Sweet Madie!
My beautiful neighbor is officially a high school junior & going to prom! AH! Only yesterday she was 13!!
She’s always been a wonderful girl — and she’s turning into a remarkable, intelligent & beautiful woman!
I ❤ her so much!
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This might be the hardest shoot I’ve ever undertaken! Taking pictures of a moving, floating yoga studio; from a moving, floating kayak … shockingly, is pretty freakin’ complicated! But, so much fun.
Felicia, from Supvasana Yoga, kindly held a private class for some of my friends (and some yoga ringers 😉 ) last week. She provides the boards & paddles, you bring the sunscreen & a sense of calm. I can’t wait until next time, when I get out of the kayak & onto my board.
http://www.supvasanayoga.com Nevada County’s premier floating fitness & yoga studio. 530-575-0240
When I lived at sea, my yoga practice was all about balance.
I was surprised to find that when I brought that practice back to shore, I was stronger & more centered.
Namaste!
If you’ve been following my posts you’ll know that this past year has been very productive, if not very visible, for me. I’ve been working behind the scenes as a digital retoucher … read: photoshop geek. It’s great fun. I work for a variety of clients doing so many different types of photoshop work that it would be impossible to get bored. But, I’ve been missing something …
This month, I was pleased to add a large construction firm to my client list.
The best part, I get to be BEHIND the camera!
My radiant yoga teacher Emily is expecting!
I’ve been watching her guide class, for the past 7 months, with a fluidity & grace that defies earthly limitations. And gravity. Watching her, with impressive belly, show our class how to do a handstand was humbling. You can’t even be jealous of someone with skills like that … it’s just awesome. And it makes me happy.
We’ve been trying to get together for this photo shoot for months. I caught her just in time. Her sweet baby boy arrived a few weeks later.
** This photo shoot happened in January! Woah, am I behind on posting things. 🙂
I’m so delighted that the Martin family is officially my family. Our parents were married last weekend.
They are about to expand their clan to five. How exciting! I really hoped we’d be able to carve out some time for a photo session during the chaotic wedding week. Alas, we were only able to sneak away during the reception for 15 minutes. But hey! 15 minutes is 15 minutes. And I think we got some good shots to show for it.
I’m super excited for baby #3. This time, let’s plan a full photo shoot shall we!?
It’s official. I have now photographed the most beautiful bride. Ever.
How can I be so sure? She’s my stepmom, but really she’s my second mom, and has been for almost 23 years. It was hard for all of us when my dad passed away. The thought of finding new love, when you had love is so hard. Lucky for my mom2, and lucky for the rest of our (now) larger family, she found it.
We are so happy that it’s official Phil. You’re now one of us!
Here are a few shots from a recent 15-20 minute Senior Photo shoot.
I met up with Sam & his mom at Wingra park just before sunset. We hit the ground running … er. photographing … and got some great shots. As his mom says, this photo shoot was “painless”. 🙂
It doesn’t take a lot of time to look good now, does it? That’s a great smile Sam!
September 22nd 2012
From the moment that I walked into the Gates of Heaven synagogue; I knew this was the perfect place for Becky & Ben to share their vows. Intimate, classic and comfortable – qualities I see very much of in Ben & Becky together.
Sure, the acoustics were outstanding and the wood floor was solid. I had to tiptoe in my heels so I wouldn’t make any embarrassing sounds during their ceremony. I tend to run around a bit when photographing … 😉 But, other than my awkward ballet-style gait … it was lovely.
I’m a huge fan of small weddings. I had one myself. I think it’s fun to get lost in the glamour and minutiae of a lavish wedding. But, it can become too easy to get lost in the distractions and forget what the day essentially means. Becky & Ben are aware of that: Love & their commitment to their (now larger) Family, was the essence of their wedding. One that shone brighter than the sun peeking through the clouds that day.
Their ceremony was led by their close friend Garth; included readings from two family members; a lovely rendition of “Blackbird” by the Beatles sung by Becky’s brother-in-law and they shared personal, intentional vows. (Not to brag here, but they totally used one of the vows from my wedding that I shared with them! Sure, I “borrowed” them from a wedding I photographed two years ago, but still … YAY! 🙂 )
It was perfect.
Once B&B got their hands on each other for our after ceremony photo shoot … it was hard to separate them. Every time I’d take a picture of Becky alone, Ben would have to swoop in, to be near her again. Pretty. Darn. Sweet.
It really wouldn’t be a B&B wedding without salsa. They made salsa, in personalized jars none-the-less, for everyone. AND did I mention they had a paired beer & cheese tasting for their cocktail hour. Beer. Check. Cheese. Check. This Wisconsin girl was in heaven. ❤
Congrats you two!
Becky come on! Look at those eyes. You are a stunner.
I have to brag a little here … it was a touch to cloudy to get a great sunset where we were. But, I saw this park light & voila! Sunset.