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Sometimes I wish I was a kid again. Especially when I worked with these girls. They are all best friends and I hope they look at these when they are fourty and remember the time they were innocent and full of life.

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Meet Massiel and Jimmy. Just like the unfortunate many (myself included), the wedding day pictures were a disaster. That's where I was sooo happy to come in. We did a do-over. Massiel put on that beautiful gown and Jimmy GQ'ed it up and we gave it a second go! She was ecstatic at the results, and I sort of felt like the superhero who saved the day! I think I'll go work on my cape now..... ;)

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Dear Jen, You are beautiful. The End.Love,Gshe's so eleganther other cutie pies :)three generations of women. It's a girl!buddha :)after the braving the pool, we headed over the mountain!Seriously prettywork it out Suni!relaxdang!

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The best compliment a photographer can receive is to be hired again. That is exactly what the Schraders did,  and I am was so happy and grateful to them.  Their kids are as beautiful as ever. Sydney has really grown up since the last shoot. Thanks Schraders! Blog you've met them but here's another go......

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As Zane  would say "tada" Blog, meet Kaden and Astin. They were so adorable and handsome. The first two just make me smile.....

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Dear God, Ummmm....remember that thing I said previously about loving blizzards and everything? Well, just forget I said that!  Ya, What do I know? I'm just a Texan who got a little excited.  I don't need this anymore..........give me this....and thisPretty please?                                                                                        Okay,  thanks so much, 

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  Yesterday, Rajesh and I just about died laughing. He was making fun of me because I wouldn't stop talking about the blizzard and how many great pictures I COULD have gotten of it WHILE it was going on. We were stuck inside our apartment and couldn't drive around, so we decided to to take a walk in it. I didn't take my camera because i was afraid of ruining it.  He had to stop me in my tracks,

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    True story.  Zane totally stole the shoes in the next picture. Well kinda. If there is one thing my kid loves, it's fashion. We went into Zara to buy his cousin sister a birthday gift and before I knew it, he was hiding out under the table of clothes. He put on the shoes, ripped off the tag and ran out the store to catch up with his grandfather. Actually, he was at least polite enough to hand

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I was asked to document Abhishek by his mom, but the weather was crazy the day of! So we postponed the shoot. I did however get a few that I wanted to post. I'll be posting more when the weather lets up and we are able to do a full shoot.  Abhi was so full of the usual innocence that can only shine through an infants eyes. I love when they look straight into the camera. There is just nothing like

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Usually Zane has phases. A few weeks ago, it was moving his hips in gyration mode while simultaneously singing " I shake my boddddy." About a week ago, he made sure to add to every kiss he gave me the following line - " I kiss you on the cheeks, not on the lips - O.K ?" ( let's just say he saw somethin on TV he probably shouldn't have,  which in turn led to the lecture about appropriate kissing

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I know I said I wouldn't post anything until after the 12th but I couldn't resist this one. I love contests! There is one going on over at I heart faces right now and I wanted to try my luck! So here are my two entries. I know it's a revisit of the Jasmine Star contest but I had to pull out of that contest, so I thought "Why let the concept go to waste"  The theme of this contest is to

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Hello blog world. I know I do frequent disappearing acts. No, I'm not a magician. Although, their life seems so glamorous, right? Back to the point. To those of you who keep coming by- Thank youuuuuu!!! Item #1 on my new year's to do list is to blog often. It's been a kind of a hectic year for me. I have a deadline to meet for January 12 and because of that, I haven't made nice with my blog in a

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  A girl and her beauty products are like babies with their milk. We gotta have em. Like, reeaally need our products or we run the risk of going into full on cry. Most girls I know, have beauty products falling off their counter tops.  I learned something new a few weeks ago. Did you know some of the products we use can actually harm our bodies? They are even rated in an environmental groups'  

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   Today is my birthday and I am a fabulous 33!  When I was 3, you couldn't have convinced me that I would someday not care so much about the presents, the cake, the streamers, the toys, the basic fun. That's because when I was younger I thought a birthday was only a success measured by the number of presents I got. At present,  I know a birthday is a success when it is measured by the number of

