Holiday Thanks!

I always have so much to be thankful for. In addition to my health, new home, family and friends, this holiday season, I am very grateful for my wonderful clients of 2008! Thank you so much for your kindness and friendship! Your sweet notes and gifts of thanks have truly warmed my heart.

I hope you all enjoy your holiday gift this year. I took the liberty of hanging your ornaments on my tree for a little photo session before packing them up... can you find your photo?

Happy Holidays!!

My New Wedding Postcard {by Creative Blu}

A couple of years ago, I became fast friends with the extremely talented and very funny Michelle Arnett of Creative Blu. Since then, I've had Michelle design all of my promotional materials and magazine advertisements.

I just love this latest wedding postcard she created for me. Thank you Michelle!

Michelle's design studio creates custom invitations, that can drop your jaw with their beauty and detail. If you need invitations, Michelle is your gal!

I was so thrilled when Michelle asked me to photograph a portrait of her for Creative Blu's website. Here is one of my favorite outtakes, from her photo session.

Abby's Semi-Formal

Last night, my beautiful niece, Abby, had her semi-formal high school dance. I thought it was so sweet that she asked me to come and take a few snaps of her and her friends. They all looked so great, and seemed like such a fun group.

Pay It Forward Pledge for 2009

Yesterday, I posted wedding photographs from Margaret and David's beautiful event! Today, I want to share more information about their rescue and volunteer work with a very important organization called RAVS (Rural Aarea Veterinary Services), which is run by the Humane Society of the United States. This heroic group of professionals provide free spay/neuter clinics and basic veterinary care to our nation's rural communities (mostly Indian Reservations), where many animals are unable to receive the medical care they need.

Poor Franny (the dog I adopted) was in bad shape when Margaret had first rescued her. She was malnourished, and suffering from a couple of life threatening diseases. Margaret literally saved Franny's life!

In the spirit of holiday giving, I'm going to pledge 5 percent of my 2009 wedding sales to this cause. I hope you will consider joining me, and donating to RAV, as they are always in need of volunteers and financial support to help our country's neediest animals!

Look at Franny now. She is healthy and very happy! She loves her new home, backyard, and is very gentle and playful with Lulu and Darla, my two smaller dogs.



Here is a picture of me and the dogs that my friend Michael Sexton took with his iPhone.

Margaret and David {Los Angeles, CA}

Margaret is an amazing veterinarian. I originally met her, after I adopted a dog that Margaret had rescued from an Indian Reservation, in Arizona. I was so happy when she asked me to photograph her wedding! It was great to meet David (also a veterinarian). They first met while studying their profession... very cool!

Margaret sure is a beautiful bride!

Here is Margaret and David's first peek at each other on their wedding day.



Margaret and David had their wedding at the very elegant Skirball Cultural Center, in Los Angeles, CA, with amazing flowers designed by the talented florists at City of Commerce Flowers! Tricia of Porras Event Consulting did a wonderful job of making sure every detail was in place, and kept the day running smoothly.



This crowd puts the "party" in Bridal Party!

Another beautiful flower arrangement; and look at this gorgeous cake by Cake Crumbs!

The Nelsons {Phoenix, NY}

In addition to cutting down their own Christmas Tree, The Nelsons decided to add a family portrait session to this year's adventure. We drove out to Goodmans Christmas Tree Farm where they have 65 acres of tress to choose from! It was very cold, but oh so much fun!

Here is a little slide show of our fantastic day!

New Wedding Portfolio

It is difficult to take the time to keep my portfolios updated with current work. That is why I'm so thrilled to have designed a sample album from a recent wedding. I won't actually receive the finished product for a couple of months. I'm so excited, however, that I couldn't wait to share the cover with you. I just love it!

Darla's First Blizzard

We are having a real snow storm today! It's the first one Darla, my pomeranian puppy, has experienced. Franny loves to play in the snow, and it seems that Darla is right in there with her. Even Lulu, the pug, joined in a little game of chase today!



I'm hoping this is an indicator for a White Christmas in New York! I think I'll put on some Christmas music and make a warm cup of tea or hot cocoa... mmmmmm.

London is Calling {Hollywood, CA}

I recently photographed London and Monica's wedding. They are both great actors who met while studying at the prestigious Actors Studio, in New York City.

I had so much fun photographing London's new headshots, and appreciate Monica coming along and helping out!

Kelly and Bill {Los Angeles, CA}

Kelly and Bill eloped! So what would have originally been an engagement portrait session, became tagged as post-elopement portraits.

These two are so cute. They are so clearly in love (both with each other, as well as with their sweet dogs Violet and Vita). We had a great time photographing at their house, with their dogs, and finally at a great breakfast cafe. When we finished with the photos, we had a delicious brunch! Thanks for the great meal!