July
11
Twilight – Entertainment Weekly – Stephenie Meyer – Can’t help myself..
Obsessed! Can’t wait to open Eclipse the minute the plane takes off to Hawaii. 6 hours of uninterrupted Edward Cullen reading. Can’t wait for the movie… love these photos- particularly the rain one. Perhaps a future bride and groom would like to have masochistic romantic vampire themed engagement session? It’s a long shot I know…
Off to shoot a wedding at Wayfarers this evening!
Hope those waited in line for that dumb new phone are enjoying it.. cough cough… 
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July
4
Happy 4th of July!
This morning I slept in (well for me, 9AM felt great) .. I plan to head to the Coffee Bean, relax, take a nice long trip to the gym, then eat some BBQ with Echo Park/Los Feliz/ Silverlake kids.
This isn’t our normal 4th of July and Timmy is punishing me for it. His sad little face this morning prompted me to make this statement, “From here on out, 4th of July weekend will be my one weekend of the summer I am unavailable for weddings!” Even though I am so excited for Ileana and Carlos’s beautiful event tomorrow at The Victorian in Santa Monica, I’m pretty bummed we’re missing the block party that has taken place on the street I grew up since I was, perhaps, 5 or so. Anyone who knows me, knows how much my family means to me and missing this particular event for some reason feels painful! It was our families tradition and now, 5 1/2 years into Tim and I’s relationship it’s become our tradition and we’re missing it this year. Never fear though, as Tim said minutes ago from over his computer screen, “We’ll make it through this year, learn our lesson, and be there next year.”
So Ileana and Carlos this year, Arbor Dr. next year! All is well, HAPPY 4th OF JULY!
(Some Arbor Dr. pics from last year.)
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what nice things to hear about our daughter:)
Comment by mom — July 12, 2008 @ 3:39 pm
Dear Meg,
I am so sorry that you had to miss your traditional block party and family reunion for my daughter’s wedding. We too are very family oriented, and I do not take your sacrifice for granted. I am honored, though, that you were our photographer, and feel very fortunate that you hadn’t made your 4th of July vow yet. Let Tim and your family know of our deepest regrets for keeping you from them, and thank them for sharing you with us. It meant so much to us to have you photograph Ileana and Carlos’ wedding. The love and joy you bring to your art touches all those you encounter. We are truly grateful for the gift you offered us. May you be filled with many blessings as you have blessed us with your genuine presence.
Gratefully yours,
Giselle and Matthew
Comment by Giselle Weinstein — July 10, 2008 @ 8:32 am
June
26
My new literary love and other updates.
I’ve been MIA all week- but ya know, I’m enjoying life not just blogging about it. 
Truth is, starting this weekend I am on a July wedding extravaganza until I leave for Hawaii so I’m just trying to relax and enjoy the calm before the storm, all the while secretly obsessing with goals I am attempting to accomplish by the new year. Two wedding at Wayfarers this Saturday though- should be fun!
A few things…. if you are a reader, a novel lover, one who has a new literary love monthly you must pick up Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover- or section at the book store, rather (the cover is quite nice). Although located in the “Teen Lit” aisle, it’s impressive. I have been vocal about this, but I’ll say it again- I’ve been in a bit of a book slump lately- starting and not finishing many a novel (much to Timmy’s chagrin- our bedside table looks like a library cart full of books waiting to be refiled) but my dear friend Ashley turned me onto this beautiful love story. I won’t give anything away because part of my fascination with the book began with not knowing anything about it – but be prepared to fall in love with a vampire. It’s got Lestat written all over it. Oh Edward Cullen and that crooked smile of yours, be mine forever? (Don’t worry, Timmy, I won’t leave for a fictional character… I don’t think….)
On that note- who has my copy of The Time Travelers Wife? I am aching to revist my last literary love, Henry DeTamble. Come back to me!
