The beginning of 2021 was hectic!  We came to the realization late in 2020 that my mother-in-law would need to live with us on a permanent basis.  The reality was hard to take.  Creatively, I wasn’t photographing anyone outside of myself, my mother-in-law, products, or food.  I needed to create an image that could be included at my exhibit […]

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Pushing My Limits

This post shares the differences between family sessions taken in 2010 and 2018.

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We All Start Somewhere

Have you ever been inspired by a song, article of clothing, or an event?  This usually happens for me when I think of a person project.  For this particular session, I was inspired by a dress.   I follow Raw Golden Rentals on Instagram.  I’m not sure how I found her page, but I am so glad that I did!  While I […]

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Total Eclipse of the Heart

Last weekend, I created some of my favorite images of 2020!   Since my Concrete Valkyrie session was successful, and a number of models wanted to be part of it, I decided to do another session.  I wanted it to be different from the concrete session, and knew that the session would be held in a park.  I scouted […]

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Forest Valkyrie

Over the last weekend in July, I had scheduled a Time for Print Session with a model from one of my Facebook groups.  I put out a casting call, and several models responded (Yeah me!).  I selected Allisa because I liked her look, and she has curves!  All too often, we don’t see a variety of body types […]

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Taking It to The Streets

It’s been two months since I had someone in front my camera.  The main reason is because of the “Shelter in Place”.  Photography wasn’t an essential business, and I wanted to observe the guidelines.  I wanted to flatten the curve, and I wanted to protect myself.  Restrictions were lifted here in Texas about three weeks ago, and I could […]

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Photo Shoot While Social Distancing

Why not celebrate your birthday with a self-portrait session? Dress up, and document your life.

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Birthday Self-Portraits

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