Jump for Joy Palm Springs! Mural unveiling, talk and celebration of sharing joy

Its been an incredibly fun few months creating and sharing joy-filled experiences and art throughout the Coachella Valley. I have …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Growing joy in the garden with Camilla Duplay

This was such a fun day sharing joy with intelligent, confident girls with their Girl Scouts group in this wonderful …

Road trip diner stop turned jump for joy fun with Vicky Hernandez of Buckshot Cafe

After a wonderful road trip we stopped off at the Buckshot cafe in Niland for lunch. There were several people …

Yas, a little person with big joy and big jumps

This little one stole my heart immediately. And boy can she jump! Words from Yas when asked about her experience …

Coming together to share joy with the lovely Pouneh Shahrestani at Sunnylands

It was lovely to meet Pouneh and her adorable daughter Yas (photo coming soon!) in the stunning Sunnylands gardens. I …

Soccer star jumping joy in Coachella with Steven Biller

I had the pleasure of meeting Steven the day my artist residency was announced during the 10 year anniversary celebration …

Taking a leap of faith and sharing jumping joy with Lauren Werner in Palm Springs

Lauren was a pleasant addition to my photo session with Shelly Cannon (feature coming soon!). Lauren was in Palm Springs …

An uplifting and bouncy jump of joy with TeeJay Peter Negron in Palm Springs

We went to a Church that serves hot lunch for the homeless and people who simply can’t afford to buy …

A shiny, downtown adventure jumping for joy with Tim Rains

I had the pleasure of meeting Tim through the Palm Springs Cultural Center where he volunteers in various capacities. We …