Leaves & Berries

I was making some food in the kitchen and when I went to the sink to wash my hands I saw how golden and glowy the light was. Perfect for photography. These berries grow on a tree right outside our kitchen window so they were the perfect subject. I had to stop preparing my dinner [...]

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My first pedi!!

Yes, that’s right. I just got my first pedi at 31, lol. I don’t know what took me so long to try it out! I guess because I hate my dry feet and didn’t want people touching them, lol. But my friend Anyka treated me to a pedi (thank you Anyka!!!) and I’m so glad [...]

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Central Oregon nature

We went camping last weekend at Crane Prairie Reservoir and I was in awe of the gorgeous scenery and nature surrounding us. I just had to capture it. Here are some of my favorite nature images from the weekend.

Same image as above but with texture added and I messed around with the tones. I like [...]

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Mt Washington

When we were coming back from the coast a few weeks ago we wandered down a side road checking out a lake and campground and we were able to catch some gorgeous views of Mt Washington! I just had to stop and take some pictures, of course! I actually ended up hurting my leg getting [...]

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Balloons Over Bend

Wow, we had so much fun last night at the Balloons Over Bend event in the Old Mill District of Bend! We decided to go in the evening when the brought the hot air balloons out at sunset so you could see the beautiful colors as they stoked the fires in the balloons. They also [...]

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My little graduate!!

Aww, my youngest son Kaelan graduated from Kindergarten today!! It was one of those bittersweet days where you’re so proud of your child for their accomplishments and growing independence, but at the same time a little sad as you watch their childhood slowly slip away. Another of the many reasons I became a photographer! I can’t [...]

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High Desert Museum

We had a wonderful time going to the High Desert Museum in Bend with some of our friends the other day. I haven’t been in years! It was almost exactly how I remembered it. We watched the bird of prey show and had a great time walking through the settler’s mill and checking out the [...]

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Multnomah Falls

We got to visit Multnomah Falls last weekend on our way home from a trip to Portland. I haven’t been there in forever but it was just as I remembered it. Multnomah Falls is the second tallest waterfall in the country, it’s so beautiful! There are other falls to see along I-84 and the Columbia [...]

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What an honor…

I’m pleased to announce I am now an affliate photographer for the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep organization. If you’ve never heard of them, please check out this video. It explains the organization’s mission. Imagine.
I have a few personal reasons for joining this organization. A close friend of mine lost her little [...]

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Summer is around the corner!

And nothing says summer like strawberry shortcake! YUM!! We’ve been having a lot of it lately now that strawberries are in season. I pick up some strawberries every time we go to the grocery store. The other night Jaden helped me prepare it. I let her use a little kids knife to slice the strawberries [...]

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