Sierra Springs Photo Blog

Keli takes a quick break from her walk along the El Dorado Trail

Have you ever met one of those people that makes you smile every time you are around them?  That’s how it is with Keli.  I’ve known her for several years and last year I had the honor of doing her author photoshoot.  Here is a link to her wonderful book, A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado. It is an Historical Romance about a young widow living in the very area I live in back in the 1800’s.  You can also get it on your Kindle.

That is not why I am writing about her, even though her book has been reissued here, along with a companion piece by Erica Vetch.  Congratulations to both

Keli was diagnosed with Osteoporosis last year and immediately joined Curves as a way to strengthen her muscles to prevent bone breakage.  One year later, her doctor has diagnosed her as basically stopping the onset set of the disease due to her regimen and incredible strength.

Strength and determination

Curves wanted to feature her story in their publication, Diane Magazine, and I was hired to do a photoshoot of her highlighting her method of deterring osteoporosis.  Aside from working out at Curves on a regular basis, she walks.

Walking along the El Dorado Trail in Placerville, Ca

And walks.  And walks. I frequently see her and her husband walking in Placerville…no matter the temperature.

Here are some of the beautiful photos of Keli, as she and I stop along the trail.

This time I was

Published in the magazine

Beautiful close-up

Several of these photos were published in Diane Magazine along with some that I took for her author photoshoot.

Congratulations, Keli, and may your bones be continually strengthened.