Photo Camp

I was so excited when Laure + Morgan announced: Photo Camp. Not only because I admire these gals somethin' fierce, but because I knew I would learn lots (thereby hitting some of those resolutions) and meet some fab peeps. CHECK and CHECK.

We started camp with introductions, dove right into Photoshop, had lunch, and then did a little shooting in and around the room -- which was the magically sparkleful ban.do headquarters. Our lunch desserts doubled as a tabletop set up. It was so interesting to see everyone's unique perspective! There were certainly lots of camera ready moments in the room but my favorite thing to shoot is people doing what they're doing. I was once going to be a photojournalist you know. Feels like a lifetime ago. Anyway, I spent the pre-Mad Men season premier hours practicing on Photoshop. I obviously still have lots to learn but am so happy with my progress!

Before and Afters


(The change is subtle with this one but it's such a sweet little dress, I had to include it.)












Full set here.

Thanks Laure and Morgan! It was a blast. Can't wait to see everyone again. (What's this about Marfa?)


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Photo Camp forever.

Closet Visit film No.2 "Matilde"

Have you see Jeana Sohn's new Closet Visit film?

Matilde from closet visit on Vimeo.

Whimsical. Beautiful. Fellini-esqe.

Nursing a serious girl-crush on Jeana. She's so talented.

Hope Tree

A lot has happened in my life since this day 10 years ago. At the time, I was working my second job out of college at yet another failing dot com, living with an old but distancing friend in a West L.A. apartment, Sergio was living 3000 miles away in Boston. Priorities shifted soon after that terrible day. Sergio made the decision to move to where I was...and it was like my life bloomed.

Case in point, yesterday. A good friend came to my house in the morning and we strolled down to our favorite coffee shop (where I said hello to neighbors) and we sat and chatted and took our time. We took in some art and perused local wares. After lunch in Eagle Rock, we strolled some more, visiting shops with friendly shopkeepers, and just enjoyed being leisurely and our company.

On the way home, we came across this special tree on the grounds of a small neighborhood church. Droplets of hope sprouted and suspended from the branches.



Some clung and swayed, braving the breezes together.



Some were silly. Some were beautifully simple.



When we got home, Sergio was there and we listened to him tell stories of his own inspiring day.

It was quiet, ordinary and wonderful.

I hope the next 10 years are just as perfect as this day.