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The E Family

I love photography.  Maybe you’ve noticed that?!    One of the best parts of taking photos is seeing kids I’ve known forever in a new way.  A few weeks ago, I got to take photos of a family I’ve known for a long time.    These two photos of C are just so her!  She was...

My First Newborn

When your friend tells you that she’s going to be a grandma for the first time, most people offer congratulations.  My first words were, “Can I take the baby’s picture?”  I’d never shot a newborn.  And I had said several times that there was no way I would ever do it.  Too scary for me!...

The Power of Black and White

I have always loved black and white photography.  Perhaps because so many of my mom’s photos of us kids were black and white.  Who knows?  I just know that I love the shadows and the textures in a good black and white edit.  Ted Grant said, “When you photograph people  in color, you photograph their clothes, but when...

It’s Great to Be 11!

Today I got to spend some time with my friend S taking some photos to celebrate her birthday.  She is a funny, athletic, serious, and silly girl all in one!  She’s on the edge of childhood, headed for middle school.  Before her parents know it, the Legos and monkeys will be gone, so capturing those special...

Resolutions

Welcome to  2016!  Wow.  Seems like it was just Y2K.  Sorry, showing my age!  I love the beginning of a new year.  (Lucky me, I get two New Years every year.  I love the beginning of the school year too!)  Everything feels so fresh and new.  A new planner.  A clean house now that all...