The JOURNAL

She had just transferred from a university in Boston to Humboldt State University, changed her major completely, and moved across the country. Life was nothing like what she thought it would be, but all the change felt fresh and good. As she walked into yet another new class, unfamiliar faces passed her by in the […]

There’s something a little different about this latest engagement shoot. I’ve had quite a few couples requesting rustic and old architecture paired with nature-ish shots, but there’s something really refreshing and exciting about clean lines. This is just a sneak peek, but I had to share my favorites with you because I’m pretty excited with […]

To My Sweet Boy, Today is your birthday, and even though I tell you everyday, I want to say it again… I think you’re amazing. I don’t say that because I’m supposed to…. I say it because I mean it with my whole heart and soul. You inspire me, push me, empower me, and humble […]

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you… while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” -John Muir

Erin Wade is one KILLER photographer. Not only does she nail her exposures EVERY TIME, but she also has perfect White Balance, impeccable composition, and a rare ability to bring smiles out on any bride’s face. She’s practically the Wonder Woman of Wedding photography. So anyways, Gavin Wade emails me one day asking if I’d […]

I was at Fedex today, sending a package. As I was filling out the form, I asked the lady if it was March 15th, because that’s what day I thought it was. She gave me a weird look and, half annoyed, she said, “yeeeaaah… it’s the 31st of March today.” Awesome. The whole month of […]

Recently, I heard someone say that said we should never go a day without “being in wonder about something.” That’s been on my mind a lot lately, and I think that person is very very correct. Wonder is something that comes naturally to us as children, and then, at some point, that innateness fades and […]

There’s something in the depths of my soul that craves rain. I’m not talking about  a slight mist, but a real big storm that blows torrents of rain into my closed window… the kind of rain that clears my rain gutters of all the dirt and dead leaves that have accumulated.  Falling asleep in my […]

There’s a bright side and a not so bright side to working for myself. The bright side is what everyone else sees…. the flexible schedule, being my own boss, working in my pajamas, etc. The not so bright side is what very few people see…. such as working by myself most days, a packed schedule […]

First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day! I know everyone hates Valentine’s Day because “it’s not really a holiday” and that “it’s just created to boost sales” … yada yada. But I love Valentines Day because it’s a day when I’m challenged to be more creative than usual in showing the people in my life that […]