Breathing Different Air

Last Thursday, I spent a dreamy day in Santa Barbara and it was so nice to leave the physic chaos of Los Angeles for a little while. It is so important to take time to change your scenery, change perspective....breath different air. I think sometimes it takes a physical change of location to create space for awareness and appreciation. I'm so grateful to be able to pursue my passion of creating images and capturing special moments for people.... and for sunny days.







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Los Angeles Marathon 2010

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In addition to today being the first day of Spring, my inspirational friend Julia ran and finished the Los Angeles Marathon. Go Jules Go!

First Day of Spring... New Day

Today was the first day of spring. New Years maybe the marker for the starting of a new calender, but I think that springtime's embrace of rebirth, renewal and regrowth is going to spring forward my new year.

The cherry blossoms looked especially delicious today. These beautiful, delicate flowers are an omen of good fortune, an emblem of love, affection and also represent spring.

Warm Light

Here is an photo that I took while photographing a wedding back in October during the fire season. As sad and destructive as the fires were, the particles in the air created a warm sunset light all day long. It was beautiful.

love of dogs

Life is simple when you're two. It doesn't get much better than this.

hello, this is a test

Oh, happy dog! I thought this was a fun picture to start my blog with. Welcome :)

Lompoc & Santa Barbara, California

Sometimes the photographs just have to speak for themselves. Sometimes they whisper.

Winter Road Trippin to Montana

Going though the archives.... I was reminded of my road trip from Los Angeles to Stevensville, Montana to spend the holiday in the snow with my Godmother Yana.
There was almost gun play at the Rustic Inn. Lots of large animals...unfortunately, dead, stuffed and in plastic form. We drove through part of Zion, dwarfed by giant red mountains. There was a snow storm in Idaho which we almost drove off a cliff but Super Yana saved the day with her superior driving skills. Laura, Yana's cousin had a near death experience and then kept on truckin. Note: Hiking in the snow can be dangerous. I was almost proposed to by a hunky, tattooed, shirtless drunk accompanied by his equally drunk toothless Uncle (we stumbled upon them on their fourth day of drinking at the Rainbow Bar). We ate good food, baked a couple pies, relaxed, laughed alot....alot! We spent quality time with REAL people and our girl Shirley kept us laughing on the road. What more could a girl ask for Christmas?