Photography by Gina Orlando

Remember that song about rainy days and Sundays? Yeah, me neither. Perfect afternoon to hunt for rainbows with @_je_ro_ and Santa's little helper, @panchitas_adventure. We didn't find any but we sure had a great time!

A year ago I learned this little one was on the way and tonight I finally got to meet her! I adore this little family and I'm looking forward to watching this little one grow up. <3

Sneak peek of the Burns Family photos and my favorite little man, G. He is such a trooper, smiling the entire time! We covered a few of our favorite places tonight. Any guesses where we are?

Beautiful Cormorant on the rocks at Asilomar. Surprised at how close it let me get. #beachbirds #cormorant #asilomarbeach #pacificgrove #montereybay

Golden hour beauty. #goldenhour #santacruz #sunsetismyfavoritecolor #portraitphotography

I have to confess that last week was the first time since we lost our home in the CZU Fire that I've picked up my camera. What used to be an extension of my being has become a mere survivor of sorts, existing, but without all the parts necessary to fully function. I feel the same way. While I'm grateful to have moved, mostly seamlessly, from one place to another, the difference is I could call one a home; the other is merely a house. We, me and the camera, have been slowly collecting enough of our missing pieces to function as a whole, but the camera is definitely ahead of the game. That's OK. I'll get there eventually, with the camera, now complete, leading the way to all those places that make my heart happy. #homeiswheretheheartis #czulightningcomplex