Visit the maternity photography site, too!
And find the family photogrpahy here.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Lovely family photographers in NYC
Visit my beautiful family photography site!
Visit the maternity photography site, too!
And find the family photogrpahy here.
Visit the maternity photography site, too!
And find the family photogrpahy here.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Professional pregnancy photos
For a lovely sample of my professional pregnancy portraits and newborn images, please visit my maternity site.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Highdesert-photography Don Cornelius violates law
by stealing maternity photographer Koren Reyes's imagery and purporting to sell it as his own. This is a clear violation of US copyright law.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Highdesert Photography Don Cornelius violates US Copyright Law
Highdesert Photographer Ridgecrest, CA violates copyright law
An anonymous tip led Koren Reyes to discover that Don Cornelius of Ridgecrest, CA stole and then posted her images on his web site in clear violation of US copyright law.
He did this with the purposeful intent of deceiving viewers into thinking he had created this imagery.
What makes this even more incredible is that as of November 26, 2007, Don Cornelius was a current member of PPA, one of the premier trade organizations that supports, trains and teaches high ethics standards to photographers.
An anonymous tip led Koren Reyes to discover that Don Cornelius of Ridgecrest, CA stole and then posted her images on his web site in clear violation of US copyright law.
He did this with the purposeful intent of deceiving viewers into thinking he had created this imagery.
What makes this even more incredible is that as of November 26, 2007, Don Cornelius was a current member of PPA, one of the premier trade organizations that supports, trains and teaches high ethics standards to photographers.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Pregnant with a different sort of baby
Meet Charlie, aka Coco Latte, aka Coco Loco. He's the cutest baby I've ever had. In fact, he's the only baby I've ever had.
Please support the maternity photography at Maternity Photographers
Please support the maternity photography at Maternity Photographers
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
California's Best Yoga Teacher - Megan Scott, PhD
If you live in the Bay Area, you must check out Dr. Megan Scott's yoga classes. She teaches in a few places, but most frequently at the Mt. Tam Racquet Club in Larkspur.
She's awesome!
She's awesome!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Ways to prevent a rape
Through a Rapist's Eyes (No Joke)
How to prevent a rape
Rape Prevention
Survive an attack
This is important information for females of ALL ages. When this was sent to me, I was told to forward it to my lady friends, but I forwarded it to almost everyone in my address book. My men friends have female friends and this information is too important to miss someone. Please pass it along.
A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1) The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
2) The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around specifically to cut clothing.
3) They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through their purse, or doing other activities while walking because they are off-guard and can be easily overpowered.
4) Men are most likely to attack & rape in the early morning, between 5:00a.m. and 8:30a.m.
5) The number one place women are abducted from/attacked is grocery store parking lots. Number two: is office parking lots/garages. Number three: is public restrooms.
6) The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to another location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.
7) Only 2% said they carried weapons because rape carries a 3-5 year sentence but rape with a weapon is 15-20 years.
8) If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.
9) These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands. Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.
10) Several defense mechanisms he taught us are: If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question , like what time is it, or make general small talk: "I can't believe it is so cold out here," "we're in for a bad winter." Now you've seen their face and could identify them in a line-up; you lose appeal as a target.
11) If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell STOP or STAY BACK! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.
12) If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes) , yell I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.
13) If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can by outsmarting them If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm (between the elbow and armpit) OR in the upper inner thigh VERY VERY HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands - the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it - it hurts.
14) After the initial hit, always GO for the GROIN. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble and he's out of there.
15) When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.
16) Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts!!! You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
1 . Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. a. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot or parking garage:
A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times. And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, preferably in a zigzag pattern!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP! It may get you raped or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well-educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her "Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, "We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night. Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby ----This should be taken seriously because the Crying Baby theory was mentioned on America's Most Wanted this past Saturday when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana.
I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. I was going to send this to the ladies only, but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc., you may want to pass it onto them, as well.
How to prevent a rape
Rape Prevention
Survive an attack
This is important information for females of ALL ages. When this was sent to me, I was told to forward it to my lady friends, but I forwarded it to almost everyone in my address book. My men friends have female friends and this information is too important to miss someone. Please pass it along.
A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1) The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
2) The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around specifically to cut clothing.
3) They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through their purse, or doing other activities while walking because they are off-guard and can be easily overpowered.
4) Men are most likely to attack & rape in the early morning, between 5:00a.m. and 8:30a.m.
5) The number one place women are abducted from/attacked is grocery store parking lots. Number two: is office parking lots/garages. Number three: is public restrooms.
6) The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to another location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.
7) Only 2% said they carried weapons because rape carries a 3-5 year sentence but rape with a weapon is 15-20 years.
8) If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.
9) These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands. Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.
10) Several defense mechanisms he taught us are: If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question , like what time is it, or make general small talk: "I can't believe it is so cold out here," "we're in for a bad winter." Now you've seen their face and could identify them in a line-up; you lose appeal as a target.
11) If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell STOP or STAY BACK! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.
12) If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes) , yell I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.
13) If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can by outsmarting them If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm (between the elbow and armpit) OR in the upper inner thigh VERY VERY HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands - the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it - it hurts.
