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California winters are awesome

I grew up in the Midwest where winters were a major pain in the butt. We’re so spoiled over here in California (winter: 70 degrees! are you kidding me?). I just don’t appreciate the 3-4 months of snow like I use to when I was a little kid. Back then I couldn’t wait for a [...]
Posted in: Photography, Photography Tips, Portraits   |   Also tagged: Nikon 50mm f1.8, Nikon d700, Nikon D90, photography tips, radio popper, strobist, Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, warm winter   |   9 Comments

Snow photoshoot: Ice Queen

I have always wanted to do a snow shoot. A month ago while in Wisconsin, I was -this- close to getting one done… but Kay’s sister bailed out because… well because it was 12 degrees out. =/ So we left frigid Wisconsin with nothing more than a picture of me showing cheese-head country what [...]
Posted in: Photography, Portraits   |   Also tagged: Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, snow   |   21 Comments

Portrait pretty purple

Portrait, pretty, purple… try to say that three times quickly!! Kay and I both love taking pictures. But we’ve ran into a problem… she’s running out of dresses (so she says)! I don’t know why women are so against wearing the same dress twice; maybe one of you women can explain that to me. =/ [...]
Posted in: Photography, Portraits   |   Also tagged: canyon hills, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, purple dress   |   14 Comments

Old Town…New faces, finally!

I've come to the realization that styling to me is as important as good lighting or composition in a photo so I was thrilled when these two ladies wanted a spur of the moment shoot at nearby Old Town Temecula, hello gorgeousness! This stylish duo made me a very happy girl for the day and [...]
Posted in: Photography, Portraits   |   Also tagged: 50mm f1.8, Nikon d700, old town temecula   |   6 Comments