BlogHer '10

I am late to publish my recap of BlogHer '10 - because obviously, I am a terrible blogger. I attended because blogging is something I would like to dedicate myself to doing more regularly and I was hoping to get some information and inspiration about how to do it better. On the first day, at the Opening Remarks, I found myself surrounded by approximately 2,500 women bloggers from around the world. These women blog about all topics - life, mommyhood, fitness, food, photography, finance, politics, fashion, social justice, green living, sex etc... At one point I even sat at a table full of women who blog about couponing (a new verb to me!)

Throughout the conference, I was impressed and awed by these women and their dedication to their craft, their willingness to share their knowledge and their desire to get down and party. Make no mistake, this was a wild crowd. The sessions at the conference were only a fraction of the what the event is all about. Who knew?

I was so happy to be asked to photograph The Mouthy Housewives Happy Hour. Not only has it been written up on many blogs and in many BlogHer recaps as hands down one of the best parties of the weekend, but on a personal level, it really gave me the opportunity to connect with some wonderful women who I might not have had the courage to introduce myself to, had it not been for the party. I hope to be able to introduce you to the many many new blogs I have discovered as a result. Starting with the Housewives themselves: Kelcey, Marinka and Wendi

I have to figure out how I am going to fit all this reading into my already packed day. If I do, when will I ever find the time to blog!

Summer News Blast

August Newsletter is hot off the presses.
Click here to read all about it!

Camera Shy

I was asked to dole out some photography advice on The Mouthy Housewives Blog yesterday. I was thrilled. If you aren't reading this blog every day with your morning coffee, you should be. The women who contribute are hilarious. Check it out.

Ladies Night Out!

Summer in the City

Delicious Morsels

At a recent Babybites luncheon, I had the pleasure of photographing a group of beautiful new babies. It was such a fun afternoon filled with moms, babies, strollers, lights, cameras and lots of action!!! Here are just a few of the wonderful images we captured that warm summer afternoon.

Living Life to the Fullest

This from the LIVESTRONG blog : Today is National Cancer Survivors Day... We are about the people affected by cancer- moms and dads, husbands and wives, siblings and grandparents and friends. Who do you know that has been affected by cancer? Who has beaten this disease? Who has passed away after a hard battle? The more we talk about cancer, the more we realize that we are all affected in some way.

I've thought about this all day.

I fall into the category of someone who has been affected by cancer, but it is poignant for me this week in particular. This week I had the honor of being asked to photograph a good friend for some upcoming publicity work she will be doing. This friend is Jennifer Goodman Linn. Jennifer is someone who has beat cancer five times and is living life to the fullest - on her terms.

Four years ago Jen founded Cycle for Survival, which to date has raised close to $5 million, making her a legend in the fundraising world. It is the most successful patient run fundraiser in Memorial Sloan Kettering's 125 years.

I was so excited that she asked me to take these photos - It was my chance to finally do something for Jen that felt meaningful. She has done so much for so many.

It is amazing the result you get when you are truly inspired!

Click here to read more about Jen's story.