Category Archives: photo shoots

spring…

summer is coming, spring was here.  as i am clearing out my computer from the past few months i am realizing what a full and beautiful spring it was.  without thinking too hard, and picking VERY quickly— i randomly grabbed a few pictures from the spring. most of the time...

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lighting

if there is one thing i’ve learned, & am learning…  is that lighting is everything.  this picture has VERY minimal editing, i just stood outside an open door, put the little girl just inside a darker room where there was great in-direct light at the opening of the door.  such an easy little trick to...

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telling their story

lyrics from a song they love by caleb jude green.

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black and white portraits #2

taken with a 24-70mm/2.8 lens.  1/160 at f/2.8, ISO 100 sweet melia has such striking features that i love in black and white.  these were both taken in the shade outside in the late afternoon.  the top one is my favorite – she is laying on grass but you can’t tell where she is.  we’ve...

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sigh.

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out their front door

i love photographing people and nature that is local, close to home, and personal.  robin is my good friend and loves torrey pines – it is out her front door practically.  we started at their house just for a moment, and then took full advantage of the amazing views, sunshine, and spring warmth.i just added...

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black and whites

i love black and white portraits the best. …aaaand i am quite partial to freckles i must admit.

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“mistakes”

sometimes i get back to my computer and start looking at the pictures after a photo shoot, and think – “hmmm, i wonder how that happened…”  like this rainbow – maybe it was a water drop from the fountain?  AND it is as if she is pointing at it saying, “wow – look at that...

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the secret daughter

most of the time i am taking pictures of my silly little three year old boy, the adventures or quiet moments in our world, the friends & family that keeps us smiling and busy.  or taking pictures of sweet little babies and toddlers (and making sure they are bugger free).  every once in a while...

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portrait, day three

maybe my most favorite style. minimalist – simple – soft & crisp at the same time.  just sweet.

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