http://www.lilia.com/ en-us 2007-04-11T08:08:56-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2007/04/announcing_lili.html A few weeks ago I mentioned that I had some life changes to reveal. I'm happy to announce that my husband Ray and I have started a new part-time wedding and lifestyle photography business, Lilia Photography. Our goal is to tell wedding stories with amazing photographs that capture emotional and unforgettable moments in a fresh and compelling way. We're available for weddings anywhere, as well as portrait work for couples, individuals, and families. In addition to our new website, check out our new slideshows: (Turn your speakers up!) Gladys & Kris' Wedding Portraits Nicole & Peter's Engagement Ray and I wanted to thank Nicole & Peter, and Gladys & Kris for being such good sports and being our first victims models! We're shooting Nicole and Peter's wedding in a few weeks, so we'll share those photos as soon as possible.... Lilia 2007-04-11T08:08:56-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/11/wheres_lilia.html I'm no longer updating this blog, but you can still find me on Vox and Flickr.... Lilia 2006-11-17T06:52:46-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/07/vox.html I've always been a slacker about updating this blog, and now it's only going to get worse. :( I've been blogging here at lilia.com since 1999. Before that, this was another personal website which started out in 1997. The company that I work for, Six Apart, has a new, free personal blogging service called Vox. It's all about sharing and staying connected to the people that you care about. And frankly, since I've been blogging over on Vox, I noticed that I receive many more comments on my Vox blog than I ever did here on lilia.com. That's probably because when you use Vox, it's easy to connect with people so there's more of a community vibe going on over there. For me, Vox is a place where I can be more casual about my blogging. I'm not abandoning lilia.com, I'm just working on transforming it into something else, probably something that's more of a professional reflection of myself. Of course with the release of Movable Type 3.3, I'll continue to use Movable Type here because it is the best blogging software that gives me ultimate control and power for my blog. Anyway, I'm not saying goodbye to lilia.com, but... Lilia 2006-07-13T08:02:01-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/06/sf_pride_parade.html More photos from this year and 2005.... Lilia 2006-06-25T21:47:07-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/06/movable_type_33.html This is for my MT peeps out there--MT 3.3 Beta is out now.... Movable Type Lilia 2006-06-05T19:18:21-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/06/the_style_conte.html Just a reminder, today is the last day to submit styles to The Style Contest. You have until 10pm PDT to submit your style.... Design Lilia 2006-06-05T10:32:11-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/06/make_jesse_a_re_1.html Jesse Gardner, an amazing designer and all around great guy, is in need of a serious upgrade. Check out the laptop that he's using now--every designer needs a Mac, right? Please donate to his DropCash campaign, every little bit helps. :)... Lilia 2006-06-01T13:13:52-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/05/carnaval.html More photos on Flickr... Lilia 2006-05-29T07:58:10-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/05/mystic_photogra.html Photo by Frederic Larson, San Francisco Chronicle It's great to see more newspapers starting blogs, and the San Francisco Chronicle is a great example of that. Their Culture Blog has graced my feedreader since it's inception, and now Chron photojournalist Frederic Larson's Mystic Photography blog is providing daily doses of photographic inspiration from Bay Area streets.... Lilia 2006-05-23T21:51:18-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/05/bay_to_breakers_2.html See more photos on Flickr.... Lilia 2006-05-21T12:26:41-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/03/typepad_blogs_n.html The TypePad team has been busy at work on adding greater functionality to TypePad blogs. Now you can easily add over 30 widgets to your sidebar in a snap! Kudos to Walt who designed the awesome TypePad Widgets graphics.... TypePad Lilia 2006-03-30T10:16:13-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/02/amazon_you_dont.html Why do I get so much crap inside my Amazon Gold Box? I always open the Gold Box hoping for a fabulous bargain, but I'm always completely disappointed with their offers. Where do they get the idea that I'm interested in a golf club bag stand or a leather executive massage chair? Could you see me out on a golf course? Here's another issue. Many times I'm presented with options based on my purchases for friends and family. Amazon needs a better system to filter out my gift purchases so that I'm only presented with suggestions based on purchases that I made for myself. I don't need to see Bill O'Reilly or Ann Coulter in my Gold Box just because I bought a conservative book for my 77 year old Republican father for Christmas back in 2000. I want a "gift" tag now!... Technology Lilia 2006-02-24T22:22:59-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/02/a_look_inside_t.html Ever wanted to crack open your iPod Nano and have a look inside? MIT's Technology Review did. (via Core77)... Design Lilia 2006-02-16T16:02:25-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/02/positioning_you.html The SFAI, View Camera Magazine and Robyn Color Lab are sponsoring a panel on the finer points of being a fine art photographer on Tuesday, February 14. Panelists include Mark Citret, Linda Connor, Cay Lang, and Heather Snider. When: Tuesday, February 14 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Rayko Photo Center 428 Third Street (near Harrison) San Francisco Admission: Free for ASMP Members | Students: $10 | General: $20... Lilia 2006-02-09T19:14:45-08:00 http://www.lilia.com/archives/2006/01/dueling_photogr.html Tonight, here in San Francisco you have your pick of two photographer's lectures: Martin Parr or Andy Katz. I'm probably going to check out the Andy Katz lecture since it's only about a 15 minute walk from my office to the downtown SF Apple store. Magnum photographer and filmmaker Martin Parr will give a lecture hosted by PhotoAlliance at the San Francisco Art Institute on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:30PM. Location:San Francisco Art Institute (Lecture Hall)800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA Map Cost: $8 general / $4 students / free to SFAI students Photographer Andy Katz shares his experiences and his work from the old country in Eastern Europe to the California wine country, which he now calls home. Tonight at 7PM. Location: Downtown SF Apple store Cost: Free... Lilia 2006-01-24T15:51:59-08:00