I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. We got into the Christmas sprit early this year and chopped down our Christmas tree during Thanksgiving weekend. I’m so glad we did. The weather couldn’t have been nicer – it was 60 degrees and we could have walked around in our t-shirts. I thought that getting a head start on the tree would give me a leg up on shopping but I’m far from completing my list. I also still need to prepare for our Christmas dinner.I’m tackling prime rib. Anyone have any suggestions on sides? I’m staying away from green bean casserole and want to try something different.
It’s been a crazy summer and although it’s not officially over, I’m already missing the long, carefree, days. I’m also missing the sun. It’s been raining non-stop for four straight days and it’s feeling a bit like Seattle, Washington rather than Washington, DC around here. I don’t mean to complain, but with all the crazy weather and earthquakes in my neck of the woods, I’m just in need of a much needed pick me up. One thing that’s helping is looking at the wedding I recently shot in NYC’s Prospect Park. This intimate wedding was so bright, so fun and filled with so much love. There. Cheeriness regained. Sometimes all you have to do is look at pictures to change your mood.
For my American readers, I hope you all had a fun yet relaxing 4th of July celebration. For those of you elsewhere, I hope your weekend was grand. We spent ours on the beach. The weather was perfect and location even better. We ate, collected shells, pretty rocks and we even found some fossilized shark teeth. What did you do?
I was fortunate enough to partake in a celebrity chef/wine tasting event and tried my darnedest to capture culinary cuisine at its best. Yep, we’re talking food porn. I wish I could tell you what each item is but there was such a whirlwind of activity there wasn’t much time for chit chat and I was also there as a photographer, not as a lucky guest. Oh, I really wish I could have sampled these.
If you’re an avid Small Burst reader you know I love plants and gardening, especially vegetable gardening. However, with such a busy work and home life, I haven’t done much of any gardening the past few years. I’ve been yearning to get my hands dirty and to finally get that veggie garden going. I didn’t think I can pull it off this year since life seems to be busier than ever, but, thanks to my wonderful, garden guru parents we now have a beautiful garden. They’ve included my faves; black krim heirloom tomatoes, early girl tomatoes, ichiban eggplants, string beans-just to name a few. My little lovies helped plant their favorites too. Can’t wait to see what else “crops” up in my back yard while my parents are here. My 4 year old daughter expressed how It would be a terrible shame to wake up one morning to find that critters had feasted on her watermelon seedlings. Her solution was to make a sign to ward off squirrels. I told her the next morning the signs must’ve worked-all seedlings were safe and sound. Her response: ” I don’t think squirrels can read.”
Have you started on your vegetable garden? What did you plant? I’m sure you’re all way ahead of me.
I’m still here blogland. Just busy with some projects. I just completed shooting an event for Sugar and Spice Fitness For Women with Martin Lourd Philippe. I had so much fun at this shoot because everyone was so nice and it was jam packed with some great vendors and speakers. I know, I know, I was supposed to be taking photos but I was taking mental notes of everything while I worked away. I also made my rounds to say hello to every vendor. Here’s a slideshow I put together of the event.
Sorry all. Just corrected Martin’s website address. His link above is now up and running! Check it out!
These photos are from my latest shoot. I think I gravitate towards softness and light against the grit, grime and harshness of the industrial. This is true for my home and apparently in my photography. There’s something interesting about mixing these two elements to create something appealing. I also like the challenge of finding a balance between the two. I’m always on a look-out for these overlooked grungy scenes for a fantastic photography setting. When you’re driving around town today keep your eyes peeled for these spots. Take your favorite photography subject there and click away.
It’s true you know, that the older you are the faster the years zoom by. This is why I cannot, for the life of me, believe another year is over. My most important goal (not a resolution) for 2011 is to create memories for me, my children, my family. This year will be full of adventures. They’ll eventually unfold here on Small Burst but First and foremost, I want to share some exciting news. Within the past few months I’ve been fortunate enough to work with women business owners who have contacted me for my photography services and am currently collaborating on a few projects. My first project for the year is with Distinct Concepts for a Boudoir Marathon. That’s right, photographs for your sweetheart just in time for Valentine’s Day. Definitely an adventure, wouldn’t you say? I wish you all a year full of joy, beautiful memories, love, and last but certainly not least, I hope you capture your red rubber ball.
If you want to pick up one of these beautiful calendars, Girl In Gear Studio is offering Small Burst readers a 20% discount until the end of the month. Enter key word SMALLBURST at checkout.
Oh, and see the image up there? They already have the Plantable Mini Valentine Kits available. This is my fave!