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Zane just turned three. I just turned kinda sad. My little baby is growing up so fast. I know it's the typical statement by a mom but until I became one, I didn't exactly understand what that meant to one. A mom, I mean. This week Zane got sick and threw up. I have never been so terrified in my life. Throwing up is such a simple thing. When we're doing it, we think nothing of it. But to see the

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The fall I saw in New Jersey this year was like no other I have ever experienced. It was GORGEOUS with all capital letters. Although I regretfully didn't get pictures of the landscapes I saw, I did get Zane to play around in the leaves. He loved it. A little too much I think :). He recently turned three and into a little man. It was like he fell asleep during the last day of age two and woke up

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So I didn't win the workshop. Actually I had to withdraw my entry because my airline ticket didn't quite work out. See, I entered originally because of one person in particular who actually made it possible. She believed in me so much, that she actually gave me all of her airline miles to get there. Miles she saved for herself. She is selfless and caring and I am so lucky to have her in my life

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"To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest" - unknownThere were a series of events that led to my fancy with photography.  Here's the breakdown, in the order it happened.First, I peruse my best friends pictures from a trip to Peurto Rico. She had captured it from so many interesting angles. A

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   I cant make Roti! I mean what kind of Indian woman am I if I can't do that? It's enough to send shivers down the spine of my indian counterparts back at the motha land! I can hear the audible gasp of disdain at my lack of cultural grasp now. This is the kind of sensitive information I should hide away and never reveal. If this was an entrance exam into marriage, and my mother-in-law was the

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He's a beautiful person. He has a beautiful heart. He always thinks before he speaks. He likes "orange" drinks. He loves medical stuff. He always only reads medical stuff! He is kind. He thinks of others first. Always. He drinks Tabasco. He will watch back to back episodes of Seinfeld any day, all day. He always organizes his fast food on his plate and "set up" before he would ever think of

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I never knew what it was that I wanted to do in life. I wanted to do, well, a little of eeverrything. I was going to be an actress and then a childrens book author. I thought I would work in graphic design and then dabble in my own businesses. Yup...pretty much had noooo direction. That was me. I did however take the "appropriate route" and become a physician assistant. "You will have a good

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It's amazing how fast our lives go full speed ahead right in front of us. I feel sometimes like I'm in a marathon and I pass the baton on from one phase to the next with the ultimate goal of getting the prize at the finish line, without thinking about the run.  That's how I usually approach all situations....get it done, get to the end. But I forget to enjoy what comes along the way.  The little

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These days Zane has been talking a lot more.  Sometimes though, I worry about all the little words that are floating around in that tiny brain. For example, today he was talking about Michael Jackson. What? (he's 2, what does he know about the king?)  Oh and yesterday, he called me "stupid" - oops....I swear it wasn't from us :) I mean...we spell it out like every responsible parent! So if he had

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  I have to admit. I get a LOT of "bright ideas", but I never actually complete the task. What can I say I'm a bit of a spaz. Like when I was in 7th grade and vice president of the drama team and decided I would be the next brown version of Julia Roberts. Never happened.  Or like when I was in college and decided I wanted to patent an invention I had to keep socks together in the dryer. Never

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I grew up in the same town my whole life. I went to all 12 grades in the same place. Boring right? Being a sagitaruis with this upbringing is pretty stale. So I always wished we could have moved from place to place. And now I guess I got my wish. I have been in 5 homes in the last 2 years. We have been moving around since my hubby decided to quit pharmacy after 6 years and persue medicine.

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Its coming that time again, to start fresh.  Fresh with new beginnings. We are finally about to embark on our journey to New Jersey this coming week.  Rajesh will finish med school....and we will once again try to make a mark on our new territory. I have been reflecting a lot lately. Reflecting on where we have been and where we are headed. Our future is unknown, but our past is a reminder of our

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  I had so much fun this past weekend. I was able to spend time with a truly beautiful family. These kids were G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S! Yes I had to spell it out because that is how gorgeous they were! The funnest part of photography and kids for me, is the fact that they all have their own unique personality but they always seem to deliver. Naturally. Kids are probably the best models because they don't

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    So Zane went all ballistic the other day because of all things, he saw a piece of hair in the tub. "Mommy, ah ah ah ah"  is all I heard as he proceeded to dig his fingers into my skin. I saw blood. Because ooohh noo, hair is unfortunately not the ONLY thing my 2 year old is scared of. He is also scared of "mess", feathers and shadows just to name a few. Yes, please tell me you know of another

