Back from Longboat Key, FL

 I just returned from Longboat Key, FL where I spent a glorious 4 days in the sun with my mom. Lots of beach/pool time, good food, friends and relaxation. I am always happy when I'm there and I am already looking forward to my next trip down there.

The pool at sunset.

Lunch at Star Fish Co.

 

Quality kayaking time with friends visiting from Holland who I hadn't seen in two years!

 La plage. Ah.

Fitness and Fashion with Jennifer Phelan Pilates

 Last month I had the change to work with the fabulous Jenn of Jennifer Phelan Pilates. I did a shoot with Jenn last summer and was psyched to work with her again; she loves to bring the drama and glamour (which I love too)! Her stylist, Keely Witkowski of B. Fetching, makes sure that even in workout attire, she is still fashionable and she was great to have on set. Here are a few of my favorites:

Model: Jenn Phelan
Stylist: B. Fetching

Parkway Lacrosse Game in South Boston

Today I went to my friend Kyle's lacrosse game (his mom used to babysit me, I babysat him, now he is in 7th grade and taller than me, I can't believe it). He got a few good moments in the game and I was lucky enough to capture one of them in this action series. Go Kyle!

See You at the Coolidge Corner Arts Festival 2012

I found out this week that I was accepted to the Coolidge Corner Art Festival in Brookline, MA. This is my first time in this show and I'm really looking forward to it.

Here is more information about the show (and a food fest that is going on at the same time!)-

On June 2th, 2012 more than eighty crafts people and fine artists will show and sell their work at the 33rd Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Devotion School grounds at 345 Harvard Street. This free public showcase for the arts will feature nationally recognized artists as well as accomplished and emerging artists from New England working in an array of media, from jewelry, fiber, glass, ceramics to photography, watercolor and mixed media.

Continuing this year is a partnership with the 4th Annual Brookline Food Festival also happening at Devotion School from noon - 4 p.m., which will serve up bites by local Brookline restaurants such as The Fireplace and Zaftigs. Each restaurant will have its own area with tasting portions of up to three items. Tasting tickets will be sold at a central location for $2 each. Net proceeds will be donated to the Brookline Food Pantry.

OK Go - White Knuckles

Every time I see an OK Go video, I think they've outdone themselves. This one my dad forwarded to me is no exception. It's also Apollo's new favorite.

In the Studio: Yoga Photography with Sylvia

When I found out that my college roommate's little sister, Sylvia, is a yoga enthusiast working at lululemon in Boston, I had to get her into the studio for a yoga-inspired photo shoot. Luckily, she was more than willing, and I was quickly impressed by her flexibility and yoga experience! Here are a few of my favs-

It was so nice out that day too so we went onto the studio roof for these-

Thanks again Sylvia, you are amazing!

In the Studio: Kristin and the Red Dress

A few weeks ago I did a shoot in the studio with a model, Kristin, who brought several outfits including a red dress. This dress had a lot of material in it which was also bright and shiny- super fun for some movement-inspired photos. Here are a few of my favs-

Oh the drama! Love it.

CREATE at ArcWorks in Peabody, MA

What are you doing tomorrow night? If you happen to be in the North Shore area, you should swing by ArcWorks Community Art Center in Peabody for the opening night reception for CREATE: The Art and Craft of Boston Handmade. I am participating in this show with a few framed pieces from my Boston Harbor Islands series. Also exhibiting are Kerrie Beck, Jessica Burko, Allison Fraske, Kerry Hawkins, Arthur Halvorsen, Karen Mahoney, and Lynne Parrella.

If you can't make it tomorrow night, that's ok! The show will be up until May 5. For more information, visit our event website here.

ArcWorks Community Art Center
22 Foster Street
Peabody, MA 01960

Gotye featuring Kimbra

Body painting and breaking up? I don't know which I like more- the song or the video. Both are so delightfully odd! Have you heard it yet? I've found it slightly addictive...

Artist: Gotye (featuring Kimbra)
Song: Somebody That I Used to Know
Album: Making Mirrors

Black and White Fashion Portraits

Last week I met up with a model, Lesley, for some dramatic portraits/fashion-y type photos in my studio (in addition to being a fantastic model, Lesley is also a talented illustrator! Check out her Etsy shop). It was very loose and relaxed and I am really pleased with what we wound up with-