Back in the saddle folks!

After graduating from California State university, Chico last May of 2018 with my BA in Anthropology, we are back at it! We have been doing some shooting over the last year but mainly I have been gearing up for our new project! In addition to portraits and event photography, E. Henderson Photography is stepping into the world of video. As a long time passion of mine, shooting video seems so very natural as my next step in this life's adventures.

The Project: Cooking with Ghosts

This hybrid culinary adventure meets anthropological study, is focused on how people connect to their ancestors via food. We begin filming this Summer and look forward to seeing this connection in a diverse range of locations, cultures and age groups.

The recipes from the sessions will be published in the book that I am writing about this connection. Known in the anthropology world as an ethnography, the book explores the many ways people have adapted to past on or begin connections into the past and the future by sharing recipes, breaking bread, and enjoying edible portions of their holidays and celebrations.

This also applies to the material culture, otherwise know as dishes. My story includes the many cast iron skillets I use here on the ranch that were used by his ancestors. Each time I simmer my creamy enchilada sauce in one of those skillets I can feel his families ghosts there with me. That's really where the idea sprung from. I want to know how your grandmas vintage pyrex connects you with your past and her memory, or you grandpas knife, your great aunts dutch oven, and so on and so forth.

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How can I participate?

We would love to shoot with you and your family! We are seeking a multigenerational family group (whenever possible) that we will film cooking their families famous recipes. We found in our pre-interviews that sometimes there is no connection to the past but that people have forged their own path and are handing down recipes they created or found to their kids and grand kids. Diversity in these connections is epic and what makes this project so fun!

Please contact us to schedule your session beginning in August 2019. You can follow us on Instagram  @cookingwithghosts for updates and connections to this project and the blast we are about to have exploring it!  Erin

Contact us:
E-mail: cookingwithghosts@gmail.com
Instagram:@cookingwithghosts

We are still here!

Well didn't we drop off the the face of the blog earth? Good news...we're still here! Many changes over the last few years as I, the Erin part of E. Henderson Photography, started back to California State University, Chico last Spring. I wasn't sure how well I would be able to balance photography with my new studies, the needs of the fam and the ranch, but I got this! We did shoot weddings, high school seniors, and family portraits all year this year and are ready to get even more time in behind the lens for 2017. I'm hoping to get back here more often as I would like to show off the collages for each wedding. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to contact us for all of your photography needs (except babies, you know I think they're adorable but I'm in the camp that believes studio work for the new little one is best. Not that I don't keep trying every so often, ha!)

So, here are some catch up collages for the last couple years. WE LOVE WEDDINGS!!!

Cody and Lisa, March 15, 2014, The ides of March, By Erin & Eric Henderson

Lisa and Cody

Shot on location and the Lamb ranch, these portraits were as fun to take as they are beautiful. As it is not our first rodeo at the Lamb ranch, we knew there was a perfect lighting time for the soft dreamy look were captured. 

These two are adorable together and so easy to work with. 

They were interested in the Sepia look which I haven't had the good excuse to y\use in a while and was happy to oblige. They turned out just adorable!

Eric has the funniest ideas for set up, luckily enough these two were good spots an played along because they are Sweet!

Under the oak trees of the Capay area, these images capture the ethereal nature of this rural landscape.

Adorable!

So many couples want portraits with their fur babies, we love this pooch!

The wedding day...

As our first advanced pregnancy bride, Lisa was the perfect model for an adorable baby belly. I think she's quite smart, who else can boast that the got maternity pics at the same time as wedding photos. Genius! 

The details at this wedding were just so lovely, though we were not at all surprised and the Lamb family never disappoints. If you are in the need of a special event tent like the one you see in the below photos, contact them. Here's their websitehttp://www.californiatentrental.com

Such a beautiful bride, glowing!

Had to get a fun mirror shot of the lovely bridesmaids.

She was just sparkling from the inside out. Loved this day!

With all the bridal party lined up an ready, the bride enters in style an the arm of her daddy.

It was a bit breezy but these two pulled of a great candle ceremony.

I love how she is natural hide by the rim of his hat, such a beautiful fist kiss shot Eric!

This car made the perfect prop for great portraits. Thanks Gary Strack for sharing.

So sweet and dreamy, we just had to do a few of these to match their soft and romantic engagements there at the ranch.

Every which way we pointed out camera there were fun details, stunning flowers and adorable extras. 

The speeches were started off by Derek, Cody's Brother. All who attended Derek's wedding to Kaity and heard Cody's speech knew he had big shoes to fill, he did it! Great job Derek and Everyone! See Derek and Kaity's wedding here http://ehenphoto.blogspot.com/2013/01/kaity-and-dereks-ranch-wedding.html

All of the dances and events went so smoothly. Everyone had fun at this wedding.

Some folks getting ready for Photo Booth fun! Everyone loves our prop varitety and "Open backdrop" style booth. Let us know if you what our booth at your next event. 

The biggest surprise of the evening was FIREWORKS! They used the amazing clear top tent just to highlight the fun!

For the first time ever, I was able to get Eric and I to coordinate our own choices to include in a blog! Below are Eric's picks:

How many groomsmen does it take to fix a zipper? After this broke, it was quite the ordeal to get it back up in working order. Wardrobe malfunction!

One of Eric's faves as this little guy has a mouth full of chocolate!

Eric just nails these arts sun flare shots. Love this one.

Eric was so impressed with this bunch of fellas as they we punctual, cooperative and good sports!

I was surprised to see these shots when I commenced editing as Eric didn't mention them to me. I loved that the were so creative and fun!

Smoker barrels in High Def by Eric. I love what he did with this one, that was a lot of meat!

The arrival of the bride.

I was so excited to see Eric capture this amazing arts view through the glass back drop. 

More Chocolate bribery.

Driving away with his Bride after the ceremony. They are adorable!

We split up to take shots of groom with bridesmaids and vice versa. I just love this Eric!

One of the cutest gift tables to date! Eric loved shooting this truck, stay tuned to see his shot he got later on in the eve.

The bride selecting her wardrobe for our Photo Booth. We just LOVE photo booths!

And finally, Eric's final pick, the fancy truck pic! He worked hard to get this lovely view, tripod, timed shot, 5 different pics merged in HDR, f/3.5 for 15,13,10,8 and 6 secs (For our photographer friends). He is actively seeking cars to shoot if you're interested, get a hold of us. 530-354-5291.