Nearly Losing 15 years of Eyoalha’s Photos Inspires Show and Tell Art show in LA!

Self portrait. Red Dress Series. Eyoalha Baker. Quilcene, WA 2018. I started a fundraising campaign to help cover costs of …

Jamie Lu liberating her joy with jumps at Guru Shasta

Since arriving in Mount Shasta I’ve  started working a lot more with light energy, breathing and movement in my photo …

Jillian Schecher light beams of joy in Mount Shasta, California

Meet my amazing sister of joy, Jillian Schecher.. she literally is a Joy Coach and has a Joy Club in …

Sharing joy with Stephen Baldonado at Lake Siskiyou, California

Some people shine so brightly and laugh so deeply that it vibrates from their soul and you feel lighter and …

The power of joy! Uplift yourself, uplift others. Eyoälha Baker Jump for Joy Photo Book! Coming soon!

  Joy is a powerful emotion that we all have the capacity to access and share with others. . I’ve …

Get Naked in Nature! Uplift yourself, uplift others! Jump for Joy Photo Project

“Purity of heart is blooming the same colours in the middle of the wilderness when no one sees you.” Vanna …

Heather Schumacher, Here to Radiate in Joy!

Meet the lovely and kind hearted Heather Schumacher! We met and instantly felt like kindred spirits, like we were little …

Tammy Gillis: constantly reinvent yourself while still bringing yourself @Tammy_F_Gillis

TAMMY GILLIS  … Q: What inspires you to jump for joy? A: I jump for joy to be inspired. I jump for …

Elizabeth Jarosz joy jump of the day!

  Capturing a beautiful explosion of joy! The warmth of the delightful sun, shining down on us… celebrate the lovely …

Why it’s good to reevaluate your life, what you want to experience, refocus if necessary… then go do that.

It’s a strange title: Why It’s Good To Throw Your Life Away. It should be called: “Why it’s good to …

Resharing the joy with Julieanne Amir Chazotte

  Meet the lovely Julieanne who has been a great supporter for the Jump for Joy Photo Project for many …

Proud to be a legit trailer park girl – jump for joy!

I am proud to be a legitimate trailer park girl! My grandpa Dan and Nanny were trail blazers, visionaries. They …

Sunny Lenarduzzi sharing joy and uplifting people around the world every day!

  Introducing the amazingly talented and always inspiring Sunny Lenarduzzi! Q: Sunny, what inspires you to jump for joy? A: Everything! …

Scott Gamm a healing jump of joy in Sedona

“Human beings grow from joy, from being in connection; that is, how we heal and grow stronger from the joyous …

What’s up with Jump for Joy Photo Project these days? Whats Eyoalha getting herself into now?

 I’ve been invited to take photos at a beautiful Spiritual Retreat called Guru Shasta  in Mount Shasta, California. So I’ve …

Article about the Jump for Joy Photo Project Published in Voyage LA

Read a little background about the journey artist Eyoalha Baker has created with the Jump for Joy Photo Project came …

Radha Mehta because of HATCH San Francisco 2018

Get to know a little about Radha:Q: What inspires you to jump for joy?A: I don’t jump for joy physically, …

Kelsey Grant – Magic is possible when people come together with the intention of sharing joy and opening hearts

One from the archives! I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Kelsey Grant in Vancouver several years ago when …

A life of play and joy with Stefany Mathias

More Joy, more joy! Happy Birthday Stef! When we were kids around 6 or 7 years old, my cousin Stefany …

Wandering with Joy, playing along the way with Nipper Sorensen in Santa Monica

We planned this jump session several years ago and just couldn’t seem to find the right time to meet up. …

The You-est You Podcast: Julie Reisler and Eyoalha Baker talk about creating and sharing JOY.

Honoured to join the fabulous Julie Reisler on her You’est You Podcast! When we met in Sedona at the Illuminate …

Reuniting with Louka Leppard in LA! Jump for joy!

