Photography

How my perky girls scored me some caramels

How my perky girls scored me some caramels

My friend Jen needed a model without, in her words, “big saggy boobs”. I needed new headshots. We traded services and it was a win-win for all involved. Especially because Jen takes amazing photos and the client of hers that…

Project 365: Q1 Update

Project 365: Q1 Update

Out of the 97 days so far this year, there are two that I missed in my quest to take a photo a day. Not bad. And actually better than I thought I’d be doing at this point. (This is…

What is it this year?

My husband asked me that question a few days ago. He said that since I had read 52 books last year, he was figuring I was up to some new challenge for 2013. He knows me well. When I didn’t…

Taking your kid (and your camera) outdoors

“Keep it simple. Not just in your nature photography but also in your approach to hiking with a child. You don’t need a ton of equipment (for taking pictures or for the baby) and you should definitely leave it to…

The Fam

Aimee (better known as Greeblemonkey) has done it again. And by it, I don’t mean… …starting a disagreement with a huge online personality… …or going to the emergency room… but instead, I’m talking about taking AMAZING pictures. This woman knows what…

March onward

“February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March.” -   Dr. J. R. Stockton During the blurry 28 days of February, I celebrated Chinese New Year, a dear friend’s wedding reception, a few snow days,…

Newborns don’t need that much attention

Because I’m anticipating a lot of free time from about mid-March through the end of the year, I decided it would be fun to document this year like I did in 2008. Besides being an amazing challenge in mindfulness, Project…

While he fishes, I shoot.

Then, while he cooks, I shoot some more. And sometimes, when he aims, I shoot at the same time. Quite often, I let him shoot while I make yet another attempt at the unassisted, outdoor handstand. But really, I shoot…

Don’t stop Belizean

When people ask about my honeymoon, words fail me. Thoughts and images must suffice as complete sentences are lacking. pineapple, papayas, plantains, Placencia and pina coladas scuba-diving with nurse sharks, moray eels and sea turtles no work, no laptops, no…

Hey (wo)man, nice shot

I recently completed my attempt at Project 366. For those unfamiliar with the concept, you take a picture a day for an entire year. How did I do with my 2008 creative challenge? Let’s put it this way…if I was…