July 05, 2009

Dorkin' Out in the Wilderness

Since I was a little girl, my mom made sure I was hiking, camping, water-rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding...you name it, we were doing it, and I've never fallen out of love with the outdoors. Even through college, I majored in natural sciences (alongside photography, of course) and I still get giddy just thinking about aspen groves, alpine meadows and rock formations.

This fourth of July weekend I told myself that I had to go for hike -- no fail. So my obliging boyfriend and I ventured forth into the wilderness to get my hiking fix after almost a year of no hiking (bad Jill).

Just past Kirkwood, there is a BEAUTIFUL trail that leads to Meiss Lake.  I chose this spot because the wildflowers are going nuts this time of year.

Hey!! This is like the third picture of me in the last three years!! Yay! I think that's Silver Lake down there (VERY popular fishing spot).

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Beautiful vistas, complete with blue sky and floaty white clouds.

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A few lovely wildflowers --

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I get a kick out of stuff like this.  A heart made out of grass.

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And lunch at my favorite spot.  Turkey wrap...mmmm.

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Bye for now!

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July 04, 2009

Color, Sunshine & Happiness

We went to the cherry farm that I talked about earlier on the blog and this session had sooooo many amazing pictures. Here's a bunch of my faves. Enjoy!

This is how the session started, right off the bat. Can you guess how the rest went?

Smile...

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...after smile...

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...after smile!!

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Beautiful big-sis keeps the tradition.

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Noah, four months old, fits right in with these wonderful folks.

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You know how sometimes you leave a place or group of people, just feeling better than you did before you got there?  I felt that way after this session -- these guys are just great and I'm honored to be able to capture this happy time in their lives.

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P.S. -  Happy fourth of July!!!

June 30, 2009

Promised a Video

Here's a recent video of "Bueller the Puppy".  Enjoy!

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June 29, 2009

Starbucks Display | Sacramento Child Photographer

I thought it would be fun to share one of my new photography displays that is currently at a Starbucks in South Sacramento.

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The pictures were part of a very fun and talent-packed photography art show that took place here earlier this month.  I didn't realize I would get such a big spot on the wall...maybe we'll have to add to it in the near future!!

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Thank you to the beautiful families who gave me permission to put their photos up.  They look gorgeous!

June 26, 2009

Place in My Heart

This little angel has a special place in my heart.  I first "met" her while she was still in mommy's tummy and then was one of the first people to meet her after she was born.

Since then, I've been to her christening and have gotten to see her a little here and there and I love every moment.

She's one of the most serene people of ever met and it is such a pleasure to photograph her.

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A quiet moment...

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Two lovely ladies --

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And a beautiful flower, for a beautiful little girl.  :-)

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June 25, 2009

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