I’ve been lucky to bear witness to a true success story in East Oakland. It’s not one that hits the papers with splashingly loud colors. It’s a quiet, conscious, necessary revolution. Continue reading
… Of Mermaids and things.
Time to forget that baby you had less than a year ago and do a triathlon. That’s just what these three ladies did. Partners stood huddled on the sidelines cheering, with stork-present in hand, or at foot. Continue reading
Giant Expectations with Carly and Jason and Family
So this was my first time meeting Carly and Jason, and it was memorable afternoon outside of PacBell dodging baseball fans, cars, and singlespeeds.
Carly (the bride) is seen here hanging “on” her sister Layne. They’re definitely a dynamic duo. They like to smile, laugh, and generally incite “good-timedness”. We had a ball outside of the game trying on a few different “engagement session” poses. You kn0w, the usual stuff – the Willie Mays, Abbey Road. Continue reading
Quiet Days on the Ranch
I was fortunate to be assigned to walk in the woods, take photos and generally enjoy the experience at Fernandez Ranch by Restoration Design Group. RDG is the contractor that helped design and implement lots of great interactive improvements that allow for greater access and enjoyment of the ranch. It’s worth a visit to John Muir’s backyard. Continue reading
Big Congrats to the Monteau Family
Log Cabin, Surfboards and Jeriel
So I’ve been shooting these friends for many years. From engagement shots to some wedding action to lil’ bump to baby. These two (now three!) serve as a real testament to courage and caring winning out the day. Both have endured some major hiccups (like Ariel can’t drink hoppy beer, jk) and they’ve found a way to make their lives full and help other people fulfill their dreams at the same time.
Nature Closed for Business
There you have it. California has officially closed nature. The Governor, Jerry Brown, has signed AB95 into law which asks that $11 million (2011/12) and $22 million (2012/13) dollars be excised from the State Parks budget in order to meet our greater state need to balance its weighty books. The parks in the Bay Area that will close include Henry Coe (pictured above), Castle Rock, and China Camp. These parks will be closed to the public for at least two years – and I say “at least” because it may be much longer. Here’s a State Parks Foundation map of all statewide closures.
Here are 3 reasons why this is utterly stupid. (and yes, I did say stupid)
Slideshow for Bay Area Open Space Council
Grassland Research in the Hamilton Range
I was honored to be asked by the Bay Area Open Space Council to do a slideshow for their annual conference in the Presidio, SF, CA. The theme of the conference was healthy land and healthy people and frankly, that’s something I care about dearly.
Kaya swims with the turtles, and other nature revelations
It's like I'm growing up at the zoo
So it’s been a little over one month since my life really took off. Nope, not my photography career, or my latest book peaking on the NYT bestseller list, but rather the birth of lil’ Kaya Evelyn. It’s been an amazing ride and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Truly a miracle – truly its impossible to put into words. Continue reading
Wisconsin Ho!
So it’s been a few years since I’ve called Wisconsin home. I enjoyed by undergraduate work there enormously. The University was a buzz with great things from outstanding programs in the Sciences and Liberal Arts, to social demonstrations, to wonderful art and great community. In case you’re wondering, University of Wisconsin Madison is the number one place to do your undergraduate degree AND get an education.
Chasing Ladies on Coyote Ridge
Christal sexing the butterfly
As you know, I chase butterflies. Mostly its been larva (these little black caterpillars that have the slightest of orange spots and are very difficult to spot) at Coyote Ridge, Santa Clara county. Sometimes you can spend a whole day looking for the little guys and well, that’s your day. In good years, like this year, we’ve found many “mini-cats” on the cool slopes of Coyote Ridge.
Peak bloom for Coyote Ridge - I dare you try to point out a non-native in this photo?!
Lech Naumovich Photography 