I’ve just finished updating my portfolio with projects from October through the end of the year! (insert embarrassed, blush face here) .. I know, I know – but better late than never!! All client and guest comments are welcome! I’ve included all of the portraits from my year long portrait giveaway, senior portrait sessions, family […]

The last portrait giveaway winner in my 2009 Custom Portrait Giveaway was Elizabeth with her photo and story of Kiowa – a gorgeous Samoyed. I would like to enter our dog, Kiowa. Kiowa is going on 14, old for a Samoyed, and we know we don’t have long left with him. My husband adopted Kiowa […]

Each year since 2001, when our youngest was born, I’ve handmade these beautiful photo dough ornaments from scratch. Last year, I shared my entire process for those who are interested in the dough recipe and the supplies and materials I use to create these sweet homemade memories. You can find those instructions here. This years […]

Today begins the final week, Week #52 of my 2009 weekly graphite portrait giveaway! And also – Merry Christmas!! It’s Christmas week, and though this giveaway will end on Christmas Day, hopefully you’ll have a chance to enter before the week ends. Last week, I chose Tabatha’s entry of Mackie as the winner. Tabatha has […]

For several years, I’ve been taking photos for friends of ours that live just down the street. (They’ve been great practice over the years!) This year, since I had all the new gear and recently, a huge burst in photographic creativity, I concocted this fantastic Christmas Card pose in my minds eye for them. I […]