Some happenings

So, turns out I didn't go to the Franklin Village Street Fair....oh well. Instead I bring you random pictures from the past few weeks. Strangely, none of the magnificent Thanksgiving feast we had. I think I was so weighed down by turkey, stuffing, cranberries, gravy and pie that I could not lift my arm to frame a photograph, let alone depress my overworked index finger (from all the stirring and fork lifting) to snap the shutter. Suffice to say that is was a beautiful occasion spent amongst those I love. I was, and am, very thankful.

Turns out we DO have seasons in Los Angeles....if you're looking in the right places anyway.

Angus goes Big Band with Tim Davies this week. A very different experience hearing his songs complete with trumpets and trombones, saxophones and horns. A wonderful new sound!

A walk and a picnic at The La Brea Tar Pits the day after Thanksgiving.

This little bee flew right into my shot! I suppose we all like to have our portraits taken.

Because I can never have too many reflection shots.

Too funny to pass up.

The Gig

Just a few shots from the show at The Gig a couple weeks ago.









Meh, nothing too spectacular - but there is excitement to come! I'll be at the Franklin Street Fair this weekend taking pictures of the music and merriment, a post to follow soon after.


But just for fun...

Papa John

Last week my dad was in town, and man! - did we have a great time. He met the hubby for the first time (went swimmingly, who wouldn't love Ang?). He also got to see some of my recent photos and the new ax (Nikon D40) and we BBQ'd the crap outta some shish kabobs! It was a wonderful (albeit short) week with Papa John.

A few photos of the BBQ:

The ladies

The gentlemen (tending grill)

The crazy, super-sized frisbee in action

Feral children on the loose


Papa John does not approve of my silly ass grin (and, frankly, neither do I)

As both my father and I have gotten older we have developed such a beautiful adult relationship. It is one that is rooted in my childhood memories and games, but has expanded into my grown up reality. Over the years it has changed and evolved with us, letting out guilt and awkwardness and letting in more love and trust. I treasure this connection and thrive on its continued growth. I love you Papa John, thank you for coming to visit. I will see you soon!

Headshots and more!

Well, another first to tack up on my board, headshots. My wonderful and talented friend Bess was the ever so willing subject and I could not have hoped for a better model. Truly. She is gorgeous, uninhibited, adventurous, brilliantly skilled, easy to direct and, oh yeah - GORGEOUS! It makes it so much easier to make beautiful photographs when you have beautiful subjects.

So, here are the more traditional headshots:








And here are the more non-traditional, fun shots :



Yeah, go ahead and let your inner fairy out!






And there it is. One more feather in my hat. Thank you Bess, for your patience, your spirit and (above all else) your friendship. You f'n rock fairy girl!

PS - Any starving actors, or friends thereof, you know who to contact for your next headshots, right?

After the rain

After last weekend's downpour....

Delicious drops everywhere

and happy blue skies

with happy bugs too.

More rain, please!

Playing with fire

After a night of wine drinking and fire starting, these pictures were left on my camera.












And, just for fun, my friends Monty and Griffen after a long plane ride and a little jet lag