San Ramon Senior Pictures
Since moving to San Ramon I have met some of the nicest people. Last week we had this beautiful young lady's session at a location that I had spotted while out running. I tend to look for more obscure locations as a way to challenge myself to see and work more creatively. I'm happy with the results and loving the location!
Fundraising for First Responders
We took part in a very special pro bono project this past Spring. The Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department reached out to us to photograph a fundraising project for them. They were in need of raising funds for new boots. If you didn't see the video that went viral (over 1,862,000 views!) and all the press in print and on social media, click here to see the details. It's a calendar- but not your ordinary firefighter calendar- but a satirical take on it. For two days of shooting what felt like movie scenes, we have never laughed so hard. Each month is set at a local Georgetown business who all supported the efforts.
On Georgetown Day stop and see us at the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department tent. Calendars will be on sale and you can have your photo taken with some of the famous favorites from each month. Please please please support them.
Buy a calendar for yourself and for friends and family and remember, these men and women VOLUNTEER their time to keep us, our homes and place of businesses safe.
Fireman's Calendar
This project has been featured in 5 newspapers, interviewed on television and has received great feedback throughout social media.. so I just couldn't resist sharing one more...you'll have to order the calendar to see the rest!
If you have a special fundraiser project please reach out and see if it’s something we can collaborate.
Motivational Women
With all my work over the years, I have met some incredibly inspirational women. Megan Searfoss is no exception. We were first introduced through my husband who knew her through various local triathlons. I was frustrated with my middle age body not looking the way I'd like so I signed up for her training series to prepare for the annual Mother's Day Run Like a Mother 5K. (Megan is the founder of Run Like a Mother.)
Now those of you who don't run, I hear you.... I'd rather be enjoying breakfast in bed in my pajamas on Mother's Day morning than running a 5K with a bunch of other women. I've never met a chocolate covered strawberry or mimosa that I didn't like. I was never a runner. I hated running. Truthfully, I never enjoyed exercising. Then something strange happened. I was hooked. Was it the endorphins? The changes I saw in my body? The fact that overcame an obstacle that I never thought possible? Yes, yes and yes. Megan's book See Mom Run: Every Mother's Guide to Getting Fit and Running Her First 5K is a must read - even if you still haven't convinced yourself that this is something you want to do. Find a friend to share your initial lapse of sanity with and sign up for this 5K. You'll still enjoy those chocolates and mimosas and everything else but when you see your family waiting for you at the finish line it will change how your kids and spouse look at you and you'll feel proud. I promise.
So where was I going with this post? Oh yes, Megan! She asked for a new headshot portrait and of course, I knew it would be fantastic. She's gorgeous and her personality shows through in all her images. See for yourself!