Totally Rad Action Sale: Till MIDNIGHT only! Fri. November 27, 2009  |  gossip It's that time of year--the biggest shopping day! In addition to the killer SHOOTSAC sale happening right now (a MUST see if you want to grab a bag as a gift, for yourself, or just to stock up on covers), our friends at Totally Rad Actions are having an actions blowout! Click the banner below to... See the Full Post > 24 Appreciated Comments

An Engagement Session in 14 Minutes Wed. November 25, 2009  |  will you When superstar wedding coordinator (my wedding coordinator) Angel Swanson of Love and Splendor asked me if I would be able to do holiday photos of her and her husband Erik, I was flattered, and a little nervous. Angel & Erik have been shot by some of the best: Amelia, Jasmine, and Nate & Jaclyn... See the Full Post > 53 Appreciated Comments

The first annual Thanksgiving Debacle Tue. November 24, 2009  |  my life In my family, Thanksgiving is the big holiday. It's the one we all go home for, and is my favorite holiday. There's no pressure, no huge gift-giving expenses, and usually relatively little drama. Now that I'm married though, we decide what we're doing for the holidays together, and this year,... See the Full Post > 71 Appreciated Comments

Want to know when things are happening? Sun. November 22, 2009  |  photographers **this post will be pinned to the top of the blog for a little while, so for all new posts, scroll down!!** I have some big things in the works, so get on the mailing list NOW so you won't be left out in the cold! I will be emailing this list FIRST when announcing all new things such as workshops,... See the Full Post >

Learning things in expected places (like Guadalajara Mexico) Sat. November 21, 2009  |  people You take a workshop, you expect to learn something--it's just sort of a given. When Jose Villa asked me to guest speak at his workshop in Mexico, I went as a teacher, as someone there to help other photographers on their way to being better. I never expected that I would learn as much or more than... See the Full Post > 56 Appreciated Comments

I’m in Mexico! Guadalajara to be exact. Tue. November 17, 2009  |  my life You might be wondering what's up with the silence on this blog after my declaration during the State of the Blog address a few posts ago. Not to worry, I have lots to tell you, but very little internet access with which to do so! I am down here just outside of Guadalajara, Mexico at the Hacienda... See the Full Post > 78 Appreciated Comments

The workout of doom Thu. November 12, 2009  |  my life I have a 12 DVD boxed set of horror films in my living room. It has been here for two days, since I borrowed it from Gabriel. Apparently, he found it difficult to sleep with it even existing in his home, it is that terrifying. You will be scared when you see it too, this is what it looks like: See the Full Post > 100 Appreciated Comments

State of the Blog Address Tue. November 10, 2009  |  people Isn't it easy to get wrapped up in your life? This year, I'll admit, between being engaged and married, moving, and a bunch of other pretty life-changing stuff, I did not prioritize posting on this blog, even though blogging is one of my favorite things to do! I've been thinking a lot about where... See the Full Post > 137 Appreciated Comments