Author’s Portrait

Behind every book is an author with a story. As with most people, this story is a long one with many twists and turns. There are three things that ground retired firefighter and writer Christy Warren during challenging times: her wedding band, her watch, and her tattoo. As a photographer, I particularly like how allContinue reading “Author’s Portrait”

Portrait of a Fireman

Firefighters make great subjects. Like most people, they carry their stories in their eyes and mouths, but mainly in their eyes, where different shades of intensity gleam. In the coming weeks, I’ll be spending time at a firehouse and am eager to see (and share) what I capture, hopefully a mix of candid headshots, environmentalContinue reading “Portrait of a Fireman”

James, 2021

He’s an almost college graduateAn aspiring business pro with big dreamsHe’s embarked but not quiteYou get the pictureLots of fun working with James in the fieldHe was willing to chase light and explore scenes Contact me for kids, teens, couples, family, and corporate photography in the Bay Area. 

Tien, 2021

She’s a mother to four or fiveI’ve lost countShe’s sitting on a bucket in front of a brown fenceLight is goodWait, it’s greatSo I’m experimenting:The image is a panoramic It’s actually a composite of three imagesOne on the leftOne in the middleAnd one on the rightA shoulder, a face, and another shoulderThis technique enables meContinue reading “Tien, 2021”

Simply Catherine

I have an idea for a new project: Being Human. Its premise is straightforward. Business professionals are people, generally speaking. They may have titles, roles, and responsibilities. But who they are goes way beyond workplace ephemera. And it’s not a carefully guarded secret, either. You just have to ask the right questions. So, meet Catherine,Continue reading “Simply Catherine”