TRANSFORMATION.......

Spring - a time of rebirth, a shedding of layers and the beginning of a new life. 

A time of transformation, from the old to the new.
Sometimes with subtle differences, and sometimes with brand new, bold changes. 

Who we are and who we wish to become,
an accumulation of life experiences,  and shedding of layers,
the unveiling and revelation of our purest, most authentic self.

And then there you are, in full bloom, a spectacular miracle of color and beauty.

COLOR.......

Because life is more vibrant, playful, and interesting when we see things in color.  

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BALANCE....

WHAT I DREAM OF IS AN ART OF BALANCE - Henri Matisse

Twist and turn,  flex and bend, holding steady within. Juggle brightly colored balls, wearing different styled hats fitting to the performance.   Stand tip-toed and balance the world on a platter like a ballerina on stage.  Be present and grounded, in the midst of chaos and confusion.

To find the art of balance.................  

CREATIVE SPARKS.....

"Just Do It!"  What an ingenious idea Nike had when they created that slogan.

This is a year of creative sparks and roaring fires. I am pushing out of my comfort zone and into places that beg for more time, more attention, and more of my authentic self.  It's a time of change and transition - out of the places that hold me back and keep me from growing, and into places that nourish my spirit and my soul. Moving into the places that feel more like "home." 

Every day I am reminded that I must keep adding substance to the burning embers in order to keep the fire roaring. And each time I add something new, a million sparks fly, adding more beauty, more excitement for what is to come.

This month I entered my first juried photo exhibit and had one of my two photographs accepted.   I  took a risk and sent in images from my "love of all things old" file.  Moved away from my florals and macro work and decided to play around with some of my other images.  It worked! I am doing my first large solo exhibit " In Living Color" coming up in May, and have arranged more solo exhibits of my work over the course of this next year.  Putting together marketing materials is exciting and scary and fun all bound together.  Making myself more visible.  Taking risks and following my heart's true calling.

 First a step, then a series of steps and eventually a steady run toward "home".  

Very excited to be watching the sparks fly!!!

SPRING IS IN THE AIR......

Everywhere I look, Spring is teasing it's way into our hearts.  Days are getting longer.  The beginnings of Spring flowers are popping through the rich, brown earth.  Robins have returned and are greeting us with early morning salutations.  

Soon we will be blessed with color,  life,  and magic all around. 

NATURE'S LOVE.....

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

PAWS AND PRINTS, PETS AND PICS

What is yellow, named after a drink, plays a fierce game of tug of war, would do anything for good food, can bring me to laughter and tears almost in the same breath?  Is adventurous, funny, spunky, curious, mischievous, playful, the best "little spoon" I could ask for, and in any given moment can put a smile on my face 10 times over, regardless of the kind of day I am having?

Izze, my four-legged companion,  will be 5 years old in July.   She has taught me many life lessons, including the need for spontaneity, creativity, and just plain fun in my work and my play.  And she is the motivation behind my newest photographic adventure.

After months of anticipation and deliberation, I am finally ready to announce the launching of my pet photography business. There is such joy in standing behind the lens and capturing pets in their natural environment, being completely themselves.

I am finalizing details for my business cards, brochures, updating my blog with web links and details about my photo shoots, etc.  But I wanted to get the word out now as we move into the warmer months.

I am an on location, natural light photographer with a love of four-legged furry friends.  And I would love to capture special moments of your four-legged companions.   Please share my announcement with your friends, family members and anybody else who has a love of furry critters.   I will be posting details about where you can find my brochures and business cards in the coming weeks.

There is so much more to come.   But in the meantime, here are a few teasers.

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."  Ben Williams

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM A FRIEND......

CLOUD WATCHING.....

SOMETIMES IT'S EASIER THAN WALKING.....CHARLIE GETS A LIFT......

THIS MUST BE LOVE......

LONG DAY AT THE LAKE.....

GEORGE & IZZE POST BATH NAPS......

SHASTA RUNS THE 100 YD. DASH.....

I THINK I CAN...I THINK I CAN......

 GRADY MEDITATES IN THE SUN......

IZZE PRACTICES MINDFULNESS.....SHE IS AWARE OF THE CRICKET ABOUT TO POUNCE!!  

HOW CAN YOU RESIST THAT FACE?

 COPY CATS..... GEORGE AND IZZE SNIFFING FOR GOODS......

SWEET DREAMS - SARAH

 STRIKE A POSE.....

 THE EYES TELL ALL.....

 ROSIE IS READY TO SURF.....