Jacob

So this is Jacob, and my first set of "official" photos after a looooong hiatus. We took to the streets of downtown Bellingham for a short but uber successful senior session. Jacob is a friendly, but quiet fella who likes to ride invisible flying bicycles. You'll see what I mean in the slideshow ;-) He's a gifted theater performer, an excellent student, and plays a mean Scrabble game. Downtown Bellingham, with its subdued excitement, seemed like a fitting location for this guy.

I've decided this place is basically a portrait photographer's dream.  There're so many fantastic backgrounds, both natural and manmade, and it seems completely possible to find a location to suit just about anyone. And the light , oh my word, the light!!!!!

Looking forward to stretching my photography muscles and getting out there more to explore! Interested in coming along? Fill out the messaging form on my contact page and I'll be in touch!

Kaylee

I try usually to not place too much attention on a person's physical attributes. However, I do work in a visual medium where the focus is most definitely on appearance. This doesn't have to be a negative thing. There are so many shades, shapes, colors, and textures to people, individual things that make us each unique. I believe this variety can be used to show something deeper. Photography doesn't have to just be a surface-level medium. Whatever positive attribute I focus on should, hopefully, reveal something more about the subject. That's the goal anyway. To make deeper, less superficial portaits of every person I photograph.

All of this being said, let's get back to the initial point I want to make:

Kaylee has amazing red hair. Long, and stunning, and a perfect frame for her welcoming (and usually smiling) face.  She has deep brown eyes, that, when the light catches them just right, turn a similar color to her hair. All beautiful physical characteristics, made all the better by the person she is.

This girl is on fire in the best way. I hope you see what I'm talking about.

Kaylee, best of luck with your photography business, family, and up coming marriage. 2016 will be a big year for you, I know it! Lets keep in touch :-)

Rebekah

Class of 2016

Warm, sweet, with a wonderful soul. 

Loving the way the light caught your deep brown eyes, lady. Thanks for spending an afternoon with me as your senior photographer! Wishing you all the best from what is yet to come!

Sophie- Part 1

Sophie is vibrant and motivated, with an excellent sense of style. I really enjoyed walking and talking life with her as we made our way to her favorite spot on one Huntsville's great greenways.

Looking forward to photographing this girl again in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for Part 2!

Ariel: Part 2

A girl, her dogs, and her truck.

The last installment for Ariel's Senior Year.

See the others here and here.

Ariel & Blake

High school sweethearts, Ariel and Blake, all dressed up and ready for a lovely evening at their Jr/Sr Banquet. I enjoyed shooting this whirlwind pre-banquet session for two young people who made my job easy. 

Beryl

This girl. I've met many who know her. All of them love her.

She's the kind of person who draws others in by her sweet smile, but also by the conviction behind those dark eyes. 

She is a person of purpose, action, and accomplishment. Beryl, while not from the US, has immersed herself in this culture in such a way to leave her mark. She has the makings of greatness.

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”

-Marcus Aurelius

Ariel

In Hebrew, Ariel means "lion of God."

She is fierce, strong, and independent. 

She's determined and capable, with just a hint of mischief in the mix.

A fiery, blue-eyed young woman with a plan.

What's in a name? Quite a bit, apparently.

Moriah

There's a wickedly intelligent young woman behind those beautiful baby browns.

Olivia

My sister graduated this year. I had the privilege of shooting her senior portraits, which turned out quite unique. We shot the black and white images in my living room, then headed to a local park for some fun fall color, to match her golden hair and deep hazel eyes. 

My sister is a beautiful person. Her heart is huge and her disposition sunny. She's going into nursing, which couldn't be more perfect with her personality.

Hannah

Despite a very difficult year, right smack in the middle of what can be the hardest time of one's life, Hannah weathers this season with a lovely smile, and a sturdy hope for the future. Onward and upward! 

Kasey

Kasey is a girl who exudes quiet confidence. She knows what she likes, where she's going, and who she wants to become.

Miriam

Some people are just born with it- that sparkle, that special "something" most of us spend our lives trying to cultivate. My dear Miriam, you are one of those people.

Caleb

An independent soul with a desire to help the underprivileged- that's who Caleb is.

"The land belongs to the future."- Willa Cather

Class of 2014

Riley

Riley is one of those people. She's classy, creative, extremely talented, diligent- a remarkably beautiful old soul, and a very gifted writer. Riley, can we please be best friends?