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a family reunion
the mccullough family reunion on cape cod. a gathering of beautiful people on an evening of countless delicious moments and happy togetherness in the house where loves lives. what an honor to be their chosen photographer. (my co-pilot agrees!)...
A+ sunset
last night's sunset over fresh pond was magnificent. a perfect evening with air light and fragrant from the tall greens and wildflowers lining the paths. a kind breeze kept us all cool and moved just enough ripples along to make the water especially romantic.
hugo and i stopped several times to appreciate the changes in the sky and water, and noticed people dotting the perimeter of the reservoir relaxing on blankets, in lawn chairs, enjoying picnics. oh summer, how happy you make us all...
the hugo book
hugo and i are working on a book. (there, i said it!) we're very excited about this collaborative project that involves my photography, hugo's magnificence, and the lessons we learn when we're together. (or, more often, the lessons he teaches me when i least expect it.)
our most recent impromptu photos shoots are getting us closer to real, useable material that will kick off a delightful, beautiful series of stories that we can't wait to share!
in the meantime, we hope you will follow along with us on our journey from photo collages to pixelated pages knowing that YOU were our inspiration all along. (special thanks to marli, asher and leah, for their enthusiastic request of an official hugo book.) lots of love from us to all of you, and DO STAY TUNED!...
detours
life's detours are often beautiful. embrace them, and trust the unexpected roads...
everybody pilates
shoot number two with the incredibly warm, deeply athletic, talented staff of everybody pilates in belmont, ma. they are working on a glorious new site and have a few other surprises coming your way. if you haven't been in, make a point to go.
though beautiful to capture, i'm looking forward to my very own first session with kirstin and her amazing team...
shutter sisters color month
just a quick and enthusiastic shout out to shutter sisters for featuring one of my instagram images during their color month, and as part of their blog post today!
i want to see what YOU'RE posting at instagram. come introduce yourself! i'm texturejunkie, and i can't wait to meet you...
a GIGANTIC day
each night after going over my mental to-do list, i lay in bed, in the dark, offering gratitude for what was good about the day. some days are full of little things: a short wait at the vet, no traffic on the mass pike, consistent cell phone reception during a business call, an excellent sample at trader joe's.
but june 30 was one of those magical, endless, adventuresome days built on spontaneous decisions that included two beaches, one pond, several very chilly swims, long walks and catch up talks, buying perfect postcards, chasing a sunset and catching it, topped off with overstuffed lobster rolls at a seaside picnic table under the post-sunset glow.
there was a long gratitude list last night as i lay in the "b&b" room at my friend molly's cape house listening to a breeze roll over the weeping cherry blossom trees and into the living room downstairs filled with lively conversation and voices of people i love...
defining style
when folks ask me to define my photographic style i tell them i am storyteller, who shoots with her heart as wide open as her eyes...
luke turns nine
lukey turned nine today. (nine!) he's one of the kindest, brightest, clearest, most straightforward and honest kiddos i've ever met. he has strong opinions, and expresses them beautifully. he is full of questions, and seeks the answers. he's an explorer, creator, and very big thinker. this year he added beyblade collector, all-star baseball player, and celebrated soccer goalie to his growing list of achievements and interests. but he'd probably tell you that becoming big brother to liam was his favorite...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET BOY!
old friends in old new york
two taverns, two friends, too many years between visits. we wanted a hit of old new york with our happy hour catchup, and started with old town in gramercy park. their attentive service and nineteenth century decor were both charming. next was pete's-- just a block away. we sat for a couple of drinks, and gave pete's extra points for not hurrying us to free our table for others from the afterwork crowd. try the house ale. they've been serving it since 1864...
pwf
june 10, 2007, i lost my dad to a long, arduous battle against parkinson's disease.
each june 10 since, i notice that a little sadness from the loss of him gives way to new gratitude for the experience of knowing him-- a wise, articulate, awkward, funny, insecure, quotable, wonderful, photographer (who would insist on your knowing that he was also a lawyer).
there is so much of him in me, and i hope to successfully honor him by choosing an earnest, beautiful, photographic life that includes a steady diet of diner breakfasts, an addiction to "the good light", and no legal documents whatsoever...
midweek meetup in the south end
the south end continues to present details and nuances perfect for capturing with any of my cameras. today was instagram and lunch with a longtime friend. we walked to orinoco, a latin kitchen full of texture, color, and a perfectly spicy aroma that makes ordering very exciting. we chose two domino arepas, orders of fried plantains and yucca, and the palmito salad to share. all terrific!
as you find your way to orinoco, don't miss the shapes and shops and characters of the south end. they're worth stopping for on your way to venezuelan heaven...
charm school
boston bestie, leigh standley, invited me to teach jewelry making in the cozy basement studio space of her shop marmalade in belmont, ma. charm school was two parts learning, one part embracing individual style, a generous portion of RELAXATION, with a heaping side of FUN.
thanks to lauren, shawna, deb, michelle and especially leigh for trying something new, and doing beautifully!...
little liam peter
you took your time. there was waiting. (lots of waiting. eleven extra days, to be exact.) then, just one day after your mommy and daddy's first wedding anniversary, you showed up. long and lean, toes like talons. soft as a peach. sweet, sleepy baby boy.
you came into this world loved and surrounded, and we're so glad you're here. welcome, little liam!...
bright day in brooklyn
sundays in brooklyn are for street fairs, beer gardens, foot bridges, bench beagles, colorful canals, and reunions with old friends.
if you're over by the carroll street bridge, be sure to walk across it and up to 4th avenue where you will find mission dolores bar, an open, beautiful space that comes with great people watching and an outstanding beer menu. i tried the avery karma, and loved every summery sip...
thursday's thinking
for a long time, lots of extra work went into being easy going and exceptionally low maintenance. that led to a habit of holding thoughts and ideas instead of sharing them-- or excessively cushioning my opinions to make them more comfortable for those around me.
but experience has taught me that opinionated and decisive are not the same as contrary and confrontational. when our thoughts are delivered with kindness, humor, and goodheartedness, our truth is clear, uncluttered, centered, and more likely to be heard. if we heap hurt, fear, and resentment onto our message, it won't be delivered the way we originally intended, nor received the way we hoped. a simple, logical notion that is understandably hard to remember in a heated moment charged with feelings.
yes, there are times we should agree to disagree. but today's french phrase du jour meaning "i guess so" read like a passive shrug of the shoulders, and reminded me that opinions and thoughts are fluid and constantly changing, and how that change is an essential part of growth.
letting ourselves flow mindfully along with them keeps our hearts open to discovering that what is true is not only a matter of honesty or sharing, but one of compassion and respect for what's happening inside and all around us...
"my friend jason"
today a beautiful video reminded me to "live simply, so that other people can simply live."