A great thing about being self-employed is the ability to work anywhere, even from bed when I'm sick. A bad thing about being self-employed is often working anywhere, even from bed when I'm sick. After succumbing to the cold going around, I'm finally making progress on the road to recovery! Which really means less naps and working somewhere other than my bed. So here's a couple of fun random things to hopefully brighten your day!
Sometime back in college I finally embraced the curl. I was born with the typical stick-straight Asian hair, but along the way, it decided to conform more to my English/German roots and get a little crazy. For someone who grew up with neat, perfectly styled hair, it was hard to adjust. I've got to say though, I think the random, sometimes messy, look is a little more me. If you have a similar style, check out Promise Tangeman and The Girls With Glasses for more fun tips!
Have you ever walked out to your car in the dark and done the whole circle around the car and check the backseat routine? Add keys in grip and parking by the nearest light, and you've got my winter walk to the car after work. So I was excited, and a little nervous, to start a self-defense class. It ended up being one of the best things I've done! While mine was just a starter course, I highly recommend anyone signing up for the 8 week full on training. Contact the Hikari Ryuza Bujutsu school for more information. You won't regret it, and it might just save your life someday! Just buy a tube of arnica gel for bruises after practice, and you'll be good to go. ;-)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Self-Employment, Straight Hair, and Self-Defense
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Wedding Inspiration | Parisian Elegance
Black and white accented with a deep purple and light pink are the background for this elegant Parisian wedding. The sharp edges of crystal were tempered by the soft, colorful feathers. Black and white striped paperie, white milk glass filled with flowers, and even a candy bar, each featured on a different table, created stations that carried the theme across the space. Perfect for a winter wedding, this would even look beautiful at a summer evening wedding!
So chic!
The wedding favors looked like mini hat boxes, and the table linens were gorgeous!
Venue: Miners Foundry
Event Design: Joy of Life Events
Photography: Lydia Photography
Paperie: Illuminated Invitations
Floral Design: Grass Valley Florist
Cake: The Cake Artist
Rentals and Linens: Classic Party Rentals
Lighting: Lighthouse Installation
Saturday, January 28, 2012
A Wedding Affair for All Seasons 2012
It's that time of year again! Gifts of diamonds for Christmas, New Year's, or Valentine's Day--all in the form of an engagement ring! So if you are one of those lucky girls who is still getting used to the feel of a ring on your finger or has been planning your wedding for months, this bridal show is for you!
Come meet Nevada County's best wedding vendors and be inspired for your special day!
I will be running around photographing the event, so please stop me and say hi!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Wedding Inspiration | Winter Elegance
Winter has its own type of beauty. From mountain tops and pine trees covered with snow to icicles hanging from the rooftops. As the snow came down Sunday, I couldn't help but get a little excited at the thought of cozying up by the fire and looking out the window at a winter wonderland. The rain came and melted away the white fluffiness, but I have a little inspiration for all the winter brides, no matter what weather you're facing today!
One amazing thing about the local wedding community is that we're not competitors, but truly friends! So when I arrived to help out my friend, Michele, at her wedding, I was excited to see a lot of familiar faces. I knew it was going to be a beautiful wedding and was not disappointed in the least!
The bride chose to get ready at the Deer Creek Inn, which was the perfect background for portraits with rustic, elegant bouquets by Art in Bloom Flowers.
Joy of Life Events did a fabulous job at creating a beautiful winter experience inside each room of the Stonehouse.
Crystal, glittery balls, snowflakes, and candlelight mixed with silver and purple!
Snowflakes, hanging from the Christmas tree, acted as a simple way to festive up the seating arrangements
...where guests could keep warm around the heaters as they sipped bowls of clam chowder and nibbled on french bread!
And to complete the wintery experience, why not take a ride in a horse drawn carriage!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Empire Mine Engagement | Talea & Trevor
She loves little kids, scrapbooking, and teaching. He can be found working on his truck, hunting, and fishing. A girl from an island in Alaska, and a boy from the foothills of California. Both love the outdoors and most of all, each other.
So it was appropriate that we met up at Empire Mine for their engagement session. With the rustic, natural environment, it perfectly complimented their fun and sweet personalities. Talea & Trevor, I had so much fun hanging out with you! When I got back to my car, I couldn't believe how many hours had gone by--you're total troopers! So cannot wait for your wedding at Lake Tahoe!
I heard rumors of Toms making an appearance at the wedding...looooove!
The truck series are seriously some of my most favorite engagement pictures ever!
Trevor, I'm not sure why you were even concerned about pictures. Feel free to add these to your resume!
I had so many favorite that it was hard to choose which to share, but I just had to post these last two--love!
To view more of Talea & Trevor's Empire Mine engagement session, check out their personalized website!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Welcome 2012
I've composed so many blog posts in my head over this "Christmas/New Years break." But nothing was witty enough, real enough, good enough to post. There are blogs I visit just to read and reread anything written there. The subject can be totally mundane, but I'm captivated by how they put words together and structure a sentence. I so want to be that person, the type of writer who can inspire, encourage, and motivate. The one who captures emotions and memories with the stroke of a few keys. But by constantly comparing myself to others, I've kept myself from even making the simplest effort. So here I am admitting my weakness and doing something about it! Goodbye 2011 and welcome opportunities to grow in 2012!
A taste of my vacation...
A little diy for my winter shoot
Little something for my 2011 brides and grooms
Christmas caroling with friends
Oh the holiday treats you can find at Grocery Outlet
An Americano at my hair appointment
Christmas brunch
Jesus' birthday
Merry Christmas!
