A dreamsicle of boy.

At three days old, this little dreamboat is sweet enough to eat.

Beautiful, beautiful...

My photography career is taking me on some amazing journeys - and this one is no exception. I'll tell you the full story, once its written in the stars! In the mean time, I hope you enjoy this sneak peek of a beautiful life (and thanks to all involved who have invited me to participate)...

A Windy Day...

Well, maybe not windy in the traditional sense! This photo session had its own windmaker - Marie, the Harris Hawk. She was a stunning performer - and I feel truly honored to have been part of this magical shoot at the High Desert Museum.

If you haven't already - pick up a copy of True North Parenting, or visit their website. The families profiled are wonderful (you can check out MOsley WOtta's website here), and the photography was a joy to capture.

Whoosh!

A step back in time...

I recently went to take some photographs at one of my favorite local busin

esses, Action Typesetting & Print - and to my surprise, got sucked back in time to when I was in the Visual Communications program at Chemeketa Community College.

I took classes there after I got my 4-year studio art degree at Willamette University in Salem. I had been working in a promotions position at Salem Center, and when I had to design promotional pieces in Microsoft Word - I wanted to throw my computer out of the window... I knew there was a better way! So, I wandered over to the community college and dove right in. It was interesting doing post-graduate vocational training... but apparently I was the trend - as a vocational magazine interviewed me for a story they were writing on the very thing.

We studied everything - from burning plates for offset presswork, to back and white photography, do endless (and endles

s) thumbnail sketches of print ad designs (endless). It was 1997, and before the digital photography age, but Photoshop was alive and well in the design arena. I learned that (version 3, I believe, was my first PS purchase) - as well as PageMaker, QuarkXpress and Freehand... I still use them for any design work that comes my way.

I can still remember the sights, smells and sounds of the offset press room. I was engaged at the time, and was able to design and run my own wedding invitations on the press. How many brides can boast that?

Fast forward to last Wednesday - with camera in hand I was delighted to explore the back rooms of Action Typesetting. I hope you enjoy these few photographs...

Spectaculous...

{really, there weren't too many words for the sunset last night, so I felt I had to make one up}

Q What's even better than a fantastic sunset?

A Wrapping up a {charming} family photo session with a fantastic sunset. We'd taken all of the great photos we could wring out of these ADORABLE and charming kiddos, and it was time to play. Have I mentioned that I love to play?

I love a party!

It's always fun to crash a party! Last night I got to do it with fellow photographer Tambi Lane!

The scene - the Advantage Dental Summer Meeting!

It was lots of fun, and even culminated with a live auction (quite entertaining), and the giveaway of a brand new car. The beverages were beautiful - thanks to Twist Cocktail Catering! and the food - fantastic. My favorite Country Catering brought the BBQ and it was delish!

Have camera, will travel! Florence, get ready!

July 12 - July 18th - I'm now booking sessions in the Florence, Oregon area!