Snow Flakes
During our short freeze we had a little snow on top of ice and I found some intact snowflakes. I […]
Almost Frozen Bubbles
We had a freeze in Portland area which does not happen too often. I have wanted to try photographing frozen […]
Frost in Portland
When it does not happen often, you appreciate it when it does. The beauty of how frost outlines the leaves […]
Portland, Oregon Bridges at Night (December 2015)
I am going back to some of the images I took last December. My husband and I celebrated our 15th […]
Creepy Halloween Shoots
I participated in two creepy Halloween shoots in Marcola, Oregon in October and November. I have to admit I had […]
Water
This is my first attempt at underwater photography. And I am IN LOVE with it. Everything that makes photography magical. […]
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 […]
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