My girls and I went on a little adventure out to the gorge in hopes of capturing the Aurora in September 2023. It was slightly visible to the naked eye. The camera on longer exposure is magic in pulling in the colors our eyes have trouble seeing in the dark. I once saw the Aurora … Continue reading Aurora On the Columbia Gorge in Oregon (Sept 2023)
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Summer’s Last Adventure (2023)
I took my daughter and one of our dogs camping for one night at Fort Stevens State Park for one last summer adventure and although short, it was remarkably reviving. I rarely regret these adventures. Memories--hearing the rain on the tent when we first arrived, my daughter diverting rainwater stream and shaping it into a … Continue reading Summer’s Last Adventure (2023)
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Winter Beach Sunset
Milwaukie, Oregon Photographer
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Therapeutic Immortalizing
I recently created two photograph digital paintings that mean a lot to me. I took the first picture as a teenager; I noticed the bond between the two little ones. I loved how the older brother watched over his little sister. It was over 30 years ago. I learned this past week, that the little … Continue reading Therapeutic Immortalizing
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Holiday Train with Dad
My father and I were able to snag a ticket on the Holiday Train when a time slot opened for last weekend. I am not sure what it is about steam trains. I remember my mother would get very excited to see a train, especially a steam train. I remember her expression of watching excitedly … Continue reading Holiday Train with Dad
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Mia and the Forest
A couple of months ago, I had the honor of photographing Mia at McIver State Park. She is amazingly creative and designs and sews her own costumes. She has a business Seams and Things. She is also a Former Jr. Animation Technical Director at LAIKA https://bymiamay.com/?fbclid=IwAR1d5FPPC_pooK1EJMjTrx48-iG67blmS2rEMaOCBXFYx6QC6vaErgB0aCk
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Calf Painting
This summer I am participating in an art group centered on the theme of Growing Food called How We Grow Our Food. I have been feeling inspired by barns and cows lately; so I thought of a dairy theme for my photo painting. It was a lot of work and I learned a lot through … Continue reading Calf Painting
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Senior Portrait Session
There is something really special about photographing senior pictures especially those with whom I have known their whole life. This is my nephew. He has done a lot in his eighteen years. He made the bridge you see in the pictures. He bikes, he loves his pets. He is an active daring, very intelligent man … Continue reading Senior Portrait Session
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Infrared at Dalles Mtn. Ranch and Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens (April 2021)
Every once in a while I take out my infrared camera: Full spectrum converted Nikon d3200 with IR 720nm filter. I do not do it often enough, but when I do, I feel like I take it just a little bit further than I had before in how I understand how light works and how … Continue reading Infrared at Dalles Mtn. Ranch and Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens (April 2021)
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Making Progress: Photoshop Painting
A couple of months ago I started taking a Photoshop Painting Course called Beyond the Brushes. It is a lot of fun and a wonderful challenge. Using a Wacom art pen, and Wacom Tablet, I have learned more control and options with photography. In high school and college I painted with oils. I wasn't really … Continue reading Making Progress: Photoshop Painting
