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Welcome Hey there, thanks for stopping by! Welcome to my little corner of the internet, my place to share my voice and photography. In case you don't know me, I am Sara (that's me to the left, the one without a big white furry coat). I am a photographer based in the San Francisco Bay area, California. I LOVE my work, and you will see a bit of that sneaking in here. I also use this as a place to share other parts of my life. You will find adventures, food and little tidbits about my life with my darling husband and our two fat cats.  Please feel free to have a look around and even leave me a note. I would love to hear from you! 
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It is amazing how time flies! I shot Jeffery and Karin's wedding back in the beginning of October with the amazing Jay Kelly... and it is already December!!! It is as if I blinked lost two months. Here is a peek at a few of the images that I captured after the ceremony and reception where through, when the sun had come out. It turned out to be a beautiful day in Halfmoon Bay.

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Cindy:

Pretty Pictures! OMG! I LOVE her shoes!!!

(12.09.10)
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As the weather turns cold and the holidays come and go I find myself wanting to bake. This recipe is a perfect solution, and the resulting cookies are pretty darn good. They go great with a nice cuppa tea on a chilly winter afternoon. A new comfort food.

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup pitted dates
3/4 c. almonds (I used 1/2 cup almonds and 1/4 cup almond butter and that worked great)
1/4 c. macadamia nuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp coconut oil (melted)
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350

In a food processor grind up the nuts  and dates until everything is small and crumbly, then transfer to a bowl. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Smoosh the dough into cookie shapes and place on a cookie sheet. They can be close to each other because they will not rise at all. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are a nice golden color.

Pat yourself on the back for a job well done and enjoy your cookies!
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Anonymous:

Very yum yum

(12.08.10)
chris:

It's 9:17 pm pst and I'm forcing Lisa to go to New Seasons to purchase ingredients and then return home whence she shall make these. Now.

Thank you.

(03.22.11)
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Kenzi turned 10 years old this year, it is hard to believe. In honor of her breaking into the double digits we went on a special portrait session, just for her. We had a wonderful time wondering around the park looking for light, climbing trees, looking at cows and playing a little hopscotch. Not a bad way to spend the afternoon. Happy Birthday Kenzi, you are growing into a beautiful young lady.

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This is our early practice, we were trying for teenage angst. I think she got it dead on.

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Thank you for a wonderful afternoon Darci, Kenzi (and Parker too!). If you want to see more images please go to their ONLINE GALLERY.  Click on the access gallery link and use the access code: Kenzi
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Edward Maurer:

The image with the sunlight hitting her hair is beautiful. Bravo Sara.

(12.02.10)
Sara Atkins:

Thanks Edward!

(12.02.10)
Anonymous:

These are so cute!

(12.02.10)
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Kim Nicol is a massage therapist and willPower & Grace practitioner, basically she teaches you how to love your body. Who doesn't love a massage right? But what is willPower & Grace? In her words: It's a sweaty, barefoot, functional fitness class that will teach you to move with integrity.  You will improve your quality of movement in every day life.  Balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion, agility.  The more you use it, the more you have it. Kim was in need of a new head shot and wanted to grab a few shots for her website in the process. So, we met in San Francisco before she taught one of her willPower & Grace classes. We decided on a few shots outside before heading into the Lucy store where Kim was teaching a early morning class.
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11.25.10
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Happy Thanksgiving! We are spending the day surrounded with family, furry critters good food and drinks. I know exactly how fortunate I am, for that I am thankful. I hope your day brings you joy and fully tummies.
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Carol Reynolds:

I am so thankful you share your beautiful pictures!

(11.25.10)
Cindy:

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! What a great photo!

(11.28.10)
Sara Atkins:

Thanks Cindy!

(11.29.10)
Sara Atkins:

Thank you Carol, that is sweet.

(11.29.10)
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