I have just recently joined as a member of deviantART although I have been a fan for the last few years.

I wanted to share some of my favorite photos as well as some of the inspiring creations from my daughter, Courtney O'Connor. My daughter has always had the gift of artistic creativity and I have always marveled at her drawings, paintings, and interior design endeavors. Then something new and incredible happened to her on Mother's Day 2007. My boyfriend at the time had an amazing camera. Please forgive me for not knowing all of the details of the camera - I do know that the cost of the camera was in the thousands. Courtney put her hands on that camera and snapped away. The results were breath taking. She has since purchased her own camera, rents various lenses and has shot 4 weddings, 2 engagement shots and several commissioned works with local talent. Brilliant work from someone who is only 18 years old. I am blushing with pride. I hope that you will enjoy her work as much as I have.

** Also - please note - My User name should properly read "La Dolce Vita" or in English "The Sweet Life" - not La Vita Dolce. I switched it around due to User name availability.