A Hidden Gem: The JT & S Railroad Museum

10. 11. 2012 | Personal, Photography

Who would have ever thought that there would be a railroad museum hidden away in the desert.  But that is exactly what I discovered today when I ventured toward the west entrance of the Joshua Tree National Park to the JT & S Railroad Museum.  And I...

Portraits of Love Project 2012

8. 11. 2012 | Featured, Photography, Professional

For a second year, I am teaming up with Soldiers’ Angels to offer Portraits of Love to military families located here in the Morongo Basin. The goal of Soliders’ Angels is to create 10,000 portraits of soldiers’ families so they can send these portraits to loved...

Friendship continued…

17. 10. 2012 | Personal, Photography

Yesterday I wrote a short post about the I heart faces Friendship Challenge (check it out here) and I invited everyone to come back today to see the image I captured immediately after of the girls’ reaction to their self portrait.  And here it is: I’m sure this...

i heart faces: Friendship

16. 10. 2012 | Featured, Personal, Photography

Funny how life manages to repeat itself through the generations.  I met my best friend in 1976 when I got interested in Blue Birds Troop (part of the Camp Fire USA) and my Mom let me join a local troop.  The troop leader had a daughter who was 11 months and...

What 2 Wear: Senior Style

13. 9. 2012 | Featured, Photography, What 2 Wear

I love Pinterest! It is such a wonderful source of inspiration for What 2 Wear: Senior Style. And when I saw this outfit, I nearly fell out of my chair. I. LOVE. THIS. OUTFIT! I mean, just look at that dress. Are these my colors or what! If a High School Senior was to...

Buying a Good Lens

11. 9. 2012 | Featured, Info Tidbits, Photography

One thing I love about DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) Cameras is that you can easily change out the lens to bring a different look to your images.  Wide angle lens are perfect for taking in the vast beauty of a landscape.  And a prime lens (fixed lens...