I have lived in Scotts Valley for over 30 years which is within a few miles of sunny Santa Cruz California which gives me such opportunity for great photos. Married for 36 years to my best friend. My husband is my encourager for my photography. He is so supportive. I have been taking pictures since I was a child with my first camera being a 110 instamatic if you can believe that. Ted (my husband) bought me my first digital camera a fuji point and shoot, which was the camera I used with the Hawaii pictures, then a few years ago he bought me my Nikon...more