Moments

I've been putting together an exhibit of some of our photography focusing on motherhood. I love these images so much, both individually and for what they convey together.

Creekside

We did another senior representative shoot on Saturday with Ashley, our rep from Century High School. We went down to the Dawson Creek bottoms and shot among the green space. The only lament? They'd closed all of the bridges so we had to get a little bit more creative about getting around the creek. But shooting Ashley was a breeze.

Way up in the West Hills

We did a session this morning with the S family at their home in the West Hills. They aren't often together as one of the sons and his family live in Israel, and so they had us come and do a session with entire family. We broke them up into little family groupings and that's what we're showing here. Sorry, guys, you have to wait for the viewing session to see the big family shot!

A's Big Night

This weekend was A's bar mitzvah. We first got acquainted with him at R's bat mitzvah a few months ago and knew immediately that shooting this event was going to be an absolute blast. And he did not dissapoint. The entire event (well, both events-- the pre-shoot on Friday night and the party on Saturday) was fabulous.

Life of the party

Saturday night was A's big party and it was a crazy, crazy night. First was the horah... I think it lasted for about fifteen minutes:











and then a rousing version of musical chairs... (this is the eventual winner disputing a call)













Finally, kudos to designband.com. They really kept the party going strong:

The gift of memories

I just received my first call for a Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep session. The baby has been in the NICU for sixteen days and this morning, they realized that he was not far from passing. I was not able to go, unfortunately; finding care for my toddler last minute can be complicated.

I am so honored, though, to have a chance to be a part of this organization. I had heard about it peripherally through a friend whose baby was born with severe birth defects and lived for only a day. Thankfully, a loved one connected them with NILMDTS and they were able to do a photo session with him. I heard about it again recently on the Today show (you can see the spot here) and knew immediately that I needed to share my talents with this amazing organization.

If you know of someone who will lose a child and could be served, please contact me or the organization so that we can put you in touch with a coordinator. And if you're a photographer and feel that you can join our ranks, please consider that step. The gift of photography is such a profound thing for these families. I already feel blessed, having opened my heart to them.