fall in the dolomites.

Sometimes it is difficult having your friends scattered out all over the globe. There are times when I feel a little sad that I cannot see a particular person whenever I want and wish that I could just move everyone together in one spot. But then there are times like this weekend a few weeks ago, where I was able to meet up with a friend in a beautiful location and have an amazing time visiting a new place together.

It is those times I remember to live in the moment.

I met Christine at a food photography workshop in Tuscany and a few weeks ago we met again and spent the weekend in the beautiful Val di Funes in the Dolomites located in South Tyrol. We got very lucky and had unbelievable fall weather for the entire weekend. We hiked, ate, and relaxed in the sauna. It could not have been more perfect.

Thanks again to my friend for a lovely weekend and I’m looking forward to our date in NYC soon!

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personal vacation photographer…

Personal Vacation Photographer

While I love traveling with my husband and family and capturing our beautiful holidays on “film”, it seems there is something missing from the photos. Usually, me. I nervously will give my camera to a stranger to snap a photo of all of us now and again…but then the photo always feels posed and unnatural. Something I’m not a big fan of.

So for a while I’ve wondered if other people feel the same. Do they wish there was someone around on their vacation to capture something fun that otherwise would never be documented? (ie- surfing, paddleboarding, swimming, picnics, hiking and playing on the beach together) I know it’s something I would seriously consider.

Anyhow, after reading an article from the Wall Street Journal I am realizing this is apparently not as crazy of an idea as I thought…other people might really love to have someone photograph their fun holiday moments. So if you are planning a vacation, day trip, adventure, or even a picnic and would like to have some nice photos with everyone in them, write me an email and we will see if we can plan something together :)

a food and lifestyle photography workshop, part 3…

After spending 3 days in Tuscany I wasn’t sure what could top the past days experiences. We had already done so many things and I had learned so much from my new friends. I was already so inspired. And then came day three of the workshop…

We traveled to the town of Pistoia and visited a local farmers market where we photographed everything. Italians are so fun to capture, with their expressive hands and emotional gestures. We made our way through the market taking pictures of all the beautiful produce and people. Aran and Nadia bought ingredients for a photoshoot we would have later that day…

After the market we sat together in the sun and at lunch at an outside cafe. The food and wine were unbelievable. I’ve thought about that meal quite a few times since that afternoon. :)

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Photos from Day 1 and Day 2 :)