There’s a special moment in photography when artifice disappears. It dissolves like a wisp of smoke, leaving two people—often strangers—face to face. It’s an intense moment, almost uncomfortable. Subject and photographer lock; throat and chest leap; fingers tremble. Fly angers know the feeling of anticipation well. A hatch is on and something unexpected is aboutContinue reading “Unvarnished”
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Simply Linda
What is your life’s great passion? My greatest passion is my family, especially my children. I never knew what pure love was until I had children. They are the light in my life, and I am constantly amazed watching them grow into kind, smart, and funny (this is very important in our household) human beings.Continue reading “Simply Linda”
City Ink
“A mask tells us more than a face,” According to Oscar Wilde. Well, yes and no. A good mask is a face— One with legible characters. Just like this one. Contact me for kids, teens, couples, family, and corporate photography in the Bay Area. Subscribe to my newsletter for updates, offers, and inspiration.
Strong Young Women
Labor Day weekend. Salmon Lake. Cloudless. I’m with friends. Lots of them. I’ve known them a long time. We’ve seen our kids start small and go big. Smiles are great. But eyes are better. They’re tough as hell to fake. Eyes scream reality: We take no shit from nobody. Not in high school. Not inContinue reading “Strong Young Women”
Have Sister Will Weep
Sisters. They can be a nuisance. Paige pushed one too many buttons. And Gavin was about to punch her in the throat. I saw him wind up like Madison Bumgarner. Fast ball, all the way. I intervened. Dads. They can be a nuisance, too. When the urge to violence is muted, frustration often ensues. Bitter,Continue reading “Have Sister Will Weep”