*{San Diego Fair Photography Exhibit}*

As a kid, a summer was not complete unless we made a trip to the "Del Mar" Fair. Yes, old San Diego will call it the Del Mar Fair and you can always tell the "new" San Diego because they call it the San Diego Fair...am I right people?!

Anywho, I spent many summers shopping in Bing Crosby Hall with my mom or watching the Demolition Derby with my dad at the good 'ole Fair. I also always remember being amazed by the photography exhibit. To me it was completely cool! So when we moved back to CA last year, I thought to myself, "Self, how cool would it be to have your own pictures in the very exhibit hall you roamed as a kid?!" So I made it happen...or I hoped I would.

I know the San Diego Fair is a decent sized fair--I was told by officials one in every three submissions make it into the fair. So I was hoping at least one of my three entries would even MAKE it into the fair. There is some insane talent down there. I only dared to tell my husband I was entering so I wouldn't be embarrassed when nothing was accepted!! And I was completely ecstatic when I found out two of my images were accepted into the exhibit hall! And then as the "cherry on top", my image in the My Best Friend category received an honorable mention! WOOO HOOO! Seriously...I get to toot my horn on that one! It made my childhood Fair dreams come true!

So I had to make a pilgrimage down to the San Diego Fair (whatever...I'm still made they renamed it...it's the Del Mar Fair people)! Here are the two that were accepted into the show and me with a good old thumbs-up sign next to my honorable mention.

So thanks for sharing in the fun...and thank you for all the picture texts from friends that visited the fair and shared in the excitement!! You all are the best!

Until next year San Diego,
m

*She is insanely gorgeous and this is still one of my favorite images to date.
*My Best Friend category... (family pets)

*{Apple of her eye}*

So when I flew out to NYC recently, I had the opportunity to do a quick mini-session with Lindsey! Sidenote, check out her blog...she is hysterical! Anywho, I could not possibly go to NYC without pulling my camera out for someone! So we headed to the DUMBO district in Brooklyn and took some quick pics to commemorate baby #2!

Thanks again for everything Lindsey! I had a blast with you and will always remember that trip!

Stay Extraordinary in NYC~
m

The first picture is so perfect for this New York baby! I almost feel a bit of the Real Housewives of NYC coming through on this shot!



You look great girl!

*{Waterstop King}* Temecula Corporate Headshot Photographer

Yes, he is the Waterstop King!

I had the pleasure of doing some corporate headshots for Mr. Poole this past weekend. His company, JP Specialties, Inc. is doing amazing things to prevent the type of catastrophic events you are seeing in the Gulf right now, but on land. Their company focus is the containment of on-land hazardous waste spills. In going through Mr. Poole's blog, I found an interesting article written by him regarding the regulations for land vs. water containment of hazardous waste--specifically regarding the recent B.P. oil spill in the Gulf. So head on over to his blog and check out his June 3rd post...it is quite interesting.

Mr. Poole will be speaking at the Temecula Library on August 21st. Here is the information regarding the event. If you are interested in the local Temecula water and how the larger scope of our water affects you, I encourage you to check it out.

Thanks again for allowing me to be of service to you, and keep up the amazing work!

Stay Extraordinary,
m