randomness

I haven't forgotten you! - I've just been a busy girl (and allowing myself to enjoy spring a bit). I had a great engagement shoot last weekend and another one this Sunday - let me know if you need to book yours because I am running out of town before wonderful wedding season starts!

I don't have any photos ready today but wanted to share a few random wedding/ photo related links:

Again at Geekologie, the first ever Xray which is so beautiful and artistic (and features a wedding ring):



And my mom found this photo gallery of Peeps getting married (she's a fan. Personally I think they taste gross but look super interesting and cool). Take a look!

Her link was in response to the one that I sent her. Weird.


Finally, while getting my teeth cleaned at the dentist yesterday (no cavities, thank you - my total sugar addiction notwithstanding), I noticed that the biohazard symbol on their "sharps" box on the wall is a really cool, interesting design. The more I stared at it, the more intrigued I became (and, no, there was no nitrous oxide present!). Who created it? Why? Does it symbolize something on the cellular level, or is it just random and cool looking?



Well, I was interested enough to find out, so why don't you find out for yourself. It's pretty interesting; I would've thought the symbol was around much longer than just 1966. Check out the sweet alternate designs!




This is something else that I had heard about long ago. It's much more depressing, though, so don't click unless you wanna.

More photos soon!

p.s. free 8x10 enlargement to anyone who can find the Morrissey quote in the text of this blog! I'm not kidding... I got tickets to the May 2nd Santa Rosa show and I am SUPER PSYCHED!

Geeky

I also am a fan of this blog, and since their newest post is about an awesome wedding, cake I figured I'd share it:



Super Mario Brothers cake! Rad.

My cousin Molly

My cousin Molly is only 16 but absolutely gorgeous!



She's started modelling in the past few years, and is mostly doing fashion stuff, so it was really fun to make her be really silly and over the top. I love love love working with her cause a. she's very photogenic, b. she's my cousin and I love and adore her and don't get to see her enough, c. we giggle a LOT and d. she's into me giving her direction like, "okay, try to look more like a cartoon. Good, I like how you're trying to eat that fake bird! Balance my mom's antique china teacup on your head and look worried!"



We had so much fun. It was a good release for her, too, cause fashion can be physically demanding and also BORING. And kinda, well, bitchy.



Thanks Moll! I can't wait to do some more shooting with you!




Check out the slideshow - it's Friday afternoon, don't you want to procrastinate a little? : )

New Guest Books!

I've just designed my first guest book sample and am excited to start offering these!
It's a simple process:
-I shoot your engagement photos
-I design your guest book
-Your guests sign their names and well wishes directly on the pages of the book, in any blank space they like (I tried it with lines to write on, but this seemed much more natural and fun). This gives them a chance to see your engagement photos, express their wishes and love for you, and also lets them remember what you look like in case you are so busy making the rounds that you don't get to visit with everyone (just teasing)
-Instant keepsake!

Here's the slideshow of my sample:

Family birthdays

My mom and brother's birthdays are both in March, so we got together yesterday at my folks' house to celebrate.

Devon made the vegetables:



I made the cake!















There were dogs running rampant:







And my sister's boyfriend took a nice family photos for us (we can only hold still for a sec):





Me and my bro posing for our senior pix:



And me with really, really big hair: