Fast Pace

Lately, I've been moving through life pretty fast. Between school, work, family, friends, graduating and stepping into the real world, I have a lot on my plate. Where is the pause button?!

~Cupcake

Authentic Souls

My passion for photography originates in the overwhelming longing and admiration I feel for that which is authentic in life. It's quite difficult to experience this in an adult as their authenticity has been buried under layers of years and fears. What we get from other people is mostly a facade, especially when you put a camera in front of them. There is a certain anxiety most of us seem to feel as we hear that shutter open and close....what imperfection could be immortalized? What might I show that I'd rather keep a secret?

The rarity of authenticity is what drives my passion to uncover the truth, the beauty of life and the sacredness of all that is real. It's difficult to capture this in adults, although it's possible when they are lost in something they feel passionate about. But it's utterly palpable in children, which is why they are some of my favorite subjects. Their emotions are incredibly raw, their comfort in themselves is extraordinary and their energy is magnetic. They embody authenticity.

~Lola Rain

Public Figures

There's something uniquely fascinating about watching public figures in action. Not necessarily when they are "on," but the moments behind the scenes. I have never felt a line separating myself from those who live in the public eye so I don't experience a physical or psychological reaction to their presence. To me, they are only human beings and the fascinating part is simply observing how these individuals live in the space of "famous." It seems we have a skewed interpretation of what that means thanks to our media obsessed culture. But it's not the scandal or secrets I myself look to extract from my observations, it's the things that make us all the same that I am drawn toward.

~Lola Rain

Little Monsters

Lady Gaga calls her fans her Monsters. Now, this has nothing to do with Lady Gaga, I just LOVE her, but these two are little Monsters in training. Straight away little Gianni ran straight for the only puddle in the playground and began to stomp it in. His sister couldn't wait for the opportunity to join in. They both ended up in the soaking wet and couldn't have been happier. Oh the joy of children.

~Cupcake

Just Breathe

Sometimes we find ourselves lost in life. Wondering which way to turn or what direction the current will pull us next. Every breath you draw is an Hallelujah. My advice, Just Breathe...

~Cupcake

Back ally wisdom

I don't believe in coincidences. I do believe that if you pay attention to the wisdom and intelligence both within you and surrounding you, you will hear the messages and see the path that is meant for you. It's impossible for me to ignore this fact because I spend my life paying attention. On this particular day, walking down the sidewalks of Burlington, Vermont, I found myself struggling to adjust to the new (amazing and fulfilling!) life I have created. Change is rattling for human beings, even the most wonderful of changes, because it is not only felt by you but by all those around you as well...as I am quite aware of lately. But each moment I face in this transition that feels like a struggle, a message appears whether in the form of an unexpected phone call from a friend, one simple sentence spoken to me by my lover that is equal to what you could accomplish in 10 years of therapy, a sudden epiphany that clicks instantly things into place......or words splattered across a brick wall in chalk that I was lucky enough to happen upon before the rain washed them away. That's not a coincidence....at least not in my world.

~Lola Rain

From My Window..

The lovely little view from my window! The motor bike has been parked there for years! I wonder what adventures the owner once took it on and why he/she doesn't use it anymore. Oh the adventures I could have on a motor bike..

~Cupcake

P.S. Lola Rain and I have seriously been slacking over the holidays. Our apologies! We promise to start posting more often! :)