tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44340851499739414592024-03-08T08:49:32.451-08:00[Life Iz] Blogworthy... Welcome to the Life Iz Photography Blog!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-6799453384473900772009-03-24T12:41:00.000-07:002009-03-24T15:24:19.044-07:00Duck, Duck, Goose!<div align="center">At her photo session last week, Ireyln had fun chasing the ducks and geese! She did not seem to mind that the Goose she was chasing was just as big as she is! She's a brave one, huh? maybe it's because she has two older brothers showing her the ropes.<p></p><br /><br /><img style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ireyln1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ireyln2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ireyln3.jpg" /><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-67182044456402636982009-02-20T11:05:00.000-08:002009-02-24T16:25:52.044-08:00Stacy, Lon, and Hudson!<div align="center">I had a blast photographing Stacy and her growing Family down at the beach last week... here are a few of our favorites!<br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/white1.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/white2.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/white3.jpg"><br /><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-90392534261103615082009-01-30T10:44:00.000-08:002009-02-02T10:07:38.560-08:00Valentine's Day Promotion!!<div align="center">The littlest people in our lives inspire the biggest <span style="font-weight:bold;">LOVE</span>!<br />Celebrate yours this season with a photo session!<br /><br />Now through March 30th, sessions are just $149!<br /><br />Plus, we are offering additional savings on the following featured products!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/9up.jpg"><br />10x10 custom print with a grouping of 9 images $228 ($285 value)<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/cards.jpg"><br />Stationary Cards 25 4x5 custom-designed cards $85 ($106.25 value)<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/triptych.jpg"><br />Three image 11x14 grouping in a custom frame $244 ($305 value)<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/pj.jpg"><br />15% off all Planet Jill Jewelry <br /><p align="left"></p><br /><br />*Sessions must take place between February 1st and March 30th 2009*<br />To view the promotion page click <a href="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/vdaypromo.html">here</a><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-61706361601082393292009-01-27T12:54:00.000-08:002009-02-04T10:17:21.900-08:00Sunny and Expecting<div align="center">Such a darling family - expecting their second and just so excited - and relishing their first baby boy Jack! We had so much fun, what a beautiful day.<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/crosby_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/crosby_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/crosby_3.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/crosby_4.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/crosby_5.jpg"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-17855235093955666432009-01-09T11:59:00.000-08:002009-01-17T11:10:48.439-08:00The Best of 2008<div align="center"><br />Our favorite Images from 2008! To be honest, it's an impossible feat to select our absolute favorite images of the year, but we did our best to compile a fun little selection of photographs and custom cards. Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/mayo.jpg"><br />One of my favorite photos of the year happened of course, by accident! Candler's saddle shoes and outfit were just a bit to big for him. At one point, he literally walked out of his shoes. (Liz)<br /><br /><br /><br />BIRTH<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/birth.jpg"><br />1. This moment perfectly captures the love and excitement that filled the room when baby Harlan entered the world! (Briana)<br />2. Moments after his son's delivery, dad Marc bonds with his third child, Sullivan. I captured the births of his two eldest siblings as well! Their mom, Jennifer is an inspiration to me...her devotion to both her family and career is palpable. (Liz)<br /><br /><br /><br />PREGNANCY<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/pregnancy.jpg"><br />1. and 2. The excitement this family was feeling in expecting the newest member of their family was absolutely contagious and just sang through the lens… we had so much fun together and I was glad to be able to be there to capture this time in their lives! (Monica)<br /><br /><br /><br />INFANTS<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/infant.jpg"><br />1. Oh Casey and Miles – every time I look at this photo, I feel a little bit of joy and relativity. (Monica)<br />2. We love this peaceful moment! Ah, sleep, eat, repeat! What a life. (Liz)<br /><br /><br /><br />CRAWLERS<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/crawler.jpg"><br />1. Was this photo captured in the 1950s? This classic beauty striking the classic pose ( on her own of course) made this a timeless favorite. Her classic name: Stella. (Liz)<br />2. Spencer’s eyes are clearly the window to his soul, and his soul is full of sweetness! (Monica)<br /><br /><br /><br />TODDLERS<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/toddlers.jpg"><br />1. I got a lesson in "Don't you dare put the camera down" that day. When Holden turned to leave, I almost missed this shot. I put the camera down at the "end" of the session. It's never over until its over. (Liz)<br />2. Brock is such a muse – he has a soulful quality to him, that when he gets in front of the camera it just shines out like a star. (Monica)<br /><br /><br /><br />FAMILIES<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/family.jpg"><br />1. Sometimes you don't need to see ANYONE'S faces in order to capture a worthwhile image. This is one of my personal favorites! (Liz)<br />2. Hey George, isn't is sweet when your parents still dig each other, even after all they go through to take care your little toddler self? Just Kidding sweetie! Congratulations on becoming a big brother this year! I can't wait to meet her! (Liz)<br /><br /><br /><br />MOMS<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/mom.jpg"><br />1. Mom, Luan makes it look easy to look this fabulous and chase after a toddler at the same time...WOW! Inspiring! (Liz)<br />2. This photo was captured at Grandma's home where I saw many of mom, Melanie's baby photos on the wall. Can you say Mini Me!? (Liz)<br /><br /><br /><br />DADS<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/dads.jpg"><br />1. Kyle and his Dad Sean were playing the waves in Santa Monica on this bizarrely warm winter day. Congrats Kyle on becoming a big brother to baby Ryan, aka, "Salty"! (Liz)<br />2. The adoration in little Abe’s eyes for his father… it is enough to melt hearts. (Monica)<br /><br /><br /><br />SIBLINGS<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/sibling.jpg"><br />1. The Fehrenbach boys shared a brotherly moment at William Mason park. They were tackling each other! (Liz)<br />2. Brother and sister are so darling – the way he looks at her, with such perplexed curiosity – seems to capture something seeming sort of universal in a glance. (Monica)<br /><br /><br /><br />MELTDOWNS<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/meltdown.jpg"><br />1. Hope's little meltdown: Cutting room floor? Said with an accent a la Cher Horowitz, " I don't think sooo!"<br />One of my favorite things about capturing children is their ability to express raw emotion so beautifully and honestly....any emotion.<br />By the way, just a few moments after this one I captured Hope smiling, dancing and cuddling with her little brother Graham during an amazing sunset in Palos Verdes. (Liz)<br />2. This little man was amazing the WHOLE time – he was just having a moment – and even the MOMENT was adorable! (Monica)<br /><br /><br /><br />EVENTS<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/event.jpg"><br />1. Ella turns one! Her cupcake birthday was sweet, girly, and pink to absolute perfection! (Liz)<br />2. Nearby, her French Bulldog, Bodhi, waited for crumbs to drop. (Liz)<br /><br /><br /><br />HOLIDAY CARDS<br />Allison's favorite<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/holiday_willis.jpg"><br /><br />Briana's favorite<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/holiday_nevarez.jpg"><br /><br />Monica's favorite<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/holiday_eberts.jpg"><br /><br />Liz's favorites... she couldn't choose just one<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/holiday_huey.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/holiday_brew.jpg"><br /><br /><br /><br />BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />Allison's favorite<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/birth_shea.jpg"><br /><br />Briana and Liz's favorite<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/birth_perrone.jpg"><br /><br />Monica's favorite<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/birth_siegal.jpg"><br /><br /><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-75973230622066615222008-12-22T13:01:00.000-08:002008-12-22T13:04:14.877-08:00Happy Holidays!<div align="center">The staff at Life Iz wishes you a very Merry Holiday! We've had a blast capturing photos for all of our clients and feel blessed and lucky to be able to do something we find personally rewarding... capturing new life and new love for those wonderful tired people called parents! We're sorry that we abandoned our blog to become holiday elves and finish up holiday orders on time, which we did manage to pull off...PHEW!<br /><br />Be sure to check back in a few week for a posting of some our greatest hits from the season.<br /><br />HAPPY HOLIDAYS!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/lifeiz_MERRY.jpg"><br /><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-88487077908217528262008-11-21T14:22:00.000-08:002008-11-21T14:26:24.630-08:00Baby Cullen!<div align="center">This family was a delight - and their baby boy, Cullen, was the sweetest thing. Even though this is holiday season and things are wild, I wanted to share their joyfulness on the blog. Here is a sneak peek...<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Cooney_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Cooney_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Cooney_3.jpg"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-9179694442116249732008-11-04T12:00:00.000-08:002008-11-04T12:08:44.712-08:00The Ng Family<div align="center">Isn't Brady, aka "daddy's mini-me" a cutie! He loved playing in the hanging leaves at William Mason park this month!<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ng_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ng_3.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ng_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ng_4.jpg"><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-14018986316006683662008-10-21T14:15:00.001-07:002008-10-21T14:15:48.726-07:00Brock and Sophie<div align="center">Never mind it was 100 degrees that day, the glorious San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and surrounding area was such a fun scene to capture Brock and Sophie. <br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Defries_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Defries_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Defries_4.jpg"><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-45038861305104926342008-10-21T14:03:00.000-07:002008-12-05T13:41:25.076-08:00The O'Grady Family!<div align="center">This family was amazing- the quintessential cool MB family, so sweet and fun. How gorgeous are their girls Katie, Mollie and Sarah? Such a photogenic bunch. Allison and I adored working with them! Here is a sneak peek at their session....<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ogrady_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ogrady_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/ogrady_3.jpg"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-21280830823912834732008-10-13T11:17:00.000-07:002009-02-24T18:10:17.027-08:00Hasani Family<div align="center">Salt Creek State beach was a stunning backdrop for my session with the Hasani family this past month. I had so much fun capturing them, especially when I ran into the surf, ruining another yet another pair of Puma sneakers...oh well, it was totally worth it!