Fresh Friday: May 31

1/500 sec at f/6.3, ISO 1000
60mm macro

"Heartbreak and Resilience"

What a beautiful Memorial day it turned out to be. I had opportunity many times over the weekend to reflect on how lucky I am for so many reasons. Like many, I take my freedoms for granted every day. I go about life as usual not understanding how good I really have it. I know no different. I was born into a life where freedom is a given. Where rights for the individual are the focus of this great nation and are encourage to be explored. It's easy to forget the sacrifices past generations have made for us. And it's hard to imagine that at any given moment around the world there are men and women working tirelessly to preserve our freedoms and to keep the United States of America safe from harm.

The 2013 Boston Marathon bombings were a recent wake up call that even in the greatness of this country unfortunate acts of terror can happen. From that we witnessed incredible examples of courage from civilians, medical personnel and law enforcement at the finish line. Hospitals that worked endlessly under the pressure of being on lockdown while faced with an overload of injured people. Collaboration and endless hours of effort from the state and federal government. An outpouring of support from around the world. And here at home The One Fund was created to collect donations for those most affected by the tragic events surrounding the Boston Marathon. We continue the quest to raise as much money as possible to help cover the financial burdens for those injured in the bombings: www.onefundboston.org

For many of us art is therapy. This has proven true for the students, graduates and faculty at Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts who have collaborated to bring you the photo exhibit: Heartbreak and Resilience: The 2013 Boston Marathon and Beyond. 100% of the proceeds made at the exhibit will be donated to The One Fund.

Please join us for the opening reception this Friday, May 31 from 6pm-9pm 
274 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
781-209-1700 (main)

RSVP to the event: www.facebook.com/heartbreakandresilience/events

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I look forward to seeing many familiar faces and meeting so many new people! Coming together and supporting one another is really what it's all about. Thanks in advance and hope to see you there!

Fresh Friday: May 24

I completely spaced posting a picture for Fresh Friday last week. I have what I think is a great excuse because I was all-consumed celebrating a Bat Mitzvah for a young woman who is truly like a little sister to me. Mazel Tov my sweet girl!

For today's Fresh Friday enjoy what beautiful soft lighting a rainstorm brings. Personally I love photographing flowers on days like today, especially with a macro lens. The overcast sky aided in capturing the rich color and depth of this rhododendron. Experience it yourself as this photo was not cropped (love macro!) or color treated (love cloudy days!).

Happy spring and have a great long weekend!

1/320 sec at f/5.0, ISO 800
60mm macro

Fresh Friday: May 10

Along with seeing the amazing Great Blue Herons on Wednesday, I was also able spend some time with a charming family of Canada Geese. After we both got past the hissing and being hissed at 

I was able to document their oh so cute family time. 

Great Blue Heron(s)

Yesterday was proof that I am the luckiest nanny in the world. Not only has my "nanny family" supported me through my journey to become a professional photographer they continue to support my passion even when I am on the clock. 

The mother of the children I care for suggested I take some time to photograph ducklings at a local pond. She happened to be on the phone with me as I approached this slice of paradise. I was there less than a minute when right before my eyes there was not one but two Great Blue Herons. These are the moments I live for as a photographer and I am forever grateful for the love and support from the best second family a girl could ask for!  

Fresh Friday: May 3

1/800 sec at f/8.0, ISO 500
60mm macro