I had the pleasure of meeting my friend Louka in Berlin, Germany in 2012. We met the very week I …

Soul jumps of joy with Angie Correa

I am always in awe of the incredible life I am experiencing. I had spent several months resting, doing some …

Family fun and jumping joy with Kathy Jo Hoy

Kathy contacted me just as I was finishing my Artist in Residence with the Palm Springs Cultural Center and shared …

Giggles galore and jumps of joy with Kevin Hays

Sometimes I meet people who instantly become friends, Kevin was one of those people. It’s impossible not to love him. …

Sharing the joy of jumping to elevate emotions

Elevating Emotions Canadian artist Eyoälha Baker brings joyful photography project to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. SUSAN MYRLAND JUNE 8, …

Imane Hamdi – a jump for joy with faith, gratitude, and love in Boston

When you meet Imane, you are immediately impacted by her joyful energy and infectious smile. I had the joy of …

Tomoki Sage sky jumps of joy in Port Townsend

I met Tomoki when my boyfriend Nick and I helped as parking attendants with Thunderbull Productions in exchange for Modest …

A replenishing jump of joy with Suzy Carroll

I had the pleasure of meeting Suzy at her beautiful home in Jefferson County, Washington. I’ve been in the area …

Small town, big jumps of joy with Beth Higginbotham (TRex / Ninja Warrior)

In a small town called Jerome, in a small bar named the Spirit Room, the last thing you expect to …

An open hearted jump of joy with Mary Anne Richman in San Francisco

It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Mary Anne, she has a beautiful, genuine and welcoming presence that draws …

Scott Groves jumps over hesitations to share a little joy in Pasadena, California

I am always inspired when I meet people who lead by example, who share knowledge freely and forge forward to …

Garrett Hoy pursuing his dreams and sharing jumping joy

I had just completed a 4 month artist residency with the Palm Springs Cultural Center when I received a beautiful …

The final stretch and Palm Springs Cultural Center Jump for Joy mural celebration

Today I will put the final touches on the Palm Springs Cultural Center Jump for Joy Mural. Tomorrow, May 19, …

The Palm Springs Jump for Joy Mural is underway! Opening celebration May 19th

The fun of Jump for Joy Photo Project mural making is underway in Palm Springs! As Artist in Residence for …

Jump for Joy! We got a shout of from Palm Springs Life Magazine

Great write up in Palm Springs Life Magazine about the Jump for Joy Photo Project mural I am about to …

Dr. Victor Pineda jumping for joy with a little help from our friends

I’ve taken many photos of people for this project with people who are not physically able to jump for joy, …

A spontaneous jump of joy with StefZ in Palm Springs

It’s always nice to catch up with friends you haven’t seen in years. StefZ stopped by for a catch up …

The Superhero of jumping joy! HATCH founder Yarrow Kraner

Yarrow is literally the superhero of jumping joy. He dedicates his life to uplifting people and helping people shine their …

Let the jump for joy Palm Springs mural making begin!

Time for an update! I’ve had an incredible time zooming around the Coachella Valley and taking photos of people jumping …

Super jump of joy at Palm Springs high School with Araceli Flores

Getting to know some of the students, including Araceli at Palm Springs High School was a big highlight for me. …

Sharing jumping joy at a Ranch in the mountain with Aletha Stuart

I received an email from Aletha which had a story about her jumping over a rattlesnake. She said she wasn’t …

Uplifting jump of joy with Natalia Zavaia at Palm Springs High School

Great vibes, and a fun uplifting jump of joy. I met Natalia along with 17 other amazing students at Palm …

Allie Edison yoga and jumping for joy in Palm Springs

Allie kindly invited me to do one of her Yoga classes at this incredible house that was sponsored by Acme …

A peaceful jump of joy with Elle Jarecki

It was a real pleasure to meet Elle at Palm Springs High School. I had taken photos of the March …

Playing in the streets and jumping for joy with Bernd Steinhauser

I had set up to do a jumping photo with Heinz and we were about to get started when Bernd, …

A spontaneous jump of joy with Kelsey Rudningen

I love that Kelsey just joined in to jump for joy with her best friend Timothy. Kelsey was smiling and …

Evelyn Sauceda sharing joy at Palm Springs High School

It was such a pleasure to briefly meet Evelyn. With this incredible jump of joy I was amazed that she …

Playing in the backyard and jumping for joy with Brian Gallyot

I met up with Bryan at his beautiful home in Rancho Mirage. He was warm and inviting and excited to …

Angie Rodriguez Verdin + Laura Pietragallo best friends jump of joy

Another fun jumping photo from my session at Palm Springs High School. The bond of friendship these two have is …

Michael Torres Police Officer playful jump of joy

Some people just exude joy. I met Michael early morning at the Palm Springs Police Department. His energy was upbeat …

Juvenal jumping for joy at Wong Farms

I had the pleasure of briefly meeting Juvenal while working at Wong Farms (located near the town of Mecca, California). …

Mega joy filled jump with Zarah Walter

I love this fun, playful jump from Zarah. She has such incredible energy and you can feel the joy shining …

A vibrant jump of joy with Timothy McIntosh

I got an email from Timothy saying he’d like to take part in the project on the night before the …

Celebrating his Scottish ancestry and jumping for joy with Stephen Boyd

I was so happy to hear that Stephen wanted to come out and share some jumping joy, wearing his kilt! …

A red tutu adventurous jump of joy with Mike Thompson

As soon as we met Mike and he said he had a red tutu to wear, the playful fun just …

A day on the road around the Salton Sea and jumping for joy with Barrie Mowatt

This was a fun filled, full day road trip adventure with Barrie of the Vancouver Biennale and his husband Murray. …

Art uplifts! A jump of joy with Zully Reyes

For her jump of joy, Zully chose this vibrantly coloured mural on the Palm Springs High School campus as the …

A jump of joy with Rod Chamberlain at Wong Farms

The cowboy hat was the perfect touch. Rod and his wife Debbie kindly invited us to their tomato and mango …

The jumping joy of Heinz Stoewer in Palm Springs

I had the pleasure of meeting Heinz and his husband Bernd downtown for his jumping photo. They come all the …

Jumping for joy back in time with Jeannie Kays at Palm Springs Library

I appreciate the amount of thought and care Jeannie put into her jumping session. We met Jeannie at the Palm …

Maricela Wright shining bright and jumping for joy!

I love the vibrant, shining energy of Maricela. I met her and her twin sister Maribel at Palm Springs High …

A walk in nature and jumping for joy with Donna Mitchell

I was lucky to have a one on one session with Donna at the gorgeous Whitewater Preserve as well as …

Sharing joy at the Palm Springs Police Department with Officer Stefanie Hutchinson

Such a pleasure to meet Stefanie at the Palm Springs Police Station where we did her jump for joy photo. …

A colourful jump of joy with Kathleen Gratz in Palm Springs

I’ve been admiring the beautiful architecture of Arrive Hotel everytime I drive by so when Kathleen didn’t have a location …

From observer to participant, jumping for joy with Bill Marchese

Bill had come out to observe one of my Jump for Joy Photo sessions for an article he was doing …

Firefighter jump for joy with Andrew Cotter

We were so excited that the Palm Springs Fire Department agreed to participate in the project. The Fire Department is …

Lilyanna Scialdone super joyful jump at Palm Springs High

This jump just exudes joy. Lilyanna has a powerful presence which comes through in heer amazing jump. I feel so …

The magical jumping joy of Bella Da Ball, bunny ears and all!

When I first arrived in Palm Springs, I met Bella Da Ball at a Disco themed party at the Palm …

Miraella Gutierrez silly jump of joy at Palm Springs High School

Miraella chose to do her photos near one of the beautiful trees on the Palm Springs High School campus. I …

Susana Vega jumping for joy and reaching for the sky

Susana Vega came across as a little shy as she watched the Girl Guides jump around the Demuth Community Center …

Sharing jumps and joy with Jason Nagaia in Palm Springs

I met up with Jason in one of the Duluth Park parking lots to scout out a backdrop for his …

Jason Watson as raggedy Andy jump of joy!

As I was waiting outside the Mizell Senior Center for my next jumping photo session, when out walks Raggedy Andy. …

Desert farm jumping joy with Maria at Wong Farms

Maria is one of the hard working and dedicated farm workers I met when we visited Wong Farms, one of …

Flying through the sky with Maribel Wright – jump for joy!

