Gemma.
I feel so fortunate and blessed to have the ability to love two occupations. Photographer and Hair Dresser. Quite a lovely marriage of vocations, really. On occasion I get to do both for the same client~that's what I really love! Yesterday, my niece, Gemma, came by to cash in on her Christmas present...haircolor (of her choice) an a fresh cut. After a rather quick consultation we decided to do a TON of blonde highlights on the top and go dark underneath for the "peek-a-boo" color. Gemma's been dark for a while so it was fun to see her go lighter. ...
Lunch with Tara Guerard
Wednesday afternoon I had the pleasure of attending a NACE luncheon at the magnificent Millennium Hotel in Minneapolis where Tara Guerard was the speaker. I confess that I didn't know her before this day but I did know Liz Banfield who was not only in attendance to introduce Tara but she has done a ton of work for Tara, as well, and it was so fun to see the two of them together showing off their style! The topic was "The Next Decade Bride" and Tara, who holds nothing back and is self proclaimed 'opinionated' gave it to us straight! ...
Mothers & Daughters
(Ava and her mom, Marty, came out to visit mom yesterday. Marty is the daughter of one my mom's best friend, Judy, who passed away just a couple of years ago. I had my camera along yesterday and decided to have some fun...thanks Marty, for coming out to see mom.) It's been 2 months since I've composed a blog post. Well, I've been writing, just not here. I've been posting on an entirely different forum as of late...my mother's 'Caring Brige' site. My love of writing has transformed there. To be able to do something you love for someone you ...
Julia Knight!
WOW, what a great opportunity! I was asked a couple of months back if I could make myself available to photograph a seasonal line for Julia Knight. I jumped at the chance and had them provide me with all the pieces necessary. Then my mom was given her diagnosis of the return of her kidney cancer requiring me to put it all on hold. Yesterday I jumped back in and began to play a little with the pieces. I found great respite in shooting, playing with the lighting, positioning, stacking, coordinating...I got lost in myself for an afternoon. I have ...
Jessie Selects a Pic!
Last Sunday, while most of my family was gathered out at mom's hospice home to visit and watch the Vikings cream the Sea Hawks, I asked my niece if she's like to pop outside and grab a few birthday shots on the grounds around the home. While she didn't come prepared to have a photo shoot I thought she looked amazing and she was braggin' up her new top that she'd just bought so I figured we should give it a go! I think she rocked it!
Palliative Care~Divine Healing
I have gotten word that many folks are turning to my blog for updates on my mom. I will do my best to update when any strides take place. And with day 11 nearly under her belt, many awesome things are happening. Radiation began last Tuesday and because her tumors are not located near vital organs or her spine they are able to deliver massive doses to each of the 5 areas and shorten her course from 4-6 weeks (M-F) to just 10 treatments. This will mean that she'll more than likely be able to remain in the hospital while ...
Metastatic Disease.
What it means: a noun, the development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer. What it means to me: My mother's kidney cancer has returned and metastasized in her bones and lungs and it will take her life. She is already at stage 4. What it means to my mom: She will get to go and be with my dad and some of her very best friends and see God face to face sooner than later. Kidney cancer does not respond to chemotherapy. Radiation (which begins tomorrow) will shrink the tumors (and there are many) and give ...
Friends Inspiring Friends.
Karie. She entered my life many years ago as a hair client. She quickly became one of my favorites and soon after that...a friend. We've been through a lot together. When I first moved my salon into my home and began growing my photography portfolio Karie came in and said that she wished that she had something that SHE could do out on HER own that she could be as passionate about. I, of course, was flattered! It's a pretty great and humbling feeling to think that you can inspire someone to go on to do great things just by ...
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