I was sitting in a home that was beautiful and inspiring. It was filled with relics and artifacts from around the world. It was set in a breathtaking spot, surrounded by trees with massive windows to let in the beauty. I was there for a parenting seminar. The family that was teaching this seminar is […]
breathe in hope…exhale joy breathe in gratitude…exhale love 35mm | f2.2 | 1/400 | iso2000
He rode these same hills on his horse as a child. Now, with kids grown, he has created an oasis for any horse lover. He is living the dream he has had since his childhood. I am grateful that they trusted me with this story. Let me start by saying, I am a total beginner […]
It is the last week of school in our neighborhood (YAY!!!!!!!!!!!) and this beautiful friend of mine is graduating from high school. I felt lucky to be able to create these images with her. I have known her since her preschool days I think! I love seeing the amazing person she is and how she […]
I have a goal this summer to eat at least one meal a day outside. We carried plates with BLT’s, tomato soup, and sweet potato fries out to the backyard tonight. My soup was cold, but with all of this green, how could I be mad? I also need to cut back these chives…but these […]
My favorite part of any time I have near the ocean, other than the smell & sound of ocean waves, are the overcast mornings with gorgeous-even light for hours! Utah has been “spoiling” us with amazing OVERCAST light lately! I feel like it has been raining for two weeks straight…or is it more? Anyway, we […]
I will always be a student of photography. Creating STILL images with LIGHT has added so much goodness to my life. It has taught me to see beyond what my eye sees in passing. It has taught me to love the uniqueness in those I photograph. It has captured moments and memories that would have […]
I was listening to a motivational podcast this week. The subject of the episode was finding your purpose, your personal legend. They suggested reflecting back to the dream you have had since your youth. It was intended to be motivating. I was actually left in somewhat of a stupor. There were things like writing and […]
I read on one of the almost 100 mother’s day posts that I saw yesterday- “…because she enjoyed us so much, she taught me to enjoy my own children.” That isn’t an exact quote, but gives the full idea. It was my favorite thing I read yesterday. EnJOY! EnJOY life…motherhood…relationships! Even the messy, complicated, difficult, […]
An Easter tradition we had when the girls were young was Saltwater Sandals in their Easter baskets. My girls actually hated them for years…so I did different things. THEN THIS YEAR! They all ASKED for them! Two of them even wore them that day with their Easter dresses. Now I am wondering what other things […]
