Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Rebekah Lynn Dussault
She takes the middle names of both her parents. And she is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Sarah did amazing, and as soon as I sift through all of the pictures (and get the approval from the mommy about how graphic they can be), I will be posting photos from the day. But, here is one of my favorites.
It's A Girl!
Baby Dussault (still waiting on a name)
Born: July 11, 2008 at 12:03 p.m.
6 lbs. 15 oz., 18 inches long
Monday, July 7, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Draw 10
Today I was supposed to find a rain feature for a story that was slated for tomorrow's A section. Well, it didn't rain.
So, instead I went out to get a standalone feature at a fireworks stand. I met a really nice family who has run the stand for the past three years. There weren't very many customers so to pass the time they sit and play UNO together while waiting.
The kids, Katlynn and Travis, could maybe get a little bored sitting out there all day. But, the comfort and fun they have with each other, at least while I was there, seemed to override any boredom they may have been feeling. I was thinking how nice it was that the kids weren't around computers, video games, television, cell phones.... just spending part of their summer with their dad, uncle and grandma and having a really good time doing it.
So, instead I went out to get a standalone feature at a fireworks stand. I met a really nice family who has run the stand for the past three years. There weren't very many customers so to pass the time they sit and play UNO together while waiting.
The kids, Katlynn and Travis, could maybe get a little bored sitting out there all day. But, the comfort and fun they have with each other, at least while I was there, seemed to override any boredom they may have been feeling. I was thinking how nice it was that the kids weren't around computers, video games, television, cell phones.... just spending part of their summer with their dad, uncle and grandma and having a really good time doing it.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Any time now...
Sarah and Scott are just 17 days away from the due date of their beautiful baby girl. (I don't even need to see her to know she will be stunning.) Yesterday, while my hand was on Sarah's ever-growing belly, I felt the baby hiccup and kick. It is incredible to watch her body transform as this life grows inside her.
I have known Sarah since my first semester at San Jose State University. We met because our boyfriends (well, her boyfriend, and a guy I was "dating") were roommates. We let go of them eventually, but never of each other. The first time we sat and talked it was for three hours on a bench in Dwight Bentel Hall after a photojournalism class. Now, nine years later, we can still sit that long and talk when time allows. We've been fortunate enough to both end up in Florida for now, and I am eternally grateful for her unending love and support. I'm equally grateful to be able to take pictures of her and her husband at such an important time in their lives.
I have known Sarah since my first semester at San Jose State University. We met because our boyfriends (well, her boyfriend, and a guy I was "dating") were roommates. We let go of them eventually, but never of each other. The first time we sat and talked it was for three hours on a bench in Dwight Bentel Hall after a photojournalism class. Now, nine years later, we can still sit that long and talk when time allows. We've been fortunate enough to both end up in Florida for now, and I am eternally grateful for her unending love and support. I'm equally grateful to be able to take pictures of her and her husband at such an important time in their lives.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
We Are the Waiting
Yesterday I photographed a neighborhood clinic that offers free dental care to residents who don't have insurance. Coincidentally, I had to go to the dentist this morning for fillings. I pretty much felt exactly like Hector, pictured below, as I waited in the chair for the dentist to come.... ugh.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Therapy
I went to the beach tonight to try to breathe. I needed some fresh air and decided I would go without my camera. No distractions... just me and a book or my journal.
Well, the light and the sunset were just too amazing. I ended up walking down the beach kicking myself that I hadn't brought my camera so I broke out the camera phone.... a sad replacement for my Canon, but it was fun and kind of therapeutic after a day where I took two mediocre (at best) portraits and made an enormous amount of personal blunders.
Here are a few...I know I know, mostly silhouettes.... but.. hey, it's a cell phone camera. :)
Well, the light and the sunset were just too amazing. I ended up walking down the beach kicking myself that I hadn't brought my camera so I broke out the camera phone.... a sad replacement for my Canon, but it was fun and kind of therapeutic after a day where I took two mediocre (at best) portraits and made an enormous amount of personal blunders.
Here are a few...I know I know, mostly silhouettes.... but.. hey, it's a cell phone camera. :)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
After The Fire
"Picture everything you had in your life, now it's all gone," said Donald Steinheiser. "I just thank the good Lord for not taking my family with it."
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Olympic hopeful
Dayana Octavien was raised in the United States but her family is from Haiti. This summer she will competing to qualify to represent her native country in the 2008 Olympics.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Speaking of mothers...
My best friend, Sarah (Orr) Dussault, is a mommy-to-be. She is the one who inspired my blog post about Prenatal Yoga. I drove to her home in Fort Lauderdale today to take some belly pictures that she can post to her baby blog.
It is so cool to watch her body change shape. I generally think pregnant women are beautiful, but I think Sarah is stunning. And, yes, I'm totally and completely biased. I don't care. I defy anyone to say differently. Seriously, look at her. Just amazing.
Look for more on Sarah later. I'll be photographing her again. I'll also be photographing the birth of her baby, a little girl (yet to be named) who I can't wait to meet.
It is so cool to watch her body change shape. I generally think pregnant women are beautiful, but I think Sarah is stunning. And, yes, I'm totally and completely biased. I don't care. I defy anyone to say differently. Seriously, look at her. Just amazing.
Look for more on Sarah later. I'll be photographing her again. I'll also be photographing the birth of her baby, a little girl (yet to be named) who I can't wait to meet.
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