The Biggest Loser TV Reality Show

I don't know if you have been watching The Biggest Loser, the TV Reality Show. This season they are featuring two young men, Sam and Koli, from Rohnert Park, California. Right where I am. It has been great watching, and photographing, and going to the viewing parties at the DoubleTree Hotel here in town.
Last night's episode was that the boys came home to see family and also for the "Cupcake Challenge- And a stationary Bike ride of 26.2 miles. This episode will air again on Saturday night.
I am in the crowd with my camera. I was taking pictures for the newspaper. You don't see me, but you will hear me twice. My Whistle came in handy. My father use to whistle for us when it was time for dinner. I was trained by the whistle, and I learned and used it with my own kids, as well as church family at potlucks, cheering when I go to a Giants Baseball Game, and when I just need to be heard!!! Anyway, I left my carbon thumbprint of sound on a reality TV Show. (I guess I can write that off my ever growing bucket list)
Anyway, enjoy a couple of the pictures that I captured of Sam and Koli returning home! One of the relatives Jane Peleti has been the family photographer photo journaling their journey. You can see wonderful pictures on her facebook site. She's done a great job. The Community Voice Newspaper will also have a gallery of photos from the family and friends get together as well as the Challenge of the 26.2 mile bike race. You can read articles at www.Thecommunityvoice.com
GO GREY TEAM!!!!

Studio Time

I had the fun of photographing two individuals this week in the Studio. First a little 7 year old Rosalia. Her grandfather is the publisher of The Community Voice Newspaper in Rohnert Park. She was hanging around in the office Tuesday, and I needed a subject. She was reluctantly willing. Her mom said to her, "She needs your help, and that's what we do". I liked that. She has 1/4 Indian (India), so her coloring is beautiful with those dark eyes. I did not have any of my props with me, so we explored and found a couple of pieces of material. She was up to the challenge of feathers, laces and teddy bears. This was just a piece of red lace. What a little Trooper!

Then along comes Matthew. I took some pictures last year when he graduated from high school. Living in one place for 20 years really has it's advantages. I knew his parents before he was born. So I have watch this wonderful young man grow up. So, it was really special for me to take pictures of him again. As serious as he looks, he is a real ham. His first year in college and working, and moving forward has been good for him. I might use some of his images for Stock photography. Just too funny!


I have an ad coming out in the newspaper in two weeks for Studio work. Don't put off that Family portrait in the studio or out. It's BEAUTIFUL IN SONOMA COUNTY

Mustard Fields, Longer Days Ahead, Spring!

Jon and I just returned from Las Vegas. We were at the MGM Grand Hotel for the WPPI Convention. It was wonderful and we came home with about 30 pounds of information in the form of pamphets, books, samples, even a Las Vegas Canvas Wrap! I am glad that we had the opportunity to go, but I tell you there is nothing like Sonoma County. We flew into Sacramento Wednesday and spent the night at Phil's apartment. In the morning we drove home through Highway 37 and then Adobe Road.

The vineyards have been groomed, the mustard is showing it's brilliant color of yellow. The hills are so green and lush from all this rain. I am so thankful, to live in this beautiful place. I have been taking pictures of the mustard fields, but right now the photos don't do them justice. You have to see it with your naked eye! If you have time, drive Petaluma Hill from Rohnert Park Expressway, looking east. Pull the car over, get out of the car and be still. The bees are at work,the butterflies are starting to leave their cocoons and the little birds are all around and it's wonderful. You will even see photographers with their tripods and clients in the middle of the mustard. The above photo was a session last year with a single mom and son. The little guy almost got lost in the mustard.

If you are interested in getting a family photo in a mustard field, now is the time. Give me a call. I would love to get out there with you and yours.

I have made some changes to my website. It's still in process, but I think I am headed in the right direction. It's an online company that provides music with copyright licenses so that you can be "Legal". I hope you like the new song I chose. There were over 5,000 to choose from!

I did not bake last week for the cookbook, but Monday is just around the corner.
Blessings to you all this week. Slow down, you don't want to miss the splendor of the King's artistry that is all around us!