Article in The Delicious Day

I was so honored to be interviewed by The Delicious Day - I read it faithfully and admire the writer's talent and the interesting people behind each story. Here's part of my story...

You NEED to watch this - hauntingly beautiful

33 Ways to Stay Creative

2012 - The Year of Love

Gotye

The LOVE Project - Phase II "Puppy Love"

So, I've been a busy little bee.... hehehehe.... The LOVE Project continues with Phase II, "Puppy Love" a series of one minute photo shoots of a single (or dating) person and their dog - I'm exploring what Love looks like in all forms, how much of it we have in our lives without even realizing it, and how much love a dog brings to our daily routine. Love is all around, we just have to feel it.

This Phase of The LOVE Project is raising funds for no-kill, rural, animal shelters. We can all help, a little at the time... xoxo

Candlebox

Candlebox was the very first band I shot professionally, and it is so close to my heart... I decided to be a music and concert photographer when I developed my film, yes, film, and saw how, somehow, I was able to capture not only the performance, but the music. It was great to see everyone again after all this time, and say thanks in person. That one concert so many years ago changed my life. Very grateful indeed.

Flobots Bowling Ball - 2011

One of the highlights of every year is the Flobots Bowling Ball - this year, OneRepublic, Colorado Rapids, Paper Bird, Bop Sizzum, John Common and Jessica DeNicola, Devotchka, Air Dubai, 93.3 Jocks, Rocky Mountain Roller Girls, Churchill and more friends that I can count attended the bash, supporting Flobots.org. Always an honor to spend time with people who love what they do, and do it so well...

Here's a little slideshow of what I saw, and yes, I had a blast...

Mom

in my heart
where you're safe
where you can tell me
all your secrets
where you can cry
and release your pain
where you're finally healthy
where you don't feel anything but love
where you lay your head
and sleep peacefully
where you speak softly
and laugh loudly
where you eat
where you drink
where you nourish the Soul
where you have everything
where you don't need anything
where you don't have to worry
ever again
about him
about me
in my heart.

Pearl Jam - Black

Sia - "Breathe Me"

Florence + The Machine - Addicted To Love

Angus and Julia Stone - For You

Bat For Lashes - Daniel

LUCIO BATTISTI - Amarsi un po'

Love...

A day with Le Divorce

I am truly a blessed person.  The other day I tagged along with Denver-based band Le Divorce, to document their first time playing Red Rocks.  Their excitement was matched by their incredible talent, and they truly rocked it.  I admire people who live their dream, and I was so honored to record the whole experience for them - I so often shoot only the show, I somehow forget what builds up to each set.  The hard work, hours practicing, the camaraderie, van rides, sound check, and the celebration after... Here's a small sample of what I witnessed.  Full set at http://lucia.zenfolio.com/ledivorce.  Congratulations, Le D!!!!! Wishing you many, many, many more... xoxo

Street photography in Denver, CO

If you've ever read this blog, it's no surprise that I am a huge street photography fan.  However, running around in "stealth mode" is pretty difficult carrying around my Nikon pro camera outfits, and the point-and-shoot world is quite limiting.

Enter the Fujifilm FinePix X100 - I have been on the fence about this camera since I read the first reviews, yet it seemed just perfect.  Small, a rangefinder-feel, not to mention the tech-specs of a prosumer camera.  Too good to be true?  If the ticket price was a bit steep, it became all worth it the minute I held it in my hands and took it out for a couple of days.  No bulky camera bag, it actually fit in a small insert inside my purse.

Whenever I'm asked about my opinion as to the "best" camera on the market, my answer is always the same : "The one you carry with you".  There is no missed shot with this little beauty - handy, small, and an ISO of 12,800 combined with a F2.0 lens makes this a really great camera.  Here are a couple of test shots.

Art and creative community rally for Michael Hancock

The art and creative community in Denver came together at Plus Gallery to support Denver Mayoral candidate Michael Hancock.  It was an event I wasn't planning on covering, but... well, you guessed it.  A photojournalist always has a camera handy... Here are a few pics from the evening, and yes, I was pleasantly surprised by Mr. Hancock's down-to-earth approach to his campaign, and it was great meeting him and his family.

Poem to A Leaf...

Every leaf speaks bliss to me

Fluttering from the autumn tree.

Street photography in Newtown Sydney, Australia

Walking around Newtown Sydney was truly an experience I will remember for the rest of my life.

This is your Life

Beth Orton

Family

More and more I realize how truly blessed I am to spend time with wonderful people... 

Meet the Ferrill family - generations reunited to spend time all together.  What made this day so special was the way I was welcomed into the family with open arms.  I was not only "the photographer", I was an instant part of it all, a friend.  The warmth I felt from the moment the door opened was so welcoming and it made for an incredibly fun photo shoot.  I felt the love shared by great-grandparents, sisters, husbands, daughters, wives, sons, fathers and it made my heart swell with happiness to be able to capture these precious hours for all.  

Thank you Kris and Nadine and all for opening your home to me, and for the delicious coffee.  And thank YOU for the memories, I will cherish them forever.