It’s only a few days before December hits, but us Southern Californian’s can’t resist going to the beach. After lunch at the Crab Cooker (they serve your water in paper cups and your order on paper plates and the food is delish!!!) where we discussed the photography world, we headed off to the Newport Beach boardwalk.

Sweet tooth:

One day wasn’t enough, so the following night, we visited Balboa Island. Here’s a photo from last night:

(They did it backwards, but you get the meaning.)

The Avalon in Hollywood is a must see! It’s been quite a while since I’ve been there, but as soon as I walked into the event venue, I was dying to take photos: who can resist a dressing room decorated all in red and white? Check out my Feature Gallery: Portraits. The rooms were my inspiration but so were the people. It’s wonderful when the environment and the people connect and when I see the image from start to finish.

A big thanks to the individuals in the following photo for not telling me to get my camera out of their face. You guys rock.

I was enlightened by Nancy Braver on how simple pieces, such as acrylic, steel and cable can create wondrous forms of art. Her interpretation of light, space and form is a feast for the eyes and mind. If ever an opportunity arises for you to see Nancy Braver’s work, please take it, for photos alone are never enough.