Winning Smiles, Winning CDs

If you have noticed my sparse blogging lately, I apologize- but hopefully you are using summer as a chance to break away from the computer like I am! I have so many neat photos to share, from my recent shoots, but first things first- I was interviewed on the Very Coolest Blog Ever, and there is a little giveaway going on over there to win Sasha and the Shamrocks CDs! Head on over to The Ghoul Next Door and leave a comment to be entered to win. (I hope you enjoy the interview, too- it was a lot of fun to do.)

Now onto those photos.... Last week I took a trip up up up to an Alpine Valley where sits the little town of Sierraville, and did a photo shoot in the Quaking Aspen trees in the hills surrounding the valley. I had noticed these trees and their stunning bark every time I'd gone to soak at the hot springs at Sierraville, and always wanted to come back and take pictures. Suddenly I found myself making plans for the expedition, which was accomplished to a soundtrack of The Fairport Convention and The Steve Miller Band. I think luck and the fairies were on my side that day, because these are some of my favorite photos ever!

 

 

(there was gorgeous Mugwort in the High Sierras!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's a bit blurry, but you can see the incredible colors on this insect! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Naturally, I went to the hot springs between my morning and afternoon photo shoots, so I was feeling on top of the world! I think, at 5,000 feet, I actually was on top of a good part of the world... 

 
 

Comments

[bellisimama]

what lovely pictures!
http://bellisimama.blogspot.com/

[cynthia]

How enchanting these photo are : ) Great job and cool outfits.

[*winter]

you amaze me!!!

[Grant]

These photos are so amazingly pretty - the styling, the ensembles, the magical countryside...

I love the whole lot!

Xx

[bella vintage]

gosh those Sierra foothills look so beautiful..i would loved to frolic in them too!

[Denis]

Hey Sasha! I just received one of the giveaway CDs, and it caused spontaneous boogieing at my house. My current fave’s “Ma Maison”, despite my lack of french... well done! Be sure to give a shout if you tour through New York, and thanks for the great music.