May 2007 Archive

Birch Aquarium
On Sunday I took some time away from the computer to visit Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. Amy planned this outing with our old mutual friend, Sommer. Sommer is the one that technically introduced us. Sommer brought her sister in law and nephew Phoenix.
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Watch out Pheonix!


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Isn’t he a doll? 5 months old.

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We saw Nemo!


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Amy, Sommer and me! Amy and Sommer hadn’t seen each other for 9+ years. It had been about 8 years since I had seen Sommer!

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Terri and Phoenix

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The group 🙂

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It ain’t east being green…

My close friend Kirsten is trying to live her life “green” (as much as possible). Therefore her wedding is going to have a green theme to it. I think it is awesome that she is so enviornmentally aware. I wish more people were like her. I’ve been keeping my eyes open for ideas for her wedding (I see enough of them!)

Some good ideas from Green Elegance Wedding:

Give tree donation certificates or saplings as wedding favors. Donate to an organization that will plant the trees on your guests’ behalf, or give each guest a tree-in-a-box to plant in commemoration of your wedding.

Choose wedding apparel made of sustainable fabrics or reuse garments that have been lovingly worn.

Serve a vegetarian menu at your reception, preferably with locally grown organic produce.

Avoid serving farmed salmon. If you decide to serve fish at your reception, make sure that it is wild rather than farm-raised.

Here are a few websites if you are interested in incorporating some green in your wedding:
www.greenweddings.net
www.idofoundation.org/
www.greeneleganceweddings.com
http://www.justgive.org/worldwildlifefund/weddings/index.jsp

Exploring my Options
Some of you know, some don’t, that I have been working for Smooth Industries for over a year now. I love working for this small company, but I always knew that I would eventually do photography full time.
Well, that time has come. Sometime very soon will be my last day at Smooth, and my first day 100% self employed. Because of this, I will be raising my prices very soon.

Thanks to all who have been very supportive of me in this decision! I see bright things for my future!

-M
Happy Birthday Derek!

We helped my good friend Derek celebrate his 24th birthday yesterday by joining him and his lovely wife Amy at dinner and a movie. Derek’s choices: Penny Lane and Spiderman 3.

Derek says to Mark at dinner “Does she always photograph events like this?”
Mark: “Always dude, always.”

Yummm…Penny Lane Bar and Grill…fish and chips!

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Amy and the birthday boy:
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Mark and Myself:
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BFF’s (drinking O’Douls together..awww)


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The group:


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I couldn’t resist using the as models in the open field outside the bar:

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Me and Amy teaching Derek how to shoot from a higher angle:

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Hope it was a great birthday!

Supercross – Las Vegas Style!!
Woo Hoo! Vegas was a blast, Mark, Michelle and I had a great time despite our ghetto hotel! Here is a photo journey of the day!

Gotta love industry tickets!

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Me and my Sweetie (RIP to the lip ring already)
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I couldn’t get over the amazing sky and clouds that day!


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Tyler Evans sported the baby blue on his gear and his bike! Here he is in the pits.


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Mark’s sis Michelle:


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Bubba Stewart, the 2007 SX World GP Champ!


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Chad Reed showing what he’s got in practice.


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The opening ceremonies:

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Mike and Amy:

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Congrats Bubba!

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Can’t wait for next season! See you at the track!

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