Donna Bussinger and her daughter, Maya.
This past weekend, I had a blast photographing my friend and Baby Boomer model, Donna and her 3 year old daughter, Maya.
For as long as I've known Donna (23 years), she has stayed in shape by putting fitness high on her priority list.
She was a Professional Raft Guide in Coloma, California, for more than a dozen years. She also runs, mountain bikes, gardens, hikes, snowshoes, cross-country skis and teaches high school physical education, to name just a few.
Donna recently added one more way to stay in shape to the long list of activities she participates in. She plays in the new family swimming pool with her daughter, Maya. I was amazed at how much exercise they got (see photo above), during the hour or so I was photographing them.
You can bet, Maya will stay in shape just like her Mom!
Donna Bussinger and her daughter, Maya.
This past weekend, I had a blast photographing my friend and Baby Boomer model, Donna and her 3 year old daughter, Maya.
For as long as I've known Donna (23 years), she has stayed in shape by putting fitness high on her priority list.
She was a Professional Raft Guide in Coloma, California, for more than a dozen years. She also runs, mountain bikes, gardens, hikes, snowshoes, cross-country skis and teaches high school physical education, to name just a few.
Donna recently added one more way to stay in shape to the long list of activities she participates in. She plays in the new family swimming pool with her daughter, Maya. I was amazed at how much exercise they got (see photo above), during the hour or so I was photographing them.
You can bet, Maya will stay in shape just like her Mom! 
Morning walk in rural Auburn, California
In my recent post "Exciting News," I mentioned my upcoming interview with Professional Photographer and Writer Richard Wong.
It is now live and you can check it out over at Fieldnotes: The Non-Glamorous Side of Photography.
About the photo: This is another shot taken with my new 12-24mm super wide-angle Tokina lens.
While out for a morning walk recently, I did a little experimenting with my new super wide-angle lens. My goal was to shoot photos using a unique perspective, that would illustrate "walking for fitness."  For this one, I also left plenty of empty space on the left for text. I was very pleased with the results.
Out of the couple of dozen or so frames I took during this shoot, I will probably keep about 25% of them. This one was one of my favorites.
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Our living room shot with my new Tokina 12-24mm super wide-angle lens.
Wow! Our living room never looked so big! This was the first photo taken with my new super wide- angle lens. So far so good!
Jeff and I will be leaving soon on a "Road Trip," exploring and photographing new territory in Northeastern California and the Lake Tahoe Region.
I would have eventually purchased this lens along with my new Nikon D-300, but just before a trip like this seemed like the time to take the plunge. I have been experimenting with this lens and I'm loving it, but IÂ haven't really tried out the camera yet. That is on the agenda for this weekend.
After comparison shopping on the Internet, I found the best deals through B&H Photo in New York. Not only were their prices lower than anywhere else, their service was impeccable.
I will be writing more about our upcoming trip in a future post, as well as posting a photo or two taken on the D-300.
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Our living room shot with my new Tokina 12-24mm super wide-angle lens.
Wow! Our living room never looked so big! This was the first photo taken with my new super wide- angle lens. So far so good!
Jeff and I will be leaving soon on a "Road Trip," exploring and photographing new territory in Northeastern California and the Lake Tahoe Region.
I would have eventually purchased this lens along with my new Nikon D-300, but just before a trip like this seemed like the time to take the plunge. I have been experimenting with this lens and I'm loving it, but IÂ haven't really tried out the camera yet. That is on the agenda for this weekend.
After comparison shopping on the Internet, I found the best deals through B&H Photo in New York. Not only were their prices lower than anywhere else, their service was impeccable.
I will be writing more about our upcoming trip in a future post, as well as posting a photo or two taken on the D-300.
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Sherri Meyer Photography postcard, used for direct mail promotion
I am really excited to announce my upcoming interview next week on Monday August 4th, with Professional Photographer and Writer Richard Wong. You can check it out on his new Blog Fieldnotes: The Non-Glamorous Side of Photography.
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Richard has developed one of the best Photography Business Blogs on the Internet. Included on his Blog is information about the photography industry, marketing and digital imaging workflow tips, photographer resource links and more.
The best part about Richard's Blog is that you can find just about all the information you need to start a new Photography Business, or build upon an existing one, all in one place!Â
I hope you find this new "All-in-one" Fieldnotes: The Non-Glamorous Side of Photography Photo Business Blog helpful and you will let as many other photographer's know about it as possible.
Happy Reading,
Sherri
Sherri Meyer Photography postcard, used for direct mail promotion
I am really excited to announce my upcoming interview next week on Monday August 4th, with Professional Photographer and Writer Richard Wong. You can check it out on his new Blog Fieldnotes: The Non-Glamorous Side of Photography.
Â
Richard has developed one of the best Photography Business Blogs on the Internet. Included on his Blog is information about the photography industry, marketing and digital imaging workflow tips, photographer resource links and more.
The best part about Richard's Blog is that you can find just about all the information you need to start a new Photography Business, or build upon an existing one, all in one place!Â
I hope you find this new "All-in-one" Fieldnotes: The Non-Glamorous Side of Photography Photo Business Blog helpful and you will let as many other photographer's know about it as possible.
Happy Reading,
Sherri 
Lone duck at Ashford Park, Auburn, California
Every time Jeff, Cocoa (our dog) and I go to the Ashley Memorial Dog Park, we can't help but notice the lone resident duck, at nearby Ashford Park.
When he is not being fed by visitors of the park, you can usually find him on his own private island. 
Father, son and lone duck at Ashford Park, Auburn, California
This photograph was also taken at Ashford Park, the same day the photo I posted yesterday was taken.
Visit our Website for links to photo galleries. 
Jeff & Cocoa, Ashford Park, Auburn, California
Ashford Park is located in front of the Ashley Memorial Dog Park, on Auburn Ravine Road. It has a nice lawn area, picnic tables, BBQ's, playground, seasonal creek, pond, one lone duck and an area you can rent for parties, for a very nominal fee.
After we spend an hour or so at the dog park, we like to visit this spot. During the late afternoon, the light here is what photographer's refer to as "golden light," or "sweet light."
It's the perfect time to capture a few "lifestyle" images of Jeff and Cocoa that will be added to our Lifestyles Stock Photo Gallery.
Visit our Website for links to photo galleries. 
Doggone good times at Ashley Memorial Dog Park, Auburn, California
If you haven't heard by now, there is a new dog park in town. Finally!
This park has only been open a few weeks and already there are dozens of regular visitors. Some folks and their canine companions visit there nearly every day. [click to continue…] 
Lower North Fork of the American River, Auburn, California, as seen from our hike on the Western States Trail.
This photo of the American River was taken during our recent location scouting trip down in the American River Confluence area. Jeff and I had gone down there to see if anyone was rafting or kayaking the recently opened "Auburn Run." [click to continue…] 
Man horseback riding on the Western States Trail, Auburn, California
I just found out, that the decision has just been made to cancel the annual Tevis Cup Endurance Ride. [click to continue…] 