<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hassani_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hassani_5.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hassani_add.jpg"><br />Grandma and Grandpa Frey are leaving for Louisiana for a family reunion, and these are their adorable grandchildren!<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hassani_2.jpg"><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-35093395419953096882008-10-09T18:02:00.000-07:002009-02-24T18:10:21.443-08:00Not Babies Anymore!<div align="center">My nephew Quinn and Niece Simone seem to have grown up over night. I've photographed them at this beach in their hometown of Santa Barbara since they were very little. However, last year I was so busy that I couldn't make a date with them to do their session. Making my sister resort to using a snap shot for her holiday card was cruel and unusual punishment to do to her family and the two inspirations of my business. Now can you see why I entered this field?<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Simone_1.jpg"><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-19766971682346763372008-10-09T17:54:00.000-07:002008-10-09T18:05:22.482-07:00Alicia<div align="center">This gorgeous girl has the most amazing eyes... just look at those lashes! She and her mom and dad were so fun to photograph! Here is a sneak peek at sweet baby Alicia...<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Navarez_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Navarez_3.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Navarez_2.jpg"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-13063566712872121542008-10-03T18:15:00.000-07:002009-02-24T18:10:27.689-08:00Isabella<div align="center">You all know how we love to blog about all these gorgeous babies... but this is our wildly busy holiday season so we've been busy little bees - but I just HAD to blog about DELIGHTFUL Isabella!<img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/stogo_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/stogo_3.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/stogo_2.jpg"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-88689080843335368892008-09-19T16:02:00.000-07:002009-02-24T18:10:32.845-08:00The Last days of Summer with the Summers!<div align="center">I captured the beautiful Summer family this August under the Manhattan Beach Pier on a perfectly overcast day! We started at their home, but it was at the beach where the children really let loose and played. They totally forgot I was there at one point and that's when my camera was clicking away on hyper-drive. I have never lived more than 5 minutes from the Ocean and after watching these children, I vow to raise my family by the beach too!<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Summers_4.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Summers_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Summers_5.jpg"><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-10008524568737171302008-09-12T13:08:00.000-07:002009-02-24T18:10:37.981-08:00The Hart Family<div align="center">This family was as sunny and bright as their daughter Peyton's outfit - I enjoyed working with them immensely and am excited to meet their newest addition, who is sure to be as beautiful as Peyton!<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hart_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hart_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hart_3.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hart_4.jpg"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-38004106329433106442008-09-12T12:19:00.000-07:002009-02-24T18:09:33.787-08:00The Condon Family<div align="center">These kids were amazing. Have you ever seen a brother and sister get along better and be more photogenic while doing it? It makes us smile...let us all usher in Peace and Joy as we enter the Fall season!<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Condon_1.jpg"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-23041243353785342802008-09-10T15:09:00.001-07:002008-09-10T15:10:39.554-07:00Baby Haydon<div align="center">Darling baby Haydon was a super-star at her photo session - not only did she steal her parents' hearts (and mine and everyone here at the studio!), but she obviously stole her bulldog Simon's heart as well! Here is a sneak peek of her session...<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Chew_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Chew_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/chew_4.jpg"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-83180064451749556622008-09-09T09:56:00.000-07:002008-09-09T10:03:50.910-07:00Eli (aka Bruiser)<div align="center">Elijah weighed in at 17 pounds at his 3 month visit to Dr. Geller which firmly places him in the 98th percentile! I often wonder how it is that I will be in charge when he outweighs me and is several inches taller than me by the time he enrolls in the kindergarten!<br /><br />He's breaking my arms and back but that outrageous belly laugh of his makes it all worth it. His personality is really coming out now.<br /><br />Words to describe Eli: smiley, patient, chatty, sweet natured, mellow, a great communicator, funny, and determined to roll over.<br /><br />: ) <br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Eli_0908_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Eli_0908.jpg"><br /><br /><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-60772580142816728672008-08-28T18:26:00.000-07:002008-08-28T18:34:46.030-07:00The Wong Family<div align="center">A sneak peek from the really fun session with the adorable Wong family - I really enjoyed working with them and can't wait to show them all of their photos! In the meantime, here are just a few...<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Wong_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Wong_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Wong_3.jpg"><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-77804292035126945382008-08-26T18:46:00.000-07:002008-08-26T18:54:34.207-07:00The Hedrick Family<div align="center"> Talk about a perfectly beachy bunch! This gorgeous family partook in our super-fun Sprout event.