Erin Sullivan Photography Blog

We are officially foster parents… of two personable cats that actually talk to you.  This guy, and his orange brother, joined our home a few weeks ago.  It was a rough adjustment for them the first week or so, but now they follow us around the house begging for us to rub their bellies.  Seriously.  Once you pet them for a moment, they flop down on the ground, beg you to rub their bellies, and purr loudly.  My parents moved to New Hampshire a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t bring their cats along with them at this time.  Once their new home remodel is completed and they have a space for the cats, they will bring them to their new home.  The kitties will be living with us until Christmas at which point they will experience an extreme temperature shock by moving to a cold climate for the first time in their lives.

I am surprised at how much I enjoy having them around and how much their silly kitty antics make me smile… especially when late night catnip is involved. Hilarious!  It’s only been a couple of weeks, but they have already worked their way into our hearts.  This is one quick shot of Commodore Fluffy Paws (yes, my little sister named him when she was younger).  They both have tons of nicknames which include Commy, Gray One, and Chicken Comodori.  I am sure you will meet Butterscotch soon (aka: Butter, Butters, Butterball, Orange One, and Yellow).

I am working on a fun, informational project that features my camera equipment.   I had a really great time thinking up ways to make these product shots a little more creative.  Try and guess what I used to for the backdrop… it’s probably not what you think, and I should get major bonus points for thinking outside of the box.  I will be sure to let you know when the new project is launched.

The end of summer brings so many sentiments and memories for me.  It signifies an end and a new beginning.  I have long felt that I get a fresh start every Fall.  The fresh start used to be revolving around a new school year, but now it signifies a time to refocus all of my efforts in life.

When I was a kid, I would just stretch out the last days of August and try and make summer vacation last forever.  Inevitably, school begins after August ends.  I may not be a student any longer, but I still try to make the last weeks of August count before Fall starts.  I just wish I could still get new Fall school clothes like when I was a kid.

Featured below are some of the fruits of summer.  My dad and brother are gardeners with green thumbs and  grew these heirloom tomatoes this summer. The heirlooms are divinely scrumptious.  I have been using them in salads and roasting them with other veggies.  They are so delicious and full of the tastes of summer.  You may even see some of these photos featured on my brother’s new website that is about to launch.  I will be sure to share it here.  Until then, I hope you make the most of your last days of summer, too.