A couple of weeks ago, I went for a hike in the early morning. I was almost completely alone the whole time. It was beautiful at times and at other times it felt spooky like there were ghosts or spirits there. You Tube Video of Bridge Video of Bridge
Searching for Owls and Joy
I love owls. So much. In the Spring, there are flowers to photograph, in the Summer bodies of water and adventures, in the Fall, there are the changing leaves, Christmas time-lights and maybe snow, after that there is a period of brown and that is when I want to capture birds. Right now there are … Continue reading Searching for Owls and Joy
New Direction-Fall 2022
I am moving in a different direction with my photography, or perhaps it is a return to a previous path. Last February I started working as an Special Education Instructional Assistant. So, I now have 3 jobs unofficially, or more than that if you are really counting: IA, Photographer, and Parent/caretaker of humans. 😉 I … Continue reading New Direction-Fall 2022
Picking up Strands of My Old Life
Poem by Melinda Ruby
Professional Collages: Corporate Photography
Three years ago (1999), the Milwaukie Police Department asked me to take headshots of their officers and to create a collage for them, and every once in a while they ask me to update it with new hires and position changes. Here is the most recent collage I created for them; and below it are … Continue reading Professional Collages: Corporate Photography
Karen and Bob: A Collaborative Business
Milwaukie Oregon Photographer, Business Portraits
Winter Beach Sunset
Milwaukie, Oregon Photographer
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
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
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