It's a New Year!

Sadie's new beanie from Santa

How was your Christmas?  And New Years?  Heck, for that matter, how was your Thanksgiving?? I've neglected this poor little blog for quite a while - apologies - I have missed it and you.  I have a few new irons in the fire.  Don't get me wrong, I still have many an un-finished project floating around the house.  But what is life without a few more things to look forward to?!?!

I am still refining my editing skill set and learning as much as I can.  I miss my darkroom terribly but one must move with the times and caustic chemicals are best in a house with kiddo.  This is small image I began playing with lat week - it's not finished but it's coming along ...

Hot Afternoon Sun in Langano

I joined Twitter.  I know, welcome to 2010, right?  Truth be told, I have no idea what I am doing.  You can find me at ... @LoudWaterfall ... I promise not to inundate you with tweets (first I must learn HOW but even then I'm pretty sure you're safe).  I am excited to follow anyone back - so consider me a happy follower in the making!


I am also so very thrilled and proud and excited to tell you about fPOE Artist Event *The Love of Photography Extravaganza*  17 crazy talented women have combined for an online exhibition and sale.  It is January 24-26th - mark your calendars, join the event, enter the raffle (about half way down the page), see amazing works, buy amazing fine art -- it's a win-win-win-win!  Each artist has an album that you can peek at prior to the event - here is mine!  And here is the Look Book of all the artists (cover below)

I cannot wait!!

I love functional art!

Sadie was so excited to have a tea party on the lawn. I brought out some of her *friends*, 2 blankets that were lovingly made by her great Aunt Carolyn, her new bubble machine, freshly baked peanut butter cookies .... and her kitchen. We fluffed her hair, tossed her into a new dress from Persnickety and I grabbed my camera. Hold onto your hats ....

I now remember why I always had help on photo sets. I needed about 3 more hands. One for the camera, one for the bubbles, and another to swap out magnets on her freezer. I am definitely doing this shoot again - she had fun (me too!) and I would love to be able to have her bubbles going.

Making cookies for Momma

I love functional art. I love seeing beautiful images incorporated into our everyday lives. Art brightens up a room. Art accents our moods and and thoughts and deeds.

My images are now available in custom magnets - I have almost every image in stock, ready to ship. They are high quality 2x3 inch magnets. Gloss finish. My daughter's messy little fingers have yet to tarnish or maim them.

Golden Gate Bridge Fogged In ...

I will begin listings for each image; but, in the mean time, if there is a particular photo you want - please convo me & I can create your listing.

Individually each magnet is $8.25. Sets of 3 are $20.00. They come wrapped for immediate gifting or they may also be sent to your lucky loved one directly! Large orders can also be arranged - please let me know what you are thinking and we can sort out a listing for you.

Please note: In stock items will ship immediately. If you want an image that I need to create, there may be a week or two lead time before I can send you the item(s).

Loving on her Piggy

And as always ~~
Side Note: $1 from every image sold (from all LWP outlets) is donated to Nothing But Nets to combat malaria around the world. $10 is all it takes to send a life saving net and peace of mind. Because, malaria just sucks ....

Thank you for taking a peek!