Class Act

Yep. That's my kitten. Keeping it classy as always.... 

Music Festivals in the Fall

I can not wait to see Fitz and the Tantrums LIVE in San Francisco this Sunday!! Highlight of my week, for sure! 

Strictly Bluegrass in SF

Charity

Yep! I met with a friend of mine tonight to discuss doing some photography for either a charity or non profit. To be honest I thought it'd be easier... I thought I'd find an organization with my friend's help, let them know my ideas, they'd jump up and down and say "Yes! Take some photos!!" and then I'd set up, gather some people, take some pictures and hand the profits over to a charity. Nope. Not that simple.  There's the mission statement and vendors and locations and advertising! And that's just the beginning. And I need a name for my idea to boot! I'm determined to do some good though and I can't wait to get started! 

Jen and Jareb Get Hitched!

What a wonderful day this was! I felt so honored and excited to be part of this couple's beautiful wedding. Everyone was so nice and inviting, I actually left feeling like I was apart of their families. The wedding was gorgeous, the couple was amazing and the bridal party was hilarious. I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my Saturday. 

BUCHO and Soul Rebels Brass Band!

Oh my, what an amazing night! I was so, so fortunate to be the (only!!) photographer at this show at Harlow's in Sacramento! BUCHO is always amazing and has never disappointed but this was most of our first time seeing Soul Rebels. They came in from New Orleans and blew the crowd away with their energy and amazing New Orleans style. Since I photograph Element Brass Band frequently in Sacramento and their founder, Ryan played in New Orleans brass bands it was really, really fun to meet a true original band from New Orleans itself. It helped me further understand a lot of the hard work the musicians go through to play so energetically and confidently for hours on their feet and helped to see where some of the music originated. 

wedding photos up soon!!

I never realized how many photos one takes at their first wedding gig. Uploading and editing and working full time has left me with minimal time but Jen & Jareb's wedding photos will be up soon!!

Coffee makes the world go 'round

sometimes treating yourself to pricey African coffee is all you need to get from Monday to the weekend. :)

Chalk it Up, Sacramento 2011

Random Abiladeze made his debut with his new band this weekend at Sacramento's Chalk it Up Festival. Amazing show! The crowd really enjoyed it and the band was solid. To learn more about Chalk it up click here. For more photos from the set click here.