Fine art portraits for modern mamas, badass boss babes, and captivating kids
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FINE ART PORTRAITS FOR FABULOUS FAMILIES, CAPTIVATING COUPLES, & BADASS BOSS BABES

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"IT'S ONE THING TO MAKE A PICTURE OF WHAT A PERSON LOOKS LIKE, IT'S ANOTHER THING ENTIRELY TO MAKE A PORTRAIT OF WHO THEY ARE." ~ Paul Caponigro

 
 
 
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A sweet sampling of some of my all-time faves

 

A little about me, you, and the magic we can make together

 
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By far, the highlight of Disneyland for Henry (aka Buzz) was meeting his new pal Woody. He gave him the longest full-body hug (swipe to see!) and only let go when I suggested he ask Woody to sign his autograph book. Woody was so sweet and spent extra time with him “shooting” lasers, high-fiving, and more hugging after the pictures. ••• After Henry’s turn was up, he wanted to watch Woody until it as time for him to head back to Andy’s room. When he walked off, Henry turned to me and said, “Woody talks in the movie but he didn’t talk to me here. That’s strange...” So I told him Woody’s pull string must be stuck and that’s why he couldn’t talk right now. 😂 Some lies are okay I guess! #momlife ••• (More non-phone Disney photos coming soon!) ••• ••• ••• #30daysofsc #henryexplorestheworld #henryindisneyland #thelittletoscano #candidchildhood #childhoodunplugged #letthembelittle #letthekids #disneylandcalifornia #disneyland #pixarfest2018 #pixarfest #mytinymoments #thatsdarling #risingtidesociety #unitedinmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #toscanotravels #mydisneyexperience #thehappynow #woodyandbuzz #toystory
What would you tell yourself if you had the chance to go back 10 years? ✨ ••• That tan happy-go-lucky lady on the right was me back in 2008, when I had just finished my first year of law school and was working as an intern at a personal injury firm in Sacramento. The husband and I were just friends then - in fact, he was actually dating someone else and I was completely convinced he wasn't interested in me at all! If you'd asked me then where I thought I'd be in 10 years, I never would've guessed married to my hot Italian just-a-friend (with a kid!) and running a photography business where the only legal work I do is drafting my own contracts. 🖊 ••• I wish I could go back in time and tell that 10-years-ago self that, despite the prestige and respectability that comes with that law degree and fancy firm job, you will be miserably unhappy and unfulfilled so just drop out of law school now and start your own damn business already! I learned that lesson eventually but think of all the time, energy (hi, bar exam), and student loan debt I could've saved if I'd figured it out way back when! 💸 ••• What about you? What would you say to your 10-years-ago self? ••• ••• ••• #30daysofsc #tbt #finditliveit #risingtidesociety #momboss #bossmom #communityovercompetition #workforyourself #workfromanywhere #entrepreneurslife #selfemployedlife #recoveringattorney #mycreativelife #mycreativebiz #goaldiggers #bosslady #tnchustler #femaleentrepreneurs #flashesofdelight #getoutdoors #filmphoto #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #heartandhustle #passionproject
It's so simple. A little piece of paper with some shapes and colors on it set in glass and hung on a wall. 🍒 ••• That's all a print is, really. But the *effect* of seeing something inspiring, something eye-catching or mouth-watering, something uplifting or motivating, or simply just something pretty is priceless. Your mood and outlook are influenced by the things you surround yourself with. And let's be honest, how inspiring is a blank wall? Your home space, your work space, and YOU deserve better. ✨ ••• I'm a photographer but that's not what I sell. What I sell is an escape from the mundane, the drab, the boring, and a daily shot at wanderlust, happiness, love, and all the other feelings that come bubbling up when face-to-face with a beautiful picture. What I sell is magic. A simple piece of (beautiful, museum-quality) paper that can transport you through space and time at a mere glance. And we all could use a little magic in our lives, couldn't we? 💫 ••• #30daysofsc #scpprintshop #instaproofs #sanfranciscofoodphotographer #foodphotography #foodart #food52grams #foodstagram #eatseasonally #beautifuldishes #foodtographyschool #minimalistfood #getminimal #finditliveit #risingtidesociety #bossmom #thatsdarling #farmerfood #onthetable #eatlocally @jasminestar
Can you indulge my curiosity with a little favey-fave? Can you tell me in the comments how we met? We'll make it a game of multiple choice! Choose one of the following: A. Instagram B. Blogging (back in the day when e'rybody was blogging!) C. We met in real life D. You're a past client E. You're hoping to become a client ••• I'm really curious to know! But first, I should probably let you know a few things about me that you might not already know. I don't have an all-time favorite movie but my all-time favorite tv show is probably The Office; I work best at night, in the wee hours when everyone else is asleep, but these days I'm way too tired to stay up that late so I do most work in the early afternoon; and I could happily eat pizza and macarons for the rest of my life (I know, super healthy...). ••• Okay, tell me your letter from the multiple choice in the comments below, and maybe something new I don't know about you, too! I'd love to connect even more. ••• #30daysofsc #letsbefriends #howwemet #blogfriends #communityovercompetition #winenot #flashesofdelight #connections #thehappynow #abmhappylife #finditliveit #myunicornlife #thatsdarling #risingtidesociety #mycreativelife #workforyourself #mompreneurs #momboss #foodbloggers #bosslady #goaldiggers #bossmom @jasminestar
Or maybe a bird with, like, a dozen French fries. 🍟🍟🍟 • • • • • #30daysofsc #scp_wisewords #mondaymotivation #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #quotesofinstagram #quotesaboutlife #quotesforlife #quotesandsayings #flashesofdelight #communityovercompetition #tnchustler #risingtidesociety #abmlifeisbeautiful #workfromanywhere #workforwhatyouwant #jasminestar #mycreativelife #dreamitdoitliveit #thehappynow #thehappylife #beyourbestyou
Anyone else shocked by today’s news? As shocked as I was to learn Anthony Bourdain has left us, think I was more surprised by the realization that I know very little about mental illness. That someone with such an amazing life, a loving family, and what is quite possibly the most enviable job in the world could be hurting so deeply and profoundly is utterly heartbreaking and eye-opening. We lost a legend, yes, but also just a good human being today. Someone who saw beauty everywhere and could connect with anyone -from villager to president- over something so simple as a meal. The world was definitely a better place with Anthony Bourdain in it. 💙 - - Let’s share a meal, chat with each other, lean on each other and support one another. Let’s love and share joy and just be there for each other, no matter what. Say hello, make eye contact, ask “how are you?” and actually mean it. Let’s put kindness before judgment. No one should feel like they have nowhere to go, no one to talk to, no other options. And if you’re feeling that way my friend, know you are loved, you’re not alone, and you have options for help. 💙 - - - (Photo via CNN) - - #anthonybourdain #partsunknown #noreservations #remembering #ripanthonybourdain #chefs