That Wondrous Time

Scenes from the road less traveled...

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:08:00 +0000

The First Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:18:00 +0000

Southern California sunset, New Years Day.

I can gather all the news I need on the weather report...

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:04:00 +0000

I awoke with this beautiful song in my head, and an urge to work on photos I shot years ago and hadn't done anything with.

Enjoy the music, enjoy the view.

Atop the Empire State Building, September 2007.

Looking Back, Moving Forward

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:59:00 +0000

Something told me I couldn't officially begin the new year without reflecting on 2011, so here goes...

2011 was a whopper of a year. It was a year of continued transition, highs, lows, and delicious moments between. We faced the challenges of establishing our business in Southern California, and the stresses that can occur within a self-employed household. Some days felt especially cruel, but we had faith, and persevered. We struggled, we made it through, and we're thankful to be right where we are today.

As Autumn approached, the leaves appeared achingly vivid, as if they had stored the energy of all the year's days. Although I felt compelled to photograph their radiance, there was a part of me that wanted to move past without capturing the intensity. I needed time to pass and seasons to change without attempt to hold on to what they offered, or forgot to offer. I wanted the leaves to fade in color with ease, and fall.

When the slightly-less-golden leaves filled the sidewalk, with ruffled edges crumbled and stepped upon, I pulled out my camera and things felt Ok again.

When I look back at the photographs I posted, I see that 2011 was much more than a year of struggle and perseverance. It was also a year filled with

sunlight and blue sky,
road trips, airplane trips, and traveling new streets,
rainbows and record players,
kindness and support,
unexpected discoveries and opportunity,
remembering our old home, discovering our new home
and perhaps best of all, the faces of family beautiful beyond belief.

Though it's only beginning, 2012 is looking to be a pretty great year. Already, we have some exciting travels planned, and I'm looking forward to sharing the fruits with you. This year I'll do my best to foster That Wondrous Time as a place of inspiration, curiosity, adventure, and of course, wonder. I'm so happy that you've found your way here...let's all have a wonderful 2012, shall we?

A look back at 2011...

A Wonderful Year in Review, 2010. Take a peek if you like...

Thank You

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:42:00 +0000

Wishing you all a very happy new year!

2011 was a challenging year for many of us, and although the challenges were mixed with blessings, the fresh start of 2012 sure feels like a gift.

Thank you for your support and encouragement, and for just being here.

Foggy Morning Sunrise

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:29:00 +0000

Fresno, California

Happy Days

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:49:00 +0000

I hope your holiday has been filled with love, laughter, and the friendliest of faces...

A Most Fantastical Morning Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:09:00 +0000

A chilly morning in Northern California wine country was warmed by the company of family, and beauty in all directions...

Happy (Almost) Winter!

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:29:00 +0000

I know we're not quite there yet, but I think it's cold enough to qualify...don't you?

Super Styles

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Pawnbroker

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:40:00 +0000

What a place... Detroit.

40% Off Holiday Sale + Pinterest Gift Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:20:00 +0000

Hello and Happy Monday! I hope you had a peacefully rejuvenating holiday weekend.

This week, get 40% Off all photographs (including prints already on sale) with Coupon Code "Holiday40". Shop Roadside Photographs on etsy or Able + Baker.

And...

What was I doing at 5:00 this morning? Creating a Pinterest Holiday Gift Guide! (Do you love Pinterest as much as I do?)

My Holiday Gift Guide features gifts and stocking stuffers from $2 - $160, and includes a few of my photographs and some Able + Baker originals, as well as an array of items to love from other Independent Designers, Artists, and Vintage sellers.

If you're looking to support Independent Designers and small businesses this holiday season, my Pinboard may be a fun place to start.

I'll be adding more items throughout the week, including items from fellow Unique LA participants. Have I mentioned that I'm participating in Unique LA this weekend? It's going to be one busy and exciting week!

What is my Gift Guide missing? Send me links of the products you're loving this holiday season... I'd love to see.

Thanks everyone, I hope you have a great day!

Sunlight & Season

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:09:00 +0000

Feeling thankful for

Josh. Even when it's not easy, we smile and laugh every day.

Family.
Nieces and nephews, I love love love those faces.
Friends, old and new.
A recently discovered box of old photo albums,
and the wave of memory that came with.
sunlight and warmth
the feel of home
cameras and lenses
music and melody
health and healing
butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon
You, wherever you are, reading this

I hope your holiday is filled with love, warmth, and wonder....

Of the Metropolis

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:30:00 +0000

"All great art is born of the metropolis."
-Ezra Pound

Sometimes it's nice to be a passenger...

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:09:00 +0000

...because it allows me to take photos like this as we drive by.
(Friends Market, Detroit.)

A Stroll Around Town, Detroit.

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:02:00 +0000

Color on a Colorless Day, Detroit.

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:01:00 +0000

Train Depot, Detroit.

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:55:00 +0000

The Michigan Central Railway was designed by Warren & Wetmore and Reed and Stern, the same firms who designed the Grand Central Terminal in New York. Just a mile from Downtown Detroit, the Depot serviced passengers from 1913 through 1988, although a major decline in traffic began after WWII .

Per our friend Wikipedia:

At the beginning of World War I, the peak of rail travel in the United States, more than two hundred trains left the station each day and lines would stretch from the boarding gates to the main entrance. In the 1940s, more than four thousand passengers a day used the station and more than three thousand people worked in its office tower. Among those who arrived at MCS were Presidents Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman and Franklin D. Roosevelt, actor Charlie Chaplin and inventor Thomas Edison.

To read more on Michigan Central Station's interior stylings and history, click here.

Dark and Light, Detroit.

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:49:00 +0000

Civic Beauty, Detroit

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:11:00 +0000

Sunday (Good) Times

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:25:00 +0000

What a nice long Sunday we're having... listening to records, working around the house, celebrating the fact that we finally have internet by streaming plenty of movies, and baking gingerbread.
good for you too?

The Way Up...

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:51:00 +0000

Another one from the archives. I rediscovered this photo today and it made me happy. Pretty sure I shot it in 2001 -- I guess I've been looking up for a very long time.
This weekend I'll be setting aside some time to work on photographs from our Detroit / Niagara adventure, and look forward to sharing more with you next week.

Happy weekend!

When the sun goes down...

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:21:00 +0000

View from our motel room, Palm Springs.

Along the Golden State, A California Classic

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:54:00 +0000

Motel, Morning Light

noreply@blogger.com (Jen Zahigian) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:43:00 +0000