Today, my first born baby is celebrating a milestone birthday. She is turning 13. Last night amidst the normal routine of piano practice, homework, dinner and more homework I was compelled to capture her last evening of 12. I know she has been waiting for this...
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It didn't take you all long to guess the belly of the hour! Who knew the tattoo would give it away? I didn't even know this beautiful mommy-to-be even had it until I had the honor of capturing these images. I am flattered and deeply moved...
There is magic here. I can feel it when I shoot. Whenever I capture the miracle of a baby growing deep within like this, I feel more connected to the source. I can't explain it; it just is. And it's an honor to capture such a...
Last night, on the eve of my birthday, my sister and I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual OC Blogger's Ball. It was hosted by Blog Crush founders Marcy Massura and Suz Broughton at the lovely Embassy Suites in Anaheim and was a wonderful evening of mingling amongst...
Her name is Junie. But she also goes by June, Junie B., Juneslie, Junsel, Junaisee, Naisee, Naisle, Gill, Gills, Gilly, Gillsle, Gilligan, Deidre, Dee Dee, and Boo Boo. When we opened ourselves up to finding the right dog for us, she came. And indeed, she was a perfect...
When seeking a remedy to anything that might be ailing me, I have found that retreating to the wide open space of the coast is the best medicine. Something about the sea air, the soothing sounds, the rush of the ocean, the sand, and the infinite horizon that...
They say that life is in the details and I know this to be true. And love, beauty, truth...
-A delicate cactus flower, shot April 16th 2008. They live for only 24 vibrant and bold hours. One of the recent prompts at Picture Spring was about looking back at life one year ago today, if for no other reason but to remember what things were...
As I stepped out onto the beach in Baja for the first time on my recent trip I thought to myself I cannot wait to find all the treasures just waiting to be discovered. It's a fairly deserted stretch of coast along the gulf of...