When I was little, I used to pretend I was a horse. Or a wolf. Sometimes a tiger. Whatever suited my fancy. I was one of thooose girls. I didn't really play with dolls or put on lipstick and wear my mom's heels. Instead, I created elaborate stories in my head and played them out for hours, sometimes days, until the story was complete.

As I got older, I thought for a time that I wanted to be a writer. Instead of acting out the stories in my imagination, I tried to put them on paper. I would sit down and start these grand novels, only to begin another one after a few chapters in the first. I had every intention of finishing them. I just... never did. Apparently writing isn't my strong suit.

Then I found a camera. Jackpot. I found a way to stop time. To tell real stories. The kind of stories that should be remembered. Need to be remembered. Stories full of life and love that beg to be preserved and shared.

So I guess you could call me a story teller. A really, really ridiculously blessed and happily married story teller who can't cook but laughs a lot and has three dogs. I love my life.

And I'd love to tell your story : )

Sundance Film Festival 2012

I met Bradley Cooper last week. Definitely one of two highlights for me at Sundance this year. We shook hands. He said it was nice to meet me. Polite guy, eh? I wish I had a picture for proof, but sadly, you’ll just have to take my word for it. And yes, he is just as good looking in person.

What was the other highlight? Seeing Safety Not Guaranteed. Best Sundance movie I’ve ever seen. BEST. No lie. But hopefully you won’t have to take my word for it. Hopefully it’ll make it to the big screen. It sure deserves to in my book. And if it does, I’ll definitely let you guys know.