Natalie 2015

Natalie is the beautiful daughter of my friend Jenny. They came all the way to Tacoma, from Los Angeles for her shoot. I got to show them a few of my favorite spots. SO fun ! Here’s what I learned about Natalie: She’s a senior at Port of Los Angeles High School.  She is a… Continue Reading

Nikonos underwater // 35mm film camera // Hawaii

Aloha guys ! About a year ago I ran across some 35mm film images that really moved me and were very thought provoking. They were photos of people surfing, beautiful portraits of women and children underwater, and marine life. Shot in all different styles, shot with different film stocks, in all kinds of  lighting situations,… Continue Reading

Jasmine turns 10 | 35mm film | Whidbey Island, Wa

Wow… Jasmine, my baby, turned 10 on Feb. 14th… *sniff sniff* Nappy had an amazing idea/plan for her, he decided to let her ask 5 of her friends to spend the entire Valentine’s Day weekend with us at our Aunty’s beautiful beach home on Whidbey Island, Wa. It all came together splendidly, I rounded up… Continue Reading

Jasmine + Josh | Engaged

I often consider myself the most fortunate person, ever. When I get called upon to document (with a photograph)  the most important events in the lives of my family and friends, I could never ask for more… My gorgeous cousin Jasmine announced that she had just gotten engaged to be married to Josh, and asked… Continue Reading

Just Point + Shoot #4

I have been having so much fun pointing + shooting my 35mm film cameras ! At work – at  home – such FUN ! You never know what you will see, and these little film cameras are always loaded with a roll of expired 35mm film – so…….just point + shoot ! I had a… Continue Reading

Shantel + Zachariah

Shantel + Zach are engaged ! This post is very sentimental to me…. Zachariah is my cousin, he began dating Shantel in 2005. They met playing soccer in the same club, and both are amazing athletes, still. Just like Zach, the rest of our family fell in love with Shantel. Can I just say that… Continue Reading

Shantel + Zachariah

Shantel + Zach are engaged ! This post is very sentimental to me…. Zachariah is my cousin, he began dating Shantel in 2005. They met playing soccer in the same club, and both are amazing athletes, still. Just like Zach, the rest of our family fell in love with Shantel. Can I just say that… Continue Reading

Savannah – Gig Harbor High Senior

I really enjoy photographing High School Seniors! I had the pleasure of shooting photos of this lovely young lady Savannah. She’s quite remarkable – she has completed college courses already, and is an amazing athlete ! She currently paddles sprint canoe for Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team and she’s on Team USA. Next… Continue Reading