In today's world where selfie's rule, many business owners want to cut costs by using their cell phone. I even teach folks how to use their cell phone to take better social media photos on the fly, and I get it...but, there's something to be said about a professional portrait. It takes experience, proper lighting […]
I'm delighted to share the opening of my first ever online art card store!!! If you'd like a locally photographed art nature image to grace your cards this season, you may purchase a limited series here: SEATTLE Art Nature Cards Each image is available to purchase for $20 each, optimized to print up to a […]
I enjoyed a short trip to London to learn more about how to grow my photography business from one of the most successful portrait photographers in America. Yes, this was in London, which meant I was among photographers from Australia, Switzerland, Paris, London and the U.S.A. Yes, I wish I had more time to spend […]
Here is a wonderful client, Karie, who wanted a variety of looks with her head shot session. As a woman who can transform anyone's life with a new hairstyle at Factory Hair Seattle, she wanted a variety of head shots that showed off her fun, sassy and professional sides. Being black and white helps to […]
One of my biggest interests is volunteering. I wouldn't call it a hobby. I would call it a key part of how I participate in my community. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of meeting dear friends and learning more about the city I live in than I ever expected. And it's been through […]
What I love about Molly is that she's not only one of the strongest women I know both inside and out, she's a woman who knows how to focus on what she does best: help others become stronger. She's got a pretty good eye for photography herself (yes, I'm following her on Instagram). But, she's […]
With the fall leaves comes holiday events, company parties and winter fundraising auctions, oh, my! One of my favorite services is offering a custom photo booth experience for events. While Pinterest is full of suggestions for DIY methods of running your event photo booth, all the instructions in the world can't manage the lighting, the […]
Rwanda showed me a lot more than I expected. I gained a level of perspective that I didn't have before - from what it really looks like to survive daily life to how differently we all see the world through our past experiences. This is important for anyone who uses photography to promote their business […]
When folks ask me, "How Was Your Trip to Rwanda?" It is still hard to answer in a moment, and I usually say it was amazing. That's the truth, and it would take me many, many hours to share all that I learned and want to share with those interested... Rwanda is a beautiful […]
Rwanda is known as the land of 1,000 hills. It's rich farming country with a hard history of conflict. During my trip, I met a woman known as Mama Naomi in her village, Ntoma. She's a survivor of the genocide, a grandmother, mother, friend to many, and most of all a true grassroots leader. While […]