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   Zane has really been giving me a hard time about eating. In other words...he won't eat! I wonder sometimes if I am the only mom of a 2 year old who is basically on an IV drip. Of milk! I know for sure that the only medicinal healing he would need in case of emergency would be Bessie the cow with a constant and uninterrupted supply of Vitamin D. I even thought of putting a sippy cup of it in a

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So I was reading one of my best girlfriends facebook status the other day and I came across the following gem-"I love that Noah asked Brian if he wanted to help him blow a dandelion. When B said, "No, that just makes more dandelions," Noah went ahead and blew on it. When Brian asked why he did that, Noah responded, "Because I want to have more dandelions to pick for Mommy." The sweetness helps

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A few mornings ago, I woke up to little hands on my face. (and a little bad breath in my face too!) These little hands were connected to the little body, that had a little head and a little mouth that uttered the following little words.......Mommy, I luuuv you.  The little man ofcourse, is not other than little Zane. I can't even begin to describe how that makes a mommy feel. This is only a

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Sometimes I feel discouraged. No, scared. Well.... discouraged, scared and happy all wrapped up in one. Ever since photography took my life by storm I just slowly puttered along with it because it was so fun and I felt passionate about something again. Then I actually started to think I could make a living doing something I actually loved and it made me smile. I can't help but think "Will I ever

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  So I'm back from Jersey with a signed lease and am feeling muuuchh better. I am going to have to part with my Debbie Downer alter ego and truck ahead. I am renewed with a sense that people really are good and that life in New Jersey doesn't look so bad after all. While we were down there we met a phenomenal realtor who also became a friend.  She payed it forward to us and I am all excited to do

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So I had disappeared for a while there. I was busy..busy with all the tediosities (is that a word?) that life throws our way. I am in the process of moving to Jersey. I hate starting over. More than I hate pretty much anything. I realized this over drinks last night with some of our very close friends. We talked about the past, the today and what will happen in our future. My girlfriend and I

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Hey everyone! I'm not gone forever and ever into the abyss of the intricate and woldwide web. Sorry for not posting lately:(  If you have been my faithful blog companion then - thank you! I love you for it and if you are new to my blog and are seeing that there aren't any recent posts, don't go away - I'll be right back! I promise some more great stuff is coming! I've got two shoots lined up but

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I read a compelling story about a year ago that cemented in my brain since I first heard it. I try to follow it's principles when it comes to my relationships, whether it be Rajesh, Zane or family and friends. Or at least I try people!It basically compared love to water filled in the palm of a hand. As long as you keep the hand caringly open and allow the water to remain there, it will always be

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" My buddy, My buddy, wherever I go he's gonna go, my buddy.....my buddy and meeeee!" I always think of that song when it comes to Zane and his woobie. We made a pitt stop after school to the local park and I thought, why not take pictures.  As you will see he is extremely attached to his dog. I've already washed "Doggie" several times. Poor dog has been through so much. Zane just won't let go. I

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My life and thoughts are always on photography. I dream photography, I breathe photography, In fact, all I want to talk about (to Rajesh's dismay) is yes.....photography.  I don't think I can have a conversation with Rajesh unless it involves some discussion of aperature, actions, lighting or location.  Our drives down any road usually involve the following sentence - "That would be a great

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Oh blog how I have missed you these last few days. I was so saddened by the way you were so viciously and suddenly removed without even so much as a goodbye or explanation. Not even a "it's not you, it's me."  Blog host site, you have so many faces.  One that says....here is a place for you to post your hopes and dreams and then another that without a thought- bam!- makes me out to be spam. All

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Since I started my journey to photography super stardom (hopefully - cross your fingers for me!) I have been so blessed to have such positive feedback.  I'm sooooo very nervous every time I post a picture or write a post. But it's the little messages and blog comments I get that keep me wanting to pursue my passion. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for the kind words and constantly pushing me to

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                          "Babies are such a nice way to start people"- Don Herold. I spent a lovely afternoon with Jayanna and pretty much placed her any where and every where I could think of as you will see.  She was all smiles all day and took to the shoot like a pro.  I hope these make you smile ear to ear like they made me.  This girl is beautiful! Blog meet Jayanna.

