sharing the joy of the human spirit in mid air around the world
Elevating Emotions Canadian artist Eyoälha Baker brings joyful photography project to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. SUSAN MYRLAND JUNE 8,…
Self portrait. Red Dress Series. Eyoalha Baker. Quilcene, WA 2018. I started a fundraising campaign to help cover costs of…
Since arriving in Mount Shasta I’ve started working a lot more with light energy, breathing and movement in my photo…
Meet my amazing sister of joy, Jillian Schecher.. she literally is a Joy Coach and has a Joy Club in…
Some people shine so brightly and laugh so deeply that it vibrates from their soul and you feel lighter and…
Joy is a powerful emotion that we all have the capacity to access and share with others. . I’ve…
“Purity of heart is blooming the same colours in the middle of the wilderness when no one sees you.” Vanna…
Meet the lovely and kind hearted Heather Schumacher! We met and instantly felt like kindred spirits, like we were little…
TAMMY GILLIS … Q: What inspires you to jump for joy? A: I jump for joy to be inspired. I jump for…
. New locations. Connecting and deepening new and longtime friendships. Experiencing home in others homes, neighbourhoods and nature… all feel…
Capturing a beautiful explosion of joy! The warmth of the delightful sun, shining down on us… celebrate the lovely…
It’s a strange title: Why It’s Good To Throw Your Life Away. It should be called: “Why it’s good to…
Meet the lovely Julieanne who has been a great supporter for the Jump for Joy Photo Project for many…
I am proud to be a legitimate trailer park girl! My grandpa Dan and Nanny were trail blazers, visionaries. They…
Introducing the amazingly talented and always inspiring Sunny Lenarduzzi! Q: Sunny, what inspires you to jump for joy? A: Everything!…
“Human beings grow from joy, from being in connection; that is, how we heal and grow stronger from the joyous…
I’ve been invited to take photos at a beautiful Spiritual Retreat called Guru Shasta in Mount Shasta, California. So I’ve…
Read a little background about the journey artist Eyoalha Baker has created with the Jump for Joy Photo Project came…
Get to know a little about Radha:Q: What inspires you to jump for joy?A: I don’t jump for joy physically,…
One from the archives! I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Kelsey Grant in Vancouver several years ago when…
More Joy, more joy! Happy Birthday Stef! When we were kids around 6 or 7 years old, my cousin Stefany…
We planned this jump session several years ago and just couldn’t seem to find the right time to meet up.…
Honoured to join the fabulous Julie Reisler on her You’est You Podcast! When we met in Sedona at the Illuminate…
I had the pleasure of meeting my friend Louka in Berlin, Germany in 2012. We met the very week I…
I am always in awe of the incredible life I am experiencing. I had spent several months resting, doing some…
Kathy contacted me just as I was finishing my Artist in Residence with the Palm Springs Cultural Center and shared…
Sometimes I meet people who instantly become friends, Kevin was one of those people. It’s impossible not to love him.…
Elevating Emotions Canadian artist Eyoälha Baker brings joyful photography project to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. SUSAN MYRLAND JUNE 8,…
When you meet Imane, you are immediately impacted by her joyful energy and infectious smile. I had the joy of…
I met Tomoki when my boyfriend Nick and I helped as parking attendants with Thunderbull Productions in exchange for Modest…
I had the pleasure of meeting Suzy at her beautiful home in Jefferson County, Washington. I’ve been in the area…
In a small town called Jerome, in a small bar named the Spirit Room, the last thing you expect to…
It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Mary Anne, she has a beautiful, genuine and welcoming presence that draws…
I am always inspired when I meet people who lead by example, who share knowledge freely and forge forward to…
I had just completed a 4 month artist residency with the Palm Springs Cultural Center when I received a beautiful…
Its been an incredibly fun few months creating and sharing joy-filled experiences and art throughout the Coachella Valley. I have…
Today I will put the final touches on the Palm Springs Cultural Center Jump for Joy Mural. Tomorrow, May 19,…
The fun of Jump for Joy Photo Project mural making is underway in Palm Springs! As Artist in Residence for…
Great write up in Palm Springs Life Magazine about the Jump for Joy Photo Project mural I am about to…
I’ve taken many photos of people for this project with people who are not physically able to jump for joy,…
It’s always nice to catch up with friends you haven’t seen in years. StefZ stopped by for a catch up…
Yarrow is literally the superhero of jumping joy. He dedicates his life to uplifting people and helping people shine their…
Time for an update! I’ve had an incredible time zooming around the Coachella Valley and taking photos of people jumping…
Getting to know some of the students, including Araceli at Palm Springs High School was a big highlight for me.…
I received an email from Aletha which had a story about her jumping over a rattlesnake. She said she wasn’t…
Great vibes, and a fun uplifting jump of joy. I met Natalia along with 17 other amazing students at Palm…
Allie kindly invited me to do one of her Yoga classes at this incredible house that was sponsored by Acme…
It was a real pleasure to meet Elle at Palm Springs High School. I had taken photos of the March…
