I Just Can't Get Enough

Inspiration...

There are so many amazing artists out there. All I have to do is take a little surf on the internet and there it is. So much talent, so many ideas, so much inspiration. Here are a few sites that have sparked my interest lately: Green Wedding Shoes and Frenchie & Flea...(and all the other amazing photographers and bloggers listed on the toolbar to the right. LOL!) I love these sites. I love how each photospread tells a story, and leans a bit toward the imagination.

So, here are some photos starring the beautiful Darren and Emily...plus a little imagination.

P.S. I adore Vanity Fair's photo-spreads too. They're rad.

Love Is...

"...waiting half of our life time to spend the rest of our lives together."

This past Saturday, the most anticipated event of the decade took place. Marisa and Mark got married. It was a true honor and joy to be a part of it. Marisa was so beautiful and radiant. She was the happiest I have ever seen her. I loved it!

Although I would have loved to shoot every aspect of her wedding, I had to stay loyal to my primary duty that day, as bridesmaid. But never fear, the talented Kate Connolly did an amazing job documenting Marisa's wedding. I did, however, get a chance to snap a couple pics of the beautiful bride as we were all getting ready.

Congratulations to Marisa and Mark! I love you guys.

Extreme Nature Ahead

While in Vancouver, Edward and I visited the Capilano Suspension Bridge. This bridge was originally built in 1889. It runs a staggering 450 feet long and 230 feet above the Capilano River. The park also had treetop bridges that were built into the branches of the surrounding Douglas Firs. It was a great way to get up close and personal with mama nature.



Everything was so misty and green that I felt like I was running through the treetops in a scene from Twilight. LOL!! (Don't hate me because I'm so cheesy.)







This is a Nurse Log. A nurse log is a fallen tree that has begun to decay and provides nutrients to new seedlings. Ahhhh...isn't that cute!?



Interestingly, while there, I discovered that one of my long lost ancestors helped to build the Capilano Suspension Bridge. In that case, shouldn't I be getting kick-backs on all the admission fees!!?!



I love visiting scenic areas like this. It's nature in the raw, a reminder of how beautiful our world really is.

I'm a Sucker for Flattery

SCENE I

The Setting:
A rainy day in Seattle
April 2010
Pike's Place Market
at a freshly fried mini doughnut stand

Characters:
Grungy Seattle doughnut maker
Edward


[Edward approaches mini doughnut stand]

Edward
Hi, how are you?

Grungy Seattle doughnut maker
Great, now that you're here!!

Edward
Wow. I'm a sucker for flattery. You just earned yourself a tip.

Grungy Seattle doughnut maker
Wow. Awesome!

Edward
I'll have a dozen assorted please.

Grungy Seattle doughnut maker
I'm going to assort the hell out of these!





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SCENE II

Setting:
A rainy day in Seattle
April 2010
Alley beneath Pike's Place Market
Wall of Gum

Characters:
man


[man enters. photo taken.]

Super, Natural British Columbia

Mama nature at it's finest.

This trip has definitely been full of beautiful vistas and natural wonders. After we finished conquering the slopes of Whistler and Blackcomb, we drove back to Vancouver via the breathtaking Sea to Sky Highway. We passed lush green mountains, towering Douglas firs, rushing water falls and the beautiful waters of Horseshoe Bay.

Check it "oot".



Some self-timer, tripod action.





Oh, and being the true Californians that we are, Edward and I were not prepared for all the Pacific Northwest rain. So, I picked myself up a pair of snazzy new rain/snow boots. Aren't they cute?



Tomorrow, we're venturing to Seattle to get ourselves a tasty bucket 'o crab. Yum-o.

We made it to Whistler...eh!

Snow!

After our early morning flight out of LAX to Vancouver, and beautiful scenic drive up the Sea to Sky Highway, we finally made it to Whistler. Edward and I do love our snowboarding and have always talked about making a trip up to "the best" mountain in North America. The ski village here is so great. It is sooo much larger than the one in Mammoth. There are plenty of ski and snowboard shops and quaint little restaurants and pubs. I can't wait to hit them all up. But most importantly, I can't wait to hit the slopes! Right now it's snowing cats and dogs...or should I say deer and antelope. (Okay, that joke was lame.) I can't wait for all the freshies tomorrow!

This is whats going on outside our hotel window right now: