Mother's Embrace

Photographing a child is the best thing. They don't mind about their looks and posing. They do what they want...they are natural. So basically almost no child looks bad in any photo. They just look like themselves. And being yourself is something we all strive for everyday as adults. We want so badly to be able to be ourselves... yet as a child it seems effortless and accepted by all. Combine the effortlessness of a child's charm with the most powerful of all forces, a mother's embrace. That's magic.

Photo Tip: If you are photographing in daylight with sunny skies, your best bet is to place your subject in "open shade". Trees don't make the best shades, as they let the light rays come through the leaves and make patches of extreme contrasted light on your subjects skin and clothing. A place like a porch with an awning is the best.

Rare and exciting

It's rare to see snow flakes come down in bunches in our city, but they did. They were large and airy and lingered in the air as they danced in harmony to the ground. As soon as the first snowflake fell every child and grownup was getting ready to go outside as their excitement began to build up. The thought of building a snowman or sliding down the hill and having hot cocoa afterwards is enough to put a smile on anyone's face.

The snow made the landscape quiet down. It muffled the noises, it calmed the air unlike the loudness of a rainstorm the snow was gentle and serene. As if it was white for a reason...to promote peace. Indeed everything seemed very peaceful. Even the kids that screamed as they slid down the hill in their laundry basket seemed peaceful.

Photo Tip: Cover your camera gear with large ziplock bags when shooting in rain or snow. They are very effective and inexpensive.

Strong, Positive, Ageless

You know someone has made an amazing impression on you if a week later you are still thinking about the 10 minute conversation you had. As I looked through the lens and framed this family a face at a time....the ninety year old grandmother stood strong as a rock, proud as a peacock, fearless like a lion, and then she even laughed and had fun like a free spirited 18 year old. It wasn't surprising that the rest of the family were just as amazing. Each of them had a calm and a peaceful presence about them...each of them made me feel welcomed. I learned so much from our meeting. I learned that you shouldn't let life beat you down...be young at heart and you will be forever ageless.

Photo Tip: Even if you are taking photos inside and have set up lights that you can't move around, don't forget to use your zoom and telephoto capabilities to capture details that later may mean so much.

a Wedding - a Reunion

There's something very special about a union of two people. Commitment to, and promise of love makes the event truly unforgettable. I was honored to have witnessed the marriage of Jill and Mark. The two were undeniably in love and the evidence was in front of my lens each time I framed them in a photo. Smiles never left their faces, their arms never stopped embracing, and the kisses went on and on. In the midst of all this not only their dreams of being together came true, but also the dreams of their five year old son, as he watched mommy and daddy exchange their sacred vows. The ceremony went on as the three of them held on to each other, heads bowed in prayer....hearts full of love.

Photo Tip: Stay in the moment and experience your subject's emotional state if you can, in order to anticipate the "awww moments" . Allow yourself to be touched by the moment....it's okay!

Sweetness, tender love, and a brand new angel is born

We react to the events of each day as they unfold and sometimes during the course of life we are surprised by the emotions that arise as we encounter certain people or situations. Often we don't think too much about it, but once in a while the feelings are so undeniably strong that we take notice.

As I hold my newly born nephew in my arms, the warmth of his body takes me into a world beyond where my body resides. My head droops lower in order to be as close to his breath as possible. His peaceful slumber is calming and quiets my mind....and that's when emotions take hold and rise up deep from my gut...and my heart beats faster as tears find their way out on my cheeks.

Surprised by this deep emotional reaction I turn away so not everyone can see the private personal moment I am having with this angel. But after a while it's impossible to hide. I can't really explain it but when it was time to take a few photos of him it was apparent to me that those photos will reflect my tender feelings towards him.

I am so moved by this little baby...."Mason"

Photo Tip: Take photos of what moves you......it's always a sure bet you will get an amazing photo

Beauty and the light

I can't say enough about light. The quality of it gives your photographs the emotional value that they each possess. The direction of it, the temperature, the amount, ...every aspect of it can affect your photo in a different way. I am learning that by manipulating the light I can give my photographs more feeling. The pure sunlight can give the photo a playful feel, the cloudy overcast skies can make the photo moody and sometime mysterious, the warm light of the sunset gives photos a romantic glow...and on and on. These few photos were taken in the middle of the day, but with some control of the light I was able to get the perfect tone and highlights....of course it didn't hurt that she was beautiful.

Photo Tip: Control the light by using diffusers like standing some one next to a window with sheer curtains if there is a lot of sunlight pouring inside. Or reflectors, like having a person hold a white poster board underneath their chin for fill light.

Holiday Promotion

Limited Offer for the Holiday Season All Sessions during the months of October, November, and December of 2009 will benefit from a 50% discounted rate on the Session Fee.


Special Holiday Package $175.00

Includes the following:
* A one hour session with the photographer for up to 4 people. The session will mainly focus on group configurations for the purposes of Holiday gifts and cards. Additional people will be $25.00 each.
* One enlargement of the photo of your choice up to an 8X12
* 5 digital neagatives of poses captured during this session for your unlimited use.
* Location will be decided upon booking.


Special Family Package $295.00

Includes the following:
* A two hour session with the photographer for up to 10 people. The session will mainly focus on getting a family portrait with the extended family members. Additional people will be $25.00 each.
* 3 enlargements of the family portrait up to an 11X14
*(optional) purchase of 10 digital negatives of other poses captured during this session for your unlimited use is $50.00
*The location will be decided upon booking.