Fun with Sweet Girl
Sweet Girl and I have been having some fun with the camera lately. She's very interested in photography and is entertaining the idea of studying it in college (along with becoming a chef and owning a cafe near the ocean). She's a very artistic and creative young lady. We took some shots so she could learn about lighting and editing photos and she made the perfect subject!
There were so many favorites, I loved all the jumping shots. I think her hair looks so cool in them and I like the way her jewelry is scattered from the motion.
I've heard that teens are a tough subject group to photograph, perhaps this one was made easy since she's my teen and I know her personality so well. I love having a shared interest in photography with her. Not only will it capture so many special moments but I can't wait to see how she blossoms with her craft.
I'm still busy working on photographing and updating the website. Also, there are plans already in the works to redo the site with a fresh new look for 2008. I hope to have that finished by February. In the meantime, lots of money was spent at the LA Gift Show and I'm excited to be adding new product categories and gifties. There should be some items available this week including a restocking of the ever popular Copper Nests. Thanks so much for your patience, you gals are the greatest!
She is so beautiful Heather! She will shine no matter what she does~xo
Posted by: Tara | February 02, 2008 at 06:36 PM
she is beautiful. she looks like a woman...not a girl.
how do the "girls" these days do that with their hair? i really would like to know. i am old i guess and i have no idea what product or instrument there is that makes those gorgeous zig zag curls!
when i saw your comment on my blog i was so surprised.
i adore your blog.
i wish i had a barn so i could have a barn sale.
i would have a dress form covered in tulle and denim and rhinstones and tiaras too.
i like you heather....so much.
thanks for making my day.
-meg
Posted by: meg duerksen | January 30, 2008 at 01:03 PM
She looks like her mom!
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | January 28, 2008 at 10:10 PM
My goodness... That is one gorgeous kid! Sounds like she's a good one too!
Posted by: Bari | January 26, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Hi Heather...your daughter is so lovely. I love the picture of her with her hair and jewelry all floating...she looks like a mermaid!
How exciting that your daughter wants to do SO many things! I wish her success and happiness! Kudos to you for inspiring her to dream so many dreams! :-)
Posted by: m i c h e l l e | January 25, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Your daughter is absolutely beautiful! <3Rachel
Posted by: Rachel | January 25, 2008 at 11:19 AM
It IS a blonde you! I like the first one best with the brick wall in the background and the light coming in from the side, lovely! Going to check out the shop now-
Stacy
Posted by: Stacy | January 23, 2008 at 05:09 PM
You did a wonderful job capturing your DD on camera Heather. She is beautiful.
Posted by: Jen ~ ARTful Dreamer | January 23, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Wow! A blonde version of you! What a lovely girl and her "style" is apparent already. Although with such a pretty Mom and Sean Connery as her Dad, it is no surprise. What fun you must have together.
xoxo
Trisha
Posted by: Trisha Evans | January 23, 2008 at 05:48 AM
Baby Sparkles is just as pretty as Moma Sparkles:)
Hugs,
C
Posted by: Raised In Cotton | January 23, 2008 at 04:37 AM
(((Heather)))
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED JUST LIKE YOU!
Wonderful photo shoot!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | January 23, 2008 at 04:12 AM
WOW! I like the second photo best! No expression...the simplicity of it. She's beautiful.
Good luck to her on all her ventures.
Melanie
Posted by: Melanie S | January 22, 2008 at 06:21 PM
she looks just like her mother... They are great and how wonderful you all got to spend the time together doing something so fun..
Posted by: jamie skolnik | January 22, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Heather what beautiful photos of your daughter.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 22, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Your daughter is so pretty Heather, just like her mom.
Can't wait to see your new items. I know I love my copper nest!!
Have a great day!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 22, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Heather,
Love the photos of your beautiful daughter. She takes after her lovely mother.
I was especially intrigued when I discovered she wants to study photography in college. My daughter was an art major with an emphasis in photography and a minor in Art History...she loved them both...she worked very hard and is now in Colorado after spending the first year of her married life in Orange County. She worked for a wedding photographer in the O.C. designing his wedding albums...she is now helping a photographer in Co. get her business up and running (she has great organizational skills...so along with her great eye for detail and the unusual she is a great asset to have around). She also does free-lance work and is thinking of starting her own web page soon and selling some of her wonderful photos...you can go to her blog...it is in my favorites under The Wonderful World of Jackie...I am a bit biased...but I love her photography! Very clean...fresh...and so clever!
On another interesting note...my son is a chef...he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York. He loves, loves, loves what he does. He is a sous chef now at a five star restaurant her in Texas that is a lodge...Rough Creek Lodge in a very small quaint town in Glen Rose, Tx. You can go to their website online...I believe it is www.roughcreek.com It is an amazing place and the food is spectacular. In fact the executive chef is Gerard Thompson...he hails from California and is quiet the talent. He and my son make a great team. If your daughter is interested in the culinary world...I would highly recommend the CIA...in Hyde Park...it is the BEST in the U.S. and we are so happy our son was able to get in.
Wish her the best of luck in her dreams!
Blessings....
Teresa
Posted by: Teressa | January 22, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Heather this post made me smile. :) It brought me back, oh about 12 years ago when we took pictures of Josh and Sweet Girl in the San Francisco Bay. Remember that? She is still as beautiful as she was when she was a little girl. I miss you both!
Blessings, Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly | January 22, 2008 at 12:15 PM
She's so pretty. She looks like she is having fun too!
Posted by: Cindy | January 22, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Pretty daughter, just like her mother. Thanks for sharing your fun with her. They do grow so quick.
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Posted by: Karla Smith | January 22, 2008 at 10:57 AM
She is stunning - like her mom. I am really close to my girls and it is fun to spend time with them. I wish her the best.
Posted by: teresa | January 22, 2008 at 10:32 AM
She's gorgeous! I have to know, does her hair stay like that all day? I have naturally curly hair, but if I cut it like hers, it would just fall in my eyes. The photos turned out great and I like how natural she looks.
Posted by: Jessica | January 22, 2008 at 10:32 AM
I love these photos of your daughter, she is so beautiful. My son wants to be a chef too, and have his own place, and have a show on the Food Network. You never know. Can't wait to see what's new for the shop!
Posted by: Suzanne Duda | January 22, 2008 at 09:12 AM