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03.21.08

Rest and Relaxation

My awesome friend Alisha is working on fixing this here blog to my liking. So excited! Also excited about leaving for Joshua Tree this weekend. Expect new images next week!

Today’s image is from Natali and Cory’s wedding. A little bit of downtime while getting ready for Natali and her Sister-In-Law, Kim.

Before I forget: It’s Friday! You know what that means: Time for me to post a song I’m digging at the moment. Today’s song comes to you from She & Him, a duo comprised of actress Zoey Deschanel and musician M. Ward. If you saw the movie Elf then you probably already know how great Zoey’s voice is. Her tone is perfect for M. Ward’s artistry with a guitar. This song is the first I’ve heard off of their upcoming album. I cannot wait to hear the rest. Enjoy!

She & Him – Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?
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Have a great Easter weekend!

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03.17.08

Amy

My cousin Amy lost her battle with cancer yesterday. I was scheduled to photograph her 3-year-old daughter Katie that afternoon–-something her mom (my aunt) wanted to get done before Amy passed so that she could enjoy the photos too–-but I received a phone call saying that it didn’t look like Amy would make it through the day.

I feel awful for my family and for Amy’s daughter. I got to spend a lot of time with Amy when we were kids, but I’m really sorry we didn’t know each other very well as adults. This photo was taken the last time I saw her––several months before she was diagnosed.

I can’t say anymore about this. None of the words seem right at all. All I can say is I know how much she will be missed by those who love her and I’m happy she’s no longer suffering.

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Alicia - I’m so sorry about your cousin. Let me know if you need anything at all.

03.12.08

I Remember, Long Ago …

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I think the best part about photographing kids is that for the most part they don’t try to pose. Heck, most of them refuse to pose. For someone like me, this is great, because you are able to better capture the essence of their personality in a photo. This one was taken during a company kickball game/picnic. It was a family affair and this kid is the son of a co-worker. He was a rambunctious one–in your face on the kickball field and unable to sit still when it wasn’t game time. I captured the shot just as he picked up the ball and tried to persuade his dad to get the game started. I like to think you can see the wheels turning underneath that curly mop of his, as if he’s thinking, “Hmmm, how can I get what I want?”

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