Say Cheese!

I am beginning to think that most photographers prefer to be behind the camera rather than in front of it. I know that is true for me. I needed to have a new photo for my bio on my website. One of my dear friends and an excellent photographer, Amy Griffin, was kind enough to take some photos of me. I even asked my friend and roommate, Julie, to come with me for moral support and to make me laugh and not look awkward in the photos. :) Towards the end of the shoot you can tell that I was beginning to feel more comfortable. I even asked her to jump into a few of the photos. What I though would be a 5 minute shoot ended up being over an hour. Thanks soooo much Amy. You are amazing! Thanks also to Julie who is often kind enough to be my model when I am trying out some new photography equipment or a new lighting technique. Often times I don't really give her a choice! You can see at the end of our shoot we were laughing a lot... I know I can count on Julie for a good laugh!

METRO

I went with the high school students of NewSong church to Los Angeles last Sunday. Mark Maines, pastor of Student Ministries, designed this cultural learning activity to "Ride the Metro as we engage in our shared humanity in various places, people groups, and cultures." It was a great learning time for many high school students who spend most of their time in Southern California suburbia. I hope you enjoy the images as well as a small taste of Chinatown and Olvera Street.
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Courtney and Jeremiah

Courtney and Jeremiah are such a cute couple... and so photogenic, too! We had a lot of fun last Sunday afternoon as we explored Old Town Pasadena looking for unique places to take engagement photos. They wanted a more urban feel, as opposed to the beach or a park, and I immediately thought of Old Town. I just love it there! Courtney and Jeremiah laughed together so much during the shoot it made my job really easy. I am looking forward to shooting their wedding in March 2007.

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Welcome Josiah!

Josiah Justis was born September 2nd and already had his first modeling debut! His big sister, Eliana, was too cute not to photograph. Heather and John are great friends of mine and have two beautiful children that I have been honored to photograph several different times. Congratulations Heather, John, and Eliana! Check here to see their slideshow. :)

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