Through the Years - Here's a new collage from a family I've been photographing for 6 years now. As a baby in 2002, Max had these BIG eyes, and this great head of hair. Of course, looking at his dad, you can see that great hair runs in the family. Bella was very shy the first time I met her in 2005, I love the image in the top left corner from that session, juxtaposed with the one in the lower right corner from last month.

  

Making Art - I'm working on 2 shows right now, one will hang in Denver in December, the other at Ozo coffee in Boulder for January.

I've got some specific themes in mind, and I've discovered some gems in my archives.

This is a mixed media canvas I did a few years ago to celebrate the birth of my friend's daughter.

Giving Thanks -  On November 1, 2007 at approximately 7:30 MST, my Grandfather, Steve Deli, passed away. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life well into my adulthood. 

I shared a story about an afternoon I spent with him, and I received such an overwhelming response of love from so many people.    

"It's in a time like this that the importance of my work becomes clear. I'm not just a photographer, I'm an observer, a journalist, an anthropologist of families, a historian entrusted with peoples most precious memories. I've been photographing people since high school; I've created millions of frames of places, people and things but most precious of all are those special memories that become frozen in time."

Now that he's gone, flipping through the photos today, I wish I had recorded his voice that day. All those stories he shared, his laugh, the sound of that Skoal can tapping and rolling on the table. Even just to hear him say, "I love you Peg, catch a big fish for me." That afternoon, I capturing so many expressions and little personal habits like touching his head and the way he crossed his legs. These photos are priceless, I would like to share that afternoon with you, please follow this link.

I hope you enjoy the story and photos I wrote about our afternoon together.

Mama Jo -  This is a short excerpt from circle of life session with a family I photographed a few years ago.  In addition to stills, we captured some video and more importantly, audio of the day. 

After the newest baby's baptism, and the little party, and we settled into a spot on the couch and listened while Haley and Holly chatted with their Grandmother, Mama Jo.

It’s a story of how lives intertwine - one going out, another one beginning. It’s the circle of life indeed!

Doing this work in the world, makes my heart sing.

Giving Thanks and Telling Stories

Thank You Mom and Dad.  
Thanks for believing in me! 

I'm thankful for the vibrant colors of the food on my table
I'm thankful for the friends, and family I have all around.
I'm thankful for the sounds of love and laughter in the air.



Thanks for giving me the gift of family.

Thank you for teaching me to tell stories
for insisting that we gather
around the dinner table each night
as a family to listen
to tell the tales of our day.

Everyday I strive to create
Exploring a magical space
traveling from place to place
desire to listen
eyes to see
love of life

Digging for buried treasure
and the looks of love
in their eyes.

As you gather around your Thanksgiving feast, 

take a moment to arrive.  Look around the room,

make eye contact with the people surrounding you.  

When you're ready, call me.

I'll tell your story

Eyes as Big as 

Jolly Ranchers 

This is Ella Rose, her eyes are indeed this beautiful, this big, and this blue.

This was a favorite image from their session in October.  We were up at NCAR, it was a bit chilly, and the colors were just perfect.

I just delivered a 9x12 Canvas print for their home, and it is practically life size.

I love photographing children, it
brings so much joy to so many people.

For years to come.

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