Snow in the Desert

Snow in the Desert

Yes, we got snow in the desert! For days the weather services were hyping up this storm moving across the pacific west of how cold it was and how low the snow levels were going to be (down around 1500 feet and I’m around 2400 feet above sea level where I live in...
Unconditional Love

Unconditional Love

Children and Pets share a common trait, giving unconditional love.  That’s the title I gave this image I captured several years ago of my son and our first Dachshund, Snapple.  We now have 4 dachshunds.  And it’s the image I kept coming back...
October’s Blood Moon

October’s Blood Moon

The second of four blood moons made it’s appearance over Joshua Tree National Park (despite clouds rolling in from Hurricane Simon) in the wee hours this morning.  The first blood moon happened back in April. And the next two blood moons will grace the skies in...
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

If you love Pumpkin Spice Latte drinks from Starbucks, then you’re going to love this recipe! It is officially Fall so I thought I would share one of my favorite recipes: Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes. They require a slew of ingredients and a little effort to make...
Last Days of Summer

Last Days of Summer

How do I get stress relief the last days of summer? By grabbing my gear and heading into Joshua Tree National Park, where the streets have no name. Oh yes, and I have U2’s Joshua Tree album playing as well. That’s exactly what I did earlier this week.  I was...
September is Family Portrait Month

September is Family Portrait Month

Celebrate Your Family . . . and Make the World a Better Place for Children During September we’ll donate your $75 session fee to PPA Charities to benefit Dando Amor, a non-profit charity founded by photographers and dedicated to improving the lives of orphans living...