Okay, Okay. Here they are, 2008-2009 Photography, courtesy of my amazing photographer, Roy. He has his own photography studio, shoots lots of corporate gigs, was doing Westin Hotel Time's Square brochure this last week. GingerBread Lane is a not for profit business, that survives like all not for profits based off of the kindness, donations, and generosity of others. My company makes it from one year to the next based off of people donating money, time, and their talents. I have a printing press in Pittsburgh that does our brochures each season and only charges me setup fees. I basically pay $125 to have 5,000 full color brochures printed out each year. The photographer, him and his amazingly talented wife shoot the village, design the brochure based off of my ideas, design, and vision, along with the main marquis sign in front of the village. They do the brochure layout, sign layout, end of season give away sign layout, shoot the photography of the village, all for a few hundred bucks. Others help move it, break it down, wife tolerates it, ( hehe ) companies donate supplies and candies, it is a true year round effort to secure the provisions, time, and moneys.
This years village was to take on a more urban feel. Wanted the storefronts to resemble old brownstones, along with the hotel, rail depot, and even the mill. Made for more interesting stand alone buildings in the village in 2008.
All brochures and signage were made this season to reflect the Fifteenth Anniversary Season, because I began The Lane in 1994, at The Hyatt Regency Crown Center. A lot of those who actually come out to see this thing got confused, since this was the 19th village. Some years, there were 2 villages. So that is that. Hope everyone enjoys!!
Main Candy Marquis in Front of GingerBread Lane.
This one took one whole week, or 41 hours, to complete. What a job.
Since I know everyone on the forum loves density, and then some.
Out near where my parents live in Eastern Jacko, there is a real quaint Christmas Tree Farm called Santa's Christmas Tree Farm. I decided to make that an annual part of the Lane.
The Cinnamon and Nutmeg Railroad.
This Years Main Cinnamon and Nutmeg Railroad Terminal Station.
This girl was sooooooo cute. I wanted to get a real nice close up of her interacting with GingerBread Lane. Traditionally, there is a rope up around the Lane, that I take down for the shoot. Anyways, she was having a ball until I tried to get a shot of just her getting close to The Lane. Then she got shy.
The Hot Chocolate Brewery, an annual feature.
Another candy mosaic out in front, Santa's Sleigh out of Nestle's Holiday Bells.
The Holly and Ivy Trolley Company, along with this years light house. The lighthouse I worked on for 1 week fell apart the morning of, and had to redo it. The first 4 days, it was icing covering styrofoam cups, then after it hardened, I took out the cups, and added to the top structure. Made it look like a lightouse, basically. I pride myself on having nothing fake in the actual village, all edible.
Another arial to give you an idea of size.
Jackie's Sweet Shop, for the lovely wife.
An annual part of GingerBread Lane dating back to my days as a sous chef at Skies, in Kansas City, Toffee Boulevard.
Part of Peppermint Central Park, the GingerBread Lane Town Hall, and GingerBread Lane Fire Department. The Fire Department lost a number. It should say Engine Co. No. 19, not 9.
Just another density shot.
The Cinnamon and Nutmeg Railroad Train Schedule.
Inspired by my love of The Crown Center Ice Terrace, The GingerBread Lane Ice Skating Rink.
Railroad, Part Two.
Snowman Apple Cider Company, combining my love of snowmen and the autumn.
Maybe you can make me some gingerbread daggers 
