First Snow: Winter 2011

First Snow: Winter 2011

Winter has yet to officially arrive and already we have snow in the desert.  Not much really.  In fact, I had to drive up towards the small town of Rimrock to find flurries that were actually sticking to the ground.  And of course I had to drag my son...

2011 Holiday Gift Ideas

I love giving gifts!  There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the pure happiness and joy on a person’s face when they’ve received a gift they really like.  I looked high and low, national and locally, to put together this list of ideas for Gift Giving...
You Like me.  You really, really like me.

You Like me. You really, really like me.

That’s how I felt yesterday when I received the email stating that one of my landscape images had been chosen to be part of the Joshua Tree National Park 75th Anniversary Photo Exhibit.  To be perfectly honest, I was in tears, I was so happy.  And I just...
I Heart Faces: On Your Feet

She Said Yes!

Probably one of the most romantic things I have ever captured.  A Surprise Marriage Proposal! Atop a rock in the Joshua Tree National Park.  One of my all time favorite places, I might add. It was a gorgeous fall day in the desert.  Perfect for rock...
Halloween Recipes

Halloween Recipes

Halloween is but a week away.  Thought I would share some of my favorite festive Halloweenish Recipes. Crescent Mummy Dogs.  Perfect for feeding to your little Goblins before heading out for a night of Trick-or-Treating. Looking for a new spin on Caramel Apples?  Why...
Portraits of Love

Portraits of Love

Military Families I know how important family portraits are and it means so much more to a soldier serving overseas, especially during the holiday season. That’s why I am honored to be participating in this year’s Portraits of Love Project. The PMDA...