Michelle

 Michelle and I ventured out to a random park in costa mesa on a rainy day last month. It was my first time shooting in the rain and it was a challenge but I really am pleased with the shots.

Allison

 [more after the jump]

Elisa

Model: Elisa Ang

Dress: Coralie Beatrix

Just a fun little photoshoot I had the other day.

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“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst” 

- William Penn

Today I am back on this blog with a hope to start updating regularly. A lot has changed in my life since last May. Now that I'm more settled and stable I can start sharing my work and thoughts on this blog again. Today, some personal work. The vase spilled on my mattress right after I got the shot I wanted.

 

Back from Hiatus: 60|365

The past week has been a whirlwind. I've traveled from CA to AZ by car to see my grandfather for two hours before he went into hospice care, I've lost my cat of 15 years to cancer and just tried to navigate day to day life while dealing with all of these things. I'm back now, being away from my project really helped me realize how important it has become to me to pick up my camera each day and find something beautiful to capture.

Look for make up posts later on today!

day 60. Mesa, AZ.

26|365

26|365 

I went to Irvine park with Emily today and we worked out and took some photos. There were none today that really stood out to me that weren't specifically for my new project, so I will give you a quick taste of it before I reveal the entire series February 1st.

spring.summer.autumn.winter

The other day Summer and I decided to make good use of my annual regional park pass. She is so flawless. I wanted to make use of some of the beautiful winter light I have been seeing on my way to work every evening but it was overcast and kind of dark. We made it work though! The park we went to was so odd. I've noticed that southern california seems to have this strange autumn/spring in the early part of the year. Some parts are beautiful and green, with fresh grass and other areas have trees changing color. I'm not complaining. This is one of my favorite parts of the year for photos.

Be sure to check out her blog and instagram.

3|365

hnnnnnng. I hate artificial light. HATE IT. I HATE IT YOU GUYS. You..one person who is probably reading this. But I was busy all day and I made a promise to myself, so here it is.


In other news, I recently lost someone very close to me and I've been helping prepare things for his memorial. In doing so, I had the opportunity to look at some really awesome old pictures of him (collecting old photos is a hobby of mine.) and I wanted to share them with you.

RIP Uncle Cory. <3

weekender madness

So, first I have some new and exciting news!

My new DSLR camera arrived today. It has video capabilities so that means I'll be able to share how-two videos and harass everyone with my face in video format! Plus it was about time I upgraded.

I bought a whole bunch of supplies for some fun DIY tutorials coming up in the next month.

Anndd...I tried out gel nail polish today for the first time. I have a review of my first time experience with gel polish coming soon as well.

And one of my images has been chosen to be included in the 2012 Exposure publication for Artists Wanted.

yay!

but today, is about weekender bags. I am in desperate need of a new one. For those that don't know, I spend probably half of my time at my boyfriends house. As a result, for the past two years I have been living out of a bag I lovingly crafted from beautiful botanical print curtains I got on sale at Anthro.

It's a good bag, it has served me well, and considering I kind of just blindly made it one evening with no pattern it has stayed in pretty good condition.

Either way, it's time for me to get a new weekender bag and these are some cute ones I've been eyeing after the jump:

So, I'm at it again. Knitting is something that I would like to have an undying passion (and talent) for but I never seem to finish what I start.

Oh, and I suppose you've noticed I'm writing this little post on a brand new blog. You see, I have a history of starting blogs. It's kind of a problem. I'm kind of a blog-hoarder, if you will.

But this time is different! THIS TIME I MEAN IT. sea dottir is going to be a place for me to show my photography, interview people I find interesting and inspiring, do give-aways, tutorials..Just like a real grown up lady with a real grown up blog.

So in the meantime, I feel like august is a good time to start knitting a scarf, especially considering I rarely end up with a close-to-finished scarf until it's spring again. Baby steps and all that.