Photography

My good friend and business partner, Stacey Woods, and I have been very busy behind the scenes creating an e-course just for you. Together, we run and curate The Creative Mama, and after receiving many emails and comments asking us how to do what we do, we happily introduce to you… How many of...

I love having parties. I really do. I love planning my menu, putting out fresh flowers, and doing as much as possible ahead of time so that I can enjoy my guests to the fullest. When Dole reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in hosting a Dole Salad Party,...

My first visit to Crockett Elementary shocked me. Nestled within a Phoenix neighborhood punctuated by barbed wire and window bars, the school reminded me of a prison. The beautiful spirit of the students seemed overshadowed by wall to wall grey cinder ...

One year ago today I woke up in the wee hours of the morning, putting a pause on the vivid mental images of my plane hurtling toward the ground which appeared every time I closed my eyes. I threw on clothes, hopped into a hired sedan and sped into the ...

How many Sacramento chefs can you identify? Well, there's an impression collection of photos on Facebook that will help put a face with the name -- and, perhaps, their food. Check them out here Since I don't want to spoil it, here's a hint on the ...

Ever curious about the art of food photography, I jumped on the opportunity to chat with Keith Seaman, a veteran photographer of 35 years and a long-standing friend of Fleishman-Hillard’s Sacramento office. Keith’s studio is located in Fresno, California, and over the years he has produced a fabulous food and wine portfolio for some...

  1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup red onion 1/2 cup red pepper 1/2 cup corn kernel 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin salt and pepper 1 cup bread crumbs Corn Salsa: 1 cup corn kernels 1/4 cup...

2004.  My first big trip to Europe.  6 countries.  28 days. A total of 121 photos. 1995 and 1996.  My first two trips outside of North America.  My second and third plane rides.  The beautiful country of Estonia.  I came home with less than 50 photos.  (I did develop a crush on an Estonian...

I don't know what these beautiful flowers are called. I only know that I like them. Taken with my iPhone.