After a couple of margaritas a couple of Sundays ago, I had a realization that I am missing out on documenting my own life because I’m documenting everybody else’s…. To be completely honest, I am usually just too beat and burned out to bring my camera to every function and document my life. Especially when people are expecting it. But if I could make images like these below, with no expectation, no demand, and no pressure—just for me, I would do it all the time. And I think I will.
As a lot of you know, my husband is in a band, Jesse Daniel and the Reckoning. Jesse grew up in Lyons and the band played a benefit in Lyons a couple of weeks ago for a girl he grew up with whose house burned down. Despite the unfortunate event with the fire, the event was marvelous. It was a great day to be in Lyons listening to live music—hot like hell, but a good crowd, cold beer, no expectations .
Also, if any of you are interested in following Jesse Daniel and the Reckoning, please friend them on facebook, Also come check them out on Thursday night at 9pm. They will be playing the Hi-Dive on Broadway. I’ll be there drinking many beers, as I don’t have a wedding on Friday!

Pure, good ole’ fashioned rock n’ roll is what I would call Jesse Daniel and the Reckoning… Vocal are like those of Billy Corgan, the songwriting compares to that of Josh Ritter and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and their sound, a hybrid of Soundgarden and The Kings of Leon, with seductive bass lines, and guitar breaks that keep you groovin’. But if you really want to get a taste of this handsome quartet, then you must come out to the Larimer Lounge tomorrow (2/25) to see them live. Show starts at 11p. I’ll be there drinking $2 PBRs, and if they can pack the house with 49 more music (or beer) enthusiasts, Jesse Daniel and the Reckoning will be playing the Bluebird! So get off your couch or make some coffee if you’re generally a “pumpkin” by this hour and rally! It will be completely worth it. You’ll be able to one day say, “Hey, man—I saw Jesse Daniel and the Reckoning at the Larimer Lounge one night before they went platinum!” Did I mention that Jesse Daniel is my husband?
If you’re coming, print out this JPEG. It will save you half off at the door/ normally $8 but only $4 with this coupon.

Friday, July 3rd 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Red, White, and Clickin’ Away

At Julie Harris Photography Boutique and Studio: 2405 W 32nd Ave Denver, 80211

Join us for a photographic scavenger hunt for all things red, white and blue. All scavenger hunts will be led by Julie Harris Photography staff members. cameras will be provided during the event. Simply bring your children and your sense of adventure!
Pizza provided by Pasquini’s!

This is my first attempt at a “First Friday” for Kids, and I’m hoping to get a killer turn out, so that I can keep planning these events in effort to get kids excited about photography as an art form.  So come on down to my studio and bring your kids–and your kids friends!  It should be a riot!  Please RSVP via this post if you plan on coming, so we know how many pizzas we will need….  Hope to see you all there!