<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hedrick_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hedrick_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Hedrick_3.jpg"><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-48801180195078105232008-08-22T21:31:00.000-07:002008-08-28T11:01:56.902-07:00FLAME RETARDENTS IN CRIB MATTRESSES AND BABY SLEEPWEAR!<div align="center">This is something I learned that I would like to share with other new mommies. I know this sounds a bit scary and that’s not my goal, to scare anyone into buying something expensive. It’s just that in this case, I feel it’s my responsibility to share this:<br /><br />I just bought a very pricey ($400) crib mattress (made in England) for my little guy Eli and this was tough since I know you can get the DELUX mattresses at Baby’s R Us for about $90 dollars. I also found a mattress made in the US that the manufacturers claimed to be “organic” and was about half the price of the one I got. My father, a physician who has been studying toxicology for over 30 years gave me a good enough reason to buy the one from Europe. Please read below. I know some of it may be hard to follow as it gets pretty technical, but you’ll get the point of it. <br /> <br />FYI: Here’s what I bought after a mommy group member suggested it and it was approved by my dad:<br /><a href="http://www.naturalmat.co.uk/"><br />Naturalmat</a><br /><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/NaturalMat.jpg"><br /><br />You can get them from several stores in the US. I got Eli’s from <a href="http://www.juvenileshopregistry.com">The Juvenile Shop</a> <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"> <br /> In the 1990s there was nothing but praise for the fact that most states made it mandatory that many common electronic appliances in the home be treated with flame retardants to slow any electrical fire that might occur from malfunction or overheating. This requirement was further extended to include other items for which the use of fire retardants made sense, such as bedding (including mattresses for beds and cribs) and children’s sleepwear.<br /><br /> Unfortunately, as we learned more about some of the chemicals used as flame retardants, we recognized that one group, the polybrominated diphenyl esters (PBDEs) were potent neurotoxins (toxic to the brain and nervous tissue), were capable of slowing or even arresting development of young animals, and were toxic to the liver in multiple species. What was more frightening was the fact that nearly every adult tested had these PBDEs in their blood, and in nursing mothers, the concentration in breast milk was higher than in the blood. <br /> <br /> PBDEs are concentrated in fat, and are part of a group of chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs). These POPs break down very slowly, if at all, and persist in the environment for decades (like DDT).<br /><br /> Many states have banned the use of the 4, 5, and 8 bromine containing PBDE, but continue to allow the use of the deca-BDE (containing 10 bromine atoms). The argument has been that this larger molecule is more “stable” than the smaller, more toxic PBDEs. Unfortunately, recent research shows that this “deca” BDE breaks down into the 5 and 4 bromine containing PBDE over time, either through the action of common bacteria or in the body itself via the action of the liver (the organ responsible for trying to get rid of this toxin in the blood). These facts were brought out to a “blue ribbon” committee that advises the EPA, and the leading researcher involved in this work was “dismissed” from this committee by the FDA at the request of other members of the committee who were appointees of the chemical industry. So much for fair mindedness.<br /><br /> Given this situation, and the “digging in” by the chemical manufacturers, there is not likely to be a US ban on the deca product any time soon. Best advice: Buy bedding for your child that is PBDE free. These are usually made in Europe, where PBDEs are not used. You should also look for sleepwear not made with chemical flame retardants, or at least, no PBDEs. Yes, there are other, non-toxic flame retardants out there. Check the internet or the Environmental Working Group’s website for more information.<br /><br />Dr. Stewart Lonky MD, author of <a href="http://www.invisiblekillers.com">Invisible Killers</a></span><br /><br /><br /></div>Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17848619740624621227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-28767338733547223922008-08-21T15:37:00.000-07:002008-08-28T11:02:23.222-07:00Eli Update!<div align="center">Here's a recent photo of our favorite baby, Eli. Liz insists "he's just thinking real hard" but I think he is busy doing something else...<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Eli_update.jpg"><br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-66908268978669577732008-08-19T17:30:00.000-07:002008-08-19T17:37:25.663-07:00The Lewis Family<div align="center">Meet Baby Dylan - he is cute as a button and so fun to photograph! This family was a part of our Sprout Event this summer, and just a pleasure to work with. How can you not love that smile!<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Lewis_1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Lewis_2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/Lewis_3.jpg"><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434085149973941459.post-76269545844551891282008-08-05T16:03:00.000-07:002008-08-07T13:59:17.189-07:00Anna<div align="center">Anna and her parents were so much fun- and adventurous too! Darling little Anna "posed" on an antique bench, with Grandma, with Mom and Dad, with the beloved family dog, and in a sweet pink basket...<br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/sieg_001.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/sieg_002.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/sieg_003.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/blogfiles/images/sieg_004.jpg"><br /><br /><p align="left"></p><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0