14) After the initial hit, always GO for the GROIN. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble and he's out of there.
15) When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.
16) Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts!!! You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
1 . Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. a. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot or parking garage:
A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times. And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, preferably in a zigzag pattern!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP! It may get you raped or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well-educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her "Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, "We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night. Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby ----This should be taken seriously because the Crying Baby theory was mentioned on America's Most Wanted this past Saturday when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana.
I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. I was going to send this to the ladies only, but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc., you may want to pass it onto them, as well.
My voice in Carnegie Hall tonight
Yes, indeed. I'm singing Prokofiev's Nevsky tonight at 8pm in Carnegie Hall.
Should be wonderful; I love this piece.
And here's a shot from the Friday Music in the Park in Sausalito in the summer.
Should be wonderful; I love this piece.
And here's a shot from the Friday Music in the Park in Sausalito in the summer.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Maternity Photography California Style
Love this shot. It came from Cheese Day in a tiny little town on the way to Pt. Reyes.
Monday, October 29, 2007
A San Francisco Wedding
I'm surprised that after hiking Miwok Trail from Tennessee Valley all these years that I've never seen a wedding along Coyote Ridge.
It's one of my favorite Marin hikes, takes about an hour and fifteen minutes, and has spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and bits of San Francisco on a clear day.
It's one of my favorite Marin hikes, takes about an hour and fifteen minutes, and has spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and bits of San Francisco on a clear day.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Best of Marin County
This luscious collection of fine art black and white photography makes a great piece of art for your office. Click here to visit my Marin County of California fine art photography selection.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
New maternity photographs
I don't usually encourage color like this aqua blue, but I love this look.
You can see more at my maternity photography web site
You can see more at my maternity photography web site
Friday, October 19, 2007
Nude Fine Art for Gifts
This set of small, fine art, color pieces make great gifts for the holidays.
To see more of this artwork, please visit Fine Art Nudes
To see more of this artwork, please visit Fine Art Nudes
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Sierra Photo Club of NYC
This my favorite image from the group that I'm showing tonight:
Hey all,
I'm the opener for tonight's photo presentation at the New York Chapter of the Sierra Photo Club.
All are welcome.
St. Paul the Apostle
Parish House
405 West 59th Street (between 9-10 Aves.)
2nd floor
6:30 PM
Hey all,
I'm the opener for tonight's photo presentation at the New York Chapter of the Sierra Photo Club.
All are welcome.
St. Paul the Apostle
Parish House
405 West 59th Street (between 9-10 Aves.)
2nd floor
6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
What to wear to a portrait session
I just posted an entire article about what to wear to a portrait session.
It includes general guidelines as well as specific recommendations for what women should wear to a portrait session, what men should wear and what children should wear to a portrait session.
Here's the link
Here's the beginning:
It includes general guidelines as well as specific recommendations for what women should wear to a portrait session, what men should wear and what children should wear to a portrait session.
Here's the link
Here's the beginning:
Wear similar tones of clothing
Think in black and white tones; if everyone wears dark blue and one person wears white, the eye will be drawn to the person wearing white. If there's a reason that one person should stand out, then do it. If not, change your color selections.
Denim in any color for pants and jackets works well. It's classic, it's informal and it comes in lots of great colors from blues to white. It never goes out of style.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Fine art maternity photography
I just wanted to share these fine art framing options for my maternity photography and other fine art portraiture.
To view more of my work, please visit my site
To view more of my work, please visit my site
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Point and shoot for Shoot & Share
Join us!
We're traveling to Philadelphia to shoot the Eastern State Prison....soooo creepy...
Learn more about this very special event in our digital photography workshops.
Abandoned Prison Workshop
We're traveling to Philadelphia to shoot the Eastern State Prison....soooo creepy...
Learn more about this very special event in our digital photography workshops.
Abandoned Prison Workshop
Monday, October 8, 2007
Grafton, VT
Yup - maternity portraits are still on hold. This is Grafton, Vermont, one of those quintessential Vermont towns. The maple tree looks like it's on fire!
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Far from maternity photography, here is Vermont
I'm half-way through the Vermont Fall Foliage Workshop Weekend and we are definitely not in Kansas any more....
Friday, October 5, 2007
Vermont Fall Foliage 2007
Sorry to disappoint you all, but the Vermont fall foliage really isn't great this year.
This hike from Millstone was fantastic, though.
This hike from Millstone was fantastic, though.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
I'm in Vermont and the color is GREEN!
I was so hoping to see a lot of red and orange, but what I'm getting is green and yellow.
Still, it's beautiful. And crowded!
Still, it's beautiful. And crowded!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Hiking in barely upstate New York
Outdoor Bound organizes some great hikes and gets some great people - mostly women - together.
Here's a shot from a recent hike we did...
Here's a shot from a recent hike we did...
Monday, October 1, 2007
This is a smokey picture of my home town...the Brooklyn Bridge
It was a hazy, very early morning and there I was, out looking for the sweet light at the Brooklyn Bridge. What I got was just a lot of murky haze....
Friday, September 28, 2007
Baby in hand
Clients came in for lifestyle shots for their daughters and at the very end we snatched this. I love this shot.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
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