Archive for March, 2010

Change is good. Moving on is powerful. Both can make my heart pound with fear. I like consistency, routine, and predictability, however flimsy they all are. But alas, nothing good ever came out of stagnancy and it is time for me to move on. Physically.

Sunday, moving trucks will move my endless piles of boxes and not such endless amount of furniture into my brand new home.

And although the butterflies of fear are doing a mean dance in my general abdominal area something much more powerful is dancing in my heart; gratitude, excitement, and just the all encompassing  feeling of wanting to  squeal.

I am filled with joy and the prospect of living in a space big (enough), new, and full of decor’ opportunity; a home where everything we own will have a place to belong.

I am also filled with a tremendous amount of gratitude. Mainly for my wonderful husband who has the same dreams and aspirations as I do and will do anything to help them  happen, for my beautiful children who keep me going and are doing there fair share of squealing, and for the many little things in life that I sometimes take for granted.

Follow my quest to document 100 things I am thankful for on twitter.
 
I will be out of the office and kept busy with my move and Passover for the next three weeks. I will be back in April 8th. I will try to check my emails periodically so reach out if you need me. :)

Share your images here:

Whitley: I'm so excited for you Zoe and hope the move goes smoothly! Looking forward to your return!

Barbara Hurst: How exciting for you Zoe, stressful but exciting.

Kristin: Congratulations Zoe. It is a big job (moving). I love the look of your new site.

Lina: I am so excited for you, Zoe. Have a great move, and enjoy your new home :)

Rachel - Rachel Marie Photography: Definitely exciting, nerve-wracking and stressful all at the same time. Wishing you the best of luck during your move!! :)

Laura Morita-Yeun: The great thing about moving is you get to go through all your stuff, which means lots of memories get to go floating through your head. It's also a time to get rid of all the stuff you don't need anymore! Good luck with your move! Exciting.

Leah Jent: Good luck with your move, Zoe! I'm glad you and your family are so excited about it :)

Cindy: how exciting!! you will be missed. xoxoxo can't wait until your back and we want to see pictures. (O:

Brianna Phelan: Good luck with everything - all the best. We'll be thinking of you as we're celebrating Passover too :)

Kathleen: So excited for you and you move. I hope everything goes smoothly.

Michelle Kane: Very cool. Change is definitely good. Best to you with your move and time away. Miss your posts though!

Kelly Mack: Good luck with everything Zoe. You have been missed!

Clarice: How exciting! Hope it wasn't too stressful!

Giovanna: Wow! Congrats! Hope it goes smoothly!

Anya Coleman: So cute!

Ashlie: Oh my goodness! These are gorgeous! What I wouldn't do for locations like this too. Amazing. Fantastic work.

jennifer adams: omgosh these are too stinkin cute and your colors are awesome #5 and #7 are my favs!!

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March 11, 2010

I am being featured on The Maternal Lens blog!

The Maternal Lens is a great photography blog created by 5 talented photographers. I have been following it for quite some time and find it fun, inspiring, and informative.

Thank you TML for featuring me. I feel honored.

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Share your images here:

Lina: Zoe, congrats! You are an inspiration, that's for sure.

Barbara Hurst: congrats Zoe on being featured.

Wende Trew: that is sooo awesome Zoe!! I have always told you that you are going places my friend!!

kristin cook: Wow! Congrats Zoe!

jean smith: just read your interview and saw your images...WOW. in love with your images. i am totally adding you to my blog list...your images are so refreshing and beautiful!

amy: totally deserved zoe you are so talented!!

Shelly: Congratulations, Zoe! You deserve it!

Kathleen: Congrats - you deserve it.

Kandi LaMont: I want to be just like you when I grow up...haha You deserve it for sure!

Tori Piercy: So well deserved Zoe! You are so amazingly talented and such a great person :)

Stephanie: Congratulations Zoe, you really deserve to be featured in many places, you have stunning work!

Kelly Mack: Thats great news Zoe. You are such a awesome photographer! One of the faves!

Carrie: Great interview of a great photographer! Congrats Zoe!

Cindy: well deserved! you're one of the best! (O:

Clarice: So exciting! You really are a wonderful photographer and deserve to be featured! I love your work!

Giovanna: Wow, congrats!! Well deserved!

This dashing young man kept us all on our toes! He is so vibrant, happy, and active. He is also lucky to have such wonderful and loving parents.I had a really hard time deciding which images to share as the sneak peak as there were so many I love! Here are just a sampling.

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Share your images here:

Tzikira: These are soooo precious! What an adorable little guy! Love that first family shot. And those cookies... priceless!! You rock!

Rachel: Oh WOW, Zoe I love them and can't wait to see the rest. Thank you soo much. We had a great time with the session too.

crista: These might be some of my favorite images ever! I absolutely love the balloon shot, such an awesome feel.

Leah Jent: Zoe, those are so great. I love all of them! I love your work so much!

Barbara Hurst: All of there are really cute, the cookie one is priceless.

