The Love Rose

I was lucky enough to witness a sweet and touching moment while at the Long Beach Sunday Market.  My sister's new business Songs' Crepes has started getting regulars at her booth since starting just a little over a month ago.  Most people that frequent the market are generally very nice people.  But, this local lady stood out amongst the crowd.

Cari on the left, nice lady on the right.

You see every crepe made by Song's is made with 100% love at no extra charge.  She appreciated this so much that she went back home after eating a crepe and reciprocated the love by bringing Cari back a rose from her own garden called a Love Rose.  It really is called a Love rose.  It is red with white on the bottom side of the petals.  Very pretty.

This lady had recently suffered a stroke and has been dealing with the complications that come along with it.  She did not let this stop her to show her love for Song's Crepes.  After all the hard work and sweat it's these kind of people that make it all worthwhile.  I am just glad me and my camera were there to witness it.

Song's Crepes crew love the Love Rose

Have you shown love to your favorite waitress, grocer, dog-walker, phlebotomist or accountant lately?  If not, do it.  A simple, friendly gesture can make anyone's day.

Tara and Gabe

Here are some photos of a couple of cutie patooties in love named Tara and Gabe.  I shot them at the Huntington Beach Central Library and park on a warm and sunny day.  These two made my job so easy. Their creative energy, fun personalities and genuine love for each other, I think, really come out in these photos.

Thanks again so much T & G!

Above: One of my faves from this shoot.  The reflection, the shadows!  Love, love, love.

Treee

"Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination."

-Voltaire

Gallifrey One's Blackjack 21

Gallifrey One is a Los Angeles based Doctor Who convention in it's 21st year of operation.  It's small (well, small compared to Comic-Con) and sweet and tons of fun.  I again, like last year which was my first time, could only go for a few hours on a Sunday.  Next year, I plan on clearing my calender to go for the whole weekend.

When I went last year I posted shots to my Flickr and one of the guys from a podcast called Doctor Who: Podshock liked my photos and used a few of them on their website.  For this year, they asked me to take a few photos for them and I happily obliged.  I shot them while they did their live recording and a few other panels that went on afterwards.

Doctor Who: Podshock

Interviewing the (Doctor's Daughter) Georgia Moffett

Doctor Who: Podshock

Andrew Hayden-Smith (Jake Simmonds) joins in

Doctor Who: Podshock

Speaking with the Torchwood writer John Fay & costume designer Louise Page

Louise designed the Tenth Doctor's lovely suit

Doctor Who: Podshock

Surprise guests Yee Jee Tso and Daphne Ashbrook!

Co-stars of the Doctor Who telemovie

"Enemy of the Bane" Live Commentary 

Isn't Tommy Knight from the "Sarah Jane Adventures" adorable?

Big Finish 2010 Preview

Nicholas Briggs (voice of the Daleks and Cybermen) tries to steal his microphone

Classic Companions Roundtable

L to R: John Levene, Katy Manning, Frazer Hines and Deborah Watling

Obligatory Dalek shot

Tara Wheeler

Queen of all Doctor Who scarves

Witty Little Knitter

This may be my most favorite picture of Robynne, my sister-in-law, of all time

Doctor Who?  Doctor Dork, that's who.

I am already looking forward to next year!

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