Sharing my work
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ~Edward Degas
We all ‘see’ differently. Take a few photographers on a mountain trail and even if we photograph the same thing, the images will be different. Here I share what I see.
Behind the scenes
Learning how other artists work is fascinating to me. Their individual process can offer validation or information. Creativity is a marvelous thing unique to each individual. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my own work and process in these posts.
The Importance of Play in Art
This event was exhausting, exhilarating, inspiring and life changing for me. Art has always been important to me, but I was never the student a teacher called out as a good example with artistic endeavors. I've always taken pictures, but six years ago I began to take...
I Found a Bone
The bone was picked clean, easy to see sharp contrast of white against the mountain ground there were no other bones, just the spine and pelvis and I had to get closer stepping from rock to rock tip toeing on the soil careful not to disturb spring wildflowers trying...
Trees That Sing
What if the pine trees standing tall on your favorite trail tops gently swaying from the breeze they are protecting you from were also there to bear witness to the tears you quietly let slide into their soil? If they heard your cries on those difficult days...
Soft Focus in Landscape Photography
I live in Colorado where the locals go wild over our brilliant aspens. These trees turn a beautiful yellow and if you know where to look, you will find entire mountainsides burning brightly in the afternoon sun. The vision is quite lovely, despite my mad love affair...
Portrait Mistakes
Like any artist, there are times where I make mistakes. Portrait mistakes can be frustrating, but they can also be enlightening. I like to believe that my mistakes have something to teach me. Often what I learn is that I like the mistake. These portraits were taken...
Peonies
My garden is an important muse. This year the peonies have been beyond comprehension! The joy of fresh cut peonies in my kitchen feeds my soul. Here are some of my favorite peonies portraits.
The Value Of Print Versus Digital Images
Many years ago, as I was preparing to sell my home back in Massachusetts, I began to thumb through my photo albums that were sitting in a pile on the floor. Within seconds, I was lost in another time. There were my albums from when I was a bit of a geeky girl in high...
Spring Sessions
It feels like winter has been long this year, but last week spring was in full bloom! I was in California visiting family when I came upon these lovely flowers. At first glance I thought they were lupines, but I don't think they are. Oh, the signs of spring! My...
Hiring A Photographer
Just like you, I want to be hired by clients who like my style and can afford my prices. Hiring a photographer is a bit like commissioning an artist to create a work of art for your home. You wouldn't hire an abstract artist for a painting if you are into realism and...
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