Portraits

2022: The Year of Connection and Embrace

The world opened it's doors again, and opportunities seemed endless. At least for those of us who are privileged enough…

1 year ago

2021: Light the Fire of Your Soul

Being a human is weird. It’s fascinating, heartbreaking, and meaningless all at the same time. But mostly – it’s weird.…

2 years ago

2020 – The Year of Presence

If you read any other reflections from 2020, you'll likely hear themes ranging from, "2020: What in the actual fuck?"…

3 years ago

2019: The End of Decade – Fearless and Fulfilled

I always love this time of the year when I get to create some time and space to reflect on…

4 years ago

2018 – A Year of Self-Love

As 2018 comes to an end, I feel as if I'm standing on the edge of so many new beginnings…

5 years ago

Happy Fair – OCF 2018

After years of feeling conflicted about choosing between Raceweek and Oregon Country Fair, this year's decision was much easier when…

5 years ago

Moisture Festival 2018

Another year, another incredible Moisture Festival! I've been doing this so many years now I might just make a book…

6 years ago

2017 – Embracing Family & Practicing Love Through Authenticity

In all the years I've been writing these reflections, I usually start writing way in advance to make sure I…

6 years ago

2016 – A year of heart exercise

Well, it serves me right for complaining that my 2015 felt uneventful during last year's post. This year has had…

7 years ago

My first boudoir shoot: Sweet and Sassy Sarah

I love a new challenge. When Sarah asked me about doing a boudoir shoot for her, I was probably more…

8 years ago

The Yingblooms Get Hitched!

Andrew and Phyllis have got to be the most genuinely HAPPIEST people I have ever met. Their smiles exhilarate and energize…

8 years ago

Backstage: The magic of Moisture Festival

I was never one of those kids who dreamed of running away to the join the circus, but that's probably…

8 years ago

Dear Mr. Kelly

“All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” – Edgar Allan Poe I first read…

8 years ago

Sleepess in Vancouver meets sexy from Seattle: Ashley & John

Since I was in the wedding party this time, engagement photos and few wedding photos were about as far as I got.…

9 years ago

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2015

Another year, another adventure with the tulips with my favorite girls. I have loved sharing this tradition with the family…

9 years ago

Heels to the Hardwood: Promo Shoot

I've never done a band promo shoot, but the boys needed one and I guess that's where I came in!…

9 years ago

Welcome Lucia!

My lovely friend's Alicia and Derek...made a lovely beautiful girl. And she is precious. I can't wait to watch her…

9 years ago

2014 – Taking Chances and Learning to Focus

What a crazy year it's been. Once again I'm amazed how many things can happen to you to in a year…

9 years ago

Sunset Supper 2014

What an honor it was to be one of the main photographers for one of Pike Place Market's biggest events…

10 years ago

Alicia and Derek’s Wedding

I met Alicia during my days at WSDOT, and when times got tough, I just walked across the floor and…

10 years ago

When The Wizard Comes to Sasquatch!

Click. Click. Click. Type. Type. Type. It's a typical work day until my phone starts buzzing and a big smile…

10 years ago

Erin and Jon Get Married!…(Again!)

Hurray Erin and Jon! This lovely and inspiring couple made some crazy decision along their way to let me be…

11 years ago

Here Comes Lelea! – Cailey and Andrew Maternity Shoot

Time flies. Like crazy. When you're having fun or when you're getting old. Or both. Or you may suddenly you…

11 years ago

Burt and Alicia

This was a special day. Unfortunately, it came to be under some sad circumstances. My dear friend Alicia's dog Burt,…

11 years ago

My First Indian Wedding

I like to think I am generally a confident person. It takes a lot to make me uncomfortable or second…

11 years ago