call me sentimental

cuz its true.

i wrote this 4 years ago. (and bella, you may remember it)

this is how we roll with coronas in corollas
like ballas we chill in corner -

stores like high rollas with red fingertips from munchin 

cheetos and coca colas after we get paint jobs by the sistas from other mothas...

we roll to homey places on sweet occasions, raise our right hands to the vibrations 

of the undaground sensations...for what?
just to get by, just to get by, just to get by
this is how we roll with classic nat shermans 

like rastas in the pacific islands with windows down for the sounds of the windy city towns 

reppin the femininity in this battleground 

before we turn homeward bound. 

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26 and the joy rides are finally over.  while peeling off old bumper stickers, my eyes watered. it dawned on me how much this car has been there for me. it has become my equal - 10 years worth of wears and tears are symbolic of my own experiences through the years.  she has survived it all even after being hit 3 times, each time by an suv (god, what a metaphor. she's tough, i tell ya.) yes call me sentimental, but this car was my place of refuge; if only these car doors could talk. i don't know why they say parting is such sweet sorrow..it really isn't sweet at all. i had to finally let her (and everything else she stood for) go.

here's to lisa rolla and to new adventures, new joy rides, new thrills.

Asher + Naomi

last wednesday, i photographed Asher and Naomi at lorel park in skokie, il.  they are the  children of Hansel and Jasmin Anasarias whom I have been friends with for a very long time.  from asher's playfulness and energy to mimi's classic charm and "diva" tendencies (hehe Jasmin)..its was very interesting to see how certain characteristics, personality, charisma, liveliness, and even the glows in their eyes are emulated so naturally from their parents.  here are some photos of our afternoon in the playground on a hot, summer day. 

 

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rain, rain, go away...

currently in love with..

strength

katrina and graham

katrina and graham got married last month in bryan, texas. it took place in a vineyard called Messina Hof where it had a villa that accomodated her 18 guests.  the ceremony was held under a beautiful gazebo at sunset. kat walked to "at last" which was sung gracefully and accompanied by an acoustic guitar. guests sat on white chairs which encircled the gazebo as eyes watered and tears rolled while the couple exchanged their eloquent vows. dinner was held immediately after the ceremony in the vineyard room- served on a table decorated with lillies and other small flowers in carefully selected vases. bottomless wine and champagne straight from the vineyard filled the glasses which made the night end in so much laughter (and broken corkscrews..woops!)

it was hard to capture moments while trying to hold tears back myself, as kat is the first of my once close-knit circle of friends to get married. i've experienced and photographed grand, elaborate weddings but i have to say this was the most beautiful and heartfelt, even (especially) in its simplicity. it was sophisticated without trying too hard. the most minor details were tended to and the added personal touches almost had a sentimental feel. it was stress-free and very happy. the only challenge for me was that texas heat.  i'd also like to add that i'm very proud of kat for putting her wedding together mostly by herself. it was truly impressive.

here are some images from kat and graham's unique day.
congratulations you two!