Monthly Archives: March 2008

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Two Step

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Today I pick up some rolls of film from being developed––images that will end up being the last I post from Joshua Tree. I’ll post them here either over the weekend or on Monday. In the meantime, I present to you…DINOSAURS!

Obviously we had to stop by Cabazon to check out the dinosaurs on our way home. Chris had never been and was very excited to see them. The interesting thing is it seems the dinos have been bought by some Christian group that refutes evolution and seems to believe in Big Foot and other strange creatures because the dino-owner told us they’re opening a Cryptozoology museum this summer. Very strange. In addition to the museum they’re adding more dinosaurs. We were able to peek our head over the fence behind T-Rex to see a Stegosaurus and Triceratops. Exciting stuff.

Be sure to click the ‘Read More’ button at the end of this post to listen to today’s Friday Song!

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Take Me Away

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Yesterday was an extremely difficult day for me and Chris because of wedding related stresses that came to a head all at once. Any feelings of calm and tranquility that may have carried over from our weekend alone in Joshua Tree were sucked away by the end of the day. Here are a few shots taken around the house we rented. It was a nice little desert house that we both felt very much at home in. I wish we could be there right now. But, I’ll have to settle with reliving the experience through photos. Enjoy!

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Where the Streets Have No Name

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How about some non-Chris photos from Joshua Tree? Let’s be honest, the man is my favorite subject, but other people might want me to switch it up a bit.

As pretty as Joshua Tree was, I wasn’t moved to take many nature-ish shots, oddly enough. I took a lot of shots of Chris in nature and then not so much without him––until we stumbled across the World Famous Crochet Museum that is.

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If You Weren’t Real I Would Make You Up

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When Chris and I met, I fell for him right away. But not in that insane head-over-heels way. No, I feel for him in a very reasonable way in that I recognized that he was a really nice guy who I had a lot in common with who also made me laugh almost non-stop. No, the insane head-over-heels part came later and I think our relationship is better off for it. I honestly feel as though I fall in love with Chris a little more every single day. Cheesy? Maybe. Cliche? Definitely. But, hey, whatareyougonnado?

I’m gonna marry this man. I feel like I’ve won the lottery every time I think about it. I don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t know him. All I know is I’m a better person for having known him and that’s what it’s all about for me.

There are a ton more images of this guy after the jump!

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I Feel It All

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We returned from Joshua Tree yesterday afternoon. It was an amazing weekend, but boy, am I beat. Hanging out in the desert can take a lot out of a person––and we didn’t even rock climb, or anything! The house we stayed in was amazing and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. But, the whole point of the trip was for Chris and I to spend some quality time together and that mission was accomplished. We have a lot of fun together when it’s just the two of us.

Of course the secondary mission for the weekend was to take photos, photos and even more photos. Chris served as my muse, and as you can see from the photos above, he makes a great one. I love that face.

I’ve got hundreds of photos to pore through, so please stay tuned!

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Rest and Relaxation

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My awesome friend Alisha is working on fixing this here blog to my liking. So excited! Also excited about leaving for Joshua Tree this weekend. Expect new images next week!

Today’s image is from Natali and Cory’s wedding. A little bit of downtime while getting ready for Natali and her Sister-In-Law, Kim.

Before I forget: It’s Friday! You know what that means: Time for me to post a song I’m digging at the moment. Today’s song comes to you from She & Him, a duo comprised of actress Zoey Deschanel and musician M. Ward. If you saw the movie Elf then you probably already know how great Zoey’s voice is. Her tone is perfect for M. Ward’s artistry with a guitar. This song is the first I’ve heard off of their upcoming album. I cannot wait to hear the rest. Enjoy!

She & Him - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?
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Have a great Easter weekend!

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Amy

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My cousin Amy lost her battle with cancer yesterday. I was scheduled to photograph her 3-year-old daughter Katie that afternoon–-something her mom (my aunt) wanted to get done before Amy passed so that she could enjoy the photos too–-but I received a phone call saying that it didn’t look like Amy would make it through the day.

I feel awful for my family and for Amy’s daughter. I got to spend a lot of time with Amy when we were kids, but I’m really sorry we didn’t know each other very well as adults. This photo was taken the last time I saw her––several months before she was diagnosed.

I can’t say anymore about this. None of the words seem right at all. All I can say is I know how much she will be missed by those who love her and I’m happy she’s no longer suffering.

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I Remember, Long Ago …

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I think the best part about photographing kids is that for the most part they don’t try to pose. Heck, most of them refuse to pose. For someone like me, this is great, because you are able to better capture the essence of their personality in a photo. This one was taken during a company kickball game/picnic. It was a family affair and this kid is the son of a co-worker. He was a rambunctious one–in your face on the kickball field and unable to sit still when it wasn’t game time. I captured the shot just as he picked up the ball and tried to persuade his dad to get the game started. I like to think you can see the wheels turning underneath that curly mop of his, as if he’s thinking, “Hmmm, how can I get what I want?”

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Technically

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Chris bought Super Smash Brothers Brawl for the Wii this weekend. And this has been his position on the couch every night since. Though, to be fair, my position each night is usually in front of the computer working on photography stuff. I guess we both have our passions. :)

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Try A Little Tenderness

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I’ve lived in our apartment for over a year now. Chris lived here about three years before I moved in, and his best friend lived in the very same place a couple of years before that. All this to say that I’m not new to the surroundings. So, you’ll imagine my surprise when on Friday night I noticed a cherry blossom tree in full bloom–right next to my parking spot. The parking spot I’ve parked in every day for over a year.

I don’t know how I never noticed this beautiful tree before, but I’m not the only one. When I ran upstairs to ask Chris about it, he had no idea what I was talking about. It’s the only cherry blossom tree on the block, so you’d think it would have caught our eye before. Apparently not. One thing’s for certain, though: the tree is now on my radar and will probably be featured in a few more photos after the one above.

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