I haven’t been working much lately. January is usually a quiet month for senior portraits around here (at least, in my experience it is), so I spend a lot of time reflecting and planning. I get to play with different camera and/or lighting techniques. And sometimes I spend too much time obsessing about my own … More There’s Beauty in the Breakdown
There were a few questions from my post on documenting the everyday moments with your phone. Mostly, people wanted to know what apps I, as a creative, use most often – for both business and pleasure. 🙂 Without further ado, here are 5 apps I use frequently and have a lot of fun with. (…with … More 5 Fun Apps for Creative People
Thirty years ago tomorrow, it began. I received a red Vivitar PS:135 camera from Santa. I wanted a camera because my uncles took photos, and I wanted to be cool like them. (I can’t find a photo of the PS:135 that’s fair use, so if you want to see what that camera looked like, you’ll … More The Beginning
Every day, little moments occur in our lives that are precious and fleeting. And over the next week or so, we’ll experience a lot more with family and friends. To me, it’s really important to document these moments because one day, photos and stories will be all we have. Of course, I *am* a photographer, … More Document the [Extra]ordinary
“Vemödalen n. the frustration of photographing something amazing when thousands of identical photos already exist—the same sunset, the same waterfall, the same curve of a hip, the same closeup of an eye—which can turn a unique subject into something hollow and pulpy and cheap, like a mass-produced piece of furniture you happen to have assembled … More Vemodalen
In the past year I have really reflected on my legacy and stretched my creative muscles to produce beautiful and meaningful images. My portfolio has expanded immensely, and I am more fulfilled as an artist. Portrait sessions are still fun to shoot, yeah, but these feed my soul. Everything does come back to words, though. … More Tapestry
Somebody's Daydream 