[ENDEARING:  adjective.  Manifesting or evoking affection. To give rise to love.  Beloved.] That is the word that perfectly sums up Joe...

Roberta and Alex wanted to have their shoot in Arizona where they’d be around cacti and the warm sun. Except we didn’t go to Arizona, and...

I won’t tell you how much I love this family. I won’t tell you how special it is to have friends who believe in you, encourage you, and...

When you’ve known your client for over a decade, a trip downtown ends up being a trip down memory lane. I know I’ve said this before (I’m...

There’s something about Brooke and Emmy that is undeniable.  They have some kind of energy that radiates from within when they are...

I think one of the greatest gifts is creating a memory with someone you love, and a bonus would be to have a photoshoot that captures...

When you and your spouse are both turning the big 5-0 AND it’s your 20 year wedding anniversary AAAAND you adopted your first puppy, you...

Lawrence and I told the doctor not to reveal the gender of our third baby when I was pregnant… but I already knew it was a girl.  Or...

Now, onto Part Two of last year’s winning images.  This one is about moments! A “moment” is defined as a split second of time ~OR~ a...

It is time to reveal the winning images from last year! The photos that made it into this category were chosen based on the role light...

My photoshoot of Tim and Jen’s family was my last one of the year, and it made me contemplative. Perhaps it was because I had the spirit...

With the end of the year rounding the corner, I look back and think of all the things that made me laugh, brought me a sense of wonder,...

One of my favorite songs from the ’80s came to mind when I was photographing the Masse Family. So don’t be afraid to let them show Your...

Sometimes my shoots take me to far away lands, like in a dragon’s lair where we were engulfed by the hazy breath of these mystical...

Last weekend, I was THE happiest fly on the wall. I followed around Erin, Pete, Clara, Greta and Lola as they walked around their...

After weeks of devastating wildfires here in Northern California, hazardous smoke choking the air, and now heavy rainfall, it is a visual...

Meet KJ. He has squishy cheeks and soft golden brown hair.  He knows how to self-soothe his teething woes.  Swinging makes him sleepy. ...

Sure, some things I may ask you to do during your shoot may feel strange or even downright goofy.  To some.  Maaaaaybe.  🙂 That’s where...

We loved last year’s pink unicorns, rainbow light, sounds of waves crashing against the shore, overly friendly bees, and the hot sun. ...

While I was cramming for midterms one ordinary College day, I received a phone call that broke a long silence.  It was a good friend who...