In my last post, where I was almost too tired to think, I lamented about not giving myself me time during the prime time hours of my day. This is going to change. The time is now to make some schedule shifting. First thing on...
I remember very clearly those few moments right before I had these words painted directly on my chest. Every cell in my body was heightened. There was a clenching in my stomach and a tightening all around my throat. I knew it was a huge...
To write my book Elevate the Everyday, I had to go back. I had to revisit the archives of my life; of being an artist who found photography as the medium that fit and of being mother who used that medium not only as art,...
It's been an inspiring week of making a difference together. The Shot@Life inspired #shot4shot project has been a huge success with shot after shot of amazing images that have helped raise awareness around this vital cause. Personally, I have been inspired by the power (and satisfaction) of...
One child dies every 20 seconds from a disease that could have been prevented by a vaccine. Can you imagine? Most of us can’t. But, that’s because we have access to the vaccines that keep our children safe from diseases that kill so many children...
I am so inspired by the post from Kristin at Shutter Sisters today. About how important it is that we, as camera wielding women, include ourselves in the pictures of our lives. If we hold the camera, then we carry with that the responsibility to turn...
Attending the Alt Summit was beyond wonderful. I savored it all. And for this So Cal girl, the weather outside held it's own charms. Totally amazed at the range of weather I experienced over those few days around Salt Lake City and then in Park...
This week I stretched my legs and have wandered away from home to attend The Altitude Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah. We've hit the half way mark of the Summit and already I am totally creatively recharged. It has been amazing. Days (and nights) filled...
Amidst my recent watching and waiting, my word for the year found me, just as I knew it would. Of all ironies, by allowing it to come, the word that became clear was allow. Allow: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for...
It wouldn't be Christmas around here without a trip (or two) to Disneyland. They've always got Holiday magic when you need it most! From snow capped castles to fireworks to lights (oh, the lights!) to Santa. Our holiday visits to Disneyland always get me into...