Had a ton of fun running, rolling and laughing with the Kozlik family at the CCforP studio. Here are a few selects from the shoot... much too tired after keeping up with a 1 yr old and a 4 yr old for any more...
a San Fransisco treat
Here are a few snaps from a recent California trip. The trip had been impromptu and so my planning went into the business side of things, so for my layover time I was winging it. My outdoor assignment turned out to be a record breaking 103 degrees only a few days before, albeit that was four hours south, just outside of Fresno. But I am sure you can imagine my surprise when I arrived in San Fransisco to 50 degree weather! Plan or no plan, 1st on the agenda was to buy a jacket!!! I called a friend of mine who travels often and simply asked, "Ever been to Frisco?". I was so relieved to hear that she not only had been there, but actually had family there! Being familiar with the city she gave me a few suggestions off the top of her head and I was off!
The only problem was I was traveling alone and have been known to have navigation issues... So instead of trying to pack in a full tourist itinerary, I took the train in to the middle of the city, I mean dead center.... and just wandered. It was wonderful to see with new eyes. I don't think I managed to get a single San Fran icon, (even though Levi's began here, I don't think the neon sign I snapped has any significance) but I enjoyed myself anyway.
Here are a few of my favorites from the day...
A quick check of the time...
I was taking pictures along the way of street signs as litteral bread crumbs... if I got lost I could follow my pictures backwards! 
I was taking pictures along the way of street signs as litteral bread crumbs... if I got lost I could follow my pictures backwards! 
My new jacket...
All in all it was a beautiful city and I would love to go back again someday... with a plan perhaps.
It's In the Bag '09
A favorite annual event of mine is the Center for Women's Purse Auction. What could be better than friends, handbags and cake? Friends, handbags, and cake for a good cause! It's held at Waterfront Gallery every year in late Spring and for the past few years I have had this in my day planner before I have noted my own birthday party! Economic times are tough this year and non-profits are feeling the pinch severely. And in life's typically ironic fashion, their services are more vital now in these lean days. As such it was so good to see so many women of the community out to do what they do best, have fun while helping friends.
The Center for Women has a slideshow of a few more images on their website.
*Updated* Rebecca by the Sea
This session was a reminder that the sun does inevidably shine after the rain. We planned the shoot weeks in advance and both were really looking forward to the day. That morning the sky looked ominous, but we opted not to cancel - just in case. Of course the sky held back until the moment we both arrived at the location! So we made lemonade... a little rain never hurt anyone possessing an umbrella! (I love prepared clients). My brave friend agreed to walk in the rain, with me safe and cozy under a shelter. I managed to capture some great stormy day images!
As great and interesting as the umbrella images were, we were both glad when the sun came out and gave us a bit more to work with.
Thank you for your fun spirit and willing attitude! It was a pleasure working with you... Enjoy your images! 
Ultimate Baker
Cynthia Davis: Winner of the Ultimate Baker Contest with Harris Teeter and Innoseal ...
