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This is my second year photographing the FreshstART fundraising event at the Santa Monica Airport and I had such a great time. I've gotten familiar with the artists and a number of regulars from Tinlark Gallery where I shoot often and which is the connector for me to this great event. Let me explain how it works. There are about 200 carefully selected artists who donate one or two pieces of their work. Within the short two hour event, people have a chance to eat, drink, view and buy. But, if you blink, you may lose your 1st choice piece. You have to go in and pick FAST! The crowd rushes in, things FLY off the wall to be wrapped, new owners carry them home, never to be seen again. It actually works well. It's brilliant! I didn't donate this year. But, I do plan to put something in next year. If you're looking for some art to buy...this is the event. I'd be happy to keep you in the loop for next year. Just let me know. Here are some mover and shaker highlights. Maybe some of them look familiar?

Tommy!!

I had the pleasure of photographing this little man a few weeks ago. Daddy, Tom, and I go way back to my Cable days. We used to share war stories with offices down the hall from each other. I remember when he had just met his wife Erica and was soooo excited! So, it was great to spend some time with them in their new home. Thanks for having me, Erica and Tom! You have such a beautiful family and now Tom has his mini-me! So cute. I can't wait to do it again when Tommy's a little older and can, at least, hold his head up. :)

Eric's Engaged!!!

My brother and Leah are engaged! I've been wanting to post these for a while. But, I didn't want to spoil any surprises. So now that pictures have been ordered, it's time to show the happy couple. Aren't they cute!
I shot these images near our childhood home in one of the smaller Malibu canyons. As I'm posting them, I realize how attached I am to the scenery and the locations. Makes me all nostalgic. Hopefully you see the beauty as I do.

Since we only had an hour before their engagement party, we decided to stay close to home instead of going down to the beach. And I'm so glad we did.

I had them dancing up a storm. I think they had fun. Can you see it?

So cute!

I don't think the day could've been more gorgeous. Winters in Malibu. Amazing!

The weeds in the foreground softened this image quite a bit. I'm loving the look.

Another Tinlark Show

But this time art was being made LIVE. Check out these crafty kids with big personalities.

Tiger Lily wouldn't give up the juice. Such a Tiger.

Stella the Ringleader!

Eli, the powerful one!

Belen, so peaceful.

The brothers, Roan and Luke. Artist and Muse.

Michelle + Doug Wedding | California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, CA

Michelle and Doug got married at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey on a beautiful July day. I'm so glad I was able to capture the memories for them. Michelle is one of my favorite people. We've known each other for a long time and I know how much thought and effort she put into the day to make it perfect! Congratulations you two. Can't wait to take the family photos too. ;)

Micah, Micah, Micah

I had the pleasure of photographing the handsome and oh so natural model Micah recently. I had met him prior to the shoot and he was quite shy. And I thought I was going to have my work cut out for me. But, he got in front of the camera with such ease, it was as if he does it everyday. Can't ask for much better. I had to share his smile with the world.

Just chillin'

Lovin' the camera

Having a good laugh with mommy

My first shot of him...

Somewhere in Yoyogi

You wouldn't know it, but Tokyo isn't known for it's green spaces. Or at least, that's what I read. There are very few large green spaces within Tokyo. And one day, while trying to find a grassy area to hang out and just observe, it took two trains and a long walk on a gravel path with much foot traffic and no benches to get to this open field in Yoyogi park between Shinjuku and Shibuya. But, isn't it interesting looking? It's not even grassy. It's more like a wild field. Everywhere else was groomed to the hilt. But, Yoyogi? Wildish. Hmmm. What's that all about?

I didn't know what we were going to find beyond those trees. But, I liked being surrounded by the tall, beautiful green creatures.

Take away the large buildings of Shinjuku in the background and it made me feel like I was somewhere near little house on the prairie, Tokyo style, of course.

See, a Japanese Laura Ingalls and her mom.

Looking back toward the field. This shot is more "Tokyo" or "Japan", because of that bridge and lake. I think it's beautiful, don't you?