“Happy Place” Pop-Up Experience in DTLA Arts District
- westsidemommy
- November 16, 2017
- art
- CaptureYourHappy
- Happy Place
- photography
- popup
- WeAreHappyPlace
Today, I attended a special media preview of the “Happy Place” pop-up experience in the Downtown L.A. Arts District. HAPPY PLACE is a collection of themed rooms and installations meant for photographing in the “selfiest” of ways. Take note, if you want your best photos, bring a buddy (preferably someone who takes good pictures), because […]
Read MoreBook Review and Giveaway: A Beauty Collected ABC Book
- westsidemommy
- December 2, 2016
- A Beauty Collected
- onepartgypsy
- photography
- Rachel Garahan
A Beauty Collected: A Captivating ABC Book to Discover the Beauty Around You is a book that focuses on objects found in nature. Photographed and written by Los Angeles-based world-traveling mom, Rachel Garahan, A Beauty Collected showcases familiar objects in their rawest form. I loved sharing this book with my 3-year old. My inquisitive daughter loves memorizing and pronouncing, so this […]
Read MoreAdoramapix Photo Book Review
- westsidemommy
- September 30, 2016
- AdoramaPix
- photo book
- photography
I took so many photos during my recent visit to Little Horse on the Prairie, it’s difficult to choose a favorite. When you have more than one “frame-worthy” photo, and very little display space, a great solution is to put them in a photo book. I put together a professional looking, beautifully bound photo book on […]
Read MoreUnderwood Farms in Moorpark is the perfect backdrop for Fall photos
- westsidemommy
- November 3, 2015
- autumn
- fall
- moorpark
- photography
- pumpkin patch
- underwood family farms
Every year, my family and I visit Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. It is a 45-60 minute drive north west of Los Angeles. My first visit was five years ago, when my husband (then-boyfriend) and his friends invited me to join them at the Underwood Family Farm’s annual Harvest Festival. It was the first time […]
Read MoreAdoramaPix Photo Book unboxing and review
Disclaimer: The product reviewed was given to me through a blogger program with USFamilyGuide.com. All opinions are my own. This weekend, the photo book I ordered through AdoramaPix arrived! (Here is my previous post about it). I am very pleased with it. The photos are from my daughter’s mini photo shoot with Alicia in Wonderland […]
Read MorePhotos from Alicia in Wonderland Photography Garden Party
- westsidemommy
- July 11, 2015
- alicia in wonderland photography
- party
- photography
- south bay
A few weeks ago, I attended a garden and studio party hosted by Alicia in Wonderland Photography. It was a delightful party in the South Bay, with several activities to keep the little ones busy so the grown-ups could converse. I chatted with some lovely moms and caught up with my friend Kim, who I […]
Read MoreGuest Post: Get Yourself in the Picture!
I’m happy to include the following guest post by Francine Michelle. Francine Michelle is the founder and CEO of Video Baby Books (www.videobabybooks.com), an innovative company that captures and documents little ones from the womb and beyond, in addition to educating parents on the importance of keeping track of milestones for more than just posterity. She was […]
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