barn swallows

old barns, handmade furniture, and a passion... everything has a story to tell...

The Roaring Twenties

Photographing parties is one of my most favorite things to do.. add to that a 1920’s theme, a vineyard, and bocce ball... well that is just pure bliss!

Tiana’s birthday was a magical event and I am honored to have been asked to photograph for her special day.

The afternoon started with a picnic and champagne tasting at Iron Horse Vineyards and the evening ended with cocktails and bocce ball at the Underwood in Graton.
Here are a few, select photos from my time with Tiana and her loving and fabulous friends and family.

Cheers to Tiana and her magical birthday experience!

xo
joy

West County Herb Company

While strolling thru my favorite weekly farmers market in the beautiful west county, I took a turn and wandered into the West County Herb Company!

A beautiful apothecary full of delicious smells and friendly smiles. They offer handcrafted wares including; herbal medicines, body care, aromatherapy products, soaps, and candles. Fantastic products made by the talented herbalists and craftspeople of  Northern California. It is a gem! I highly recommend visiting when you find yourself lost in Occidental. Which is also highly recommended, getting lost in Occidental that is!

cheers,
joy

You can find West County Herb Company at 3641 Main Street, Occidental, CA
and on the web at www.westcountyherb.com

a grand passion

"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion"

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

You can visit Ernie, pictured above, and the 12 other beautiful horses of Icssoma Farm.
For more information visit the Well Trained Horses website and Icssoma Farm blog.

For more photography visit joyhamel.com

cheers!
joy

A weekend of inspiration at the 2011 Harmony Festival

a picture says a thousand words.. here are but a few... for more images from the amazing Harmony Festival be sure to check out joyhamel.com and my flickr set.

enjoy the show...