A sassy redhead with a camera.

Things that make me happy include: travel (any destination, or even at random with no destination in mind); a good garlicky marinara sauce; the smell of wisteria at dusk; a hot bath overflowing with bubbles; a glass of heady cabernet or a pint of Guinness, Maredsous 10 or Old Speckled Hen; shelter rescue cats; walking barefoot on the beach; fresh bread baking in the oven; the sound of children's laughter; men with accents; good music (all kinds - jazz, blues, punk, rock, country, rap, etc.), Dublin Dr. Pepper, bossa nova and rainy nights.

I'm a sucker for fresh flowers. I love to garden, and drive for hours along backroads. I'm quite fond of quirky 1940s vintage styles, old Hitchcock films, christmas lights (old school multicolor or plain white - but never mixed); cuban foot silk stockings and black lace garters; dancing; brie; fishing (fresh water predominately - but deep sea too); begniets and chicory coffee with jazz in New Orleans; vintage hats; curling up with a good book on a rainy day; flannel sheets; the earthy smell of feed stores; towels warm from the dryer; old Quebec; waterfalls (one of the most beautiful I've ever seen was hiking in the mountains of New Hampshire); horseback riding; sleeping on the beach; flying first class; champagne; morning glories; waterford crystal; getting a massage; and fresh pineapple and peaches that leave sticky rivulets of juice all over you.

I believe anything worth doing is worth doing passionately.

Photos of *April* (5)

  • Some people wait the lifetime for a moment like this.. by adrianasteinke
  • I see you in there! by p2wy
  • Beautiful April in Yellow Filter with Antique Store Bokeh by p2wy
  • by O Caritas
  • I think April likes Patrick or something... by Diana Pappas
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*April*'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (875)

  • Monday morning. by Christie Jo
  • _2689 by jam343
  • concrete by JKönig
  • The end of the line 2 by im pastor rick
  • the end was nigh by Dean Forbes
  • by mostlyaccidental.
  • Park and Ride by p2wy
  • It's funny what you remember by everyday_stranger
  • Generations by everyday_stranger
  • Terminal Face Down Tuesday by The Irish Samurai
  • Kitchen garden at Bolen residence by Gardening in a Minute
  • hold on, Loop L station by katherine of chicago
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Testimonials (3)

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    The Irish Samurai says:

    "April is an exceptional photographer and a very kind person. I've very much enjoyed her photos with all their vibrant colors. It has also been wonderful to follow her and P on their globetrotting travels and to see the world through their eyes. I look forward to seeing many more of her shots and wish her and P all the best with the new arrival."

    1st April, 2008

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    Chicago Wedding Photographer Steve Koo says:

    "Of all the sassy redheads out there with cameras, April is by far the most talented. She seems to live life to its fullest, and luckily for the rest of us, she slows down just enough to take pictures along the way."

    13th May, 2007

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    Darcy Baston says:

    "Fun, witty, loves shoes and smores, creative, and single handedly developped the most elaborate clothing organization system the world has ever seen. Oh, and she loves shoes. Shoes are her favorite. There is an affinity for shoes. She walks on passionate preferences. Deep down in her sole she...ah, forget it. She makes her shoes sound so good, everybody wants to wear them."

    18th October, 2006

Name:
April
Joined:
August 2005
Hometown:
Chicagoish, IL (by way of Dallas, TX then Miami, FL then Kansas City, MO)
Currently:
Chicagoish, IL, U.S.A.
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
Attorney
Website:
Good Food, Better Wine