renaissance woman, urban mutt and a swashbuckling rogue. my weapon is a canon and i capture moments. freelance photographer specializing in portraits, boutique weddings, boudoir, fine art and events.
Monday, June 28, 2010
st mark class of 2010
on a hot and stormy spring day the class of 2010 crossed over... over the rainbow.
as the class began their entrance for their eighth grade graduation service, the skies opened up and a massive storm erupted. the service was lovely and the rumble of thunder eventually faded.
as the graduates lined up to receive their diplomas the skies cleared and a beautiful double rainbow emerged from the rains.
it was a lovely evening, and i believe, a happy omen for a group of bright and delightful graduates!
Monday, June 21, 2010
happy good man day... take a nap...
a friend of mine posted on facebook a comment about father's day. she suggested that we change the day to good man day, to celebrate the good men in our lives whether or not they have fathered children.
i gave her a hearty HERE! HERE! and reposted with abandon. i know many, many good men who deserve a good man day... my own boyfriend for one. so, i gave him an extra hug and made him waffles and sausage for breakfast. (i was going to make him breakfast anyway, but the extra hug was, well... extra. as was the undisturbed nap with his pup, chopper, pictured above.)
but, there are also a lot of fabulous dad's out there. to them, i also wish a good man day and a happy father's day. here is to your own undisturbed nap!
Friday, June 04, 2010
dancing with angels
this irina and she dances as though all the emotion in the world is moving through her. my friends, fellow dancers, and i sat and watched her during the final rehearsal before our show the end of may. we sat in silence. complete silence. there was no music, there was no special lighting, she wasn't even dressed for the show yet. it was her first solo; i hope the first of many... she is mesmerizing.
i didn't take this photo, but i wish i had. it was taken with my camera by a friend's father... on this night, i was dancing. :)
Friday, May 28, 2010
busy little me...
here it is, my brief respite. a tiny little breather--memorial day with absolutely no plans. a first, i know.
may was a crazy month, but i made it through. every single night of the month was booked with rehearsals, dinner, classes... wow. it was so much fun, but it was insanely crazy and here at the end of it all, i'm sick to boot! normally, i book, book, book, book with abandon, but i sort of put my foot down on making plans in june.
lately, when the clock strikes five and i'm packing up to leave my sterile hell hole in the burbs at the job i hate so much... i want to go home to the dude. no matter where i am or what i'm doing, i'm looking forward to when i can see the dude.
so, i made a bold and conscious move to take it down a notch. not to drop out of site, i love my friends and the hobbies i have, but i think i want to spend more time making dinner, watching movies, working on dueling laptops, going out as a couple... you know, being a couple.
i've been mostly single for nearly three years and it has been a real exploration in me and all the great people i've become close with. i didn't really expect the adjustment to being a couple to be so stressful--i really got used to the single girl life! and, he's awesome--always encouraging me to do what i enjoy and to go hang out with my friends. i couldn't be luckier in that department.
but, sooner or later, if you're serious, you need to make a change. right now, i feel like i'm trying to run a marathon in two left shoes.
hopefully, i'll be back to the blogging too, as i try to focus on my photography and business more. it's going to be an interesting summer. i can't wait get it started... in 15 minutes!
let's start off with a deeeeeeeeep breath and a pedicure!
may was a crazy month, but i made it through. every single night of the month was booked with rehearsals, dinner, classes... wow. it was so much fun, but it was insanely crazy and here at the end of it all, i'm sick to boot! normally, i book, book, book, book with abandon, but i sort of put my foot down on making plans in june.
lately, when the clock strikes five and i'm packing up to leave my sterile hell hole in the burbs at the job i hate so much... i want to go home to the dude. no matter where i am or what i'm doing, i'm looking forward to when i can see the dude.
so, i made a bold and conscious move to take it down a notch. not to drop out of site, i love my friends and the hobbies i have, but i think i want to spend more time making dinner, watching movies, working on dueling laptops, going out as a couple... you know, being a couple.
i've been mostly single for nearly three years and it has been a real exploration in me and all the great people i've become close with. i didn't really expect the adjustment to being a couple to be so stressful--i really got used to the single girl life! and, he's awesome--always encouraging me to do what i enjoy and to go hang out with my friends. i couldn't be luckier in that department.
but, sooner or later, if you're serious, you need to make a change. right now, i feel like i'm trying to run a marathon in two left shoes.
hopefully, i'll be back to the blogging too, as i try to focus on my photography and business more. it's going to be an interesting summer. i can't wait get it started... in 15 minutes!
let's start off with a deeeeeeeeep breath and a pedicure!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Danielle, Chelsea and Tim
Danielle came to me with an idea for mother's day... the result was a laughter-filled afternoon of shooting in St. Charles with Danielle, her sister, Chelsea and brother, Tim. what great fun we had! here are a few shots... many thanks to Danielle for thinking of me for this project and bringing that picture frame!
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
the lovely and lighthearted Laura
Laura is a hoot! She has a delightful laugh and heart of gold. I started dancing with her more than a year ago, and i've enjoyed not only watching her develop further as a dancer, but goof off with her in class and out. i've wanted to shoot her for some time. next... i want to shoot the marvelous tats that she has--they are as lively and diverse as her personality!
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
dani
this is dani and she is a fantastic dancer! not only are her moves lovely, but she LOVES dancing! this girl knows how to have fun!
Monday, April 19, 2010
big new project...
a very good friend of mine contacted me and asked me help him with the photo art for a project he is working on--his album.
Brian and i have been friends for a good many years, if a little out of touch for a few, thanks to the distractions and demands of life.
well, i'm just about as thrilled as can be to help him! here is a link to his blog on the project the wabash cafe--he even announced my joining his project. *blushes*
this is going to be a lot of fun!
Brian and i have been friends for a good many years, if a little out of touch for a few, thanks to the distractions and demands of life.
well, i'm just about as thrilled as can be to help him! here is a link to his blog on the project the wabash cafe--he even announced my joining his project. *blushes*
this is going to be a lot of fun!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
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