Cia, a fellow photographer, contacted me for help with a little project she has been working on.  It’s called L.E.G.S (learn.empower.give.support) An excerpt from the artist statement:

“Independent and strong women stand on their own two feet, our legs give us support, they ground us, empower us and they wrap around our lovers gently. They are something to be grateful for. I am looking for everyday women who want to be a part of something larger than themselves and give back to other women. L.E.G.S. mission is to empower women through other women’s experiences. Along with the photo each participant will include a moment when they’ve had to overcome hardship be it abuse, addiction, homlessness or anything that they feel strongly about. Coming out stronger in the end is the positive example I want to highlight.”

The problem? She needed images for her own “legs.”  I was happy and honored to be asked to help with such a positive project. Check out her website and the organization she is working with Courageous Woman.

Charla is just the sweetest and Kenny adores her.  And of course Kia, their dog, was just happy to be there. When I asked about their story this is what she wrote:

  ”He fell in love with me on the dance floor, but he’ll say it was the other way around. It took us 9 long years to grow up and figure it all out and then all of a sudden we both just realized life would totally suck without each other.  He moved out all his roomies and I moved in & turned his frat house into a home. 8 months later he proposed and made me the happiest girl ever!”

My favorite part – she turned the frat house into a home. These two are truly in love. We are so lucky to be photographing their wedding this summer!

Who weighs 22 lbs, has four legs and the most adorable face?  Girly the bulldog, of course!
I had the pleasure of photographing this rambunctious little puppy and her moms Candy and Salene as we hung out for a while in Golden Gate Park the other day.  Girly was so excited to be out running in the grass, watching birds and chasing my boots all over. She is the cutest and I wanted to put her in my camera bag and take her home with me, but her moms wouldn’t let me! It’s no wonder that she’s also famous – Girly is the official mascot for Girl on Girl DodgeBall, a tournament that raises money for girls and women’s athletics around the Bay Area.

I love the fact Chrissie and Dave’s wedding ring is featured on With This Ring on Valentines Day! XOXO

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Alexa and Sean’s first date was at The Buccaneer – one of SF’s finest dive bars. They felt it was fitting to start the shoot there.  Nervous to be in front of the camera but a little liquid courage seemed to do the trick.  We had a great time exploring some of their old haunts and the gorgeous Presidio. These two were so fun and up for anything. Truly one of my favorite shoots.  You know when liquid shots meet photographic shoots it’s going to be fun!

I get up, and nothing gets me down.
I like to jump. and then go round and round
And I know, just how it feels.
You’ve got to roll with the punches to get to what’s real
Oh can’t you see me standing here,
I’ve got my back against the record machine, I ain’t the worst that you’ve seen.
Oh can’t you see what I mean

-Van Halen

Might as well jump. Jump