I’ll be out on personal leave from March 15 – May 1. Although I am not accepting portrait commissions during that time, feel free to contact me to set up a shoot in May. I won’t be on email regularly but I will be checking in every week or so.
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photo: husband (7 months)
[ October 2010 - University Club - Palo Alto, California - FILM ]
Ali and I attended a cousin’s wedding in October 2010 in Palo Alto, California. I used an uncle’s film camera and shot just one roll. I like the way these uncorrected images turned out. I don’t remember what kind of film I used; the color is definitely off but the photos convey the exact mood of the elaborate spread and the boisterous family celebration. Persian weddings are my favorite!
The Sofreye Aghd Wedding Spread (sohfreh/sofreh) is a collection of symbolic and beautiful elements spread before the couple. I love the ancient traditions brought forward in today’s Iranian wedding ceremonies; you can tell from these photos that I spent most of my roll of film on the photogenic table spread!
[film: ilford hp5plus]
[film: CVS brand]
One of Ali’s aunties in Iran sent us a sweet email upon hearing that we are expecting a boy:
“I appreciate your feeling. it shows you’re satisfied and running a joyful life. How is our lovely sweetie? I’ve heard that it is a baby boy. Congratulations. Boys are more serious than girls so dealing with them are easier and also they are more naughty so you can not have a chance to rest. prepare yourself.”
[Moreno Valley, California - July 2011 - Ilford HP5 film]
Noa, my Boston friend, is at that punky two year old stage where her entire world can crumble in two seconds or less. She’s adorably naughty.
On my recent trip to Ohio, I got to visit my friend Sarah and watch her manage the mood swings of a 2 1/2 year old. I’m so impressed with mothers of toddlers.
Just a quick little personal shot with my point and shoot at the Portland Farmers’ Market. Love the colors of all the different foods! Shot with a Canon S95 on Miniature Mode.
