Swing Series is On!

A fun last minute drop in from previous wedding clients. They now have a lovely son named Henry and we got some photos here during the swing series. Have to wait for the b/w film...but here are some digital.

Boulder Colorado Senior Portrait Graduation Photos

Rosalie and I also mixed in some senior portrait style photos with her graduation cap and gown photos. What a great subject!

Akshaya Tritiya

I just learned that today is an auspicious day on some astrological calendars:
Akshaya Tritiya is on April 24th and anything done on that day will be multiplied, amplified and magnified manifold… every thought, every word, every action. So, think your desires, speak your desires, be your desires and multiply them a thousand fold, for an extremely flourishing life on Akshaya Tritiya 2012.

So today, if this is so, I share again my vision of the natural, plant world. This is work I live and breathe each day and want to bring more of it to a greater audience. So I will share a few images from this week

, and open to possibility.

CU Boulder Graduation Photos

An amazing shoot with Rosalie on the CU Boulder campus today. She is graduating in a few weeks!

Such an incredible campus and a perfect time of year to photograph there. It reminded me of the first time I visited the campus as a high school student and it immediately grabbed me and I said "wow! I'm going to college here!" and I did and graduated in 1987 with a BFA from the fine arts department.

Polynoses

While some people may have heard the word polynose, I know some have not! My sisters and I grew up putting these on our noses with our Dad. When you open up one side of these seeds, they can stick to your nose and you have a green seed hanging off your face. It is a vibrant memory of mine and I was thrilled to see them just outside my door this week. They hang from my giant silver maple.

They are scientifically called a samara. This is a type of fruit in which a flattened wing of fibrous, papery tissue develops from the ovary wall. The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seed farther away than regular seeds from the parent tree:


A samara is sometimes called a key and is often referred to as a whirlybird, helicopter, whirligig, polynose, or, in the north of England, a spinning jenny. During the autumn months, they are a popular source of amusement for children who enjoy tossing them in the air and watching them spin to the ground.
uce a few multi-lobed samaras with 3 or 4 seeds. (Wikipedia)

California Poppy Opens in 30 Secs-Magic~

I first saw this poppy closed up and thought it was amazing. I then walked by 20 mins later and saw it opening and opening until it was completely opened. Amazing.
I had no idea they were so quick to show themselves off.
First photo was 9:27 am, then 9:54 am, then 10:03 and finally 10:04 from the back.

Columbine Entertainment

Had a great shoot with Columbine Entertainment

with Georgina and friends! If you are in need of a great ensemble of great musicians for your wedding and event, contact them. They are top rate and incredibly experienced.

What a year for Lilacs in Boulder, CO

An outstanding year for lilac blossoms in Boulder. Enjoy the magical scents of them as you movve around town. They seem to be everywhere.

Vegetable Garden Begins

We have zinnias starting, arugula, and chard starting. Love it!

Maples Begin

Boulder Bike PAth

Put this on facebook and it seems to have struck a chord. Maya on the crossover of Foothills Parkway. Just the right light!

Homage to the Lorax

Hotel Boulderado Wedding-Vanessa and Troy, Boulder CO

A few more fun photos from Vanessa and Troy's Wedding at the Hotel Boulderado last week.

Finally some dewdrops!

After many weeks of DRY weather, we had some rain and snow to give the earth a nice drink!! And I got to make some dewdrop photos this morning after 24 hours of moisuture. My favorite thing in the Spring. Enjoy!

Hotel Boulderado Wedding-Getting Ready, Boulder CO

A gorgeous last day of March wedding last night and over 80 degrees! Vanessa and Troy had a fabulous event at the Hotel Boulderado

. All the girls got ready in a bright, sunny suite. Her mom made her bouquet out of vintage pins -

I've never seen anything like it-gorgeous work and a gorgeous dress to boot! More to follow but so many fun getting ready photos I'm just posting those for today. Happy April readers.