Time Away - Amy Perl Oakland Photographer

Last week was the kids' spring break, so we went up to Clearlake, and then to Humboldt to visit my cousin. Love it up there. Humboldt County is so stunningly beautiful, it almost hurts. Every time I go there I wonder why I don't live there....here are a few snaps (film...for those out there who care...you know who you are)...I'll have more to come later but this is all the editing I could muster up right now...before I go get the kids from school...enjoy the greenness.

Canvas Mosaic of Fun Family! Amy Perl Oakland Photographer

I have just returned from a week away (kids' spring break) and so I'm frantically trying to get caught up on a bunch of work, so for now I thought I'd just share this cute canvas that I did for one of my favorite families. Always fun, always ready to play...and I'm so glad they decided to get the canvas for their mantle!

Photos of Bonnie and Sam - Amy Perl Oakland Photographer

I was lucky enough to hang with Bonnie on her recent trip to the east bay, and damn, I wish she lived here. One of the most inspirational people I know, and always filled with praise and much needed honest opinions. She makes me question my work, which I love. She pushes me to do what I love and to do it well. I love that. The last night she was here, I stopped by her friends house where she was staying so she could take a few snaps of me and my family...BUT I had just gotten a new camera so I had to pull it out and do a few of my own of her and her beloved (getting sick....we gave it to him...) Sam.
Bonnie, if you see these, hope you like 'em.

Moms Who Click

A couple years ago...has it been that long...a kick ass east bay mom photographer Angela Lang got in touch with a bunch of us. She thought it would be a great idea for us "competitors" to all meet/hang out/drink wine/talk photo talk/and everything in between. It's been one of the best group relationships I've ever been in. It's a place for us photo-moms to talk shop, but also to get advice, share referrals...be OPEN and sharing with our experiences and knowledge. We got (those who could be there) together the other day at Jen Molander's beautiful new house in Montclair to hang and catch up. Here are a few pics...mainly of Mary McHenry's cutie, but also of Angela and her newbie.

My Heart and Mind are ready again....

I have been longing for something and I've been toiling over this...what is it? It came to me in the last few days, after a few conversations with people I care and respect...I NEED FILM. I need the technical, hands on, completely personal feeling it gives me and my work. This is my art. This is how I say what I don't have the words to say....It's time to go there again....here are some that I love...that are from years past...but I still love. Time to make more.

Avi and Friends

Some fun in the studio. They were playing movie stars...yikes.

Egg - www.eggmusic.net

Egg. www.eggmusic.net. I've written about these guys before, my friend Steve is the drummer for them. They are a super fun "kindie rock" band. They are based in Los Angeles, and so they flew me down there this past weekend to do some photos for their upcoming new website look...here is a sneak peek at a few of the photos.... Also, they will playing up in San Francisco on April 25, at Recess Urban Recreation. www.recessurbanrecreation.com

Rachel - The FAB Personal Chef / Caterer

Rachel's cooking is awesome. Let's start there. Last week I went over to her place to do a trade with her. I photograph her amazing dishes for her blog, rjsteiger.blogspot.com, and I get to walk away with food for my family! These photos are all done in her beautiful kitchen in San Francisco. All totally healthy and yummy meals. And to take a quote from her blog, " I can make your life easier by shopping, cooking & delivering meals tailored to meet your needs." Trust me, your life will be made MUCH easier if you have her helping out....just in the few days of my family eating the meals she's prepared, I've actually had time to sit down and help Isaac with his homework, read more than 4 minutes of book time before bedtime, AND actually cram in a show or two on the boob toob.

Anyway, here are a few photos from our day last week, and her yumilicious creations.
Again, here is the link to her blog, and you can find her contact info there too:
http://rjsteiger.blogspot.com/