Music I Love: "Man Of The Hour" by Norah Jones

When I hear this song it feels like I am singing a love letter to my dog... which is strange, but then again, you don't know Mikey. :)

My Mikey Dog, Age 13, Texas,  2010 © Leia Jobe 2010

Ahh, this dog is an angel.

Anyway, I highly recommend Norah's song to anyone. Listening makes bad relationships seem better, and good relationships seem even more awesome.

Plus, Norah's voice is, simply, lovely.

Cool product: Physician's Formula Jumbo Lash Mascara

Currently obsessed with this mascara... Not only is the packaging ADORABLY unique (and shiny!), it's "organic" and it has a super fluffy brush. Love it.

Photo Tip: Using Cool Umbrellas

Vivy © Leia Jobe 2011

For cool textured shots, have your model hold up a patterned umbrella between her and the sun (which, in this portrait, is behind the model's back). It provides an awesome pop of color and also perfect "open shade" for your portrait light. Try this one:

Portraits: Jim

This very talented musician is also uber smart.... and incredibly sweet.

© Leia Jobe 2010

© Leia Jobe 2010

Paper Hats by Katsuya Kamo

Just saw this article about copy paper hats and it got me reminiscing about a fun art school assignment from my Hallmark days...

Katsuya Kamo Paper Hats for Chanel

Music: "Manhattan" by Blossom Dearie

WOW.... New favorite song. ABSOLUTE favorite. I highly recommend listening to this song; it can even make mundane things like doing your taxes feel way more bubbly, happy, enjoyable.

When you hear something that makes your present life equate to a screenplay, you know it's a gem.

LOVE it.

Colors of the Year, 2011

LOVING this color combo at the moment.... can't get enough pink and green!

© Leia Jobe 2011