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52 in 2012: week 12 {spring}

March 25, 2012 Posted in 52 in 2012,Fine Art,The Great Outdoors

My confession of the week:  I actually took this image a couple weeks ago.  But I didn’t take it off of my camera until this week.  And it’s perfect for the week’s theme {spring}, so I’m using!

I was in our backyard admiring the rising full moon when I noticed the plum tree was starting to show the first blossoms of spring.  I grabbed my camera and speedlight and went outside to play, creating something a little different than the typical image that comes to mind when you think {spring} but beautiful none-the-less!

A full moon shines through the branches of a plum tree showing spring blossoms.

As always, you can follow along with several other talented photographers in the Photo-a-week project for 2012. Here’s here’s the list!
Michelle, Heather, Jenn, Heather. Rhonda, Tracey, Stacey, Andrea, Jessica, Amanda, Sarah, Janet, Lesli, Carla, Lena, Rose, Naomi, Tracy, Heidi, Veronica, Amy, Kristin

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kristin - March 26, 2012 - 7:56 am

Wow Amy, you never cease to amaze! these are so cool and I would have never even thought to have grabbed my flash to get spring shots. way to think outside the box, it payed off. love the moon in the background too!

Rhonda - March 31, 2012 - 2:55 pm

Sooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lunch at Schat’s {El Segundo Photographer}

March 23, 2012 Posted in Commercial Work,Food

I shared some of the delicious breakfast offerings available at David Schat’s Bakery Cafe in El Segundo, California last week and now it’s time for a few of the lunch goodies!  I’m working my way through sampling the entire menu of sandwiches, soups, and salads and I have to say that I’d be hard pressed to pick a favorite.  I think maybe those kitchen workers have some magic deliciousness powder they sprinkle on everything.  Seriously, the food is fantastic!

So, here’s a little peek into the kitchen where the magic happens:

And now just a couple of the tasty menu items.  Warning:  don’t lick your screen!

Bon appetit!

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Heather M. - March 23, 2012 - 8:55 pm

oh my gosh, yum! i’m drooling on my keyboard right now.

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Awarded {Los Angeles Portrait Photographer}

March 20, 2012 Posted in Fine Art,Kids,Portraits,The Great Outdoors

I am excited and honored to learn that one of the prints I entered in the Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) Western District Photographic Competition was awarded a “Seal of Approval,” and a score “deserving of a merit!”   The District competition is a precursor to PPA’s International Photographic Competition, a world-renowned photographic competition where entries are evaluated against a standard of excellence considering elements of technical expertise along with style, impact, and creativity.

“Deserving of a Merit” is a tough score to earn, so I’m thrilled that this portrait of Sweet Hope was awarded that distinction!  Now it will move to the next level and compete at the International Photographic Competition later this year.

Western District PPA Merit Image for 2012.

The three other images I entered in competition also scored well, solidly in the “Above Average” category!

Little Boys Blue

 

Trouble in Paradise (Valley)

 

Setting Jewel

Photography is a constant journey of learning and growing.  Entering competition motivates me , hones and improves my skills, and is one step along the way to earning my Master of Photography degree.

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rhonda - March 23, 2012 - 7:42 am

congrats:)

Michelle Barbeau - March 24, 2012 - 7:09 am

Congratulations Amy, that’s wonderful!

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52 in 2012: Week 11 {underneath}

March 19, 2012 Posted in 52 in 2012,The Great Outdoors

My family just spent the weekend in the mountains, surrounded by snow and enjoying life!  In the 6 months that we’ve lived in Southern California, I must confess that I’ve started getting used to the weather.  But as soon as we got out of L.A. and into the mountains, I was reminded that I truly am a mountain girl at heart.  I guess 3 years living in Montana and 8 years in Colorado will do that to you!

We headed to Mammoth Lakes, CA, and arrived just a few hours before a massive snow storm rolled in.  The next 48 hours brought nearly 3′ of snow and then on the third day, the sun finally emerged.  We headed out on cross country skis through a veritable winter wonderland, under a canopy of evergreens with the sun shining overhead.  The landscape was made even more magical as gusts of wind blew snow off the pine boughs, raining down in a powdery mist.  I can’t think of a more perfect place to be {underneath}.

Sunshine glistens while a cloud of snow blows down from pine trees under a blue sky.

As always, you can follow along with several other talented photographers in the Photo-a-week project for 2012. Here’s here’s the list!
Michelle, Heather, Jenn, Heather. Rhonda, Tracey, Stacey, Andrea, Jessica, Amanda, Sarah, Janet, Lesli, Carla, Lena, Rose, Naomi, Tracy, Heidi, Veronica, Amy, Kristin

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sara - March 20, 2012 - 7:15 am

gorgeous!
i am a spoiled mountain girl.
we live just mins from the canadian rockies.

but i am sure that i would get use to the sunshine too.
(especially when i know we still tend to get huge dumps of snow in april!)

Kristin - March 20, 2012 - 7:26 am

What an awesome underneath photo! I never even thought of taking the perspective of underneath!! so creative! Glad you had fun in the snow!!

Heidi - March 20, 2012 - 9:54 pm

What a great description and a beautiful photograph. I love how you captured the powdery mist!

Rhonda - March 23, 2012 - 7:42 am

Wow Amy! That shot is amazing!!!!!!!

Heather M. - March 23, 2012 - 8:57 pm

this is such an amazing photo! love your take on this challenge, amy.

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52 in 2012: Week 10 {vegetables}

March 11, 2012 Posted in 10 on 10,Food,My Life & Family

One of the things I love about living in Southern California is the Farmer’s Markets! Our town has one year-round every Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. Two blocks of Main Street is closed to traffic and vendors set up tents selling organic produce and delicious street food. It’s our Thursday Night family tradition! And if I find myself needing some produce a day other than Thursday, I only have to head a few miles to Manhattan Beach for their Market, held every Tuesday.

I was quite pleased with my haul from this week and had set up these pictures before I even realized what this week’s theme was — finally, an easy week for me!

So, here it is, what $25 buys you at the El Segundo Farmer’s Market:

resh vegetables from the Farm Market: carrots, apples, tomatoes, artichokes, strawberries, satsumas, and brussels sprouts look delicious
Fresh carrots, apples, artichokes, strawberries, and brussels sprouts look delicious.

As always, you can follow along with several other talented photographers in the Photo-a-week project for 2012. Here’s here’s the list!
Michelle, Heather, Jenn, Heather. Rhonda, Tracey, Stacey, Andrea, Jessica, Amanda, Sarah, Janet, Lesli, Carla, Lena, Rose, Naomi, Tracy, Heidi, Veronica, Amy, Kristin

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Naomi - March 16, 2012 - 8:02 am

Beautiful! Love the colors. They look delicious!

Rhonda Steed - March 16, 2012 - 8:31 am

Beautiful colors!!!

tracey - March 16, 2012 - 9:07 am

Amy, forgive me for missing this last week! What a beautiful photo! That first shot is gorgeous! Love how you lined everything up–even the brussels. :) LOVE brussels! I get a CSA box and I often want to photograph the goodies inside bc they are so beautiful in colors and textures. Your shot inspires me to to do it!

Heidi - March 16, 2012 - 9:49 am

I am drooling! So jealous of your farmer’s market. I wish they had something like that here in Vegas.

stacey - March 16, 2012 - 6:33 pm

Oh so lovely, Amy. Absolutely adore that first shot. The colors….deliciously beautiful.

Heather M. - March 18, 2012 - 8:38 pm

oh wow, i have to admit i’m a tad bit jealous looking at all those gorgeous fruits and veggies! gorgeous photos, amy.

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