Locals and visitors alike enjoy ice skating at Skating by the Sea, which returned to Hotel del Coronado for the 10th year from Thanksgiving day through January 4, 2015. I was fortunate to have a bird’s eye view from the renown turret of the Hotel Del, with the help of Jessica from hotel’s concierge desk. She was an awesome guide. Did I mention that a portion of the skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego. So let’s do some skatin’!
I never tire of family photo sessions in Balboa Park. The green space, architecture, and landmarks offer some amazing settings and backgrounds.
I love finding a new spot or re-inventing compositions in an old favorite setting. When I recently met with Tony, Liz and the kids shortly before the holidays, even though the park was buzzing with activity, we managed to find some great little areas were we created their family photos. They are a wonderful family and we had lots of fun!
December 4, 2014. San Diego, CA.
Two hundred local school children gathered at the Ray and Joan Kroc Center in San Diego to received new bicycles, purchased and built by inmates at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. As participants gathered and registered inmates made last minute adjustments to the bikes just prior to the start of the holiday event.
The children also received helmets, bike locks and other goodies. Padres players and the Friar mascot were also on hand. A bike rodeo, organized by city of La Mesa and la Mesa Police Department to follow the event in a parking lot behind the Joan B. Kroc Theatre.
Quinn and Stella, both rescued, are buddies. They are each others best gift. Quinn, although very handsome and personable young fellow, could be a bit grumpy – until he found Stella’s unexpected friendship. Stella, a quite cute young little gal, just needed a best buddy. I am so happy to have them in my life. I hope you all have have a happy holiday season!
I recently photographed Staci, her three sons, Kenneth, Kody and Kasey and her brother Wade and his husband, Matthew, on an early Saturday morning in Balboa Park. We had a great session on a clear and beautiful day.
About a week ago, I had an assignment to photograph Sandra and Valerie, who are with the Guardian Scholars program. I arrived at the location, a home, that was under construction.
As I walked up, I admit, I panicked. I could see inside, and the interior was in complete disarray. The furniture was huddled in the middle of the expansive living room, and there were construction materials everywhere. There was really no suitable area with a nice background for a studio lit portrait.
Valerie then suggested the idea of an outside location, for which I did not hold much hope… But, to my astonishment, from the rear of the home, there was a beautiful view of Lake Miramar.
A hidden gem! The small rolling hills and lake, caressed in the late afternoon sunlight, created a gorgeous painting-like backdrop for my subjects, and I couldn’t have been happier!
We should all be good stewards of our environment. I really admire people who make an effort to learn about their environment and who love to explore and discover the diversity of San Diego County.
On a recent afternoon, I headed out to photograph a “tide pool adventure” with the naturalists of the Birch Aquarium who were hosting their outdoor classroom at the False Point Tide Pools in La Jolla.
Winter is the best time of the year for tide pooling because low tides are generally earlier in the day, allowing enthusiasts ample light to discover local coastal sea life. Participants and photographers enjoyed warm temperatures and a shoreline bathed in beautiful late afternoon light.
November 23, 2014. San Diego, CA.
Participants and supports gathered in and around Petco Park for the finish of the Susan G.Komen Three Day Challenge walk. Hundreds celebrated the finishers and their accomplishments for such a worth while cause.
Marriage equality is for all. Let’s celebrate with Monika and Jaye who recently exchanged vows at the San Diego County Administration Building. Later that day, we headed over the always charming Presido Park for a portrait session. The late afternoon light was delightful!
While the neighbor’s were away, their cats played and lounged around the house. I really like the late early morning and late afternoon light that streams through the house. The boys, Wiley and Pumpkin, are kitty rock stars of iphonography!
