Images Published

I was thrilled to find out that three of my images taken at the Northwest African American Museum opening were featured in a news article posted on the LDS Newsroom.



The article is titled: Emotions Surface as New Museum Opens


Also a big thank you to Barbara Earl Thomas for giving me permission to use her images and helping me with names. The photograph above is of Barbara and Eddie Rye Jr. a long time friend and social activist just before they opened the museum to the public.

Kentridge Tolo 2008 - PICTURE TIME CHANGE!

Okay this is a quick post for the Kentridge HS Tolo "gang" that asked if I would take their dance pictures. The images below are from last year's Homecoming. The first image was taken about a 1/2 hour before sunset and the next two were taken right after sunset. You can really see the difference in the light - before the sun sets the light is really soft and flattering and after the sun sets it becomes more dramatic. I looked it up and the sunset on Saturday night is at 7:15 p.m. I'll be at North Coulon Beach (right next to the circle turn around) from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and then hopefully Paul will take me on a date to Kidd Valley!

Please send me an email if you plan on coming out for pictures so that I can send you a price list. I will be collecting money and taking orders that night and will later post the pictures in an online gallery on my website.

Kentridge Senior, Todd

I really love working with High School Seniors - there is just something about them that is so energizing. They are right on the verge of completing a HUGE chapter in their life and moving toward amazing and exciting experiences that for the most part, they get to choose. I am always very interested to hear about their high school experiences and what is ahead of them. Todd was no exception to this - obviously a bright guy with an exciting future a head of him. I wish him all the best in whatever he decides to do.

Northwest African American Museum Opening

This past Saturday I was invited by the LDS Public Affairs Council to be the photographer for the ribbon cutting of the Northwest African American Museum including the "Genealogy Research Center" within the museum. What a wonderful privilege this was. The air was charged with excitement as we all listened to the inspired words of gratitude spoken by so many of our state and local leaders. Below is a picture of Gordon Conger exchanging greetings with King County Executive Ron Sims as we are heading to the front of the former Colman School for the opening ceremony.

I was concerned when I woke up to our typical, wet weather but almost on cue the sun broke through the clouds during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. It turned out to be a beautiful day. The photograph below includes Myrna Conger, Bruce Merrill, and Gordon Conger at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The next picture was taken just before the ribbon-cutting ceremony. This is Barbara Earl Thomas, deputy director/curator for the museum. Their hands of friendship reminded me of how many hands shaped this project.

The Conger's also had a chance to talk with Joyce Taylor, co-anchor of King 5 Morning News


The Genealogy Research Center is located in the 960 sq. ft. multimedia learning center next to the museum administration offices. The Genealogy Research Center was furnished by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and features resources to help people track their family histories.

I can't wait to take my kids to this museum!

More from San Diego...
Okay - so i guess I did get one sunset picture. I took this at the Marine Base which is right next the airport. Our original plan was to go bowling on the base until I had to leave for my flight - but that didn't work out. So we drove around the base and that's when this scene appeared.


Of course we needed to get some pictures of Alex - I should dig up some of his toddler pictures to compare....I bet he'd love that!

Steph was a great model - very relaxed in front of the camera, that was really nice.

A bed of clovers to pose in.....just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Soggy San Diego!!

I couldn't believe it – I left soggy Seattle for some sun and surf in San Diego and what didI get?!! Rain!! I mean seriously, how many days out of the year does it rain in San Diego?! That’s okay – I had such a good time visiting with one of my cherished friends.

There is just something so warm and comfortable about an “old” friend. They know everything about you and still like you anyway!(LOL) So for 3 days Carrie and I shopped, got our nails done, went out to lunch, drove to the beach, stayed up late, slept in late and just hung out and talked for hours. It was much needed girlfriend time and I am so grateful that she let me come down!

Okay now for the photography side....I really, really wanted to play around with sunset pictures and sun flares while I was there. I even practiced a sun flare picture on my flight - I would have never have guessed that this would be my ONLY sun flare picture of my trip. We did go down to La Jolla (one of my favorite San Diego beaches) and I was able to take some fun beach pictures.

I remember holiding "baby" Steph in my arms......now a beautiful young woman!

21 Years together....oh the stories I could tell......

I thought this metal bar was really cool. Anyway....I'll post more pictures tomorrow. Really!!!

Senior Rainy Day Session
Wow! Brittany was such a good sport. We were hoping for a clear afternoon and instead got rain, wind, and cold! We did find some fun areas to take pictures - mostly, I have to admit - we were looking for shelter from the weather!

I love Brittany's great smile - in fact, that great smile is the reason we were out braving the cold weather! She wanted to wait until her braces were off before her Senior photo session - patience definately paid off!
This is great little park in downtown Kent - we were hiding under the trees!

Brittany is "on track" for graduation.......okay, that was a little lame. :)

I blew out the colors with this image for a little bit more of a dramatic affect.

Babies!

Four beautiful babies - all born within a few weeks of each other. I hurried and set up my studio lights for the "birthday suit" picture and then we started our session in Sophia's bedroom with great natural light streaming in from the window. Of course it is always a quite a circus trying to get four pairs of eyes to look at the camera at the same time. The parents were a big help with a lot of animal sounds and singing.

Two of my nephews.... I can't remember if I posted these images on my blog but they are my favorites from their family session in September.

Rylee is a big sister now....

Going through some old pictures I found Rylee's 6 month picture.... now her brother has joined in the fun with his 6 month picture!