I have not seen Riley in years.  We used to go to church together but then the pandemic hit and we haven’t been back much in person.  I’ve also photographed his family in the past…but again…it had been awahile. Not only is this kid HUGE now but super charming and cerebral.   Riley is a […]

Chase is a middle kid. Which generally means he is the Switzerland of family members. He can play all sides and get along with everybody because he’s really easy going. It also means there is potential for him to ‘get it’ from all sides. Julie warned me that brothers being brothers means Chase’s brothers give […]

Grace was not sure she wanted a whole senior photo session. Her mom, Sarah, and I had to work really hard to find a place that would work for our reluctant subject. Luther Burbank Park is the perfect place. Normally with my seniors I have them follow me all over the place with quick stops […]

I love photographing athletes. They usually have a confidence about them and an ease with posing themselves. I often don’t even have to make suggestions. Zach was EXACTLY this way. He does the trampoline and high diving. He didn’t really want to highlight those things during his session but his athleticism was easy to see! […]

Before I do any photo sessions I try to find out a bit about my subjects.  Particularly with my seniors.  Since Mom is usually booking the sessions she is usually my source.  In Ethan’s case she was very clear that he did NOT like to have his pictures taken (definitely not the first time I’d […]

When Ethan’s Mom scheduled a senior session for him she reminded me that we’d met in 2018 at a Soulumination session. I’d photographed them at the recommendation of another of my Soul families because Jessie (Mom) had recently been diagnosed with ALS.  Normally I don’t discuss my Soul families but Jessie said it was ok.  […]