Monthly Archives: December 2010

A Soldier’s Family

“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” Kahlil Gibran Sergeant Braulio “Bobby” Silva will be leaving for Iraq for a year. I was privileged to take his family’s pictures. I thanked him for protecting my country and he calmly answered, “No problem.” Return safely to your…

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Daniela’s Quinceañera

“Come with me, and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination. Take a look and you’ll see into your imagination. We’ll begin with a spin traveling in the world of my creation. What we’ll see will defy explanation.” Purple and pink, candies and sweets and lots of family love. Daniela turned 15! She waited…

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I Saw the Light!

Sometimes one tries to be something they are not. The very talented Ruben Rodriguez spent an afternoon with me coaching me on studio shooting. A screen was put up, he adjusted the lights and away we shot. It felt wrong…like I was holding my camera upside down or something. I was enclosed, tied down to…

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Love’s First Look!

The first time he sees you dressed as his bride… the first time you see him on your wedding day. For me, and for many brides of years past, this happened only walking down the aisle as family and guests shared in your moment. Now a First Look can be a more intimate and treasured…

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