Loved the positive energy and intelligent curiosity of Maribel and her sister Maricela, who I met at Palm Springs High …

Juan sharing jumping joy at Wong Farms

I had the brief pleasure of meeting Juan Luis on his lunch break where he works – Wong Farms. He …

Celebrating life and jumping for joy Claudia Yanez-Fetis

Claudia was one of several vivaciously confident and creative Wyld Womxn who came out to jump for joy on what …

Sharing joy to heal our hearts, a redo jump for joy with Liliana Diaz at Palm Springs High School

The first time I went to Palm Springs High School to do jumping photos, 18 students came out to jump …

Super jumper Ally Grein sharing joy at Palm Springs High School

Wow! What a jump! I find it impossible not to smile when I look at the dynamic energy of joy …

Blanca Greenhouse jump of joy at Wong Farms

Blanca was one of several dedicated and hard workers I met at Wong Farms in Mecca, California. We don’t speak …

Peaceful hovering joy with Hannah Russell Palm Springs High School

What a beautiful spirit. I love this joyful and peaceful jump photo of Hannah. I can’t get over how lovely …

The nicest Police Captain I’ve ever met, jumping for joy with Mike Kovaleff

We were very happy when the Palm Springs Police Department wanted to participate in the jump for joy photo project …

Murray Nichol Coachella Valley desert road trip – Jump for joy!

Road trip! This was a fun filled full day adventure through the Coachella Valley. I know Murray and his husband …

Bright and flowery jumps of joy with Paul Hulbert

I was driving through downtown Palm Springs when I noticed Paul’s fabulous, vibrant, flower filled clothing that instantly made me …

Jump power! Jump for joy with Katrina Rodas

Katrina’s energy was vibrant, full of life and exuding joyful energy. She was one of 18 intelligent and gracious students …

Sharing jumping joy as an inflatable rooster with Charles Barenbrugge

When an group of inflatable chickens and an inflatable rooster walk out of a building… obviously, you invite them to …

Natalia Lopez jumping for joy in dome filled circles of light

Natalia is one of several enthusiastic Girl Guides who came out to jump for joy with us. This dome was …

Cole with a hovering jump of joy at Palm Springs High School

When I went to the Palm Springs High school to ask if I could do photos with the Students, Mr. …

Debbie Chamberlain sharing jumping joy at Wong Farms

It was so lovely to be invited by Debbie and her husband Ron to spend the day at Wong Farms, …

Abandoned treasure hunting and jumping for joy with Read Brown

We met up with Read and her wife Kasey near an abandoned house in the desert. I loved her adventurous …

Barefooted jump for joy amongst the flowers with Michelle Castillo

This was such a fun day! I got to meet and do jumps with a bunch of awesome Wyld Womxn! …

Faith Soulliere sharing joy at Palm Springs High School

What an incredibly fun day doing jumping photos at Palm Springs High School. The school is beautiful, and the 18 …

Jumping joy in the garden with the leader of the pack Megan Goehring

Megan kindly arranged for almost a dozen Girl Guides to meet us at this garden located behind the Demuth Community …

A jump of joy at the Palm Springs Cultural Center Farmers Market with Christine Huff

The Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market is a weekly event that takes place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. I …

Love jumps for the win! Jumping joy with Hector and Jessica at Wong Farms

I met Hector and Jessica on their lunch break at Wong Farms where they work to harvest tomatoes and mangoes. …

Jan Harper golf cart adventuring and jumping for joy at O’Donnell Golf Club

It was a beautiful day to meet Jan at the O’Donnell Golf Club which has stunning views of the mountains. …

Joel jumping sky high and sharing joy in Palm Springs

I met Joel at a free lunch offered to people in need – if you are interested in supporting people …

Playing with light and shadows and jumping for joy with Jessica Macias

What a fun morning this was! I got to spend time and do jumping photos with an incredible group of …

Wendy and James Garnatz family jump for joy in Palm Springs

Wendy and James were having lunch at a Church which provides meals to people who need them when I asked …

Jump for joy! We got some love from the Desert Sun Newspaper, thanks Bill Marchese!

