Blog Posts
Don't let me plan your next excursion.
- I apologize in advance. Please don't take the following personally if you're from Ocean Shores, WA or Hilo, HI. But Hilo is the Ocean Shores of Hawaii. There, I said it. I said I'd never do it again. But I did. I made the drive to Hilo. I did however, make an exception since this was the first t[...]
The sound of silence.
- You often hear people say, "I just want peace and quiet." Well I'm here to say, oh no you don't. I've been driving in my car which I lovingly refer to as the "Muppet Mobile" in silence for 2.5+ years. I've driven to Portland, Orcas Island, all over the Puget Sound...with the worst sound track e[...]
Oh, I didn't recognize you...
- Who loves to get their picture taken? Hello? Anyone? Well luckily for you, I've found a way to get over that hump. Everyone should update their headshot from [...]
Wishes make compost.
- So another year has passed, huh. Amazing how quickly time goes by. I don’t know about you, but I find it rather disturbing. I suppose as you hit 40, then 45+ you begin to see your future a little differently. I used write down my New Year's Resolutions right before midnight on New Year's Eve, af[...]
The Summer of Sorry.
- I’ve been writing a little about the subtle and not-so-subtle changes in my son who is heading to Middle School in two short months. Having a soon-to-be 8th grade daughter, I kind of know what to expect. Mood swings, not wanting to be around family as much, and thinking they just need two things i[...]
It's just the garbage.
- Ella left for school this morning frustrated because I wouldn't let her leave until she took out the garbage. The garbage that she said she'd take out yesterday. A few minutes passed before Griz and I left to chase after her. She's almost 13, in middle school, involved in sports after school, a[...]
The rain isn't stopping some.
- Even though we're tired of all of the rain (rumor has it even the umbrellas have had it), there was a group of ten that could careless about the windy and wet weather over the weekend. They were focused on Spring. The Spring Fling to be exact. I had so much fun photographing this group as they got r[...]
The Man Who Made Himself A Name
- I have been fortunate to see Shelby Earl perform in many different and unique settings. I originally saw her at Doe Bay years ago, and since then have seen her play in the woods on Whidbey Island in record low temps, perform at house shows and SMooCH, to last weekend's album release show at the Trac[...]
Benefit for the ACLU, hosted by Pickwick
- Awesome night of music for a great cause. Over a 4.5 hour span, 9 bands performed and helped raise close to $10,000 the ACLU. Thanks to Pickwick for spearheading such an inspiring event.
Headshots. They really do make a difference.
- Don't feel comfortable in front of the camera? You're not alone. I mean who really is? I'm certainly not. But as a photographer, here's what I do know. There are a couple of key things that can make your time in front of the camera a huge success, and fun. Here's what I need you to do. Read up and [...]
I have five months.
- Let's see that doesn't sound great, does it. Instead of thinking about what I might begin to lose in five months, I am challenging myself to think about what I am going to soak up and enjoy while it lasts. However long that may be. Yes, it's January. This kid has five more months of elementary sc[...]
First Mini Session of 2016.
- It's officially February. To help welcome Spring, I am calling all kids to come to my first Mini Session of 2016 dressed up any way they'd like. Maybe it's their favorite Easter outfit, their very own hand-picked outfit, or a costume...surprise me! They can bring their favorite toy, stuffie or frien[...]