One thing I love about my job is that I get to know so many wonderful families along the way. Photographing Sam as a newborn baby and again at age 1 is a perfect example. It's wonderful to see how the whole family has grown!
Thanks for the visit, it was so great to see you all!
Noah. He's the first baby born in my close group of cousins, so needless to say, he's a pretty big deal. This past weekend he turned one, which was a huge deal. Even though I may be partially biased, I have to say that Noah is one of the most beautiful, loveable, little boys I know. I feel this is in large part due to his amazing family... his mother and father, aunts and uncles, grandma's and grandpa's... all bestowing their love and creating a supportive community to help raise this little man.
Being a part of Noah's first year is such a special gift, thank you! I can't wait for the many wonderful years to come. Much love... xoxo.
Last Fall, I had it in my head that I was going to start shooting video. I loved the idea of having family movies to look back on. Although I adore photos, there is something about a moving image that truly captures the essence of it all, whether it be a sound or a gesture or a series of movements. Our annual Baja pilgrimage was the perfect opportunity for this venture, the only problem was that I didn't have a video camera! The next best thing- my blackberry phone! Holla!
When looking at some of these clips with my brother, we literally were holding our stomachs in pain from laughter. From the old school portable karaoke machine that an old Mexican man wheeled up to the taco stand to the loudest motorbike in history to catching someone unaware when they didn't know they were being filmed. It's those moments, those real moments, that make life such a special place.
Over the weekend I was sick. Sick enough that I didn't have the energy to get out and enjoy the sun, but not sick enough to keep me from going stir crazy in my apartment. So I decided to teach myself how to use Final Cut Pro. Within minutes, I realized I was in way over my head. But having watched enough Law and Order to drive me loony, I didn't have much else to do. So I dug out the old movie clips and tried my very best to create something that did the trip justice. I have a long ways to go, but I think it's a good start!