Published on Monday, February 6, 2012 by caryn
It's the city of glitz and glam and home to notable Hollywood celebrities. It's also one of the most glamorous places in the world for beauty, fashion, and shopping.
This week's iCapture gives you a taste of Beverly Hills, where I'm currently staying to cover the upcoming 3D animated film The Lorax. Here are just a few photos I took on a leisurely Sunday afternoo... Read More »
Published on Sunday, January 29, 2012 by caryn
Having lived in Los Angeles my entire life, I'm always amazed when I happen upon a new activity or destination. Yesterday, we explored our inner artist at Zimmerpalooza, a celebration of the arts presented by the Zimmer Children's Museum. The charity event was held at the Annenberg Community Beach House, which is the only public beach club in the US. Built in th... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by caryn
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On the surface, it seems quite simple and straightforward. Take one photo every day for an entire year. Since smart phones are now equipped with up to 8 megapixel cameras, it's easy to photograph those beautiful, unexpected moments...the ones I never managed to capture ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by caryn
Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. ~Pauline R. Kezer
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Things are a bit different around here aren't they? If you've been reading ... Read More »
Published on Saturday, January 21, 2012 by caryn
I probably shouldn't admit that while I'm writing this post, I'm finishing the last few bites of an Artie Lange cupcake from Crumbs Bake Shop...the remnants of my birthday celebration. I'll have to work out at least double time this week to counter the butter, chocolate, and cream cheese that make this cupcake so decadent. And speaking of working out, it's the new y... Read More »
Published on Friday, January 20, 2012 by caryn
It's been a little quiet around here hasn't it? But with good reason. I'm in Santa Monica this week, covering the soon-to-be released film Big Miracle, inspired by the book and true story of Operation Breakthrough, which was an international effort to rescue three gray whales trapped near Point Barrow, Alaska. The film is phenomenal and I can't wait to share details a... Read More »
Published on Saturday, January 14, 2012 by caryn
It's 5pm in LA on a Saturday night and I'm hanging in a 10,000 square foot art exhibition space/cafe with Japanese cosplay maids dressed in French maid outfits and pink earmuffs serving cookies and lollipops. Did I mention that I'm at an art exhibition...for children? Or that Tobey Maguire just might have made an appearance? Only in LA!
Royal/T's latest exhibit is TA... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by caryn
It was 8:00 and we'd just finished dinner and story time. Daddy was on his way upstairs with the kids for their bedtime routine and I was headed off to the kitchen to start baking. You may not know this about me, but I find baking incredibly relaxing. It's what I do to unwind, relax, and regroup. Alone.
Just thirty minutes prior, I had set butter out on the cou... Read More »
Published on Friday, January 6, 2012 by caryn
Christmas is so last year! But since this is a photography series, I thought I'd share some of my favorite shots captured via iPhone last week at Knott's Merry Farm which is the park's holiday transformation.
Unfiltered
What have you “captured” this week? Share your photos below!
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Published on Friday, December 30, 2011 by caryn
Over the past few years, I've developed this incredible passion for photography. Since purchasing the iPhone earlier this year, I've come to rely on it's 5-megapixels camera for those brilliant, unexpected moments when my official camera is at home. Surprisingly, the iPhone camera takes some incredible photos...photos that I've actually used on this site because they ... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 30, 2011 by caryn
Who would have thought that having a child would be so disruptive to one's sleep? Even after four and a half years, I'm still struggling through nights of interrupted sleep. Fortunately, those interruptions are temporary!
Sleep is truly a complex physiologic process, influenced by a number of different factors. Some, like children who wake up at 2 am, aren't easi... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 9, 2011 by caryn
As for New York City, it is a place apart. There is not its match in any other country in the world.
Pearl S. Buck
It's one of my favorite cities in the world...glitzy and glamourous...whimsical and sentimental...contemporary yet historic. There are not many cities I'd want to live in, outside of Southern California. But oh how I'd love to spend a year or three in... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 21, 2011 by caryn
In our highly technical world of email exchanges, text messages, Skype, and various social media channels, I still prefer the traditional phone conversation in most instances. I could spend hours talking to friends and family members and find it to be the most personable way to interact. At this stage of my life, I don't have endless hours to talk to friends and fam... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by caryn
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It seems like only yesterday that I was painting your fingernails and putting bows in your hair. I didn't have sisters to play dress-up with and mom worked long hours during the week. So you indulged me...after all, I was and will always be your little g... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by caryn
Over the past year, I've sat in on numerous photography sessions while attending social media conferences. One of the tips that seemed to be shared repeatedly was the importance of taking pictures daily. If I don't have my DSLR in tow, I'm capturing my children's silly, adorable moments or the beauty of the US via my mobile phone. And while the best photographer... Read More »
Published on Friday, August 12, 2011 by caryn
Those 3 little words describe how I felt on Sunday when I drove home from San Diego...
It's like I blinked and in a moment, one week went by. It's so hard to believe that last Friday I was hangin' with Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby...gleaning photography tips from Laurie and Amanda...dancing at Sparklecorn. This was my fourth year attending the confere... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 by caryn
I could sit and talk for hours to someone I've just met...
He prefers to get to know someone slowly over time...
I like to jam my schedule packed...
He prefers to lounge around by the pool on his day off...
I tend be high strung and lively...
He's relaxed and laid back about life...
I'm mostly logical and practical...
He's artistic and creative.... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by caryn
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I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by. It feels like just a short time ago that I was in New York learning, networking, and engaging with other women in social media. When the announcement was made that BlogHer would be in San Diego, I was excited an... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 1, 2011 by caryn
I have so many memories of camping with my family as a child. Memories of cooking Rice-A-Roni and Mac & Cheese (truly!) on a Coleman stove, fishing on the lake, coloring rocks.... When the hubby and I got married, the closest we got to camping was backpacking Europe. As a side note, I'd much rather pitch a tent than sleep in some of the hostels we staye... Read More »