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The Art of Directing
Last week, on my birthday, I flew up to San Jose with two lovely friends, Ala and Mary. It started as a trip solely for a workshop that took place the day after my birthday, but eventually became a...
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Snowy Colorado in Film
Hello from Colorado! Chris and I are still here and greatly enjoying our time with the Ryder clan. It’s been a very relaxing time so far, something I could really use right about now! I’m trying to...
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Out of the Office: In Big Bear!
The last time we were together, it was 114 degrees and the only respite was an 85 degree pool. This time, there’s a couple more of us and we’ll be cozied up in a cabin in the woods, eating, laughing,...
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The Traveling Hearts Society
When I first decided to become a wedding photographer, I knew exactly zero people in the industry. I truly had no idea if there were other wedding photographers like me in my area and, to be honest, it...
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A Traveling Heart: Em the Gem
As I mentioned in my previous post, I spent some time in Joshua Tree recently with some of my favorite ladies, otherwise known as The Traveling Hearts. It was an amazing time, as usual, and the perfect...
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Studio Grand Opening Party
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter then you know I recently moved into a new meeting space in Pasadena. I’m sharing it with one of my favorite coordination teams, Wish Wonder Dream, and an amazing...
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For the Love of Instagram
Do you use Instagram? I’ve been using it for just over two years and I still love it! That is saying something, I think. As a photographer, I prefer to communicate visually, so it’s awesome to document...
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Ryder Family Photos
This past Christmas was an especially exciting one for the Ryders because we have a new addition to the family! My sister-in-law Megan gave birth to the wonderful little Lucy in April and we all...
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Love Is All You Need
A lot of people hate on Valentine’s Day. “It’s too commercial,” they say. Or, “the holiday is just another way for greeting card and chocolate companies to make more money.” “You should be showing the...
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Just Because: Helenna
One of my main goals for 2013 is to shoot for myself more often. This is more of a challenge than you’d think, but it isn’t all that uncommon for a professional photographer to neglect their camera...
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Out of the Office: Another Traveling Hearts Trip!
We’ve been going on vacation together every six months for the past three years. Every time we marvel at how well we all get along. They’re more than friends, they’re my sisters. I love them dearly and...
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A Personal Project: Self-Portraits
Earlier this year, before wedding season kicked off, I was feeling the need to warm up my creative muscles. So, I decided to start some kind of personal photo project that would get me using my camera...
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Personal: A Trip to Big Sur
I’ve lived in California my entire life, driven up the coast to Northern California three or four times, but if you can believe it, I’ve never stopped in Big Sur. Several of my friends hold this place...
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Personal: A Collection for Two
I’m a minimalist at heart. I hate clutter and feel anxious around lots of “stuff.” My husband? He’s exactly the opposite. Chris is a collector. He was born a collector. He’s got several types of...
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My Manifesto: On Love and Legacy
One day recently, when discussing life and careers and the pursuit of happiness, my husband asked, “Why do you love shooting weddings?” This is a question I’ve been asked before, many times, even by...
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Personal: Self-Portrait in Page, Arizona
I just got back from an amazing roadtrip to Arizona where I got to tour and photograph the Upper Antelope Canyon, ride a pontoon boat down the Colorado River, hang my feet off the cliffs of the Grand...
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Personal: Arizona Road Trip, Part One!
A couple of weeks ago Chris and I went on a rather spontaneous road trip. Since a planned trip to Mexico was cancelled due to a hurricane, we decided to use our new found free time to go somewhere we...
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Personal: Arizona Road Trip, Part Two!
Here’s part two of my recap of our recent road trip. In case you missed it, you can read part one here. If you asked me to pick a favorite day from our road trip, I don’t think I’d be able to because...
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Personal: Arizona Road Trip, Part Three!
This is part three of my recap of our road trip to Arizona. In case you missed them, read part one and part two. After riding a pontoon boat and exploring Upper Antelope Canyon during our stay in Page,...
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