Category archives: General Photography

  • On dogs, and immortality

  • “Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” - Agnes Sligh Turnbull For as long as I can remember, I have loved dogs. I have had the great good fortune of owning several in my time on earth, and I intend to have a dog by my side when I breathe my last. From the ages of 5-10 my family was sans canine, a[...]
  • Birth photography: the night GG was born

  • The phone rings at 2:40 a.m. It’s not unusual for me to have trouble getting to sleep, but this night in particular has been difficult. I’m excited. I hear a man’s voice. “Angie asked me to give you a call,” says Nelson. “The baby is coming tonight.” I’ve had my camera equipment packed and ready for this moment f[...]
  • Ezra et al - Lake Tahoe Family Portraits

  • I've known Bethany and her beautiful little family for years now, and I always love when I have a chance to spend an afternoon documenting how much Gage and his little brother Ezra are growing up. This year Ezra turned two and although sickness, weather and one unfortunate haircut delayed our celebratory birthday portr[...]
  • Why Hire a Professional Photographer?

  • No matter what industry you're in, people looking to save a buck will ask you this question over and over again. I gave the following presentation/slideshow (in so many words) to my networking group this morning. When a bride comes to me about wedding photos I can talk until I'm blue in the face about my work, my ex[...]
  • Springtime in Seattle

  • While we're stuck in the snow yet again, the Pacific Northwest is blooming and beautiful. Last weekend I flew to Seattle for some delicious seafood, a brunch with my grandmother, and of course, a photo shoot. My best friend from high school wanted some photos of the charming new man in her life. Tristan is 10 months[...]