Timeless Magic: How My Love for Film Photography Helps Me Slow Down and Truly See
My love affair with film photography began in 1995, in the basement darkroom of Roosevelt High School in Portland, Oregon. Surrounded by the hum of enlargers and the chemical scent of developer, I first experienced the magic of watching an image appear on paper—a spark that ignited a lifelong passion.
Dancing in the Cold: An Adventure with Further Movement Collective
By the end of the session, we were cold but elated. The dancers thanked me for my patience; I thanked them for their trust. We laughed about how none of us would feel our toes for the next few hours and parted ways, knowing we had created something special.
Playing in the Garage
With just a flashlight, a camera, and my newly 18-year-old son, our garage turned into a playful canvas for capturing the fleeting magic of this moment in his life.
A Heartwarming Family Photoshoot in the Rain with an Amazing Mom and Her Kids
There’s a special magic that comes with family photoshoots, especially when you’re able to capture not just moments, but the love, resilience, and bond that a family shares. Recently, I had the privilege of photographing an incredible single mother and her three wonderful children in the Columbia River Gorge. Despite the rain pouring down, this family embraced it fully, wrapped in blankets between shots and laughing through it all. And just as our session was ending, the sun broke through, casting a golden light that felt like nature’s own blessing on their beautiful bond.