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In Winter Wonderland | Lake Tahoe

December 20th, 2010

We decided to go on a little family trip to Lake Tahoe this past weekend. I thought it was going to be relaxing but with a toddler nothing is. We also found about the worst weather – lots of rain, wind and generally just gloomy. The only shot of the lake I took, the wind [...]


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We decided to go on a little family trip to Lake Tahoe this past weekend. I thought it was going to be relaxing but with a toddler nothing is. We also found about the worst weather – lots of rain, wind and generally just gloomy.

The only shot of the lake I took, the wind was almost blowing me away (I know I’m skinny, but really, it was strong).

From the 12th floor of the Hyatt Regency. Didn’t think my 20mm would actually not be enough. And, look closely, there are people in the pool down there! I’m cold just thinking about it.

I have about a zillion shots of my son, who didn’t like the snow at all (it was his first time and maybe seeing Mommy and Daddy sink in the snow to their knees wasn’t very reassuring for the pint size self that he is).

Here is a little extra. I know, I look crazy. I’m smiling but I really hate snow/rain being blown right in my face and eyes. Oh, and my fingers were falling off because I got smart and left my gloves in the car thinking I would be out for a few quick shots (the above macros). Not a good idea.

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In the Holiday spirit

December 16th, 2010

I’m probably a tad biased, but this kid is seriously cute! :) And of course he decided to run towards me. God forbid this kid actually sat still for more than a few seconds. Our other “tree” – a simple string of lights. It’s hanging in front of the house. I posted photos of our [...]


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I’m probably a tad biased, but this kid is seriously cute! :)

And of course he decided to run towards me. God forbid this kid actually sat still for more than a few seconds.

Our other “tree” – a simple string of lights. It’s hanging in front of the house. I posted photos of our regular (although fake) tree on the little monster’s blog.

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Macro love.

December 14th, 2010

Can you tell I’m LOVING my new lens?


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Can you tell I’m LOVING my new lens?

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Light and Shades

December 13th, 2010

Somewhere in the South Bay.


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Somewhere in the South Bay.

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Macros with the 100mm f/2.8L

December 8th, 2010

I was waiting to get a chance to test it out a little better, but for now these will have to do. Do I love the lens? Absolutely YES! One flower, two different shots.


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I was waiting to get a chance to test it out a little better, but for now these will have to do.

Do I love the lens? Absolutely YES!

One flower, two different shots.

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A collection of random shots | Personal

December 3rd, 2010

What better time to photograph a flower than during snack break for a 10 month old girl at Monday’s family session in Palo Alto? Took it with my 50mm (I think) but tomorrow I’ll be having fun with my brand new macro lens, the 100mm f/2.8L. Can’t wait! Took this one on the same day, [...]


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What better time to photograph a flower than during snack break for a 10 month old girl at Monday’s family session in Palo Alto? Took it with my 50mm (I think) but tomorrow I’ll be having fun with my brand new macro lens, the 100mm f/2.8L. Can’t wait!

Took this one on the same day, in the parking lot in front of Kara’s Cupcakes (my regular stop whenever I’m in the area). I knew there was no way these beauties were gonna make it all the way home. My son and I just LOVE cupcakes… We scarfed them down shortly after.

Our (quick) lunch. Penne with tomato sauce and parmiggiano, a classic yet so delicious. Too bad we didn’t have any basil at home that day.

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So peaceful.

December 1st, 2010

Are you tired of this place yet? I couldn’t resist the creamy pastel colors presented to me a little past 4pm. This is my go to spot when, after a long drive to get back home from somewhere, my son is still napping and for me it would be a total waste of time to [...]


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Are you tired of this place yet? I couldn’t resist the creamy pastel colors presented to me a little past 4pm. This is my go to spot when, after a long drive to get back home from somewhere, my son is still napping and for me it would be a total waste of time to just sit in the car parked in our driveway… So I choose a more interesting scenery to waste my time with. Sunsets at the Marina.

Remember that gorgeous sunset a few weeks ago? Well, after resorting to asking a random stranger to let me borrow his *not so good* (read: made to support only a point and shoot camera) tripod for a couple of long exposures, I got smart and decided to park my own tripod in the car. Just in case.

Great, right? So I used my tripod for this unplanned shot. Only I forgot to remove the piece of the tripod that attaches to the camera and has a quick release for convenience. I removed it later, at home… AND forgot it there! Today I had my camera, my awesome view and my tripod… with a missing a piece. Yeah, not my smartest move.

I tend to learn from my mistakes. After a while.
When I first got my hands on a DSLR (a Nikon D70) I ruined oh so many shots because my ISO was still set sky high from the night before.

Lastly, it’s December! I love this month. No, not because of the Holidays and Christmas and presents and what not. It’s my birthday month. And my husband’s birthday month. It’s one special month! We’re both turning 18, by the way. :)

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at dusk | San Francisco Bay Area

November 28th, 2010

I might or might have not been standing in the freezing cold wind in the Bay for a little while to get this shot.


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I might or might have not been standing in the freezing cold wind in the Bay for a little while to get this shot.

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Fall is almost over…

November 13th, 2010

It’s quite a busy season and I’m trying to catch up on blogging but when a sick toddler keeping me up all night for the last week adds in the picture it becomes quite impossible. He turned 15 months old today. Mischievous – captured last week. With time going back 1 hour it’s also not [...]


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It’s quite a busy season and I’m trying to catch up on blogging but when a sick toddler keeping me up all night for the last week adds in the picture it becomes quite impossible. He turned 15 months old today.

Mischievous – captured last week.

With time going back 1 hour it’s also not at all funny how earlier it gets really dark.

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More Gorgeousness | San Francisco Bay Area Photographer

November 4th, 2010

The one I posted yesterday was actually the last I took. Here are some more.


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The one I posted yesterday was actually the last I took. Here are some more.