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Rajesh thinks I have an unhealthy obsession with doing my own art! I say "I'm passionate"! He says I am not capable of teaching someone how to do something because I end up doing it all my self.  O.K., O.K., so I admit, I was the big sister who took on helping her little brother in his art homework but just ended up shoving him to the side and doing it myself! Hey...... little bro didn't complain

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As it is approaching the time for Rajesh, Zane and I to move to NJ, it is starting to sink in that I won't be around the people who just make me plain happy.  My friends!  Starting new is always hard and nerve wracking. One of the newest friendships I formed is with Suni, who herself moved to Texas a few years ago and had to start over new.  This girl schooled me on the ways of her world.  She

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-26399567226536171692009-01-19T19:45:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:20:39.066-07:00

Here is a look at pictures of those not of the human kind.  Just a little detour :) Hope you enjoy them! 

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-63313834094400359122009-01-19T10:00:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:22:09.889-07:00

This morning I dropped Zane off for his first day of Montessori.  I think I was holding on to him harder than he to me!  I thought my little boogsie would be holding on for dear life and begging me "mommy, don't go!"  Instead, he let me go, grabbed the directors hand and wanted to be led to his classroom.  I then proceeded to realize the direness of the situation and left crying myself!  NOT  how

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-69047779623733429672009-01-15T19:38:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:22:29.794-07:00

This afternoon, I was sitting in Walgreens, sick with strep throat, arduously waiting for my prescriptions to be filled and all I could think about was how basic and uncomplicated life was when I was a kid. When I was sick, my parents brought me my medicine, tucked me into bed and I said farewell to EVERYTHING until I felt better. The world just disappeared, like a rabbit from a magic hat, and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-25502623291164880572009-01-14T07:52:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:23:04.064-07:00

I was looking back on Sonals' pictures and realized how many great ones I didn't originally post, so I thought I would go on and post some more!  The day was so fun and lighthearted. Sonal was a natural. Her personality shines through her pictures! Blog meet Sonal again!.....

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-63912158907519122952009-01-13T16:01:00.000-08:002010-02-16T16:27:55.370-08:00

Sometimes it's just fun playing around with pictures. Since I'm just starting out, Rupe and Rosh agreed to play hubby and wife for me and we just played around. Them with each other and me with my camera. The theme. Modern day Indian bride. 

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Some of you may remember Rupesh and Roshanis' engagement session I previously blogged. I also did their mendhi session. (party to paint hands with henna for those of you who don't know what mendhi means) The night was a little like the couple - lighthearted, spontaneous and full of life. The cocktails were flowing, laughter and conversation were in both in abundance and Rupesh and Roshani

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-37923154757089259822009-01-09T07:48:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:24:22.227-07:00

A huge welcome to baby Anya to the world.  Congratulations Sejal and Dhuval!  You guys are going to make stellar parents.  

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-35514503648631117302009-01-08T19:21:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:24:58.694-07:00

I have a very dear friend who hates to be photographed..........Nooooo- she DESPISES being photographed! Let's call her....um....Lanita. In fact, she hates being in photos so much that, I believe she would probably rather run a marathon...barefoot...in the heat (which if you knew her would cause much despair)...with no clothes on.... and ON GLASS! I guess this is probably an exaggeration, but

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-83437498954147289592009-01-07T12:16:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:25:30.346-07:00

I had a great time shooting my good friend and her family this last weekend.  They all looked absolutely gorgeous (inside and out). I hope you guys enjoy these....I had a blast!

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Good luck in your board exam class Rajesh!  We are here for you all the way.  Love, your family

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This October our little Zane turned 2! I feel like it was only yesterday that we brought our living doll home from the hospital.  We felt clueless and scared about the imminent control we were about to have over this little beings life! We are surely now veteran pros, dishing out advice to newbie parents that don't really want it,  because that's what parents do, right?.  Well, I think we did a

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-31284113269280643862009-01-01T15:03:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:27:11.200-07:00

The new year always makes me feel nostalgic. It forces you to look back on where you have been and at the least, think about where you want to be in the future. If I made progress, then I usually feel good.  This year Rajesh and I make a lot of progress! 2 years of medical school down and uhhhh....2 years to go. Well, these last two years have gone at super speed....at lightening speed even. We