I had set up to do a jumping photo with Heinz and we were about to get started when Bernd,…
I love that Kelsey just joined in to jump for joy with her best friend Timothy. Kelsey was smiling and…
It was such a pleasure to briefly meet Evelyn. With this incredible jump of joy I was amazed that she…
I met up with Bryan at his beautiful home in Rancho Mirage. He was warm and inviting and excited to…
Another fun jumping photo from my session at Palm Springs High School. The bond of friendship these two have is…
Some people just exude joy. I met Michael early morning at the Palm Springs Police Department. His energy was upbeat…
I had the pleasure of briefly meeting Juvenal while working at Wong Farms (located near the town of Mecca, California).…
I love this fun, playful jump from Zarah. She has such incredible energy and you can feel the joy shining…
I got an email from Timothy saying he’d like to take part in the project on the night before the…
I was so happy to hear that Stephen wanted to come out and share some jumping joy, wearing his kilt!…
As soon as we met Mike and he said he had a red tutu to wear, the playful fun just…
This was a fun filled, full day road trip adventure with Barrie of the Vancouver Biennale and his husband Murray.…
For her jump of joy, Zully chose this vibrantly coloured mural on the Palm Springs High School campus as the…
The cowboy hat was the perfect touch. Rod and his wife Debbie kindly invited us to their tomato and mango…
I had the pleasure of meeting Heinz and his husband Bernd downtown for his jumping photo. They come all the…
I appreciate the amount of thought and care Jeannie put into her jumping session. We met Jeannie at the Palm…
I love the vibrant, shining energy of Maricela. I met her and her twin sister Maribel at Palm Springs High…
I was lucky to have a one on one session with Donna at the gorgeous Whitewater Preserve as well as…
Such a pleasure to meet Stefanie at the Palm Springs Police Station where we did her jump for joy photo.…
I’ve been admiring the beautiful architecture of Arrive Hotel everytime I drive by so when Kathleen didn’t have a location…
Bill had come out to observe one of my Jump for Joy Photo sessions for an article he was doing…
We were so excited that the Palm Springs Fire Department agreed to participate in the project. The Fire Department is…
This jump just exudes joy. Lilyanna has a powerful presence which comes through in heer amazing jump. I feel so…
When I first arrived in Palm Springs, I met Bella Da Ball at a Disco themed party at the Palm…
Miraella chose to do her photos near one of the beautiful trees on the Palm Springs High School campus. I…
Susana Vega came across as a little shy as she watched the Girl Guides jump around the Demuth Community Center…
I met up with Jason in one of the Duluth Park parking lots to scout out a backdrop for his…
As I was waiting outside the Mizell Senior Center for my next jumping photo session, when out walks Raggedy Andy.…
Maria is one of the hard working and dedicated farm workers I met when we visited Wong Farms, one of…
Loved the positive energy and intelligent curiosity of Maribel and her sister Maricela, who I met at Palm Springs High…
I had the brief pleasure of meeting Juan Luis on his lunch break where he works – Wong Farms. He…
Claudia was one of several vivaciously confident and creative Wyld Womxn who came out to jump for joy on what…
The first time I went to Palm Springs High School to do jumping photos, 18 students came out to jump…
Wow! What a jump! I find it impossible not to smile when I look at the dynamic energy of joy…
Blanca was one of several dedicated and hard workers I met at Wong Farms in Mecca, California. We don’t speak…
What a beautiful spirit. I love this joyful and peaceful jump photo of Hannah. I can’t get over how lovely…
We were very happy when the Palm Springs Police Department wanted to participate in the jump for joy photo project…
Road trip! This was a fun filled full day adventure through the Coachella Valley. I know Murray and his husband…
I was driving through downtown Palm Springs when I noticed Paul’s fabulous, vibrant, flower filled clothing that instantly made me…
Katrina’s energy was vibrant, full of life and exuding joyful energy. She was one of 18 intelligent and gracious students…
When an group of inflatable chickens and an inflatable rooster walk out of a building… obviously, you invite them to…
Natalia is one of several enthusiastic Girl Guides who came out to jump for joy with us. This dome was…
When I went to the Palm Springs High school to ask if I could do photos with the Students, Mr.…
It was so lovely to be invited by Debbie and her husband Ron to spend the day at Wong Farms,…
We met up with Read and her wife Kasey near an abandoned house in the desert. I loved her adventurous…
This was such a fun day! I got to meet and do jumps with a bunch of awesome Wyld Womxn!…
What an incredibly fun day doing jumping photos at Palm Springs High School. The school is beautiful, and the 18…
Megan kindly arranged for almost a dozen Girl Guides to meet us at this garden located behind the Demuth Community…
The Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market is a weekly event that takes place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. I…
I met Hector and Jessica on their lunch break at Wong Farms where they work to harvest tomatoes and mangoes.…
It was a beautiful day to meet Jan at the O’Donnell Golf Club which has stunning views of the mountains.…
I met Joel at a free lunch offered to people in need – if you are interested in supporting people…
