Remembering Dante

I had always wanted a Doberman. My Grandpa had a red one when I was little named Bones. He was beautiful, protective and loyal. One day in early 2011, I turned to the newspaper classifieds to find an ad for Doberman puppies. I had always assumed the dogs were insanely expensive, but these puppies were…

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A Charming Birthday Detour in Cancun

We normally travel in early summer before the rush but this year was a little chaotic and we missed our shot. We didn’t want to end the year without a trip, so since I was hitting the big 40 and James was in his final stretch of residency, we booked a little getaway to our…

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Luke & Hialee at the Arsenal

Snuck in a portrait day at The Arsenal this week, and it reminded me why I love shooting people who actually live their craft. We kept it simple—a single light, clean backgrounds, a couple quick setups—and let the space do its thing. The Arsenal has that gritty-meets-welcoming vibe that makes people relax fast, which is…

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Capturing Enrapturing Blooms

One thing I wanted to make sure I support more of this year is our local artists. My walls are pretty full right now so I wanted to do something a little different. Art comes in all forms, and what’s better than some of nature’s most beautiful works? I used to detest cut flowers, the…

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Heidi, Isaac and Freya

This little family is about to grow a little bigger. It was a pleasure to snap of a few pics of this crew just before their new addition makes her way here!

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This Land Yoga

I spent the afternoon at This Land Yoga making portraits and snagging a few studio shots, and it felt a little like coming home. I did my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training here and have practiced at this studio for years, so I know the light, the corners, the energy—the way the room softens people’s edges…

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