New Years in Rio de Janeiro. Ah, what an idea! Tonight at midnight, there will be a fireworks display and celebration that will be beyond anyones expectations. If only I could be there! Over 1 million people will take to the streets and most famous beaches in the world to view the spectacle. Maybe next time we can go over the Christmas holiday and take part in the Reveillon celebration with all of my Carioca friends. Seja feliz e tudo de bom!

Well, my friends, Christmas was a huge success this year. We celebrated this past weekend with my family at my father's house in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, my mother could not be there with us however, we will always have her near to us in our hearts and minds. We look forward to a very prosperous 2008 and of course we are only 2 months away from our much anticipated vacation in Brasil. It has been just over two years from our last visit to this paradise and our family there has already informed us of a full schedule. Personally, I am looking forward to seeing a futebol game at the infamous Maracana Stadium! This stadium can hold more than 250 THOUSAND people! Lee is looking forward to some serious beach time! But most of all, we are looking forward to spending time with our friends and family that we miss with all our hearts! We wish everyone a very happy holiday season and a wonderful new year!

Happy Holidays

Well, it has been an exciting holiday season, wonderful clients who have become dear friends to us. We cannot thank you enough for all you have done and meant to us this year. We hope that your family and home will be blessed with joy and happiness for the years to come. We look forward to seeing you next year.

Ms. Hazel

Hazel just celebrated her first birthday back in October. She came to visit us this morning after a morning nap and was hardly dressed for her photo session. She loved Maggie and seemed to have a great time. She is a very special young lady and we welcomed her with great enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing more of her in the future.

Our Office

Many of you have asked where I spend the majority of my day. If I am not in the studio creating beautiful portraits of children and families, I spend the best part of the day here. It is quite comfortable and most of the time, Maggie is sitting in one of the chairs just hoping that I will stop and take her for a walk outside. Yesterday it rained all day so she did not get the usual long walks. We have a session this morning so We need to get going. Have a great day!

An old pro!

My name.... Rick Siegel

Our e-mail is info@siegelsportraits.com

I hail from ....St. Louis, Missouri (Rams suck!)

1. All I want for Christmas is....
To hang out with my family and friends.

2. My favorite holiday cocktail....
Same as always - Fat Tire beer!

3. My favorite holiday party hors d'oeuvre....
Pretty much the whole medley of Christmas food that is absolutely horrible for you - I love it!

4. The average price I spend per gift....
Depends on the person.

5. My favorite gift to give during the holidays ....
The "big" present I give to Lee, my lovely wife of 16years!

6. Something overrated about the holidays ....
Christmas lights. Such a terrible waste of energy.

7. Something I must have before Christmas ....
More CF cards for my cameras.

8. One thing I always do during the holidays ...
Hang out with my family and eat too much.

9. Where I love to shop for the holidays .....
B&H.....lame answer, I know!

Chloe watercolor portrait

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