The purple wisteria at Eastman House is absolutely gorgeous right now. I loved getting to do a mom and daughter photoshoot with the blooms.

@indivisibleroc.bsky.social @rachbarnhart.com this is what democracy looks like. I’m proud to live in a sanctuary city.

Huxley is a puppy with a purpose. I met his owners at the park yesterday and found out they intend for him to be a guide dog. 💙

“Can you take a photo of us with my phone?” the mom asks. “Definitely!” I answer. “OK if also take a few with my camera?” Five minutes later, they were gone and I was wondering if I had dreamt them up. But my memory card proves they were real. And gorgeous.

So, I go to Eastman to scout a location for a photo shoot, wishing I had a better model than my frumpy husband, and … 15 seconds after I arrive, a beautiful family of five marches up to my chosen spot wearing their Easter Sunday best.

Saw this beautiful dog at the beach and had to stop to take her picture.

@indivisibleroc.bsky.social lady liberty won the day for me at the rally.

April in Rochester.

My best practice model. My best girl.

Modeled after my toddler’s raised fist. 🎨✊

Here’s hoping one day we actually value what this thing stands for.
Artwork by me

Experimented with oil pastels today based on a picture I took of a puppy. This medium is new to me, but I love it.

Snowball in the snow.

Hers and mine today🎨. My two year old used finger paint w/brush & water, and finally, a toilet paper roll. The fox is supposed to be like the one from “Water Color With Me in the Forest” by Dana Fox. Hair strokes are hard. 🥵

Just pure watercolor painting fun with the family. Our two year old experimented with different mediums for her painting, and my husband painted an image based on one of my photographs of our daughter. My bumble bee painting came with instructions and original art from Dana Fox “In the Forest”

I’m a photographer, but I’m on this app to stay informed on how best to help our most vulnerable populations. Thank you to those smarter than I sharing valuable resources for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees.