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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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! …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

One from the team! Thomas Greenleaf jump for joy – assistant extraordinaire!

Meet the extraordinary Thomas Greenleaf! Thomas and his husband Joe have been volunteering his time with me as my assistant …

Laughing hard and elated with jumping joy and Shelly Cannon in downtown Palm Springs

We met downtown and immediately dove into discussions about the beauty of creating and sharing joy through art. Shelly brought …

Sharing jumping joy with Rebecca La Cour in Palm Springs

Rebecca was one of the talented kids I met when I went to the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts. Kai …

Air guitar jump of joy adventure with Patrick Sheehan in Palm Springs

We met Patrick and his family at the Art Museum in Palm Springs. I loved the energy and willingness to …

Sharing joy along the trails with Gayle Robinson at Indian Canyon

I love Gayles energy, she has an inviting and warm presence. She was one of several wonderful women who hike …

Heart opening jumping joy with Tatiana Lee Rose in Palm Springs

I met Tatiana at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts where she teaches dance classes. I was there to take …

The magic of Bella Sheehan jumping for joy at Palm Springs Art Museum

I had the pleasure of meeting Bella with her family, who all came out to jump for joy together. Bella …

Sharing joy along the trails with Sandra Ostroff

Sandra was one of several avid hikers who jumped for joy effortlessly along the trails of the Indian Canyons. Her …

Steven Roche jumps for joy in the the Movie Colony

It was such a pleasure to meet up with Steven and his husband Paul. We were all excited to play …

A hop, skip and a jump for joy around Palm Springs Art Museum with Danae Sheehan

We met up with Danae and her family (keep an eye out for there features) at the main entrance to …

Oh that pink door! Sharing jumping joy with Evy Inoue – pretty in pink!

It was an instant energy boost meeting Evy at “That Pink Door”. I was concerned about taking photos at this …

Sharing joy with Larry Colton at his stunning Palm Springs dream home.

When Joe (one of my awesome volunteer assistants) and I arrived at Larry and his husband John‘s stunningly beautiful home, …

Getting back to the joy of nature with Eileen Stern at the Indian Canyons.

I love when Jump for joy photo sessions become full on adventures, like a hike through the stunning Indian Canyons …

Jumping joy with Karen Fialkov in her tropical garden yard… in the desert!

I met the lovely and colourful Karen at her home so we could do her jumping photos in her gorgeous …

Jump for joy lift off with Madison Sheehan

Madison met up with us at the Palm Springs Art Museum as we were taking jumping photos with her family. …

A sweet Ukulele jump of joy with Brooke Manthei

I met Brooke, thanks to Leslie Demuth of the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts who arranged for me to take …

Sharing love-love and Jumping Joy with Tina Hansen on the courts in Palm Springs

We met Tina at her home and she was vibrant, not only in her colourful outfit selection, but also in …

Sharing joy with Randy Walls in Desert Hot Springs

I had the pleasure of meeting Randy the same day I met Lenny Meyers. Randy helped set up the choppers …

An uplifting jump of joy with Susannah Brin at Pickford Place, Cathedral City

Susannah and her 93 year old mother Jane (Yes, Jane jumped for joy too! Feature will be posted soon) met …

A quick jump for joy moment with Elle Shockley at the La Quinta Farmers Market!

I met the lovely Elle (Age 10) and her parents at the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Long Table event. I …

Go, Go Robolights jump for joy with Paul Belsito

Paul and his husband Steven (feature coming up) suggested we meet at a place called The Movie Colony outside an …

Escape to a Desert Oasis Preserve for Levi Vincent’s jump of joy!

Levi chose an incredible location for his photo session… a real life oasis in the middle of the desert! Thousand …

Jumping for joy as the sun comes up with Kevin Stea in Palm Springs

Feel the glorious, joyous energy of Kevin Stea. Kevin and his fabulous love Gordon met me in the parking lot …

A hole in one Jump for Joy with Bruce Harlin in Rancho Mirage

We met Bruce with his beautiful wife Nina at their mobile home in the Blue Skies Village mobile home park. …

Jumping for joy through the gardens of Sunnylands with Beth Fromm

We met up for our jumping photo shoot in the absolutely stunning gardens of Sunnylands. Beth had brought all kinds …

Nina Harlan jumping for joy at Blue Skies Village in Palm Springs, California.

We (myself + Miriam, my volunteer assistant of the day) arrived at the gates of Blue Skies Village in Rancho …