leigh dameron

Guatemala Re-Do

I was digging through my archives the other day and reprocessed a photo from our trip to Guatemala last winter. I loved the colors on that trip...we went from jungle to sea in five short days. We traveled with friends who live on a different coast. I would love to relive this trip but I think we'll just have to dream up another.

Morning Glow

This was taken early Sunday morning from a friend's roof deck in Baltimore. I love mornings.  

Good Morning

Back at It

Well hello! I have been gone for much too long. I had visions of engaging in my photography project for an entire year but sadly could only manage a couple of months. I regret that this project has been put on hold for now because the reality is it just doesn't fit right at the moment.  

One reason for my absence was the development of a real and official website. So excited! Check it out and please let me know what you think!

 
Although it has been quiet here in blog-land it has been quite the lovely swirl in real-life. We have been traveling to some pretty places, visiting with family and attempting to make a move closer to the city. We're busy working and playing outside. As you know, I've often struggled with the place we call home and have been trying to shift my perspective and embrace this beautiful place. This summer was a turning point for us and we've been quite enjoying the D.C. area.

 
I have missed this space and am glad to be back.

Summer Inspiration

I have been browsing other sites lately and have found an incredible amount of inspiration. There is so much I want to do (and I have a semi-free weekend coming up!)...

Take a Photo Walk

Capture Sun Flare

Stay Out-of-Focus

Have an Artist Date with myself (or whoever else might want to join me!)

Tales of a Photo Project Drop-Out

  Don't cry over spilled coffee, milk or anything else, right?

I write this over and over...I had great ambitions and intentions I just didn't have the time, etc., etc. My photo project has gone by the way-side for the time being. I am continuing to shoot photos and to capture my monthly word, but having the time to edit and post just seems to be more than I can handle for now. We'll see where it goes and there will be a new word each month but I have just lost steam.

It has been a beautiful summer. One of the least humid I have experienced since living in the D.C. area which I have loved. We've been...biking, traveling, swimming, vacationing, working, playing, house-hunting and the likes. I have photos to post and stories to share.  

a summer swap

 

La porte rouge organized a fun summer swap and I was thrilled to engage! The swap is intended to meet someone new, to brighten someone's day and to share something lovely with a perfect stranger. Once I discovered who I was to share with I fell in love with her eye and her creativity. But...she is top-secret and I will reveal once she has received her package full of summer goodies.

I included some organic (colorful!) tea-towels, my favorite chocolate, a CD of summer songs, post cards from favorite places and some seeds perfect for my secret-summer-swapper's abode. This was so much fun that is makes me want to put little packages together for those I love...as a surprise and a little gesture to let them know how much they mean to me. I am a week over the deadline with this swap but I have good intentions... 

out of focus

Hi again. I've been feeling rather out of focus when it comes to blogging. A Photo Project is great fun for me, although much more work than I imagined and I fear I am falling sorely behind. This post by the Shutter Sisters seemed appropriate for the place I find myself right now.

I've been lucky enough to shoot two weddings (with the lovely Maria & Drew) and one engagement session in the last few months. It was great fun and I can't wait to share the moments of each beautiful day with you.

Happy week!

A Photo Project

Well friends...I have been dreaming up something new and finally have it launched...

 

A Photo Project is my attempt at maintaining a fresh perspective and continuing to grow. Although I have loved blogging, I have been unclear as to the direction I wanted this blog to go. I knew I wanted to continuing taking photos and keeping a creative outlet. This project feels like the perfect fit. I hope you enjoy by visiting this new site. Thank you for reading!

Love Our Planet

 

I heart our planet and am wishing you all a Happy Earth Day!

I have missed being a part of the blog space but my silence is in preparation of something new...I will be launching a new project and a new space on May 1st...I hope you'll follow along.

Until then...

Check out:

Hygge House's terrific Earth Day post and then review her list of green cleaning agents

Geninne's Art Blog and her beautiful home (I am smitten)

The trailer for "Earth" which I am so excited to see. A tree will be planted for each ticket bought this week. I'm buying two!