About Me

I packed all my belongings with my dog Chata and moved from Texas to California. Having no family in California that I was aware of.  Benicia where is that!? I love adventure.

I had difficulty getting pregnant which broke my heart.   God had other plans.

I chose to be a step-mom to my boys (stepsons) – they keep me young. I love Albert he makes me laugh and I love my dog, Chata, whom I’ve had since she was six weeks and is now thirteen years old – my old friend – my old companion.  I love my family.

My family makes me happy.  Hearing my boys laugh is music to my ears.  I’ll miss their laughter when they are off on their own – I’ll miss them dearly.

I love my two brothers and three sisters – I’m proud of them.  I miss my Mom very much and love my Dad, whom I’ve come to terms with. He is all I have.

Me – I like to hike, bike ride with my boys, swim and go snowboarding with my family.

My favorite books to read are historical novels – I read when I can.

I want to feel good.  I love being surrounded with people with high and good vibrations.

I love to listen to the sound of the Ocean and take a stroll through the sand while hearing the sounds of the birds passing through.

I love taking walks through nature across the fields with my mind pure and feeling a powerful connection with nature in my heart and in my soul.

I love dark chocolate – Theo’s chocolate is the very best in my opinion.

I love San Francisco – the Magic – the Trolley Cars – Chinatown – North Beach – Castro District I love the culture, vibrant and cohesive community – Delicious Food.   The Desert – the Forrest – the Ocean – the Snow, there is so much beauty surrounding me.  Oh!  I do miss Texas.  There is Beauty there Too!

I came to a crossroad in my life. I could have walked almost any path I chose, but that choice wasn’t difficult for me.  I didn’t have to search deeply—I already knew where my passion lies. Photography.

In the ordinary I capture the extraordinary …  love, passion, joy, nature and memories.

I am following my passion – I was the kid who always had a camera in my hand ready to capture and freeze the extraordinary moment.

“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” – Dorothea Lange

yolanda - XOX OXO