For my Photographer Friends/Lurkers

Hi Chicks Who Click!

I am shooting my first wedding tomorrow (wish me luck!) and have rented several lenses. Just wanted to spread the good word about http://www.lensrentals.com/. They have been absolutely amazing. On time, friendly, helpful (I had a question about one of the lenses that they promptly answered.)

I rented the following:
canon 70-200/2.8 L,
an 8mm fisheye,
and da bomb lens of my dreams the canon 24-70L.

I don't want to give them back.

Check this out

As some of you know, my favorite photographer in the world is Barb Uil (a.k.a. Jinky). I wouldn't be the photographer I am today without her inspiration and guidance and sheer b.r.i.l.l.i.a.n.c.e.

She not only inspires my photography dreams but she has GREAT taste in music. I discovered both of the singer/songwriters on my website through Jinky: Elizabeth Mitchell and Frances England.

Jinky got to photograph Frances England in San Francisco not too long ago and she blogged about it today! Go take a peek: http://blog.jinkyart.com.au/

and to buy Frances's cd: www.francesengland.com. Soooooo good for the kid in your life or YOU!

A New Moon

Had my big ultrasound on Friday and although the technician was a real hoot (not!), it was just breathtaking to see my new little. Somehow, the second time around, it's even more cool and amazing. And I was able to stick my plan of not finding out if it's a girl or boy. So the surprise is on!
Behold:

Whoa.

Things are getting a little cah-raaaaaazy around here...and for those who know me I am not a multi-tasker. I tend to get a little overwhelmed. Send good thoughts.

Here are some recent session pics!

A Sweet Treat Idea

One of the blogs I check daily (linked to bottom right...All & Sundry) has recommended the following chocolate pumpkin muffins. I'm on my way to the store with Lily to get the ingredients and make a batch!
Sundry (the writer of the fabulous blog I mentioned) is hilarious and real and I want to be her friend so badly! There is one objectionable word in the recipe below, but I'm leaving it in b/c it's so fittingly placed.
Go make the muffins and go read All and Sundry. You'll love her! Promise.

Insanely Good Pumpkin-Chocolate Muffins

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tbls baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 can pumpkin [edited to clarify that this should be the 'regular' size can of pumpkin, not the large variety — the original recipe calls for 1 CUP of pumpkin so if that's easier use that measurement]
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tbls molasses
Some amount of chocolate chips

• Preheat oven to 400˚ and lightly grease a 12 muffin tin (I would use paper holders next time, just because it makes them easier to remove).
• Sift (or stir well) flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices together in large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, milk, oil, and molasses.
• Pour wet ingredients into the dry and mix.
• Stir in your desired amount of chocolate chips (I recommend a "shitload").
• Fill the muffin cups 2/3s full.
• Bake 18-20 minutes, until toothpick or knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Eat and be merry!

Sneak Peek for Margaux!

Quite possibly one of the nicest human beings I have ever met. (This is just the beginning, Margaux!)

Friday Music Pick

Another GREAT listen!! Welcome back, Annie!!

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=264719325&s=143441