I woke up to the news that Jump for Joy Photo Project, is in the news today! Thanks to a …

Sharing joy at the Palm Springs Cultural Center with Eric S. Smith

I met Eric several times at the Palm Springs Cultural Center before he came out to jump. He is always …

Steven Henke – creative play, creative architecture and jumping for joy at Palm Springs City Hall

We met up with Steven at Palm Springs City Hall. He has a bright openness and vibrant energy. After speaking …

Sharing joy and jumping up with Phoebe Goehring

Phoebe was one of several Girl Guides / Scouts who shared joy in this beautiful garden. To share joy with …

Up, up and away… jump for joy with Lauren Bright at Rancho Mirage Library

Best way to spend an early Sunday morning, with a bunch of creative, joyful Wyld Womxn! We met Lauren and …

Adventurous jump of joy with Kasey Scott, off the beaten path

We met up with Kasey and her wife Read at a cul de sac near a gas station off the …

Jumping for joy in downtown Palm Springs with Vic Yepello

We met Vic in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, sporting this colourful new shirt he bought just for the …

Taya Gray jumping in to help share joy with the Girl Scouts

We had a fabulous day photographing some pretty incredible young girl scouts, who will undoubtedly become powerful women when they …

A sweet peek a boo jump of joy with Ady Fagan

Ady was one of the super talented kids I met at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts. She was a …

Virginia Vadeboncoeur angelic wings jump for joy in Palm Springs

We were excited about Virginas photo session for weeks in advance because Virginia had sent us a photo of this …

A jump of joy in the lemon trees with Zoe Gray

Zoe was one of several strong, intelegent and curious Girl Guides that shared their jumping joy at the Demuth Community …

Sharing joy around town in Palm Springs with Jonathan Bechard

This was such a fun day of playing, exploring and sharing joy with Jonathan (and his husband Tim). I LOVE …

Creating joy in downtown Palm Springs with Victor Tort

Victor and I met in downtown Palm Springs, his energy is very warm and friendly so we immediately felt like …

Making friends and sharing joy with Leticia Tinoco at the Buckshot cafe

We stopped in at the Buckshot Cafe on the way home form an amazing road trip to Salvation Mountain. The …

Jamming out and jumping for joy with Damien Hurtado

Damien was the first of several kids I did jumping photos with at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts. He …

Keiko and Lyon from Japan visit Salvation Mountain and jump for joy

We met these lovely girls on our trip to Salvation Mountain. They had come on a tour all the way …

An uplifting jump of joy with Rick Sale in Palm Springs

Rick has a very nice presence. We met him at a Church that serves lunch to homeless and people who …

A graceful dancer jump of joy with Kai Freeman in Palm Springs

Kai as one of the students at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts who shared their amazing talents and jumps …

A little dog snuck in on the jump for joy action with Danny Walker

It’s always nice to be invited to photograph people at their home as this is where people feel the most …

Impromptu jump of joy with Marcus Crawford in Palm Springs

We met Marcus when he was on his way to get a free lunch served at a meal program for …

Homeless doesn’t mean joyless, a jump of joy at Sunrise Park with Paul A. Joenke

We had some time between jumping sessions so my assistant Joe and I decided to get a coffee and sit …

Anika Arnold jumping for joy in a vegetable garden

It was wonderful to meet Anika, along with several other Girl Guides who jumped for joy at the Demuth Community …

A beautiful morning to jump for joy in Ruth Hardy Park with Felice Newman

It was immediately fun when we met up with Felice and her wife Constance at Ruth Hardy Park. They were …

Playing in the neighbourhood gardens and jumping for joy with Charlotte Duplay

Such a fun day all around. We met up with a group of Girl Scouts, moms and Girl Guide Leaders …

Meeting new people and sharing jumping joy with Dean Muse in Palm Springs

A kitchen that serves healthy food to people who may not otherwise get a good meal brings people together. We …

One from the team! Jumping for joy with Joe Leon assistant extraordinaire

One from the team! Joe (and his husband Thomas) have been generously volunteering since I began my Artist Residency with …

Jumping for joy in the name of love with Charles Huff

The first time I met Charles was a chance encounter while we were both guests on the Joey English Show. …

Keira Freeman sharing her dance inspired jumping joy in Palm Springs

I met this lovely little powerhouse, along with several other talented kids, at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts where …

Jumping for joy and shaping shadows at the Desert Sun with Will Dean

As we arrived at the Desert Sun building to share jumping joy with Will, I was impressed with the landscaping …

Ronald Malinowski – Salvation Mountain man jump of JOY!

