Melody. That’s her name. It describes her laugh, too. And her movement. She’s a ballet dancer, after all. And every ballet dancer needs a portrait. Well, portraits—one is never enough. Of course, they have to be worthy of a dancer’s art. So while I played with light, Melody played with expressions. Lots of them, endlesslyContinue reading “Dance Like Everybody’s Watching”
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Stay Wild
Between the Bay Area and the blue border of the Pacific ocean, the Santa Cruz Mountains stretch for over 50 miles. Skyline/CA 35 traces the spine of that ridge, from Fort Funston and Redwood City, through Crystal Springs and Portola Valley, to Palo Alto and Saratoga—and beyond. The country is gorgeous along Skyline. Grasslands andContinue reading “Stay Wild”
Triptych
Trinity? Be small, serve big? The art of sacrifice? Or the sacrifice of art? You be the judge. After all, you’re the principal in this three-part passion play. Contact me for kids, teens, families, and corporate photography in the Bay Area.
Young Lady. Bug.
Alum Rock Park. Eastern foothills of San Jose. Blue sky, sparse trees, yellow leaves. A successful family shoot was in the books. As I was putting my gear away, Young Lady squealed happily. She showed me Bug, delighted by the creepy crawly. I was, too: the red focal point made a good scene. Not toContinue reading “Young Lady. Bug.”
Fall in the West
I love my job. I’m often outdoors, And I get to meet new people. Like this family from Redwood City. We met at McClellan Ranch in Cupertino for a family session. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite locations. Like me, Mom is a Chico State grad. Go Wildcats! Baby’s eyes are distant-mountain blue. Stunning,Continue reading “Fall in the West”