I'm all about capturing real emotions. You know, those emotions you absolutely can't fake! A forced smile is easy to spot, and as lovely as it might look in a portrait, it doesn't beat TRUE happiness caught on film (well, actually...a digital file). Although it might be necessary in some cases, and it does looks nice from time to time, I tend to navigate away from staged portraits - especially with toddlers. I mean, how long does a two-year-old really sit still? Well, if the

In need for a fun afternoon with your kids? Well, I've got a fun idea for you: Go explore Travel Town! This very cute train museum is located right off the 134 freeway (next to LA Zoo and Griffith Park) and the 'town' is just as fun for the adults as it is for the kids. We go there with Olivia all the time - she absolutely LOVES trains! In addition of seeing old (and huge!) locomotives, railroads, and antique wagons, there's also a cute little train that you can ride and it t

Olivia and I discovered a new hike in the area yesterday afternoon. Last summer, in the Sand Fire, the place literally went up in smoke, and you can still see traces of ashes and burned brush in the mountains surrounding the hike. This winter's heavy rainfall did the place good though; It now has lovely green fields mixed with wheat that's already starting to dry up. The place was so stunningly beautiful and had a nice 'bohem-feel' to it. Needless to say, it was a (vintage-st

We don't see the world in black and white, we see colors! Lots and lots of colors. And although I really appreciate the joyful feeling I get when I edit a photo that is just 'popping' with different colors, I must say that I absolutely LOVE my black and white edits. Why, you say? Well, to me it's simple: Black/white photos bring out emotions in a different, and perhaps better, way than a color photo does; it makes the moment 'stand still'; it grasps you; it's got more clarity