summer time!

With all the crazy headlines in the news today (Obama and McCain at each other, high gas prices, bad Mexican Jalapenos) it's enough to make anyone a little nutty. Did anyone see the headline today "Angry man shoots lawn mower for not starting"?
I've spent the last week and a half with 4 amazing little girls, my daughter and her 3 cousins. Sure they get a bit rambunctious and rowdy when together, but if I've learned anything these last few days it is to enjoy every moment, even the crazy headlines.
I hope all of you are relaxing and enjoying your summer!

Shelly Burch

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing a terrific actress, Shelly Burch. Located now in Seattle, she has lived and performed from New York to L.A., with roles in TV and Broadway shows such as One Life to Live and Annie.
We had some fun in the studio and got some beautiful images to update her web site (http://shellyburch.org/) and head shots. I say "beautiful images", but really the beauty and talent is in Shelly.

Twins Twins and more Twins

Something must be in the air. This week has been baby week at the studio...I had a maternity session, a newborn session, my friend Sara had her baby and of course (if you are keeping up with celebrity news) another set of Hollywood twins have arrived.
Yes, that's right Angelina and Brad's twins were born in Nice, France yesterday. So we sit and wait with baited breath for the first pictures (let's admit it...we are a bit curious).
This picture is of the Sullivan Twins. "Are they famous?" you ask. Famously cute and good natured. What more could the parents of twins need?

Pool side!

I love being my own boss. It was so nice and sunny the other day and I was working from home with my daughter Nora. We decided to invite her little friend Olya over to swim. This was the life... giggly little girls, my feet in the pool, laptop open and cranking away, some warm sunshine (finally!). Now this was no Hollywood, our pool is one you blow up, and the lawn needs to be mowed, but as I was sitting there (trying to keep my pretty little MacBook dry)I just kept thinking... What more could a working mom want?!

California Fires on Vashon Island?

June 21st marked the celebrations of the summer Solstice with bonfires and long sunny days. It is also the wedding anniversary for Paul and Christy who married on Vashon Island, Wa. at the Point Robinson Light House. It may not be the California Fires but these two were Hot, Hot, Hot! Really guys! It is so obvious how much you love each other. Congratulations...May you celebrate many more Solstices!