Graffiti Wall – Alice in Wonderland Update

Our family saw Alice in Wonderland this past weekend… favorite line: “I think I must be bonkers”… the response “all the best people are”. On Tuesday, March 6, the Alice in Wonderland graffiti wall on Market Street, downtown Tacoma was finally completed! I was able to capture pictures of their progress and then the final [...]

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Scavenger Hunt #5 – Lock or Something Locked

I started the day off without a lock picture and ended it with too many! Joe and I decided to make an adventure out of it and go to one of our favorite spots in Tacoma, antique row. We have lived here all our lives and have a love for this city and all that [...]

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Amanda – Anytime Portrait

…Romance, not the kind between 2 people, but the kind with nature… that was my inspiration for this series with my daughter, Amanda. I love the outdoors and since this year I will not be taking my annual trip to a National Park I am going to spend more time outside in my own community! [...]

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Melaina – Anytime Portrait

Melaina and I wanted color – lots and lots of color but I didn’t want to drive all over town looking for it and we were quickly losing the light, so we parked once and walk within a block to find all these locations. I love finding an old part of town and just using [...]

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Just for Fun – Random Photography

I used this black ice cream chair in Karly’s shoot. It used to be in my room growing up, but it was white back then. My sister has the matching one.  We shared  a room growing up, her side always clean, mine messy… it used to drive her nuts!  She would be proud of how [...]

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Todd Family – Family Portrait

Time for family pictures again! Do you have yours yet? This is the second time I have taken the Todd’s family pics, but this time they have a new little one… baby Autumn Joy.. what a little darlin’! Big brother Benjamin is an active one, but the sweetest thing! I chased him around the yard [...]

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My Favorite Day in 2009

Since today is my birthday, I started to reflect on this past year. There were days I would rather forget in that time period, but other days that were magical. I decided to blog about the number one magical day in 2009 to celebrate my 44th year… can’t believe I am already 44!! Back in [...]

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Amanda and Bailey – Child Portraits

Bailey is my daughter’s friend. She is a kind, loving child and is always laughing. Her and Amanda love hanging out together. Even though it was pouring rain all day we took advantage of a few minutes when it wasn’t raining and took some pictures of them. They are both ballerinas and I thought it [...]

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Joely and Steph – College Portraits

Yes, you are seeing right! I actually have a new post! So sorry, just have been way busy. Sorry to keep you waiting Joely and Steph! Since you had to wait I will make it a long one . I think I laughed as much as they did during this shoot… wait, maybe even more! [...]

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Rhonda – Press Kit Portrait

Sorry for the late post today! I was preoccupied with sleeping in, having the best donuts in the world with my family and drinking some good coffee with my hubby. Loving my time off! Now on to the main subject… Rhonda is an accomplished solo pianist and released her debut album “When the Moon Cries” [...]

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