Monthly Archives: January 2010

Expecting Twins {Tacoma Photographer}

I met this lovely Mom-to-be at Saltwater State Park on Thursday.  She is pregnant with twin boys – and will likely deliver them in the next few days.  She was a great sport – up for anything on a brisk January day at the beach.  Stay tuned for newborn photos in a few weeks.

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Photo of the Year {Tacoma Family Photographer}

Thank you to everyone who voted and made this years contest so much fun! Final vote tally was 913 votes – almost 500 votes more than last year! First Place goes to Photo #4 with 186 votes. They receive a complimentary photo session and $100 photo credit.     Second Place goes to Photo #9...

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2009 Photo of the Year {Seattle Photographer}

It’s time again for my annual Photo of the Year Contest! Each January, I pick my favorite client photos from the previous year and ask my readers to pick a winner. This year, I limited the contest to family sessions only (no weddings, engagement or HS Senior photos). The prizes are as follows: First place...

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Photo of the Day: Twelve {Tacoma Children’s Photographer}

I took this photo last fall with my Canon 5D and 50mm/1.4 lens. The settings were f/2.0, 1/320 and ISO 200.

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Photo of the Day: Daddy’s Girl {Tacoma’s Family Photographer}

This is one of my all time favorite photos. It was taken back in 2007 with my Canon 30D and 24-70/2.8L lens at 59mm. The settings were f/2.8, 1/1000 and ISO 400.

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Photo of the Day: Sleepy {Tacoma Newborn Photographer}

I took this photo with my Canon 5D and 100mm/2.8 Macro lens. The settings were f/2.8, 1/500 and ISO 400.

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Photo of the Day: Giggles {Tacoma Children’s Photographer}

This photo makes me smile every time I look at it. It was taken with my Canon 5D and 24-70/2.8L lens at 70mm. The settings were f/2.8, 1/400 and ISO 125. All of the processing was in Adobe Lightroom 2.2, except for sharpening which was done in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Photo of the Day: Family {Tacoma Family Photographer}

I just love this photo taken at Dash Point State Park last fall. This was taken with my Canon 5D and 24-70/2.8L lens at 34mm. The settings were f/4.0, 1/640 and ISO 320. You may have noticed that I’m not posting too many new photos this month. I’ve been taking a break. I need it...

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Collages {Tacoma Photographer}

Here are a couple of collages I’ve been working on this week.

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Photo of the Day: Wonder {Tacoma Children’s Photographer}

I took this photo with my Canon 5D and 24-70/2.8L lens at 70mm. The settings were f/3.2, 1/160 and ISO 200.

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Photo of the Day: Color {Seattle Wedding Photographer}

This photo was taken outside the Experience Music Project at the Seattle Center. I took it with my Canon 5D and 24-70/2.8L lens at 45mm. The settings were f/2.8, 1/80 and ISO 800.

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Photo of the Day: Sweet Baby Boy {Seattle Children’s Photographer}

I took this photo with my Canon 5D and 24-70/2.8L lens at 50mm. The settings were f/3.2, 1/160 and ISO 640. All natural window light – no flash.

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Photo of the Day: Father of the Bride {Seattle Wedding Photographer}

This photo was taken with my Canon 5D and 85m/1.8 lens. The settings were f/2.0, 1/125 and ISO 1600. All ambient light.

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Photo of the Day: Flowers {Seattle Wedding Photographer}

I took this photo with my Canon 5D and 24-70/2.8L lens at 70mm. The settings were f/2.8, 1/100 and ISO 1600.

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Photo of the Day: Thinking Ahead {Tacoma Photographer}

Yes, I’m longing a bit for spring . . . This photo was taken with my Canon 5D and 50mm/1.4 lens. The settings were f/1.8, 1/2000 and ISO 50.

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