What's been up. :)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 10:18AM If you've been reading this blog for a while, you might remember that last year I was lucky enough to get to do a session for Eva and Tony Parker, which they used for their Christmas card. It was such a thrill. Especially because they're both so down-to-earth. And it was the same way a couple weeks ago, at the shoot we did to update pix for the Eva's Heroe's website. When you're talking to her in person, she's so unassuming, you almost forget how famous she is. Well, until she says something like, "Thank you for fitting this in, because I'm leaving to go out of the country for a month". Then I say, "Oh how fun, where?" And then she non-chalantly lists a bunch of different countries, including France...you know, "for the Cannes Film Festival. " "...Ooooh...yeah...I still have to find my dress". :)
The other best part was watching her interact with the amazing kids. She really cares about each and every one of them. And it's easy to see why. What open hearts. And what TROOPERS, too! It had to be a thousand degrees that day, but they handled it like professionals!
Here's one of my favorites. You might be able to see more as they update the site.
Yes, I was a total groupie and asked if I could take a picture with her too, even though (as DD would say) I looked like hammered dog crap, after the 100 degree shoot. How nice was she, to oblige the sweaty photographer? And how unfair is it that she still looks perfect?! :)
Oh, and thanks to my FAVORITE FAVORITE, Kate from KATE's FROSTING, who donated her amazing cupcakes to photograph for the shoot, and then for everyone to eat. If you haven't been to visit her yet, you are totally missing out. Besides the fact that her cupcakes are like crack, she DELIVERS. I literally have her on speed dial. And I can't tell you how many times I've sent spontaneous cupcakes to people on the fly. Willy nilly cupcakes! :) But seriously, she is the BEST!
In other news, we had another successful Hot Mama shoot over the weekend! Somehow managed to dodge the rain too, even though it was close. Thanks (again) to the fabulous makeup extraordinaire Robyn; and Jaime from ME Salon. They both did fabulous work, as usual! And all the women who joined us were so much fun. Each one had a unique story, or reason for the session. It's always amazing. Although, I do have to admit that they are also a ton of work. I always need at least a day to recover. Lucky for me, it was a long weekend. I'll try to have a few shots up within the next couple weeks.
I also wanted to say Happy (belated) Birthday to my little cutiepie, Mimi-bean. She turned FOUR on the 13th, and her lame mother has still not gotten it together enough to throw her a party. Her awesome Auntie (among other family members) was on it though. How cute are these boxes?! Thank you Auntie Kelly! We love you! And speaking of belated birthdays, happy birthday Sari berry, too! We wish you guys were closer (always)! xo
While I'm being random, you may have read last week at Shutter Sisters that I've been feeling like I need to shake things up a bit, lately. I think it's mostly about finding the time to work on the projects that have been floating around in my head for a while. In the meantime, searching for some new inspiration, I stumbled on this the other day. The project is called "Lost Soles", photographs of shoes taken from the Salton Sea. What a compelling idea. I ended up reading through some of Chris' blog, and also found this great quote. Has nothing to do with what I've been talking about, but I loved it.
"The irony of commitment is that it's deeply liberating - in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and prade around as rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to your life." -Anne Morriss, Boston MA
Have a nice evening. :)
Reader Comments (8)
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
And Eva's Heroes, what a great organization for such precious kids.
Meemz looks adorable. I miss everyone.
Hugs,