Timothy Christian Thomas

As promised, here are a few more photos from the shoot I did a week or so ago with Tim-- actor, Johnny Depp look-a-like, and all around awesome guy:

Playing Catch Up

I know, I know. I’ve been horrible about posting photos! I guess I could say that I got swept up with the busy-ness of the holiday season, but there is no excuse for not typing at least something here. I’ve always made resolutions for the New Year, but I rarely keep them (much less remembered them!) This year, I'm going to try something new. I am making goals instead. And goal numero uno? You guessed it—more blogging! I know what you're thinking-- "It's already mid-January and you're only now making your goals?" Yep. Goal numero dos is to stop procrastinating. So, I am going to play catch up for a couple posts and then, hopefully, I will be back on top of things. I will try to blog every week, even if it means catching you up on the banalities of my life--which sock I lost in the dryer this particular week, for example-- though hopefully I will have enough pictures to post to spare you those details. ;)

There’s one more very important thing I need to say before I get to the picture posting—I am a lucky girl (queue that music above!) Why, you may ask? Because over the course of this past year, I have gotten to know quite a few absolutely amazing people—families, actors, musicians, couples. I am so grateful that you’ve put your faith in me as your photographer, and that you’ve let me into your world and shared your passions with me. I feel lucky to know you and am grateful for your time, your business, and your friendship. Happy 2009!

… and yes, here come the pictures.



Starting off-- a few from my trip home to the Big Island of Hawaii to visit my family for Christmas. This set is from South Point-- the southern most part of the United States (whaddaya know!) South Point is famous for its windmills and orange clay dirt. We woke up super early on Christmas morning to get there as the sun was coming up. Check it out:








My sisters and I-- doesn't this look like a terrible place to grow up? I didn't even have to photoshop the rainbow in! :)

Preview: Timothy Christian Thomas

Here's a sneak peek at a shoot I did on Sunday with actor Timothy Christian Thomas-- More to come soon! :)

Fun with Fall Leaves

A Family Day at the Huntington

Nohi's Birthday

About a month ago I met little Nohi and her parents Alma and Sang. Nohi just turned one-- a major milestone in both Korean and Filipino cultures. To celebrate, she had two parties-- a barbeque with her Filipino family, and a party and traditional ceremony with the Korean side of her family. I kept thinking throughout the weekend how lucky this little girl is-- growing up with two such different cultures means she will have two sets of traditions to make her own. And, with her large extended family and parents like Alma and Sang, I have a feeling Nohi's going to be a very wonderful little person, both well-rounded and worldly, and most definitely loved.

Fairy tales

My most recent class assignment was to do a diptych (two photos next to each other that somehow relate, via form, content, or whatever else) with a "fantasy" theme. With Halloween right around the corner,  I decided to recreate two fairy tales-- Little Red Riding Hood and The Little Match girl, by Hans Christian Anderson and tried to make them more "fashiony" than what I normally do.  I had a great time shooting with the models (including my dashing, debonair boyfriend as the wolf!) and I think made some great connections, as well. Mary Shultz was the make up artist for The Little Match Girl shoot and did an absolutely incredible job. I highly recommend her to anyone-- she's so easy to work with and really knows her stuff. My models, Bobbie and Kim, were also amazing and made the ideas come to life. Thank you, everyone, for making these shoots turn out like they did!!