Photobooth Fun!

This is a Photobooth shot of my Sister-in-Heart Adrienne (S4) and I on our recent trip to San Francisco. It was not a good Photobooth but I wanted to include these shots because it still captures some of the fun we had that day. S4 and I have a special connection which I shared in an earlier blog. Her joy is irrepressible. She sparkles and shines brightly and brings happiness to all of those who are fortunate to know her. I adore my SIH and the first stop when she visits is the Voodoo Photobooth for some kick ass photoboothing!

I am 15 years old in this Photobooth picture with my daughter's Godfather David Torrey DeFreschville. We were at the Santa Clara County Fair and yes, I am wearing a tube dress! I adore this man beyond measure!

Here I am with my dear friend Tina. (We call ourselves Tenafer for Tina and Jennifer-like Brangelina but much cooler) We met 15 years ago when I moved to Oregon. We were pregnant at the same time. She is one of the funniest, most genuine people I have ever met and I adore her! We can go 6 months without seeing each other in person and pick up like it was yesterday. We have the best time together and I cherish our time together because we are both busy Mommas! XO (It looks like I am goosing her in this photo!) Here I am with the beautiful, bodacious Robin whom I call R-Cake. Our daughters met in pre-school when they were 3 years old and they are still best friends! She has mad style and LOTS of musical connections. She knows more about music than any woman I have ever met (although Cass could give her a run for her money) ;) You will not meet a wittier or more loyal gal! I adore her too! XO

Here I am with my beautiful daughter on her 12 1/2 Birthday. She also has inimitable style. My daughter was born an old soul and I am a better person for having parented this remarkable child! I must add that I adore her too! XO

I am crazy for Photobooths! I can clearly recall my first photobooth experience. It was at Woolworth's in the Mayfield Mall in Mountain View, CA. My Grandma would take me there for a hot dog (on special toasted bread), fries and a shake and then let me go in the photobooth. I still have a picture of she and I in that booth when I was 9 years old. Over the years I sat in many a photobooth. I never have liked the more modern booths that shoot in color but I would still drag my friends and loved ones into them if I saw one!

There has been a Photobooth Renaissance the past few years especially here in Portland. I was thrilled to discover that Voodoo Donuts (#2) had recently acquired a Photobooth just like the one I loved in the 1970's at Woolworths. What is especially cool about this Photobooth is that the photos look different every time you sit for your 4 poses. I love the timeless quality of the shots. I also enjoy capturing the FUN I always have inside the booth as it is always with someone I adore! If you come to visit me in Portland you can rest assured we will be hitting the Photobooth!