Also, last Friday while vegging out on the couch I decided to go ahead and rent a horrible move from OnDemand (my new favorite movie renting source). Scrolling… scrolling… ah yes, 27 Dresses will do. Okay, so it wasn’t that horrible, but I have a point here. I came across the work of a lovely lovely song man named Ray LaMontagne. Download “Be Here Now” and see the future. Well, maybe not, but close your eyes and enjoy!
I can’t leave you photo-less, here are some vintage images of my nearest and dearest friend Gabe! Vintage as in, senior year of college… spiced up with a little Totally Rad Actions: The Revenge. If I recall, Gabe was a real trooper- broke out in ragweed induced hives as soon as the shoot was over.
Have a wonderful weekend, we will most likely meet again Sunday Morning… rain is falling… steal some color share some… oh okay, fine, I’m done… ciao!
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Meg! I remember these photos! I surely did break out in hives… but it was well worth it. Thanks for the love. I may try to go to the beach in the day on sunday with Allison cause she’s back in town, but I will see you in the evening!
ps. I love that they sing Benny & The Jets in 27 Dresses… that may be the best part.
Comment by Gabe — June 27, 2008 @ 11:40 pm
June
19
Look what we got!!!!
A piano!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A real upright, ivory keys, beautiful piano! I know my blogging has been lacking lately- it’s the busy season for us wedding photographers and I’ve been scrambling for free time to paint the walls of our new office, buy rugs, buy lamps, paint trim, hang photos, hang shelves (okay Timmy does most of that stuff)… and well…. eat, sleep, and breathe! (not to mention WORK OUT with that Hawaii trip coming) … but this piano, it was too beautiful not to blog. It’s going in our music room, which is supposed to be the dining room, but who needs a dining room? Tim and I couldn’t be happier where we both our in our lives right now and this piano really just adds to our happy home.
Things are good.
We got a piano.
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Oh, I love old pianos. Why don’t they make them beautiful like that any more? We have a gorgeous old dark Kingsbury that looks and sounds gorgeous! Still need to get Scott to teach me how to play!
Comment by Colleen — October 19, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
take good care of her, she’s a beauty. How’s the tone?
Comment by Tristan — June 23, 2008 @ 11:04 am
I totally love it. I’m glad that “the room of good intentions” has finally found a purpose!
Love the shots, too. TRA2???
Comment by Heather Kincaid — June 19, 2008 @ 9:17 pm
June
15
Happy Fathers Day, Daddy!
Wish I could be there, Daddy. Thanks for music, art, laughter, love, and the importance of knowledge. I love you- Happy Fathers Day!
Mom and Dad last 4th…
Comments (2)
those pictures are great! your mommy and daddy are so pretty:)
Comment by Morgan — June 18, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
What a great daughter! I like these.
Comment by Gabe — June 17, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
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View All CommentsSo, I just wanted to let you know that I love Twilight as well! haha. I have one other friend that read it, but she basically just wants to see the movie to laugh at it. And she thinks I’m nuts for loving the book so much. I’m glad that I now know one person who is also crazy about this series. yay!
Comment by Karyna Joseph — July 22, 2008 @ 4:49 pm
No Noooo that wasn’t directed at you.. okay okay, what gave it away? The cough cough? I knew that’d be too obvious.
You know I love you AND I love your iphone. Just jealous hehe
Enjoy your date with Edward- just don’t forget you’re just sloppy seconds. Ha! … No seriously… Edward is better when he is shared. If he isn’t shared you just feel like an idiot in love with a book character. I can share him.. I WANT to share him. You enjoy…. that crooked smile
Comment by admin — July 13, 2008 @ 8:06 pm
Ok… so I’m feeling like that last comment about the phone was somehow aimed directly at me. Am I wrong? If it weren’t for you posting these absolutely dreamy photos of the cast of Twilight, I might be a little upset with you.
And, btw. I know you found him first and all, but Edward Cullen is mine! I actually have a date with him tonight at the gym…
Speaking of gym… Don’t worry! My first session was slightly similar. It gets better. And once those results set in, you won’t even care that you feel like you’re going to die during a workout.
Comment by Heather Kincaid — July 13, 2008 @ 7:57 pm