Hello L&A

..... I apologize for the delay.... couldn't get this blog to publish last night!

... so it's that time of year where the engagement sessions are in abundance...... sometimes I shoot at the same places.... and sometimes I am thrown into something new. Gotta love when that happens... new scene always gets the inspiration flowing! It's funny and I totally admit this.... I never have a formal plan when I go out to shoot an engagement session...... this I feel is my opportunity to get to know each couple and to make a great connection.... this ensures we will have a blast the day of their wedding.
I recently had a wedding consult where they had mentioned they had read the brief write up on my site about myself.... I had to laugh as I really didn't think anyone read it before. But if you know me you know that what it says couldn't be more true... and since I wrote it myself.... well you know it's quite candid! Ya went off the rail there.... as I tend to do! Just thought it was kinda cool to hear feedback about something other than my work.

So here it is.... Leona & Andrew...... I met this fabulous bride last year at a wedding she was a brides maid in...... she was stunning then and again now. This FAB.... really cool couple is a blast to work with! When I showed up for their session.... new place chosen by Leona... I was stoked.... so much to work with and these two looked so chic! Really I could have jumped up and down... buuuuut thought it might be overkill! Instead I raved... took lot's of photos!
Thanks so much guys for giving me so much to work with.... it's been awesome getting to know you both..... so looking forward to your September wedding!!!!!

sneak peek.........

Take a bow!!!

So once again... we take a turn in direction....you may remember a similar post last year!
I enjoy my job... love all the days as they are always changing. There is so much variety in what I do it forces me to stay on my toes!
The best part I have to admit is when I get a chance to work with friends.... I love to share their photos... successes and lives with everyone! So once again I have the pleasure to share with you all the following book....... I admire writers..... I am so not capable of writing a book.... putting words together so that others can understand, learn and be satisfied with what they have just spent time and energy into reading. It truly is those gifted people that can do this well and always leave us wanting more.... or walking away feeling we have learned something new! All you writers out there.... please continue.... never quit.... were always waiting for your next great collaboration of words!

So here goes...... oh my lord the ego strokes I dish out! lol - really will I ever learn?!

.... the talent is endless when it comes to a friend of mine (the ego will soar...ugh)...... last year I took it upon myself to take photos and write a blog about a book he had written "Workplace One". This year to my delight I was asked to shoot the second instalment "CoCreate" written by him once again, as well as the promotional material that would be used for the book tour.
   A big shout out to Steve Delfino...... not only for a great read... kid you not.... very interesting... I like the mix and examples so that anyone can relate and understand a book that is written for this industry. A couple fav quotes of mine from the book..... because really it relates to everyone..... "Creativity is one part inspiration and many parts collaboration" (see pic below)! ... & .. "Creativity in it's purest form is about sharing"....There is nothing more true..... and yes while it is written for Teknion..... much of the examples and tidbits of wisdom apply to our everyday lives.

We can all learn from others....... collaborate... problem solve.... create!

Congratulations Steve....... Cheers!