Recent work - Itasca Leathergoods texture plate mats

 Recent work - Itasca Leathergoods texture plate mats

  

photographing over 215 items for Itasca Leathergoods website.

Livebooks

Working on a new version of the website using Livebooks.

Arizona

Christmas in Arizona 2010

How it is strange to celebrate Christmas without snow on the ground. We opened our gift on the patio in our shorts enjoying the warm weather. Oh how I miss that warm sun right now just thinking of it. My in-law winter in Mesa, Arizona and it is hard for them to drive to Utah for Christmas. So this year we traveled to see them for Christmas. We checked out places around Phoenix, seeing what Arizona had to offer. We hiked Lost Dutchman's trail and could see for miles and miles. Not like home.


Since we were in Arizona why not check out the Grand Canyon. First day was wonderful. Checking each stop to see all the different views of the canyon. I see a trip in my future back to the Grand Canyon staying at the El Tovar Hotel and hiking down the 8 mile trail to the bottom. And yes staying at the Phantom Ranch lodging at the bottom of Grand Canyon.


When we were leaving the Grand Canyon we know it was going to Snow/rain but, it snow harder than what the weatherman predicted. We know now when it snows not to be on Hwy 17... The roads weren't that bad for us, but it was for must of the drives. It turned into a parking lot for 4 hours and only traveling 2 miles. Lesson learned.


One of my favorite shows is Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. When we are traveling we try to check out one of the triple D restaurants. On our way back to Phoenix we stop at Brandy's Restaurant & Bakery in Flagstaff, AZ. We enjoyed the Southwest Chutney Melt and Grilled Portabello Mushroom sandwich that was so tasty and filling. This helped us get though those hours stuck on the highway.

On one our days in Phoenix we had to stop at Over Easy Restaurant. Best Breakfast ever....Caramelized banana & pecan brioche French toast.. It just melted in my mouth.


Again I see another trip back to Arizona. Grand Canyon, Over Easy and who know what other places to find.

FoundFolios

My images can be seen on FoundFolios.com part of ADBASE.

Designer

Working with a Designer for the new 5 course meal promo piece. Picked one of the designs and now working on the images with this theme.

promo piece

Shot the last image for the promo piece with Kimberly Colburn. Which looks amazing.

Chad Linderman

Worked with Chad Linderman a food stylist for the first time. Shot an Asian dish. Chicken with vegetable with rice noodles.

Franconia Sculpture Park

Franconia Sculpture Park

29836 St. Croix Trail
Franconia, Minnesota 55074
651.257.6668

Located 5 miles south of Taylors Falls, MN.

Scotland

England 2010
Scotland

Sept 27-29

Visited the Roman ruins on the southern boarders of Scotland. Saw the Hadrian's Wall and Roman Forts. Lunch at Deacon Bodie's -beer Deuchers IPA -food Fillet steak strips ciabatta.


Traveled to Edinburgh to our B&B and had dinner at New Bell Restaurant -beers Caledoza Autumn Red. -food mushroom wellington on a bed of potatoes & Salmon potatoes, careen sauce.


Walked the Royal Mile. Visited the Gladstone's Land, Dunfemline Abbey , Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse,

Wales

England

Wales - Llangllen

Sept 25-27th

Parking was a nightmare, but views were breathtaking.


Best room on this trip was at Linders Hotel. Room had a triangle shape over looking the bay. Enjoyed our morning coffee watching the sun rise. Full English breakfast came with black pudding (blood pudding)

Wasn't able to eat at Victoria's Restaurant, enjoyed a beer at Albert pub under it.



Had dinner at The New Mediterranean Restaurant - Beer Carling -food Vitello Marsala Vealio with mushrooms & Tavak Rule Chicken spinach walnut with sauce.

Cothwold

England

Cotswold
Sept 23-25th

Home Farm B & B is near Chipping Campden.

