Dr. Vinay Prasad

When I told family and friends, a couple of whom are doctors and research scientists, that I was photographing Dr. Vinay Prasad, one said, “Be sure to capture his heroic visage.”

Another said, “Thank him for his clarity, honesty, and courage.”

I did both, I hope!

For more on Dr. Prasad, check out his:

—Observations on Fauci’s retirement: bit.ly/3OpoPUd
—Views on vaccine efficacy and forward transmission of covid: bit.ly/3QvPlhn
—Opinion on the costs of masking children: bit.ly/3s0VOXF

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Moulton Barn in the Grand Tetons

My family and I are back from a road trip that saw us from the Ruby Mountains in Nevada, through the Wasatch range in Utah, to the Bridger-Teton Forest in Wyoming.

This is an image of the famous Moulton Barn on Mormon Row, which sits at the feet of the Grand Tetons.

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I arrived at 4:30 in the morning and had the place to myself till 5:30 or so.

Although the sky didn’t blaze at dawn, I like how the color of the wood—a warm brown-orange, an almost vital living color—has an opportunity to stand out, complementing the pink and magentas on the horizon in the right part of the frame.

I also like how the gable of the structure sits neatly among the peaks of the Tetons in the distance.

Plus, the bottom right portion of the image is dominated by tufts of grass and fragments of stone.

The dusty emptiness, encroaching on the barn, is a powerful reminder that as beautiful as the landscape is, it’s difficult to scratch out a living in such circumstances as pioneers did in the long ago.

Anyhow, I hope you enjoy the photo as much as I do.

Here are additional images that make the cut but lack—at least for me—the magic of the panoramic above.

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Spare

I’m tired of words, especially keywords for SEO.
Visuals can be enough.
Proof.

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Of Metal and Words

She shapes meaning with words
He fashions objects—both beautiful and useful—from metal
They’re partners in life, a great team, a wonderful family
It’s always an honor to work with creative professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area
Chasing exquisite light for outdoor portrait and headshot photography
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Outdoor High School Portraits

Celebrate your high school graduate’s individuality with creative outdoor senior portraits. As a professional portrait photographer, I love showcasing your teen’s style while utilizing the stunning landscapes in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you’re interested in learning more about scheduling a high school senior portrait session that beautifully captures your graduate’s journey, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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