A new monthly update!

A piece I shot for the Austin American- Statesman: http://www.austin360.com/recreation/content/recreation/stories/2009/11/09/1109fitcity.html

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

The women take a hike through the resort to an outlook onto the lake as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

A healthy array of fresh fruits, yogurt, grain bread and oatmeal were among the selection for the after hike breakfast as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

Mary Bell, 49, of Austin skips the pilates class to catch up on her reading while her roommate Susan Ourston, 53, of Austin takes time to finish her coffee from breakfast during her weekend as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

The women participate in a Pilates Mat Class taught by Maurine Sullivan as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

Bessie Zgourides, 44, of Houston, TX stretches her back during the Pilates Mat Class as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

Laura Thomas, 31, of Burnet enjoy some fresh hand picked pomergrants off of a tree at the resort with Houston resident Carrie Rigas, 40 and Bessie Zgourides, 44, as they enjoy their weekend getaway at the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

Laura Thomas, 31, of Burnet receives a massage from Brenda Young on a balcony overlooking the lake as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Ali and Suzanne's wedding.

The Christian family at Butler Park.

Driving into Port Aransas for my birthday.

Shoes before soaking.

Shadows on the Port Aransas Inn.

Dennis on the docks.

His bait.

Ed fishing on the docks.

Shadows and fun.

Beached jellyfish.

x2

Hi-way cutting up fish at the cleaning station.

The pile of fish caught from an 8 hour deep sea trip at Deep Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas, TX.

Playing with natural lights.

Catching the stars.

Tennis for AA-S: http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/highschool/2009/11/07/1107preptennis.html

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09

New Braunfels junior Tanner Brown plays doubles with Matt Dooley (not pictured) and defeated Houston Memorial players Amir Rahbar and Riechman in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09

New Braunfels junior Tanner Brown plays doubles with Matt Dooley (not pictured) and defeated Houston Memorial players Amir Rahbar and Riechman in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09

New Braunfels senior Lilly Kimball competed against and beat her opponent Katie Davis from the Houston Memorial team in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09

New Braunfels senior Lilly Kimball competed against and beat her opponent Katie Davis from the Houston Memorial team in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/09/09

Delilah arrives in Austin on November 9, 2009 after being transported from Afghanistan. She is currently staying with her owner's sister in law Laura Fleming. http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/2009/11/10/1110afghandog.html

Pre-shoot random shot.

Pre-shoot preparation shot.

Business portrait for http://okbird.com/

Business portrait for http://okbird.com/

Social and offbeat fun!

I felt as if it was time to give the blog a few photos to play with. Many of these are just random shots from life in the past few weeks.

Ashley.

My Converses.

A random shot that I somehow enjoy.

A fun group photo. Imagine how awesome this would be if I was standing overhead shooting your group of friends! (I wouldn't cut out anyone and it would be a creatively fun photo of course! :))

A good night departure shot.

Candle vigil walk for Justin Gabriel.

Candle vigil walk for Justin Gabriel outside of the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue at Lady Bird Lake surrounded by friends and family.

Friends, family and the Austin city lights.

Seaholm Power Plant ACL after party.

Seaholm Power Plant ACL after party.

Quick family portrait.

Some new ones!

Pro boxer Alexis Camacho.

A few portraits of Scott.

Both cute.

This is a sheep that my boyfriend's mother created and gifted to me this past weekend. It is said that you hang her on your doorknob and every time her little bells ring, that means that fortune is said to be coming your way. :)

The first time I saw one was boyfriend's car and he explained it to me, then when his mom came to visit, she presented one to me. He must have told her that I thought it was quite adorable.

I just enjoy the photo on the back of the book replacing his face! :)

AMTGARD- Nocturnis

A few snippets from a live action role play group in Cedar Park, Texas.

An oldie

Here's an old photo from the archive... figured I should stick to the boxing theme! :P I didn't post this earlier because I got stuck about 15 feet or so from the ring and so had to use a zoom lenses. Most of the photos caught some great action, but it also caught the rope running straight through their faces!

Jesus Chavez vs Michael Katsidis on April 4th, 2009 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.

Police Activities League hosts Boxing Clinic with Jesus Chavez and sponsored by RunTex

A few of my favorite shots from the boxing clinic.

Joshiah Reyes of the Bully Unit and Ricky Medina of the SAPR club fight it out at the Friday July 10, 2009 boxing show. Reyes went on to win the fight.

Ricky Medina with his trainer during the quick break between rounds at the Friday July 10, 2009 boxing show.

Joe Haros from the Pit Boxing Club goes against Brandon Hilts from Richard Lords Boxing gym at the Friday July 10, 2009 boxing show. Hilts came out on top of the fight.

With his father on one side and pro boxer Alexis Camacho on the other side, Xuan Machado of the Castillo Boxing Club gets his gloves removed at the end of his fight at the Friday July 10, 2009 boxing show. Machado claimed the win over his opponent Ulysses Herrera of the 2nd Chance Boxing club.

Facebook fan page for Blue Firefly Studio

Blue Firefly Studio on Facebook

Vision Magazine- July Edition, China

So if you happen to be in China, go pick up a copy of Vision magazine and see my 3 page spread Elvis story!

I don't know if I'll ever see a hard copy of it, but here is a glimpse of what the badboy looks like! :)

I'm in the culture section starting on page 208!

(This is what the cover of the mag looks like this month, I didn't shoot this btw)

http://www.youthvision.cn/