I work, every day probably a heck of a lot more hours than I ever did in my previous life. That life when I held a job with set hours. Now that I work for myself I think I can easily say that I never actually stop working. But really, for me it isn't work. I LOVE what I do. That is why even after a long day of work (read:play) I still get the urge to pull over and shoot the amazing sunset. Before I ventured into this career I remember reading what other people said about being a photographer. They said it is extremely competitive.This is so true, especially in San Francisco. They said that it requires an endless amount of work and dedication. This is also very true. They said that you have to be careful not to let your passion fizzle away. When you make your passion your job, it becomes just that... a job. But for me, I think making photography a career has only increased my passion. I love documenting the special moments in people's lives, I love creating art and capturing the world around me with the little click of my shutter. So I am feeling very blessed, and I have to say: Confucius, I think you are on to something.
I may need a copy of this photo, awesome!!
(11.05.10)Isn't it awesome?!?!? I was driving back from a portrait session and the sky was just glowing. I pulled over and grabbed this shot. I didn't even processes it, this is the image straight out of the camera. Isn't nature amazing?
(11.05.10)Oh wow, Sara, this picture is just ... glorious. Did you take this on Thursday?? I caught the tail end of a stunning sunset that day.
Your work is just fantastic. I really look forward to each new post on your blog. Congrats on following your passion, and thank you for sharing :-)
(11.07.10)Thanks Rebecca! I did take it on Thursday, my jaw dropped when I saw it and I nearly crashed my car trying to get off the freeway to capture it. Thank you so much for reading along, I am honored.
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O.M.G. These are AMAZING!! I can't believe you were a) close enough to get these photos and b) this talented yet again. No I do believe that last point, but dang!
(11.03.10)Amazing photos!!! Thanks for sharing this moment, I tear eye with this pictures because brings memories of my time in San Francisco. I miss San Francisco, love you Sarah.
Thanks, Patricia
These are amazing and spread the joyous spirit of the day . . . thank you!!!
(11.04.10)Aww Patricia, thank you so much! You will just have to come back and enjoy some of the crazy when you can. Tell Puerto Rico hello for me!
(11.04.10)So, what's your point?! I do have to say that same day in Austin, there was probably as much driking, but not much fun going on.
(11.04.10)Great!
(11.04.10)Sweet pics....well done!
(11.04.10)These are great!
(11.07.10)Sara, you are the most!! Braving the croud and getting such great close ups of the players. You are destined to become "Photo Mate of the Year".
(11.09.10)
In 1917, the world was a different place. There was no Google yet. Or Yahoo. Remember, that was before there were DVDs. Heck, even before there was VHS. People were indeed watching movies in the cinema, and not downloading them online. Imagine the packed seats, the laughter, the excitement, the novelty. And all of that without 3D computer effects.
In the year 1917, the time when Uncle Bill arrived on this planet, books were still popularly read on paper, not on digital devices. Trees were felled to get the word out. The number one US bestseller of the time was Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells. Oh, that's many years ago. Have you read that book? Have you heard of it?
In 1917... The Danish West Indies is sold to the United States for $25 million. An anti-prostitution drive in San Francisco attracts huge crowds to public meetings. The United States severs diplomatic relations with Germany. Mata Hari is arrested for spying. The Duma declares a provisional government. Vladimir Lenin arrives in Petrograd.
The 1910s were a decade of change. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo was assassinated, and World War I broke out. Many countries, like Mexico, saw a revolution. The last modern empires in Russia, Germany and elsewhere collapsed. The Titanic, deemed unsinkable, strikes an iceberg and sinks. The Panama canal is completed.
The movie that was all the rage when Uncle Bill was 15? Trouble in Paradise
The technology available today would have blown Uncle Bill's mind in 1917. Do you know what was invented in the year he was born? Sonar Echolocation. The Cruise Missile. Uncle Bill has seen the world change, and he has changed with it. Not only does Uncle Bill have a computer, but he is even on facebook.
So, happy birthday Uncle Bill. I hope that I too can see my 93rd year with such class. You are a truly and example of aging with grace, I am looking forward to a great evening of celebrating with you!
Tell Uncle Bill I said Happy 93rd Birthday!!! It was a pleasure meeting him last time. Wish we could have stayed to chat with him more! I bet he has LOTS of stories!
(10.20.10)Definatly true, you young and wise young lady!
(10.20.10)Beautiful young Sara. What a wonderful gift you are for Uncle Bill. And the rest of us as well. : )
It is such a pleasure having you in our lives. You are always such a brite spot sweetie. Just wanted you to know, I love you so much! I loved your information on Uncle Bill's "Back in the day" timeline.
Thank you, and again, Happy Birthday Uncle Bill. Such a treasure you are to us all!
Love you all's
Auntie Rosie
Oh yeah, and on your description of yourself........You forgot to put niece! Gosh how many times over you are a niece. One of the lovely things you get when coming from a large family. If you think not mentioning it saves you from sharing those cinnomin rolls....heheheh....your wrong. Love you kiddo, Auntie Rosie
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Take a lesson from a three year old, If you do not push the boundaries now and then you will probably miss the best view!
You are so right Sara! Good capture!
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I just want to squeeze her! What a doll. I'm so impressed with her attention span:)
(11.22.10)Oh Sara, even though I miss you, these are totally worth not being able to see you last Friday. Priya is stunning!!! :)
(11.22.10)these are sooooo cute!!! we are lucky you to have such a great photographer in the family....too bad you didn't recognize your calling 5 years ago but the pics you take of the kids make up for it!!! (almost)
(11.22.10)Great pictures, just love that little girl, also the big girl taking the pictures.
(11.22.10)The most adorable ballerina!!!
(11.22.10)Isn't she a little doll? ADORABLE!
(11.23.10)Well, maybe we can have a do-over. But this time Priya and Riley can be there!
(11.23.10)Thanks Dad!
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