Dinner was at Ebrington Arms. Beer Uley Ale and Butty Bach. The best meal ever Roasted squash Silton & pinenuts.



Wellington parsnip Roasted baby spinach hollandaise sauce, Panfried guinea fowl supreme smoked bacon and leek Risotto, blue cheese begets. -dessert Glazed creamy rice Pudding beery compote.


Blenheim Palace and tea for two.



Warwich Castle

Wells to Bath

England
Wells & Bath
Sept 21-22nd

Traveled Wells visiting the Cathedral and Vicar's Close houses. Ate at Wells City Arms Pub and Restaurant -beer Leyline and Strong Arms -food Curry Chicken with Wine, Chicken Stuffed with sausage wrapped in bacon. -dessert Apple tart

Traveled to Bath. Visited the Roman Bath House & pump room.







Enjoyed the walking tour though the streets on Bath.


Tea at the Pump Room - tea for two -tea Lapsang Souchey Smoky & Mediterranean Sun, Three different sandwiches, two different scones, four different desserts (fruit tart, coconut bar, chocolate and vanilla cream balls. Dinner at the Best Western Umpley Stoke hotel - food Steak& cabbage, Pancake with mushrooms, spinach and cheese.

England - London to Brighton

England 2010
London to Brighton
Sept 19-21st

We arrived in London and travel to Hever Castle via rental car. From there we traveled to our fist B&B, The Wiremill B&B. We eat at their restaurant above the B&B - Bangers and mash with rosemary & Pork Belley with chutney sauce. Beer bitters -Harveys best Sussex bitter & freedom Ale.

Second day - started with the first Full English Breakfast -bacon(ham), sausage, one egg, beans, tomatoes, mushroom, toast, coffee, OJ, & cereal. This was about what every breakfast consist of though out England on our stay. After breakfast, we headed to Leeds castle. Eat near the castle - Steak & Onion mustard sandwich, cold ham & cheese sandwich and a beer from Conwy. total £12.00


Visited Lewes Castle which is the oldest castle in the UK. Checked into our hotel in Brighton and ate at Brighton Bath Arms - beers Two Thumbs & Bishop's Finger - Pita Bread with humus Chutney and olive sauce. Second bar - Pump House - beer One Thumb & Doom Bar by Sharp - Steak & Ale Pie.

Breakfast had an options Full or vegetarian breakfast

promo piece

Shot the Tomatoes and cheese images part of the 5 course meal promo piece. The food stylist was Kimberly Colburn.

Ragbrai 2010

Ragbrai 2010

Sioux City to Dubuque from July 25-31

This was my first Ragbrai and my husband's 13th. Ragbria is a bike ride across Iowa over 7 days. RAGBRAI stands for The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride across Iowa. Ragbrai is the oldest, largest and longest bike tour event in the world. Each year the ride starts at the Missouri River and ends at Mississippi River. Each year it changes what town and cities it goes though. And yes there are hill in Iowa.

The Barking Spiders Bike club is a group my husband has been apart though the years. Jim, one of the members rode in the second Ragbrai 1774. He has only missed 5 Ragbrias. I have heard many stories from my husband and his friends. His first Ragbrai, "saggy Thursday", the hottest and hilliest. One of the members Jane is a member of a ski club in Appleton, WI, which I am a member of. Jane told Larry about the Switzerland trip in 2004 and this is how I met Larry.

We have biked many of Tour of Lake rides and group camping/biking trips though the years. The whole week of Ragbrai always sounded to much. So when I heard this year was going to be a somewhat flat year I considered trying it out. Larry and I have been doing a lot of biking and felt I would be up for it. We even got a Tandem (Yokota) bike . I am so thankful for Larry, who pushed me though it.

Someone said over 25,000 people were one the first couple of days. Some of the towns had entertainment, which gave you time to relax and find your group. Seeing a friendly face on the ride gave me peace. I have heard there is always someone behind you and not to worry. They weren't kidding.