Golf de ChantillyPrivate Tour of the Chateau de Chantilly....and Congratulations to the winner of the Cocktail Party and Dinner at
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Last Sunday was the perfect day for an estimated 47,000 guests to gather at the prominent
Chantilly racecourse for the 2013 edition of the Prix de Diane Longines. Compared to Royal Ascot in England, the Prix de Diane is well known for it’s long running reputation of class and elegance. Although formal dress is not required by all and white gloves for the ladies are no longer mandatory, a stylish grace remains present. The guest of honor and Longines Ambassador of Elegance who had the ladies swooning was Simon Baker an Austrailia actor and director most currently known for his role in the television show The Mentalist. Within the nine big races of the day one is the most important race for filles in the world- the Prix de Diane Longines. This year a record was set by the winner 'Treve' mounted by Thierry Jarnet running the 2,100 meters in 02:03:77. "Haute couture was born in Paris in the mid-19th century, and the city is still the capital of this special art. By showcasing masterpieces from the Galliera museum, the Hôtel de Ville is paying tribute to this little-known world, one of the jewels in the crown of French culture, and to a Parisian industry characterised by creativity and high-tech expertise." "Paris Haute Couture" Exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville From 2nd March to 6th July 2013 Open every day from 10am to 7pm (except Sundays and bank holidays) Admission free of charge www.paris.fr/haute-couture I am exceptionally happy to announce Katlyn Sampson Photography now offers personally designed wedding albums.
These high quality albums are the leading brand in the industry and provide a lifetime warrantee. Thoughtfully designed, the albums possess the sensation of all the love and emotion shared on the day you say 'I do!' What could be a better keepsake than your own personal storybook to relive your wedding day time and time again? The great quality of this product must been seen and held to realise it's overall artistry. Inquire about these top quality albums for your wedding today! info@katlynsampsonphotography.com As a champagne lover, I was very excited to visit Reims, the capital of the Champagne-Ardenne region for my Birthday last week. Reims is a wonderful city with a lot of history, much of the city was destroyed in WWI and restored in Art Deco style. My husband and I stayed in the city for one night and had time to tour two champagne houses, Lanson and Vranken Pommery. LansonLanson was a very informative tour in the lengthy process of making champagne. It is the only champagne house in Reims to have a vineyard on site. The tour allows you to see the consecutive steps and thorough process in making champagne within an operating factory. Although there seemed to be a lot of health and safety risks for the visitor wondering through this workplace, it was a special inside view as to how their bubbly is created! I was amazed by the fact that after all this time and technological advances, the internationally famed company still relies on the human palate for the consistency of taste in their champagnes. And although the machines have taken over the majority of the processing, there are still many operations that are necessary to do by hand, in particular for the larger, Magnum, or irregular sized bottles, labels are put on by hand, they are also manually positioned and turned over time resulting in the sediment falling to the neck of the bottle (a necessary step in the process so that in the following step, the sediment can be removed by degorging the bottle). After all that information, I was ready for the tasting and in the realisation that the glass of champagne I was now drinking had taken a process of over four and a half years, I found myself appreciating the taste even more! Vranken PommeryPommery was the better of the two tours.
The guide was more engaged and the house created in consideration of it's many visitors. I found the history of Pommery very interesting as Mme. Pommery was widowed only just after her husband began the business. She decided to take over the company at a time when women entrepreneurship was not at all common. She was very interested in contemporary art and this tradition has been carried on through the years. A few of the exhibits included an elephant upright by his trunk- the artist calculated an approximate location in space where an elephant could be positioned in this way.. An exhibit 'Shelter' in which there is constant water flowing through a wooden cabin to observe the effects of deterioration over time… Another, a line of boots that took me by surprise! These boots are imagined to be of the many men throughout the years who worked in the cellars, they are motion activated and methodically stomp in the otherwise quiet of the cellar. Other highlights of the tour included the houses' oldest bottles, the earliest dates from the year 1874 and a visual display of the sediment which must be eliminated from the bottle after the second fermentation in a fascinating process called degourgment.... and OF COURSE the tasting afterwards, which included a seasonal champagne and one of the houses' best vintages! Visiting the Catacombs of Paris was more than just an eerie experience.
After descending the long (19 m) dark, narrow spiral staircase into the Paris underground, the mood was set for a chilling but interesting look into existing remains of Paris history. This ossuary is one of the largest in the world, holding the bones of an estimated six million deceased. These skulls and bones are meticulously stacked and sometimes arranged in intricate designs. The underground tunnels twist and turn creating an unnerving maze under the bustling streets of modern-day Paris. A very Happy Valentines Day to all those sweethearts that make the world of LOVE go round! Thinking of doing something special this year with your 'one and only'? What could be more romantic and exciting than your own private photo session, lavishing in the ultimate backdrop and atmosphere of charm- Paris, the capital of romance! Whether for engagement, marriage, or just for fun Book NOW for spring sessions! Click here to view all images from Angie and Fabien's starry-eyed engagement session. Paris is famous for it's carousels. The wonderful splendor of their innocence and majestic presence is a major contribution to the charm of the city. Montmartre! Always a great atmosphere! The 'Wall of Love' in Montmartre where there are endless ways to say I love you! Jardin de Tuileries is perfect for an intimate stroll. Padlocks of Paris, one of the many 'ponts' where lovers go to endorse their love with locks of all shapes sizes and decoration! Notre Dame, architecture at it's very best! Click here to view all images from Angie and Fabien's starry-eyed engagement session. Contact Katlyn Sampson Photography
to book your private photo session today! I look forward to planning your perfect photographic experience! Katlyn Sampson Photography is back and ready for 2013! Thank you to all my clients, viewers and supporters for a great start. I sincerely wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. Cheers! 2012 Was a great year, I finally got the camera of my dreams, the Canon 5D Mark lll during the summer - the finishing touch to start my own photography business. Looking back on the recent images, there are a few favorites of my own that also share in popularity of my viewers! A street performer at the Sacré Coueur, Montmartre Feeling playful, the photo session with the Bride and Groom at L'abbaye de Challis. Bride ready and eagerly waiting for her wedding day. An Autumn Wedding, the Bride and Groom join hands for life. The Newlyweds share a quiet moment during their private photography session. An engagement session, the couple kiss in front of the Eiffiel Tower. A Bride awaits her church wedding as her mother and sisters help her with her veil. Celebration of love to the song 'Firework' followed by the cutting of the cake. A romantic embrace during the Bride and Groom photography session. 2013 To my future clients and viewers, I look forward to working with you and capturing everlasting memories of your family, friends, wedding, special event or occasion. For packages and pricing contact info@katlynsampsonphotography.com Happy New Year! |
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