Arroyo Hondo Preserve with Mr. Mushroom!

What a great day I had at Arroyo Hondo Preserve hiking and mushroom hunting! With our trusty guide Bob Cummings ( aka- Mr. Mushroom), he guided us through the gorgeous forest trails of the Preserve. Bob was so informative and knowledgable of all of our fungi finds! I never knew the wrong mushroom could be so dangerous, but never fear Mr. Mushroom was there!

Bob Cummings - aka Mr. Mushroom!

What a find! This ones a keeper!

Another beautiful Fungi!

Bob really is a FUN GUY!

Thank you to Bob, John and Sally! And a special thank you to Arroyo Hondo Perserve and The Santa Barbara Land Trust!

Springtime Flowers #VantagePoint

As spring time comes upon us, I was reflecting about what a fabulous adventure I had last year traveling around the country photographing flowers with my friends from the California Cut Flower Commission. Here a a few close up flower shots I took along the way.With these photographs I had my professional gear, a Canon 5D Mark III... But I can't tell you how many times I have been hiking, shooting a marriage proposal or out on an adventure with friends without my gear and wished for a small, high quality camera that could easily be brought along, when bringing all your gear just isn't practical. Recently I read about a new compact camera that's so small I can carry it anywhere with me, in my pocket (like a cell phone) and has DSLR quality. There is such a camera out there called the Light L16 Camera, developed by Light.co, and its is is powerful enough for low light and has high-megapixel quality. I had to check it out and learn more about it. I am also thrilled to be part of their #VantagePoint Project.

I am so looking forward to shooting the next Field to Vase Dinner on March 30th in Carpenteria, California. Tickets are still available check out there Facebook page!!!! Whats not to love- Food and Flowers! Perfect event to bring your Light L16 Camera!!!!!

Now thats STYLE!!!!!

I shoot a lot of weddings and it is always so refreshing and fun to shoot a wedding like this one where the couple is fearless and isn't afraid to think outside of the box! So much style and uniqueness! Every aspect of this wedding was a delightful surprise! I was truly honored to be a part of their special day! Thank you Karyn & Kyle for such a fun day!!!!!

MOXI is Open! Explore and Discover!

I had the honor of photographing Santa Barbara's brand new Discovery Museum  - MOXI! The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation! This really needs to be seen to believe it! Innovation and Hands- On Fun! So much interactive play under one roof and it is beautiful as well! Bring your family and friends and check it out and support this gorgeous museum! And a special thank you to CEO and president Steve Hinkley!