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-67274039443268729452008-12-27T13:10:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:27:49.360-07:00

Yesterday I went to the park with two of the most important men in my life. Yes, these two "went" with me because - well quite frankly, they are used to stopping for random shoots in random places by now. I went through my pictures recently and realized I don't have enough of my adorably, handsome husband so I dragged him out with our equally adorable son. Rajesh just came home from Grenada

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-19879734357778961842008-12-18T14:27:00.000-08:002010-03-17T18:16:16.759-07:00

Over the years, Rajesh and I have been very lucky to find friends that make our lives that much richer. A perfect example is that of our partners in crime.......Jayesh and Kamini. Several months ago, I had the opportunity to shoot thier kids at the park.(with a camera, of course) I have literally watched these kids grow up before my eyes. Nikheil and Avani are so much fun and known as Nikheil!(

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-48155188010204779922008-12-10T20:25:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:28:50.871-07:00

As many of you know, my hubby Rajesh is in Med school in Grenada. While we were there I was fortunate enough (as usual) to make great friends along the way. Blog.....meet Sonal. Sonal is one of those rare breeds. She is gentle hearted, easy to talk to, nonjudgmental and basically cool chick!. Excuse the language but there are no other words to describe her. I felt sad leaving a lot of

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-62877474776496036152008-12-10T09:53:00.000-08:002010-02-16T16:54:28.403-08:00

They met and fell in love at their alma mater. She was young and never been more smitten for a boy. He was quite sure he had found the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Like a scene out of a movie, they both wished themselves a life with the other under a falling star. He walked her home that night, hands held and smiles from cheek to cheek. He wanted to make sure she made

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-72308048011160340602008-12-04T15:18:00.000-08:002009-10-13T12:05:15.189-07:00

A few months ago, I met up with one of my best friends from high school. We have kept in touch all these years and she is really like my sister from another mister! We thought we would get her boys and mine together for a little play date. While there I wanted to capture some of the fun, so with camera in hand I TRIED to keep up with them. They of course weren't exactly fond of staying in one

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-67308270628426099262008-12-03T20:45:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:30:25.727-07:00

This weekend I had the honor of throwing my best friend a shower for her first baby girl! We have known each other for what feels like eons of time. We are exactly 1 month apart, with her birthday falling on December 29. I usually quickly quip, as if I was a twin who wanted to justify my god given rights as an elder sibling secondary to my 1 second prior arrival into the world - "I'm older!"

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-5150073765961597952008-11-13T18:44:00.000-08:002009-08-28T19:30:58.546-07:00

This year, I think I had multiple personality disorder when it came to Zanes' costume. He was Yoda at first but then I saw the surgeon costume and could not resist. How fitting, huh? Do you need medical attention? I have a private physician I would like to introduce you to. He takes all forms of insurance. Especially medicaid and medicare. He specialized in sore tummies after eating to much

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-58042561242599382832008-11-12T10:24:00.000-08:002010-01-17T14:29:56.394-08:00

I thought I would kick off my blog with some of the most important people in my life. They are of course - my parents. They concocted a recipe that made me who I am today. Recipe as follows - 1 tbsp discipline, 1 cup sensibility, 2 heaping spoons of respect, 1 tsp practicality, 4 cups optimism and 1 gallon of love....add liberally and as needed. Mix ingredients and bake. They have supported my

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-64404395962638101812008-11-11T11:00:00.000-08:002010-05-24T11:58:02.065-07:00

Hey there! I kicked off this blog because - well, I loove taking pictures. Most of you know ALL about my love of photography because I probably talked your head off about it, but for those of you who don't know - here's my story............................ One fateful day, my little Zane was born. After learning about my interest in photography, my parents bought me an insane camera, so

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-51982230583258636062000-01-14T22:17:00.000-08:002010-05-24T11:59:51.182-07:00

So this is me! I first picked up a camera when my son was born and have not put it down since. I would love to document your story. Contact me at ginaamin@gmail.com

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824412756562320983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8644789873722432035.post-5552942010644466352000-01-01T07:06:00.000-08:002009-11-05T18:25:37.527-08:00

If you would like me to put you in focus, contact me at ginaamin@gmail.com. Look forward to hearing from you!

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