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Marina Harris, professional camera operator extraordinaire.
A solo shot from a recent engagement session that I did with her and her beautiful partner, Carrie. Marina is secretly a superhero, I’m absolutely sure of it. And her tattoos are amazing, she’s like a walking canvas. So lovely, inside and out. Thanks, sweet Marina for a FABULOUS shoot!!! I’ll post the rest of the pics on my wedding site soon.
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“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.”
― Rainer Maria Rilke
“I believe in the power of women. As nurturers, we have a unique ability to care and share and make the world a better place. Women Who Inspire are women who are making a difference. This website gives their inspiring messages an interactive forum, encouraging women everywhere to take action and get involved.”
–Donna Karan
I was recently asked by my friend Cindy Frey to shoot her portrait. I am incredibly excited and honored that one of my images was chosen by Donna Karan for her website “Women Who Inspire”. Cindy is a big supporter of the charity, “Lupus LA”. Lupus LA has been a front-runner in the fight to cure this disease by raising funds for research and supporting patients. This is an effort that is close to my heart, because my mother suffered from Lupus. I am very glad that people like Cindy exist and equally glad that Donna Karan chose to feature Cindy as a woman who inspires. I know she inspires me.
Here’s a few more images from the shoot, all shot on location at Cindy’s amazing house in Pacific Palisades, California, which she shares with her husband, grammy award winning recording artist Glenn Frey.
Thanks, Cindy for an awesome shoot and thanks to Donna Karan for allowing me to be a part of this.
Shooting with Claire Kotarski was pure joy from start to finish. I was referred to Claire by her friend Mary McGowan who I photographed in September. I could see why they are friends. Like Mary, Claire is sweet, smart and hilarious. Not to mention beautiful! It was an overcast day, but we made the best of the lovely soft light that cloud cover gives, like natures giant softbox. We walked from Claire’s family home in Cheviot Hills to LA’s famed Rancho Park where we hit the swing set for some action shots that turned out to be some of my favorite pictures ever. Claire’s electric energy and zany zest never fell below the level of awesome and her poised confidence made nearly every shot a keeper. Thanks, Claire for an amazing shoot and thanks again to Anjanette Caron for providing her ninja make-up skills.Fun, fun, fun!!!
A few weeks ago, my good friend and photo client Phil Abrams referred me to his friends daughter, Mary McGowan. Mary needed professional headshots for her college applications and acting portfolio. Mary is a senior in high school here in Los Angeles and a talented dancer and actress. She was an absolute delight to shoot, full of energy and joy. I love shooting younger people because they are fearless and fun and Mary was no exception. Her combination of poise and playful confidence mixed with a zany sense of comedic timing really made for an epic shoot. Her sweet mom tagged along and we walked around UCLA, finding the golden late summer light that I always strive to shoot in. Thanks, Mary for an awesome shoot and thanks also to Anjanette Caron for being my make-up artist and assistant. And thanks, Phil for the great referral! Fun times!
MacGowan hall? Shouldn’t that read McGowan? PhotoShop, can you help?
That’s more like it!!!
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