My Approach

My goal is to capture and save a moment. The moment that you see everyday, that you wish you could keep and hold in your heart today - for generations come. We all have that one expression that clearly belongs only to us. I hope to catch it so that we’ll know that it has always been there - and that it will always be there.

My approach is natural and relaxed, starting with the light. I work outdoors in the morning and late afternoon when the light works best for all subjects. I do not use reflectors or large flashes, as they can distract anyone during a session, and they can interfere with the connection I hope to have with the subject. The natural light provides a glow for the photography, and provides an atmosphere of natural interaction that supports an engaging session.

I have been working this way since I started photography as a teen hobby on the Oregon coast. As I have toted my cameras with me on trips far and wide, I am now thrilled to turn a lifelong hobby into a profession.