Snapping Shots of the Middle Kingdom

Since the hunt for craft supplies in Beijing has been less than fruitful lately, I’ve been diving into photography as my main creative outlet.  Luckily, the hubby agreed to let me splurge on the purchase of my first ever, digital SLR.  I have been having loads of fun learning to use it, and am very [...]

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The Barney’s Big Fifty

Michelle, one of my best friends, has this amazing couple as her parents.  Al & Carol Barney are one of the greatest couples I’ve had the pleasure to know.  They are each great people, and I love to spend time with either of them, but when you see them together, and you hear the stories [...]

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Flamingos, Aqua Teens, and Neighborhood Children – Through the Viewfinder

My sister, Sarah at Scissorina, recently turned me on to what might just be the funnest photography technique ever. It’s called “Through the Viewfinder” and it basically consists of taking digital pictures through old fashioned cameras.

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Zoo-Venture

My sisters decided to give me a nice break from wedding planning this past weekend, and treated me to a trip to the Bronx Zoo!  To me, the Bronx Zoo is one of those special places that can always make me happy.  It doesn't take long for the Zoo to banish my blues and dismiss [...]

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