Catching Up

As we dive into Spring Break, I'm frantically doing a million different things. One of them is sorting and backing up files from recent sessions.

While neither of these clients is expecting a preview right now, I couldn't help editing a couple... and then a couple more... and then a couple more... It's a great distraction from those million things requiring my attention. ;)

First up, a cutie patootie 3-month-old.





I also met up with my "old" friends K & K. You can see some of their past sessions here, here, and here. I've photographed them about 16 different times, actually. (I'm a lucky girl.)

At two-and-a-half, they are busy little bodies, so we met up downtown and let them wander. I grabbed shots here and there as we trailed them up and down various blocks.















I warned you that I couldn't stop...



















Now, I guess, it's time to shut down the computer and finally get to the rest of the to-do list. Sigh...

Photos From Last Week

I'm currently in the midst of a fun project that has me shooting local landscapes for a doctor's office in Pismo. Last week, I ventured out to snap a few scenes and it felt really good to stretch my creative muscles and step outside of my usual box. Really, really good.

Following are a few of my favorites from the week. Not all of these were for the project; a couple were just shots I couldn't pass up. :)















As you can see, I was in a very vertical mood. I wonder what that means...

Liking Who You Are

I was crossing a parking lot with my daughter one evening last week, and she said something completely out of the blue that almost stopped me in my tracks.

Walking beside me, she simply stated, "I like who I am."

As I said, it was a comment from left field. We weren't discussing self esteem or anything like it. We weren't talking about ourselves or anyone else. In fact, we'd just dropped off her brother at volleyball and I think my most recent comment might have been along the lines of, "What in the world are we going to do for dinner?"

So it was something that bubbled up on its own from somewhere inside her. And it made me so happy. Because, really, is there anything more fundamental to a happy life? Are there really more important dreams that we have for our kids?

Yes, I want her to do big things. To be smart and successful and generous and kind. But I think that those things are more likely to flow from a positive self-image. From a contentment with herself and what she brings to the table.

I'm not naive, and I know that she'll have to navigate the hormonal and situational pitfalls of her pre-teen and teenage years eventually. And we all know that even adults have insecurities and suffer self-doubt. The road won't always be easy, by any means. But my heart is warmed by the idea that she is off to a good start.

Day at the Beach

A couple of weeks ago, my brother and sister-in-law came to visit from their home in San Francisco. It was a weekend of truly glorious weather, so after lunch on Saturday we headed out to the beach to soak in the sun and make the most of it.

We played, we got shaved ices, we lounged, we strolled and we ended up at the Olde Port Inn for some chowder. I love that pier, because in addition to chowder, it provides the chance for up close and personal encounters with some very special wildlife.

I hadn't taken many personal photos in awhile, so I brought along the camera. So, so glad I did.



















It felt (and smelled and tasted) like a peek at summer... and I can't WAIT for more.