Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Hey, cool backpack!

Scout's Wee Gotcha Backpack in LSDaisley
Yes, it's true, I own the cutest backpack on the face of the earth.  My undying gratitude to the lovely ladies at Scout, creators of the coolest, the cutest, the snazziest and jazziest backpacks, day bags, and other lifestyle needs you didn't even know you needed.  The Wee Gotcha, and it's big sister the Gotcha, are my totally under-the-radar camera bags.  This little number fits two camera bodies and three lenses, believe it or not, along with the various necessities of a basic location shoot, and is small and comfortable enough to wear while working.  How is this possible? Thanks to these guys, an eBay score from Korea who make not just camera bags, but camera bag inserts.  Pop one of these ultra-padded, totally customizable numbers inside a small or large backpack, or their regular inserts inside any large satchel-style purse, and you're not only good to go, you're totally camouflaged.  Nothing says "Mug me!" like a backpack or camera bag with CANON in letters big enough to read two subway cars away.  Be safe.  Be cute.  Be cool.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Was she even born when she won the auction?

So pleased to welcome into my studio yesterday Gitty, the little winner of my contribution to the Cheder Chabad Monsey Chinese Auction several months ago -- I'm pretty sure she was still inside Mommy when she won! She was all princess-ed up and ready to go, with matching earrings and bracelet, which is more than I can say for myself...

Chessed for Chanukkah

My gifts to the Project Hope families
Spent the morning prepping the gifts for a project I'm really looking forward to! I've volunteered my services to Project Hope, a division of Rockland County Bikur Cholim, which provides support to families dealing with medical challenges.  I'll be doing portrait sessions and printing images, totally free of charge, for as many as 15 families currently involved with Project Hope.  We'll "fill the frame" IY"H with beautiful images of strong families b'achdus who will, with Hashem's help, get past this.  Soon I hope to tell you that Bikur Cholim has ceased operations for lack of customers.