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One Wonderful Wallace Clan

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I met the Wallace family up in Arcadia for a family shoot and spending an hour with them warmed me right up in the chilly dusk that Saturday.

Sometimes I go into a portrait session with almost zero information about the family or people I’m about to shoot. This was the case with the Wallace family. I had no idea who they were or what they were about or how open they would be to me sticking a camera in their face for an hour.

So I take the first few minutes to stand back and watch from afar how they interact together, how they walk together, how they get in front of my camera together…and the Wallace family I knew right away was a family of warmth, compassion and grace.

The way that everyone helped Grandma and Grandpa get from one point to the next, the way that everyone made sure little Owen was feeling fine after his morning coughing episode, the way that arms were swung around one another and hands were held during a simple walk to the car, I knew this family was legit.

It was a beautiful sight to see. Families can get crazy, and every family has their issues, but the Wallace’s know what’s important in life. And that’s one another.

Grandma and Grandpa, you’ve raised one wonderful Wallace clan.

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January 19, 2011 - 1:19 pm

Robb Davidson - These shots are reMARKABLE!!!!! WOW! You’ve really got yourself a great eye! And yeah, wow you know how to best use your gear. I’m loving the depth of field!!!! Perfect!!
January 19, 2011 - 5:53 pm

Kristen - Jackie,
You are so utterly talented! I can’t thank you enough for giving our family these memories.
In awe,
Kristen
January 26, 2011 - 5:38 pm

Kathy - Hi Jackie,
I am just thrilled with all the amazing pictures you took of our crazy clan. Also the Grandma and Grandpa of the gang are delighted with the naturalness and warmth of the shots. Thanks so much!
-Kathy

What Good Can You Do?

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Exactly one year ago today, I stepped on an airplane, then another and another and landed exactly on the other side of the world.

I joined 17 others for a medical mission in Tanzania organized by the St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine and the Orthodox Church of Tanzania. We went out to remote villages and set up clinics to provide care for hundreds of Tanzanians otherwise unable to travel or pay for the medical care they needed. We saw and treated scabies, tb, hiv, crazy out of control infections, fungal rashes and some gnarly wounds. We held hands. We hugged. We cried. We saw another part of the world in a way we could never have quite imagined.

It was quite a trip. But the real trip has continued since my return. To say I’m changed from my experience in Africa would be a huge understatement. To say it opened my eyes would be like comparing a 22 f-stop to a 1.2. I am not the same woman I was one year ago today.

To articulate my experience and to identify the changes and to portend what is still to come would be unjust to all that it is. Most simply, I am humbled. Shaken. Driven. I need less. I want even less. The Tanzanians have NOTHING. They live freely and happily withOUT so much. Yet so many of us here in the States have so much, and want so much, and ‘need’ so much…

So my journey continues. To a more simple way of living. To giving more freely. To loving more openly. To becoming a better me…

I leave you with a Tanzanian proverb: ‘The noblest question in the world is to ask what good can you do.’

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always walking

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I woke up Friday with a nasty sore throat. Slightly rougher than I’ve felt in quite awhile…I managed to get through two shoots and an appointment and crashed on the couch for the rest of the afternoon. After a long weekend, I woke up Sunday feeling worse than ever, and laid around with a fever most of the day. I’m so attractive right now.

So yes, fluids, emergen-C, theraflu, naps, Lost marathon, more theraflu, more fluids, ibuprofen, 12 hours of sleep and more fluids…I’m taking care of myself. But what makes me feel best through all this? You. My friends and family. My wonderful roommate who made me dinner last night and gave me lots of good stuff to drink all day. My amazing mother who calls to check in every few hours. My fabulous Facebook crew who offers continuous words of support. You all are awesome.

So even though I’m at this alone, thanks for always walking with me…

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January 17, 2011 - 8:44 pm

Jason - Yeah, everyone in my family including me has gone through that recently. I’d use the cliche “it’s been going around” but that is self evident. Oh, I guess I DID use the cliche. Feel better!

‘And I baptize you,’ Owen Michael

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Last weekend I shot the beautiful baptism of Owen Michael. He was exceptionally calm and was so aware and curious about the whole ceremony and reception, it was a joy to document.

I can’t do a full post today, but thought I’d throw out a teaser of his family and godparents. Love to you all! More images soon!

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Jimmy, John and Jackie Jump

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Randomly one day when I was 20, my good friend asked, ‘would you ever go skydiving?’ Not thinking too seriously about it, I said, ‘yeah!’ A few months later, she took me for my 21st birthday.

It was amazing. So amazing, that I went again. And again. And yesterday, again, again.

This time though, jump 4, I duct taped a camera to my hand. I am a photographer, after all. Had to get my own shots. Between stills, I shot some video…

Some notes to consider:

•Jimmy is 60. He rules.

•Eppie, the guy who saved my life, is a bomb diffuser in the Navy. Has done 3 tours and has jumped 1,657 times. He rules.

•John just breathes and he rules.

I’ll get back to the regularly scheduled programming and do a post with images soon. This was just too good, I had to share.

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January 12, 2011 - 1:26 pm

Liz - OMG!!!! I can’t believe you did that Jackie! Amazing. I’m jealous in the best way possible. AMAZING!!!!!!!
P.S I miss your laugh.
January 12, 2011 - 2:51 pm

The Beaner-Schnitzel - OMG Jackie, you are a crazy woman! Chewing gum WITH sugar! CRAZY! Oh, and the jump… yeah, cool man! 😉
January 12, 2011 - 4:03 pm

Liz H. - LOVE THIS! I especially love that you were willing to duct tape that thing to your hand for our viewing pleasure. Can’t wait to see the pics!
January 13, 2011 - 1:40 pm

Brandi Sky - duct taped camera on the stealth cuz its not allowed?? YOU RULE!!!!
January 16, 2011 - 9:25 pm

GT - Gnarls! Haven’t been sky diving since I was 18. Love the video…I just hope Axl doesn’t see it and make a stink about using his tunes for the soundtrack.
January 18, 2011 - 1:34 pm

Maureen - U guys are ALL amazing!!! till the next jump when we will do it together! xo