We met Ronald aka the Salvation Mountain Man who has taken over the caretaker role at Salvation Mountain since the …

A playful jump of joy in Ruth hardy Park with Constance Clare-Newman

Meeting Constance and her partner Felice at at Ruth Hardy Park to share joy was loads of fun. Constance arrived …

A peek into the yard of Ron Williams to share his jumping joy

We were invited to the beautiful home of Ron and his husband Daniel (feature on the way soon!) to capture …

We’re off to see the Wizzard of East Jesus – Jump for Joy!

If you ever have the chance to visit the astounding creativity that is Salvation mountain, take a drive a little …

Circles of light and jumping joy with Naomi James

Naomi was the first of nearly a dozen Girl Scouts I met at the Demuth Community Center garden. This dome …

Sharing joy with Chris Strickling kind hearted kitchen cook volunteer in Palm Springs

Chris is a kind hearted person. He’s has been volunteering as a cook at a Church kitchen for many years …

Capturing the joy and power of nature with Vicky Hood

Vicky is one of the lovely women who came out hiking and jumping for joy along the trails of Indian …

Jumping for joy with Aya and Mai all the way from Japan to Salvation Mountain

I randomly meet these lovely ladies who were visiting from Japan during an epic road trip to Salvation Mountain with …

Energy packed jumping joy in the garden with Kristy Cruz

I was doing jumping photos with Girl Guides, so naturally the moms were invited to jump as well. Once we …

Up, up and away! A fun and surprising jump of joy with Diago.

Diago was one of several talented kids I met at the Marquee School of Performing Arts. He was a little …

A spontaneous jump of joy with Tina Varela from Buckshot Cafe in Niland, California

Tina was one of our servers at the Buckshot cafe. We stopped in for a bite during our epic road …

Super hero jump of joy with Rosanne Kumins in Palm Springs

We had the pleasure of meeting Roseanne when she brought us to a Church where she volunteers serving lunch for …

Road tripping jumping joy with Jim Flanagan in Coachella

Jim joined Steven, Miriam and I on a day trip to Coachella to do his jump for joy photo. I …

The bright, shining light of Twyla Sambito jumping for joy in Palm Springs

The first time I went to visit the hot lunch being served to people who are homeless and need a …

Family time jump of joy with George, Zayda and Gianna Jouan

I love sharing this father daughter jump! You know the saying, families that play together, stay together 🙂 This was …

Sharing jumping joy in community gardens with Elisa Garcia in Palm Springs

Elisa is one of several Girl Guides / Scouts I met up with to share thier jumping joy. What an …

Skyla Cruz jumps sky high for joy in the Demuth Community Center garden

Getting to photograph with a bunch of intelligent, creative, confident girls is a such a pleasure. Skyla is one of …

Road tripping to Salvation Mountain and jumping for joy with Michael Carroll Green

This was an epic road trip day from palm Springs to Salvation Mountain and back (I posted a few pics …

A windy and care free jump for joy with the lovely Lena Ingram

We met at a roadside gas station and walked to an open area with trails, trees, brush and all kinds …

Group jump! Playing and jumping for joy with Phoenix, Joseph, Virgel in downtown Palm Springs

We met Phoenix, Joseph, and Virgel spontaneously in downtown Palm Springs. I saw them cross the street as we were …

Sharing joy at home in the garden with John McCoy

We had the pleasure of meeting John in stunning home with his husband Larry. My impression was that John is …

Take the trails and jump for joy with Nancy Lindsay

This was a memorable day of hiking through Indian Canyons with a group of wonderful women, including Nancy (and my …