June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month as well as my birthday month. Special occasions both challenge and inspire me to create a unique image to mark the occasion. A friend’s beautiful garden filled with lavender provided the perfect subject. The flowering…
Ever thought about the tree that produces gorgeous flowers? While the blooms are fleeting, the tree is soaking up water and sunshine throughout the year, and presenting us with marvelous seasonal fashion. Just think of all of the outfits –…
What flower shall I photograph to add to Flowers for Mom for Mother’s Day? Is there a certain flower that you associate with your mother? As I build this photo series, there are many days on which I feel called…
Music by the composer Steve Reich is a favorite of mine when processing photos, as it tickles my brain with unique sounds, fascinating instrumentation, and no discernible harmony or melody. Reich has been on the forefront of American music and…
When I first told my brother about my “Flowers for Mom” series, he shared that whenever he sees Queen Anne’s Lace he thinks of Mom. Clearly I do too because it was the very first flower I photographed for the…
Just as flowers need water, light and fertile soil to flourish, we too need the right mix of support to grow. On this Camera Journey, many rays of sunshine combined with gentle rain and miracle grow keep me going. What…
Have you noticed how many weeds put forth flowers, how dying flowers are rich in color, or how bugs on flowers are fascinating to watch? Since the second of August I have taken a photograph of a flower every single…
What’s not to love about puppies and their unconditional love?! As a photographer, what’s not to love about taking pictures of puppies as well as the beautiful dogs they become? Covey Rise Magazine recently gave me such an opportunity, and…
Were I a flower, I know I could remain strong through pelting rain and strong winds because of the knowledge that eventually bad weather passes. Even still, a ray of sunshine in the midst of a storm can be a…
Reflecting on Father’s Day and cherishing the fact that I was able to celebrate the occasion with my own father reminded me of what a tremendous gift it is to be a parent. Many a day I have felt like…