“I totally abide by the cliche that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When I actually take the time to fully enjoy it, it’s my favorite part of the day. I’ll go for weeks eating the same thing that seems to switch as the seasons do. I just switched from oatmeal to muesli with fresh fruit, honey and greek yogurt. Summers I often turn to fresh smoothies. But a good piece of toast and a fried egg never fails me. Regardless, when I make a point to enjoy a bit of quiet time in the morning, I feel happier, more clear-minded and calm over the course of my day.”

Erin Hiemstra is a new media strategist freelancer for small businesses and creatives.

Mom, Inc., a book written by Meg Mateo Ilasco and Cat Seto, is a great guide for all moms on how to run a successful business.  I’m very fortunate and proud to be part of this wonderful book (find my interview in Chapter 8)!  *Available now at Chronicle Books.

Who // Heather Taylor, owner of Taylor De Cordoba and blogger of LA In Bloom

What // April ad campaign for Americana at Brand, art directed by Cleo Murnane

Where // Glendale, CA.

By popular demand, I’ll be traveling to New York City for three days this May (24th to 26th) for a limited number of Portrait Sessions (8 spots only!).  If you’re interested, email me at bonnie.photo.is (at) gmail.com for more information.

“I tend to wake up early–before the rest of my household wakes up (my husband and cat) and so breakfast-time is my quiet time. I become pensive and think about what I want to accomplish during my day. I wish the l’il Boomba in my belly a good morning. I have my earl grey tea with a teaspoon of twitter and a splash of a magazine to get connected and inspired. I take my prenatal vitamins with a little OJ, and then enjoy a later breakfast with the boys when they wake up. I feel fresh and alert in the mornings, grateful for the opportunity to enjoy another day.”

Justina Blakeney is a designer and consultant.

Who // Victoria‘s Lucy (top) and Erin‘s Chloe (bottom)

What // Friends at Home

Where // San Francisco, CA.

Spent my past weekend in San Francisco at Victoria‘s and I took some polaorids of her lovely home.  She has such great taste!

Equipment List:
- Polaroid ProPack camera
- FujiFilm FP-100C

A sneak peek of the engagement session I shot in San Francisco over the past weekend.  Abigail and David were a lot of fun to work with.  Looking forward to their wedding in August!

Who // Trina Turk

What // Cover shoot for Matchbook Magazine, Issue 14, March 2012

Where // Los Angeles

*Special thanks to Joy Cho for being part this project.  Joy and I became friends in the most natural way and it is friendship such as this would allow you be who you really are.  I thank her for being my truest friend.

*special thanks to Bri Emery for many many things, but most importantly I thank her for being a great friend.  love you, Bri.

Breakfast, my new monthly photographic series, is not about food, but an exploration of people with their thoughts and emotions during that first meal of the day.  Stay tuned for my first post this week

Who // Bri and Arian

What // Ad campaign for The Americana at Brand

Where // Los Angeles, CA.

Camera: Polaroid ProPack

Film: FujiFilm FP-100C

This year, one of the projects I started is this Daily Instant Project – shoot one instant film a day to document my 2012.  It’s nice to see how I spent my everyday with family and friends.

Camera: Polaroid 600 Red Stripe from Impossible Project

Film: PX 600 Silver Shade from Impossible Project