Tiny Tea For Two

Donning felted cupcakes, a tea set, and don't forget teddy, this photo session was made for little Iris. A girl so girl she even runs with her pinkies out! It was almost as if 'she' had brought her whole family along with her, hmmm three year old model! I have photographed Iris since she was born, three years ago. It's a precious bond that develops when over time I get to document this birth of little people's personality and their own unique style and gamut of expressions. Iris has as many different pensive expressions as there are names for snow, but today she left many of them behind, turning over a more confidently happy set of expressions. Thanks Shelby for bringing in the creativity and a willing dance party. Hey, when it comes to being candid in the studio, I'm thinking family dance party!!!

A Lesson Children Teach Best

It's fun to see the sparkle of the holidays through the bright eyes of children. In the cozy comfort of the studio tucked away from the elements I have been having lots of fun. These sweet kiddos just had such a ball playing and glamming for the camera, they were on the floor laughing over an hour later, in no hurry to go anywhere. It warmed my heart to see them act with such love toward each other. Kids are excellent role models for how to simply "be" in front of the camera, candidly. Thank You Hawkins Family!

S T O R M

The pounding of rain and wind beats down on the roof, excitement pounds in my heart. Never mind the days and weeks of drizzling rain. Sudden sideways wind and hard storming rain forming braided rivers down streets, where by only those donning rain umbrellas, boots, and parkas dare venture out.... fascinating! Amidst the normally buzzing city lie empty streets where the only sign of life are golden windows and the occasional wafting of baking goods. Fleeting storms like yesterday's inspire life in me. These images posses their own language, of short fall and winter days, and the sharp contrast of cold and hot, wet and dry, but beyond that those feelings and emotions that we struggle to explain. The tangible and intangible changes we undergo during the earth's metamorphosis each year.

Dark Night Downtown Double 40th Party

I love photographing people as they exist especially when their inhibition subsides. Light, Darkness, Dramatic Textures, Dramatic Expressions, and Flappers. It's the greatest gift to be able to really use my creative vision and photograph people. Thanks to everyone who honors and appreciates my visual story.