Category Archives: Photography

Book Progress #4

Posted on July 19, 2013 by sally

Last week I sent in my next section of pages for my book Hope and New Orleans. This is where I am: My contract calls for 35 photographs and 40,000 words. Or 65 photographs and 35,000 words. Or something that … Continue reading →

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Second book progress down!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by sally

Bullet Points on the Past Couple of Crazy Weeks March 30th – ran the Crescent City Classic. The whole damn thing! And felt GOOD! After only a few weeks of training. The problem is I will have to cease my … Continue reading →

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First Progress Report

Posted on March 15, 2013 by sally

Well, I turned in my first monthly progress report for my book and got some good feedback from my editor. Movin’ along! I would say I am about 8-10% done. Right on schedule. Here are some things I learned (and … Continue reading →

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Muses Time!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by sally

It’s Muses time again and this will be the 6th year the Big Easy Rollergirls (and me) have participated in the parade. As a retired skater, I am grateful that the league lets us participate in this amazing “girl power” … Continue reading →

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Krewe of Barkus article

Posted on February 6, 2013 by sally

Costumed dogs parading around the French Quarter. What is not to love? The Krewe of Barkus is the annual Mardi Gras dog parade. Allegedly, it was founded in 1992 when Tom Wood was at a Margaret Orr Fan Club meeting (I love … Continue reading →

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My book contract!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by sally

So… I got a book contract with the History Press. I am excited. Happy. Slightly terrified. And GEARED UP! It will be a history of New Orleans street signs. I will be writing the text and shooting the photographs. I … Continue reading →

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Walking Krewes of New Orleans

Posted on January 25, 2013 by sally

Last week I was strolling on the Tulane campus, trying to capture students returning for the semester when my mind drifted to Mardi Gras (as it often does). I thought about all my fabulous creative friends who participate in Carnival … Continue reading →

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Tulane Talk

Posted on January 14, 2013 by sally

Last month I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Scott Cowen, the president of Tulane University, gave me and my art a shout-out in his weekly email “Tulane Talk.” The email goes out to faculty, students, staff, parents, alumni and … Continue reading →

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Original Ornaments!

Posted on December 8, 2012 by sally

One of the new items I’m making and selling at art markets this year is magnetic photo ornaments.  They are similar to the ornaments I’ve sold in past years where the photo was glued in, but now they are attached … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by sally

For the last few years I have made it a point to stop by the home on St. Charles at State Street to take pictures of their amazing Halloween decorations. Last year I met the owner, Louellen Berger, who graciously … Continue reading →

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