This photo is of my Grandmother who, at 97, had her first Cosmopolitan. It was a remarkable set of circumstances that brought us together in June of 2012 for a celebration of life – my Mother’s and my Mimi. To this day I consider this the best photo I ever took. This photo inspired me to be more present in my life. As a result of this visit I began my first blog, www.projectmimi.com. I learned the ecosystem, celebrated my grandmother, and reconnected with my values. A much more powerful cocktail than the one she is sipping! The camera plus months and months of practice and tutoring triggered a response that caught this moment perfectly. In a fluid gesture, I grabbed the Nikon, pulled it to my face and pushed the shutter. Each time I look at this photo I remember how much I adored her, how she shaped me and how she, to her last days, taught me about life.

This photo is of my Grandmother who, at 97, had her first Cosmopolitan. It was a remarkable set of circumstances that brought us together in June of 2012 for a celebration of life – my Mother’s and my Mimi. To this day I consider this the best photo I ever took.

This photo inspired me to be more present in my life. As a result of this visit I began my first blog, www.projectmimi.com. I learned the ecosystem, celebrated my grandmother, and reconnected with my values. A much more powerful cocktail than the one she is sipping! The camera plus months and months of practice and tutoring triggered a response that caught this moment perfectly. In a fluid gesture, I grabbed the Nikon, pulled it to my face and pushed the shutter. Each time I look at this photo I remember how much I adored her, how she shaped me and how she, to her last days, taught me about life.