TJP Blog

“You are NOT a nature girl, are you??!!”  If I’m being entirely honest, I’m a bit of a wuss when it comes to bugs, unknown rustling in bushes & creepy critters.  However I think this road trip taught me to be a bit more of a “nature girl”.

If you’ve never been to Paso Robles, you absolutely need to put it on your must see list.  It is stunning.  The overwhelming beauty of the rolling hills, the vineyards, the horses, the oak trees can’t help but make you feel relaxed & inspired.

 Descanso Gardens has always been one of my favorite places.  My Nana loved gardening & I remember visiting Descanso when I was young.  My Mom, sister & I have carried on the tradition & now visit with my niece & nephew.

I shoot film.  Not a lot.  Not as much as I should.  But I do want to start incorporating it into my workflow more regularly.  There’s something about the process of loading film, using your light meter, manually focusing, timing your shots, and hearing the sound of your film advancing that makes you feel like you’re doing so much more than taking a picture, you’re creating true art.

I can’t get over how adorable this little girl is!  I mean, seriously??!!  Look at those big brown eyes & perfectly curled lashes!

“I got lost in him, and it’s the kind of lost that’s exactly like being found” – Claire LaZebnik

Jennifer is one of my dearest friends.  We’ve been involved in each others lives since elementary school & have remained close for over 25 years.  We’ve been through so much together … from playing dolls to crushing on boys to taking college classes together, to being her maid of honor, to celebrating the birth of her 4 beautiful children!  She told me she wanted to celebrate their 10th anniversary with a photo shoot & I couldn’t have been more excited to start planning this session!

I’ve known Chris & Anna for several years now and was beyond excited when they told me they were expecting and wanted to schedule a newborn session. They told me that they wanted to be surprised so they wouldn’t be finding out the gender until “baby Fry’s” arrival. Little miss Lola Grace decided to make an appearance  just 4 days after Mommy & Daddy’s maternity session!

One of the things I love about my job is the opportunity to meet amazing photographers.  I was lucky enough to have met Lisa of {LMarie Photography} four years ago.  She has become such a dear friend & mentor.  She is one of the kindest, most compassionate, loving, & generous people I know.

Hope you all had a fantastic 4th of July with your loved ones!