Misty Spiderwebs Foggy Morning
I wonder if something magical happens on a foggy morning before most people are awake. On Saturday, the fog beckoned […]
Lensbaby
Some of my favorite lensbaby images. I am participating in 30 days of Lensbababy on 365project.org so I thought I […]
Elk Rock Island
There is this island nearby in the Willamette River in Milwaukie/Oak Grove (Oregon) that is only accessible on foot after […]
Using a Prism with Photography
Last month, I was curious what an prism could for my images, so I gave it a whirl. Many images […]
An Artist’s Life
I’ve been noticing a shift in the homeless lately. I have been seeing more and more often women who look […]
Catching the Rain
Harvest Moon
Last night, after the moon rose here in Oregon, there was a narrow window before it slipped behind some clouds. […]
Brand New
My first newborn session (with a baby that was not my own, that is!) Welcome sweet Maja! When she is […]
Walk in the Rain
Rain Returns to Oregon
Aaron and Mahshad’s Wedding
I had the incredible blessing of being able to attend the wedding of Aaron and Mahshad. Aaron is someone I […]
Make A Wish: Wren’s Mermaid Block Party
Wren, who is 10 years old has spinal muscular atrophy and it makes it difficult for her to move her legs. […]
Courage and the Self Portrait
I do not do this much, but I was inspired by an amazing 16 year old photographer, and thought I […]
Quiet Place
Sometimes I need a quiet place. The world feels discouraging and lonely lately. Not all of it, but a good […]
A Vase, some glitter, and whimsy
Horse Ranch Wedding
My daughter takes lesson at a ranch near Oregon City. They asked me to photograph their wedding. Here is a […]
Stonehenge Memorial
We went camping on the Columbia Gorge in June in Maryhill, Washington. I saw some sights I had not seen […]
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