My class addresses basic photography approaches for posing, natural lighting, composition, and more fun topics.  There is no need to bring your camera since this class addresses general tips for a successful photo rather than specific camera functions.

When: Tuesday August 31st at 6pm

Where: Giggle Store, 517 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 (parking can be accessed on Hudson Avenue, behind the building)

Please contact Giggle Pasadena to reserve your spot today.  Call 626-744-0233 or email pasadena@giggle.com

Check out Giggle’s description of my class and the other fun classes and activities that they offer.  Hope to see you there!

As I have previously mentioned, I am a sentimental person.  The night before the big haircut, I asked Brandon to take some photos of my long hair for posterity.  I may have to commission him as my second shooter in the future, because he did an exceptional job with the composition and focus of the photography. Great job and thank you, Brandon.

Although I was nervous before the haircut, I thought of the cause, and I thought of everyone who had given me encouragement on Facebook.  I even posted that I was for sure doing it, so I couldn’t wimp out.  Overall, it was a very meaningful experience, and I am so happy that I decided to do this.

If you are considering donating your hair to this wonderful charity, I would highly encourage it!  If you donate your hair to Locks of Love, I will give you two complimentary mini portrait sessions: one with long hair and one with short hair.

A lot of people requested to see before and after photos… so enjoy!

BEFORE

The donation needs to be at least 10″ long before it’s braided.  My ponytail was 13″ long before it was braided.

AFTER… and I love it!

Ever since I learned of the good works that Locks of Love does, I have wanted to be a part of it.  BUT, and there has always seemed to be a lot of “buts” surrounding this issue, I have delayed donating because I am very attached to my long red hair.  I know that might sound vain or silly, but if you have long hair, you know what I mean.  I will be painfully honest.  My long red hair is such an integral part of my identity and it’s what people most notice about me and compliment me on.  My main excuse was that I wanted to have my hair long for my wedding.  Well, my wedding was a year and a half ago and I did get to have it long at the wedding.  So why has it taken me so long to just donate it?  I think I am scared of the outcome.  I wonder if it will it still look okay.  I wonder if I will still be unique in some way.

I am a very nostalgic, sentimental person, so when I was washing and styling my hair this morning I was thinking to myself, “Sigh. This is the last time I will be washing and styling my long hair.”  And it made me feel a little sad.  I know, so silly!  I can grow it out again if I want to, but it still feels like an end.  I have come to the point where I have decided to focus on the joy it will bring to a child, rather than thinking about my own selfishness or insecurities.  One friend told me, if you don’t like the short cut you can grow it out again, but those kids can’t.  Wow.  That put things into perspective.

In this process, I will respect my sentimental and nostalgic nature and take some “before” photos for posterity.  I will be sure to share my before and after photos some time soon.

I would like to introduce my new photography website!  I am so excited about how it turned out!  I have been wanting to redesign my website for quite a while to customize it exactly how I want it.  When I first started dreaming about it, I wanted a professional, flash website with a simple design that would be timeless, classic, and expertly showcase my portrait photography work.  Thanks to Showit Sites, some awesome web based software, I was able to design and create a one-of-a-kind website that I love.  I am so glad that I used Showit because I can update and improve my site on my own and the changes can be seen immediately.

Without any further ado, here are a few screen captures of my new “baby,” but you can check it out for yourself HERE.  Enjoy!