la esquina

ate here last night. they have nummy corn on the cob covered with cheese...(they also have a secret lair underground...walk through the kitchen and past 3 bouncers and you are in a super exclusive spot. have to know someone to get in..lucky for me I know nick!)

don't ask, don't tell

took these on my last plane ride. usually I am nice and ask the person next to me if I can take their picture...but she was sleeping! what's a girl to do?

on my way to NYC today. maybe I'll snag a few more of these plane shots if I'm not too busy watching the food network on jetblue tele.

happy pioneer day!!

pioneer day during my childhood consisted of the days of 47' parade, amazing fireworks (round 2) and my mom making me wear a bonnet of some sort. today I am older and am sad because I have no bonnet to wear.


In honor of my pioneer heritage I wanted to share the story of one of my most well known pioneer ancestors, mary goble pay. She crossed the plains when she was only 13yrs old and kept a journal. her younger sister and mother died while crossing the plains and her toes had to be amputated. I often thought about her story as a 13yr old and wondered how strong I would have been....now I am much older and still wonder. her story is a courageous one and I hope I can live up to the strength and testimony she left our family.

to read more about her story you can go here or here.

I traveled to england in the fall of 05 and took a day to visit to the small town of burpham england. this one lane village is where a lot of my goble and penfold ancestors came from. the main attraction in NYC is times square. the main attraction in burpham is an old church and graveyard. I spent most of my time there wandering through the headstones seeing familiar names. It was pretty surreal being by myself and spending hours in a graveyard. It felt oddly comfortable and meditative. simply beautiful. I would love to take my kids back there some day...(guess I have to get some of those first).








i'm slow

I haven't been posting as constantly as I would like...sorry about that. I've been busy. busy worrying about the mouse found in my house yesterday. no joke. I'm grossed out...but posting the rest of this wedding by tomorrow will help me feel better.

any suggestions for rodent control? seriously gross.

seattle day 1


kind of frustrated because I can't upload my raw and film images to post, so here are some from the p&s. better than nothing I guess. seattle is awesome. went to experience music project and ate a the 5 points. fell asleep at 8pm. today getting ready to visit some falls and eat a 4 course breakfast. whats up!!!?!! then on to rob's wedding. loving this work trip!

my nikki

saw this and thought it was appropriate to post since I am shooting another close friends wedding tomorrow. man, I love this girl. how great is it,as a photographer, to be able to get the insiders view on a close friend experiencing one of their most life changing days? being in the moment with them is a rare and priceless gift. thank you to everyone that has allowed me to share in such intimate moments. I am truly blessed.

can I get one?

I don't even care if it's real or not...I just love what the two dudes are wearing, oh and the hair. just an all around great, wholesome, fashion forward video for the whole family to enjoy!

leave tomorrow for a wedding I'm shooting in seattle. I'll catch you on the flip side.