October 2007 Archive

Fire in the Sky

Since I have a nasty smoke allergy, I holed myself up in the air conditioned house all day Monday and Tuesday, only emerging when necessary and always with my smoke inhilation mask!

But on Tuesday my boyfriend Tim and his buddy Kevin decided to take a little drive around the area and headed up towards Fallbrook on the freeway.

Here are a few shots Tim took to give you an idea of how smoky it was. They couldn’t get past the 76 exit, so no real fire damage shots of Fallbrook. I’m planning to head out there this week to try to get a glimpse at my grandmother’s old house that is no longer standing (she did not live there anymore).

The sun was amazing on Tuesday, bright red and so smoky you could stare right at it.



Tim’s sister Melissa, Tim and me with our sexy masks!

Mary Kate and Steve’s Wedding

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Steve and Mary Kate were married in early October at The Witherby in downtown San Diego. I was assisting Michele and Carie from Captured Forever Photography on this day.

Steve and his men. I love this shot!
The couple saw each other before the ceremony, and we headed to Balboa Park, one of my favorite places to shoot!




Kayleen’s Trash the Dress Shoot!
Over Labor Day weekend I was in the Midwest to shoot a wedding for a good friend. I spent the week in Chicago with another friend and took advantage of meeting some photographer buddies for a shoot!
Kayleen and I met on Myspace and she is a photographer from Rockford, IL. She was married last year and always wanted to have a trash the dress shoot! We met in Millenium Park in downtown Chicago. I brought along an old photog friend that I met at a Women in Photojournalism conference years and years ago, Tina Wagner.
The Bean. Can you spot me??









Gotta love parking garages!!



This is actually a fountain thing in Millenium Park. It shoots water out and changes backgrounds, as you will see below.

A shot of Tina getting her own angle!


The crew: Tina, Kayleen, me and Kayleen’s mom (who made a great assistant!)

I had such a blast that day, thanks for being such a trooper in that heavy dress, Kayleen! It was great to finally meet you!!
xoxo
M
Quick Fire Update

I am back in my house, no threats at this time. Thank goodness.

Tim (my boyfriend) and his buddy Kevin went driving the other night and he took some photos. I’ll be taking a look at those tomorrow and posting any that might give you an idea of what has been like around here since Monday!

Thanks for your offers and concerns. I truly feel blessed by how many caring people I have in my life, and for still having a home.

Fallbrook (my hometown) is still in horrible shape as of now as well as some other areas. If you are able to donate anything to the Red Cross, please do so. The link is here.

xoxo
M

Birthday Fire!

This is from my upstairs window facing East!!!!! Its about 3 or 4 miles away right now. The smoke is quite overwhelming even in the house. We dont have to evacuate quite yet, but Tim and I are packing some stuff in the car right now just in case!! I have all my camera equipment, backup photo files and my cat!! Don’t be worried 🙂

Photo by me:
Photo by Tim:

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