In the studio: Monica

This image was captured on my iPhone 8Plus in portrait mode!

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In the studio: Monica

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In the studio: Monica

Just finished a really fun photo session with Monica. She works at an Apple store and when I saw her the first time, she had her hair pulled back and I thought to myself, “she sure would make a great photo subject.” The next time I saw her, she had her hair loose and natural like this and I was compelled to ask her to pose for me. I’m so thankful she did, because we just got some really great shots. She’s never modeled before, but she’s a natural at it. More shots to come! (Thanks for modeling for me, Monica. I’m so pleased with the results!) Nikon D850 and 85mm Nikkor lens

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Craft Studio: Boho necklaces

I created some boho (bohemian, hippie style) layered necklaces yesterday! Here’s the first one I created for my sister, Debbie. We were inspired by some beautiful, but pricey, layered necklaces in a catalog. First, I started with a sketch that utilized the beads I had gathered from my stash (first photo shows project in progress). Components: faux leather top cord, brass chains, painted jasper stones, hematite and glass beads (The colors look more saturated in sunlight!) I’ll be making many more of these to sell in my online store (details to come soon!).

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Re-post: Celebrate Home Magazine, spring issue

It’s almost spring and I thought I’d share the spring issue of Celebrate Home Magazine again. Barbara Kelley and I created this magazine in 2012-2013 as a personal project and had so much fun doing it! Click on either of the links below to download your FREE pdf copy of this issue.

This issue is jam-packed (and there’s even a jam-making feature with my friend Sophia Stadnyk!), so download today and get started reading.

Single pages version: Celebrate Home Spring 2013

Reader spreads version (my favorite!): Celebrate Home Spring 2013 Spreads

Order a print copy (at cost, plus shipping):

http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/540569

You can also view it on issuu.com here.

On the cover: What says “spring” more than colorful tulips? I was photographing this bed of flowers and was standing on the edge of the wall when this little girl, clad in a princess skirt with sparkly shoes, came running around the corner. I got this one shot and she was gone. Serendipity!

iPhoneography: Nasturtium

Nasturtium (iPhone 8Plus, Camera+ 2 app in macro mode)

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iPhoneography: Bearded iris

Bearded iris (iPhone 8Plus, Camera+ 2 app in macro mode, Snapseed2 app border)

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iPhoneography: Texas mountain laurel

Texas mountain laurel (Sophora secundiflora)

(iPhone 8Plus, Camera+2 app in macro mode)

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iPhoneography: ‘Flame of Jamaica’

‘Flame of Jamaica’ (Euphorbia punicea), from the Spurge family (iPhone 8Plus, Camera+2 app in macro mode)

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iPhoneography: Anthurium

iPhone 8Plus, Camera+2 in macro mode

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iPhoneography: Blooming aloe vera

Photographed at Mission Concepcíon in San Antonio, Texas (iPhone 8Plus, Camera+2 app in macro mode)

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iPhoneography: Live oak tree with Tillandsia air plants

Photographed at Mission San José in San Antonio, Texas

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iPhoneography: Carolyn’s paperwhites

iPhone 8Plus, Camera+ 2 app in macro mode

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iPhoneography: Wylie sky

Sunset over Wylie, Texas (iPhone 8Plus)

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iPhoneography: Mission Concepcíon

On the San Antonio Mission Trail this sunny day (the first in more than a week!) First stop: Mission Concepcíon (this was shot inside the church). Dedicated in 1755, the mission appears very much as it did over two centuries ago. It is the oldest unrestored stone church in America. (iPhone 8Plus, Snapseed 2 app border)

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