It's no secret that I'm a Disney fan. In fact, it runs in the family. But, you probably knew that already. What's been so much fun is that it seems now more than ever so many of our many Disney paths are coming together. I...
Last year, about this time, I was enjoying keeping tabs on a hummingbird nest in our backyard. It became a highlight of my season for so many reasons. Although once the babies flew (or more like burst) the coop, the nest deteriorated and has not...
Just in time for summer, Big Picture Classes has brought together a great group of photography's leading ladies to teach the all new Phone Photography Project 2. Everything you need to know -and more- is on the BPC class page so pop over and take...
When it comes to blogging (or almost anything else for that matter) you never know when something you put out there might resonate with people. Beauty, joy, excitement, adventure? Resources, contacts, discounts, giveaways? Lessons, insights, advice, inspiration? Different things speak to different people. There's no...
I'm always excited by the images I take when participating in project like Ali Edwards' Day in the Life. I think it must be a combination of having an "assignment" to complete, being challenged creatively and mixing things up a bit that helps makes the...
[caption id="attachment_3777" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo from American Hot Rod Foundation[/caption] When I tell people that my grandfather is a hot rod legend, I get a lot of curious looks. Legend? Hot rods? I know, it is curious. When people—in the ‘hot rodding’ know—ask his name, they...
Yesterday I got a package in the mail from my publisher. What a wonderful surprise! Needless to say, I'm over the moon about seeing my book Elevate the Everyday: A Photographic Guide to Picturing Motherhood is now available in several different languages. Here's the list...
Each year, we spend our Spring Break in a very remote part of Baja, Mexico. In the past we've had some internet access, albeit totally unreliable and unpredictable. Never the less, if I HAD to get online, I could if I was patient and persistent....
I am beyond thrilled to be teaching the Los Angeles Design Camp in May. The focus? Photography, of course. A few things: The Bing property is fantabulous (off the chain photogenic), the location is adorable (Venice is super-cool) and the things I'll be covering include some...
I remember turning 40 and feeling on top of the world. I felt wise and confident, beautiful and even ageless. So, this is what everyone that had turned 40 before me had talked about? “Life begins at 40” some would say, and I could feel...