details.

• This offer cannot be combined with other reduced pricing offers.

Recent Favorite Portraits

Dear Photograph,

I have been intending to mention the wonderful site, Dear Photograph,, on here for a very long time. It so simply conveys the power of photographs, memory and human connection.

Canvas Print Promotion

From now until June 20 get a free canvas print with every canvas print you order. The free print can be of a different image and size, but must be of equal or lesser value. Contact us soon to place your order.

This promotion is not available on canvas orders placed through Pictage.

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is just around the corner. Dads are notoriously difficult to shop for, but Dodgen Photography makes it simple to give gifts that dad will treasure for a lifetime. Order prints from a recent session or sentimental favorites from a past one. Or surprise dad with a gift certificate for a portrait session to capture this stage in your child or family's life. Order soon to insure delivery in time for Father's Day.

But it wouldn't be Father's Day without a homemade gift. We suggest making Family Fun's camera card to perfectly complete the gift.

Recent Favorite Portraits

Recent Favorite Portraits

Caine's Arcade

I LOVE this! It's a good reminder to leave some time and space for free play (and have plenty of boxes around). You never know what may happen.

Family Fun: Dance Downtown

If you are looking for a fun summer evening out with your family (or your spouse), check out Dance Downtown at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles. It is free, open to all ages, and all dance abilities. Each night has a different theme. At the beginning, and sprinkled throughout the evening, there are a dance lessons. On disco night, we learned some classic disco steps, the hustle, and a crazy assemblage of 60s dances (taught by CSULB's own Andrew Vacain, who is awesome, in preparation for the next week's 60s night). Many people dressed in era appropriate attire/costumes (myself included), but it is not necessary.

One of my favorite things about this event is that everyone - all ages, walks of life, ethnicities and dance abilities - are having a genuinely good time, out celebrating life together in the middle of the city. You can lose yourself in the moment.

Coming up:
June 1: Argentine Tango
June 15: Line Dance & Two-Step
June 29: Bollywood & Bhangra
July 13: Cumbia
July 27: Disco
August 10: 60s Night
August 24: Ondo/Bon Dance - a special celebration of Japanese festival dancing
September 7: Samba

6:30pm-10pm in the Music Center Plaza in downtown Los Angeles.
Beginner dance lessons at 6:30pm, 7:45pm and PREVIEW lesson at 8:50pm.