You know when you go into the animal shelter expecting one thing to happen and suddenly something completely different happens and you walk out of there with a long-haired kitten who apparently used to belong to a hoarder?  Yeah, that happened to me too.  Meet Simba.  The latest addition to my little posse. He’s 11 […]

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You know when you go into the animal shelter expecting one thing to happen and suddenly something completely different happens and you walk out of there with a long-haired kitten who apparently used to belong to a hoarder?  Yeah, that happened to me too.  Meet Simba.  The latest addition to my little posse. He’s 11 […]

Simba & Meeko

Michelle & Hans – Franklin Canyon

Anyone who knows me understands that my sisters mean the absolute world to me.  A few months ago my sister Michelle got married in Mexico.  I was in the wedding (Maid of Honor no less) so it was challenging to get a snap in let alone get those prime moments.  That’s what their wedding photographer […]

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They’rrrreeee hhheeerrree! As I’m building out my new kit there are moments when I can’t believe how everything is coming together.  It’s simply thrilling.  I just got back from a work trip, am exhausted and still ‘off’ after a bumpy and slightly nauseating ride home but waiting for me – 2 lenses (used – thank you […]

Fun with lenses: Canon 85mm and 35mm

Fun with lenses: Canon 50mm 1.4

In honor of my newest addition, the full-framed Canon 5D Mark III, I’ve decided to start a little series where I play with my lenses and have a bit fun with different f-stops.  Today, I started with Canon’s 50mm 1.4 lens.  I shot everything at 1.4 and went for a soft series of shots with […]

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It’s almost Oscar Sunday!!  I’ve been hosting shindigs for this fun day for over 15 years!  As a film nerd & student, the Academy Awards represent such a fun day and evening not to mention an excuse to have fun with fashion and get together with pals to talk about movies.  This year, I’m forgoing […]

Here come the Oscars!

Some like it sake

Good morning and happy weekend!  Lately I’ve been having such a blast tinkering around with my iPhone camera and playing with filters.  Today’s subject is a beautifully designed sake bottle from Joto that I plan on using as a bud vase.  As usual my cat Meeko wanted in on the action as I was trying […]

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Meeko is so big now!  She’s only 7 or so months old but she has fully taken charge of my apartment.

little girl is all grown up

i can haz kitty

At the risk of being called a cat lady again, I caved to the meowing of my lonely buddy Yoda and got him a new gal pal.  Her name is Meeko and she’s pretty much the most spirited little thing ever.  I’m happy she’s come into our home.  I’ll never forget Yoda’s sister and how […]

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