Skin Colour and Photography
People like to talk a lot about different styles of photography but skin colour and photography isn’t as widely discussed. And that bothers me. I’ve seen too many instances, both in media…
Why I Shoot Mirrorless
The Basics What’s the Difference? What I’m here to talk about today are the reasons I switched from Canon to Sony, why it’s helped make me a better photographer, why it benefits…
Dan’s Personal Branding Session
Taking photos for friends of mine is always an incredible honour and treat. It’s so much fun to have them get in front of my camera and show off their beautiful personalities….
Data Storage for Photographers
Knowing how to store data can be a challenge for anyone but especially for photographers. We’re entrusted with our clients’ most precious memories and it’s vital we know how to store and…
One Week in Western Montana
The eight years I spent in Montana were a time of transition. And not transitionary in the usual sense. Montana was where I started to learn to set down roots in one…
Alki Beach Family Session
When my friend and my son’s former preschool teacher asked me if I would do an Alki Beach family session while both her daughters were here, I both squealed with delight and…
How I Choose Hikes For Kids
Hiking with kids is an investment. By that I mean a lot of work goes into every stage of the process but you also reap myriad rewards. There’s a concept in Norway…
Why You Should Choose Film For Your Next Family Session
Think back to getting your photos taken as a kid. If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember getting your images on film. Or maybe you, like me, loved to take…
Vashon Island Family Session
One of my favourite things about living in Seattle (and specifically, West Seattle) is being so close to the beach. We have so many to choose from: Alki, Lincoln Park, Constellation Park,…
Three Days in Fairbanks, Alaska
Back in my younger days, I used to keep journals, both online and offline. For someone with a photographic memory that seems to degrade over time, it was nice to be able…