Last fall, I ran family photography mini sessions in the woods above the valley. What joy! What fun! Amazing, really. Family #1 I admire a man who carries his son like a sack of flour. That, and dresses in pajamas to please his wife who has a vision, come what come may… …and makes googlyContinue reading “Mountain Living”
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Yes, She Said
Fellas are curious by nature. Ray asked a question. Ashley said yes. Now a new phase of their journey begins. I helped Ashley and Ray commemorate the moment at Santa Clara University. Here are my top five favorite photos from their engagement session. Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoyed. Contact me for kids, teens, family,Continue reading “Yes, She Said”
The Old Ways
For the avid reader in search of a great book, I highly recommend The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot by Robert Macfarlane. The Old Ways explores the role of walking—or wayfaring—in seeing the world aright. That is, in realizing a straight path is never only linear. But before you can earn such insight, you’ve gotContinue reading “The Old Ways”
Of Time and the River
In the heart of Los Padres National Forest, the Big Sur River is carving steep gorges and sharp-crested ridges. Sykes campground—where I captured the image above—is a 10-mile hike through untamed canyon wilderness. It was a challenging destination to reach even when there was an established trail. But now in the wake of fires, road closures,Continue reading “Of Time and the River”
Fields of Gold
Meaghan had a straightforward request. Shoot my family, she said. Not that kind, the other. I chuckled to myself. I admire a woman who’s direct. To the point. Like this. It’s a gorgeous image. Matt wondered about his role in the affair. How does the back of my head look, he asked. Splendid, I said.Continue reading “Fields of Gold”