Halloween "Senior Style"

There are no Rocking Chairs for these

seniors in Arcadia California. In fact, Halloween 2010

was just an excuse for this geriatric group to get its groove on

& make it a "night of fright." OK so maybe it was an early night.

Nevertheless, "Who says Halloween is just for kids." When I reach

my 80's & 90's, I sure hope I still have a youthful spirit like these

folks!  At Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel, there

were 6, count them 6, residents between the ages of 100-106 at the party. 

Beautiful "Baby Bella" ~My favorite shoot this week~

Isabella Avalos is a real charmer!

Only 7 weeks old, Bella is already comfortable

in front of the camera. She poses, smiles in a mischievous way,

sings and evens knows the look from the Austin Powers movie. 

Hum? How does she know that? No one has to Sella Bella, because

she does that all by herself.  Which makes me think I should wish her 

parents Heidi and Chris good luck in the future.

Bella you sure were Swella!

 

Photo of the Week "Capturing Camouflage"

Every week I will blog about the 

"Photo of the Week".

Capturing images is what photographers do. 

But don't always rely on your "eyes", because you just 

mighty miss what your imagination will allow you to

see.  Be open to what is there, even if you are

expecting something else.

 

Saluting My Favorite Subject

I suppose my favorite person to photography is a WWII Veteran named Mike DiDomenico. Though he is small in stature, his pride and presence make him stand out in a crowd.  He's 95 now, but he was 84 when I first started photographing him at ceremonies honoring our veterans.  You can tell by his face that he has lived an honorable life.  I fell blessed to know him, and even more blessed to call him my "Pappa"

Seeing Potential-Absolutely Abby

As a photographer, my eyes always see people or scenes as if I am capturing the image with my camera.  And so it was when I first saw Abby.  I was out walking my dog when I saw a young woman who was strikingly beautiful.  No makeup, exotic features, wearing a simple white sun dress. I immediately thought "I'd love to photograph her."  But you know how it goes, stop someone and say " You should be a model" and they look at you like you are crazy.  But I wasn't crazy and when I ran into Abby again,  I asked if she'd like to do a photo shoot.  Boy was I glad I did! Abby had never modeled before and she blew me away.  She was charming , professional and fun to work with. See for yourself.