The Crystal Grotto at Beaver Creek

The Crystal Grotto is North America’s only performing arts center created from ice. All of the instruments are hand-crafted from ice as well. It's a pretty amazing scene, complete with sing-a-longs and crowd participation. The grotto was created by an ice sculptor and seats 125 people. It's located on Beaver Creek Mountain near Spruce Saddle Restaurant. Amazing!

The ice bar (clear drinks only!)

microphone

A Big Week For Life & Death

A few weeks ago, my dear friend Dustin Peletier and his girlfriend Carla Miranda were killed in an accident in Denver. As I scrambled to make arrangements to fly home for services and to be with friends, little Atticus Hayes was born, two weeks early. I make no attempt to make any sense of any of this, but it was an honor, if melancholy experience to be with Atticus, hours after joining the world, while trying to accept giving Dustin back to whatever magnificent place he came from. Here are some photos from newborn Atticus in the hospital in Denver, as well as heading home for Dustin...

Nathan, Michael & Angela check out the new baby boy.

It's tiring work, being born.

The nurse shows Nathan how to burp Atticus.

Becky's friends & family made a mural for the hospital & delivery room.

New dad Nathan spreads the news.

Baby, new Mom & Dad

Atticus

A few days later, I hopped a plane to NYC and headed home to Stamford, CT to be with friends and say goodbye to Dustin. We spent a lot of time at Fort Stamford, a beautiful flower-filled park, where we spent way too much time in high school. We created our own form of memorial, planting flowers, looking at pictures and just being together. As sad and tragic as it all was, it was a beautiful thing to all be together again, laughing, crying and making the best out of it. Has anyone ever seen The Big Chill? It was kinda like that...

Alan, Christian & Jonny re-create a photo from 10 years ago.

Antoine Savage

Jonny Roman... The best laugh in the world.

Alan Lopez, looking sharp.

Kate Molina looking at old pictures of Dustin.

Laura Lopez & her tiny dog.

The (partial) crew.

Nicole & leaf shadows.

Roland smells the (tree) flowers.

Ft. Stamford

For Dice.

Many thanks to the Stamford crew for pulling together for this one.

20% OFF Same Sex Wedding or Commitment Ceremonies

Diana Sabreen Photography would like to offer 20% off photography for all Same-Sex Wedding or Commitment Ceremonies for the 2010 season. Why? Cause you've been through enough crap to get to this point, and it's time someone cut you a break. Book now to secure your date, tell your friends and start planning the party! Diana is available locally and will also travel for events.

Brian & Brian; Berkeley, California, 2008

HAPPY MOUSTACHE MARCH!

Here it is, kids.
The moment you've been waiting for.
Behold...
THE MOUSTACHUMENTARY!

(flip through pages below to preview the book. click on link to order online)

Ski Town, USA: A Moustachumentary by Diana Sabreen

Come check it out!

Diana Sabreen Photography currently has photos on display at Kenosha Steakhouse, 301 Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado. The exhibit includes local landscapes as well as photos from around the world. All photos are available for purchase.

Donate to Haiti

Hey folks,
For the month of February, Diana Sabreen Photography will be donating 5% of all sales to Haiti relief efforts. Come get your picture taken for a good cause!

And while you're at it, check out SHOOTCAMERASNOTGUNS.ORG,
my non-profit that teaches photography as a tool for empowerment in conflict area. Images below are from previous travel in Thailand, on a Shoot Cameras Not Guns trip.

Valentine's Day Portraits

Freaked out about Valentine's Day presents?
Couple Portraits make a great gift for your wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, mom, dad, cat or dog!
Give your partner a personal, lasting gift.
5% of all sales from portraits will be donated to help victims of the Haiti earthquake.
(Kissing in photos optional but highly encouraged :)