What a fun morning this was! I got to spend time and do jumping photos with an incredible group of…
Wendy and James were having lunch at a Church which provides meals to people who need them when I asked…
I woke up to the news that Jump for Joy Photo Project, is in the news today! Thanks to a…
I met Eric several times at the Palm Springs Cultural Center before he came out to jump. He is always…
We met up with Steven at Palm Springs City Hall. He has a bright openness and vibrant energy. After speaking…
Phoebe was one of several Girl Guides / Scouts who shared joy in this beautiful garden. To share joy with…
Best way to spend an early Sunday morning, with a bunch of creative, joyful Wyld Womxn! We met Lauren and…
We met up with Kasey and her wife Read at a cul de sac near a gas station off the…
We met Vic in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, sporting this colourful new shirt he bought just for the…
We had a fabulous day photographing some pretty incredible young girl scouts, who will undoubtedly become powerful women when they…
Ady was one of the super talented kids I met at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts. She was a…
We were excited about Virginas photo session for weeks in advance because Virginia had sent us a photo of this…
Zoe was one of several strong, intelegent and curious Girl Guides that shared their jumping joy at the Demuth Community…
This was such a fun day of playing, exploring and sharing joy with Jonathan (and his husband Tim). I LOVE…
Victor and I met in downtown Palm Springs, his energy is very warm and friendly so we immediately felt like…
We stopped in at the Buckshot Cafe on the way home form an amazing road trip to Salvation Mountain. The…
Damien was the first of several kids I did jumping photos with at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts. He…
We met these lovely girls on our trip to Salvation Mountain. They had come on a tour all the way…
Rick has a very nice presence. We met him at a Church that serves lunch to homeless and people who…
Kai as one of the students at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts who shared their amazing talents and jumps…
It’s always nice to be invited to photograph people at their home as this is where people feel the most…
We met Marcus when he was on his way to get a free lunch served at a meal program for…
We had some time between jumping sessions so my assistant Joe and I decided to get a coffee and sit…
It was wonderful to meet Anika, along with several other Girl Guides who jumped for joy at the Demuth Community…
It was immediately fun when we met up with Felice and her wife Constance at Ruth Hardy Park. They were…
Such a fun day all around. We met up with a group of Girl Scouts, moms and Girl Guide Leaders…
A kitchen that serves healthy food to people who may not otherwise get a good meal brings people together. We…
One from the team! Joe (and his husband Thomas) have been generously volunteering since I began my Artist Residency with…
The first time I met Charles was a chance encounter while we were both guests on the Joey English Show.…
I met this lovely little powerhouse, along with several other talented kids, at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts where…
As we arrived at the Desert Sun building to share jumping joy with Will, I was impressed with the landscaping…
We met Ronald aka the Salvation Mountain Man who has taken over the caretaker role at Salvation Mountain since the…
Meeting Constance and her partner Felice at at Ruth Hardy Park to share joy was loads of fun. Constance arrived…
We were invited to the beautiful home of Ron and his husband Daniel (feature on the way soon!) to capture…
If you ever have the chance to visit the astounding creativity that is Salvation mountain, take a drive a little…
Naomi was the first of nearly a dozen Girl Scouts I met at the Demuth Community Center garden. This dome…
Chris is a kind hearted person. He’s has been volunteering as a cook at a Church kitchen for many years…
Vicky is one of the lovely women who came out hiking and jumping for joy along the trails of Indian…
I randomly meet these lovely ladies who were visiting from Japan during an epic road trip to Salvation Mountain with…
I was doing jumping photos with Girl Guides, so naturally the moms were invited to jump as well. Once we…
Diago was one of several talented kids I met at the Marquee School of Performing Arts. He was a little…
Tina was one of our servers at the Buckshot cafe. We stopped in for a bite during our epic road…
We had the pleasure of meeting Roseanne when she brought us to a Church where she volunteers serving lunch for…
Jim joined Steven, Miriam and I on a day trip to Coachella to do his jump for joy photo. I…
The first time I went to visit the hot lunch being served to people who are homeless and need a…
I love sharing this father daughter jump! You know the saying, families that play together, stay together 🙂 This was…
Elisa is one of several Girl Guides / Scouts I met up with to share thier jumping joy. What an…
Getting to photograph with a bunch of intelligent, creative, confident girls is a such a pleasure. Skyla is one of…
This was an epic road trip day from palm Springs to Salvation Mountain and back (I posted a few pics…
We met at a roadside gas station and walked to an open area with trails, trees, brush and all kinds…
We met Phoenix, Joseph, and Virgel spontaneously in downtown Palm Springs. I saw them cross the street as we were…
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