Lina: Oh wow, Zoe. Love it. Adorable. I love the family shot - they look so playful and happy.

Jennifer Stafford: Beautiful pics! I love your black and white images. Just lovely. And that cookie shot is fantastic!

Jeni: I love these, love the variety, love the expressions...everything!

Kelly Mack: Awesome Zoe! These are wonderful!

amy: i love your work zoe!! that first one is soo nice!

Clarice: Love your work! These are really adorable!

Rachel Aberle: So unique! Great pics Zoe!

Gail: Amazing images - as usual! So unique and beautiful!

Brandi-lee: Love looking at your work, you are definately one of my favourite photographers!! That cookie shots cracks me up, so cute!

Ellen kaiden: These photos are fabulous. The personalities of the subjects shines through in each photo.

lisa lucky: zoe, these are great! my favorite is the cookie jar one...he looks so suprised and happy!

Tori Piercy: Zoe these are wonderful! My fave is the cookie shot!

Pavlina Ortiz: OMG, these are AMAZING!! the first shot is incredible! Parents must love it! Love them all.

Kelly Lindsey: Love your work, Zoe! You do lifestyle work like nobody's business! That first one should be hung big somewhere!

Kari Roberts: These are amazing! I am in love with the cookie jar shot!

Tiffany Welch: You captured some great moments here! Love them!

Katie Lou: LOVE these! The cookie one is so cute!

Laura Morita-Yeun: I don't know how you do it, but you always ALWAYS make images that I just adore.

Amber: These are FANTASTIC! I just love the lifestyle feel of these. Truly..amazing!

Renee: Thank you for these absolutely gorgeous images of my beautiful grandson (and his handsome parents too!) What fabulous work! We can't wait to see more!

Jessica: Your sessions are always a treat to see, Zoe. What a darling guy!

Fred King: Now I've seen the BEST pictures of the cutest baby EVER. Can't wait until he can sign autographs! P.S. the parents are pretty cute too!

Easton: Zoe- You were so great during the photo shoot and these photos are really amazing. I don't know how you got so much light into them! We can't wait to see the full spread, we already know it's going to be really hard to choose! Thanks for the great work! -Proud dad (on cookie crumb patrol :) )

jennifer adams: WOW, what a awesome session, these are so cool, and fun!

ashley: Oh wow wow wow! Love them all so much! That family shot is just the best. Just wonderful:)

Katherine: Zoe, these are beautiful! That look in the second one <3 Gorgeous family!!

Katherine: These are so cute! I LOVE that family picture; it's perfection. And the black and white one with the balloons is just lovely.

Krissy Allori: Your photography is amazing. I love every one of these.

Julie Wagoner: What a beautiful and fun session, Zoe! The cookie jar shot is so very precious...I hope it ends up HUGE in their kitchen. :)

Becky Earl: Zoe, these are awesome! I love that first one SO much!

Liat Biderovsky: Gorgeous as always Zoe. They look so natural and happy!

Kristi Mangan: These are perfect! I LOVE the crib shot! Your style is just amazing!

Images of Essence: The connection you've captured in #1 is just priceless. Lovely, lovely work!!

Jennifer Boggett: I love how I feel like I know this little guy after looking at your captures...gorgeous, gorgeous work.

Laura Brett: Beautiful Zoe, your lifestyle photography is so beautiful.

Nicole Marie: Oh, that cookie image! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

shannon: love these!! absolutely adorable!!

lacey: perfection!

Wende Trew: those are fabulous Zoe!! I love your use of lighting! Just gorgeous

Cindy: oh my goodness! no wonder you had a difficult time sharing... these are fabulous. LOVE the 1st b&w with parents. And of course, the expression on his face getting into the cookie jar. YUM!

Michelle Kane: I adore your vision and these are just perfect!

Kathleen: So, so cute! Love your work!

Brianna Phelan: I love this post so much. What a cute little guy! The balloon photo is my favourite.

jodie: Awesome work.. I adore that first one! Great connection. Jodie

Jen Snyder: LOVE. :)

Kandi LaMont: Fabulous Zoe! I love the family shot and the little guy with the cookies. How adorable. You always have the most creative ideas.

Stephanie: Love these! What a cutie!! and that cookie tin idea is the best!

Rachel - Rachel Marie Photography: Aw, what a cutie he is!! Great images, and I really love that first family image, what a great moment you captured :)

Angela Crutcher: I LOOOOOVE these!!!! Love everything about them!! Gorgeous images!

Nichole: Your work is absolutely amazing, beautiful, breathtaking. I couldn't stop scrolling down to see the next post. Would you mind terribly if I emailed you and asked you some questions? I love to learn all I can about photography and you are just so inspiring.

Amy: I love these.. Just Beautiful...

giovanna: Just precious! You truly capture the essence of childhood!

Ashlie: Oh my heck! So cute! Love him checking out that baseball.

Katie: These are SO amazing!