Rock A Bye Baby

I had the opportunity last summer to attend two photography workshops put on by my now friends Wendy and Tyler at Bluelily. These workshops were amazing and have helped to shape me as an artist. I not only gained some amazingly valuable knowledge, but I made new, lasting friends and it was awesome. I will recount some of our adventures as I post images from the reunions. If you ever have a chance to attend a workshop with Wendy and Tyler, DO IT! You won't regret it. Promise.

I had the opportunity to photograph this sweet angel twice in my workshops. He was such a good sleeper. I love photographing newborns, and it was life-changing to watch Wendy at work. You could call her the baby whisperer for the way she got Baby D to calm down whenever fussy and pretty much do whatever she wanted. Genius. My style for photographing newborns will never be the same.

Photos from a workshop with my friends Wendy and Tyler from Bluelily.

Touring Utah: Tracy Aviary

My friend Jill has begun planning adventures. Awesome adventures. This months adventure was Tracy Aviary. Most of us had not been there for years...maybe elementary school, if even at all. I think we all were pleasantly surprised at everything there was to do, see, and the range of the birds. You get pretty close to the birds, some of them you can help feed (for a fee), and learn a lot from talking to the trainers and staff. So cool. If you haven't been there recently, I recommend it!

 

So excited for our next adventure!!

The Leonardo

I am a book nerd, a travel nerd, and really I just love to learn about pretty much everything I can. When a photowalk was announced for The Leonardo, I jumped at the chance to attend.

If you haven't been out to The Leonardo in Downtown SLC, you should get yourself there ASAP. There is so much to explore and learn about there, and I spent hours taking photos and learning about Utah, prosthetic limbs, stop motion animation, and making crafty things in the Lab. This was amazing for both kids and adults.

I spent most of my time with the Hylozoic Veil - it is completely fascinating. It responds to your presence, yet it is an inanimate object. Art and science coming together in a completely amazing way.

The also have a fabulous exhibit about the Human Rights Movement that was just beautiful. Its all images, and not hands-on interactive, but it is profound and moving nonetheless.

Bottom line, The Leonardo - go there!! I will definitely be returning again. 

The Hylozoic Veil at The Leonardo

Other attractions at The Leonardo

Dreaming Of Warmer Days

I was trying to come up with a fun and witty story to tell you today, but...no such luck. I have had a crazy busy week so far and I have a bag case of spring fever! It has made accomplishing much of anything difficult. So, until next time enjoy these fun family photos from last fall!

Images from a workshop with my friends Wendy and Tyler from Bluelily.