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Capturing The Joy
in Portraits, Wedding, Event, People, Pet, and Equestrian
Photography.
Sonoma County California Wine Country, North Coast
and Beyond since 1991
In
Studio or On Location |
Whether I’m capturing those joyful moments in people’s lives, or in
animals, I bring a lifetime of creative experience and a soul
connection to the task. And if you manufacture a product that you
need to show off to best advantage, I give it the same care and
meticulous attention.
I grew up in Houston, Texas where I studied dance and interior
design, and put that education to use as a dance instructor and
designer for a number of years. Then one trip to Northern California
as a young woman on the back of a Kawasaki motorcycle was all it
took to get me to move. Sonoma County has been my home since 1979. I
continued teaching ballet, tap, jazz dance, and fitness classes until I retired from dance in 2003.
Photography had
been my passion since 1975, consuming every spare moment and every
spare dollar on film. This passion became a part-time business in
1991, using part of my home as a studio and then full time in my new
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My beautiful studio in the hills above the Valley of the Moon is a perfect
oasis that never fails to relax my clients. Having ones photo taken
is a stressful experience for most people, but a peaceful
environment really helps achieve great results. I like to do
everything I can to help my clients relax. I take extra time before
the session to select the right colors and outfits. During the shoot
itself I make sure my clients feel content and mildly entertained so
that I can connect with the joy reflected in their eyes.
Clients who have hired me for their wedding photos and other family
events all tell me the same thing: After the posed shots are done,
they totally forget that I’m still around because I am not
intrusive. By staying quiet and unobtrusive, I am able to capture
all those precious moments that are not posed, and my clients love
it.
With a lifelong affinity for animals I really enjoy holding periodic
Pet Portrait Days at different stores in the Santa Rosa area. Keep
checking the Mobile Studio section of my Home page for an upcoming
schedule! But when it comes to photographing animals, underwater
photography has been my heart’s passion since 1994. Make sure you
check the animal category in the galleries of my website for
underwater shots of dolphins and whales of the Pacific Ocean and
beyond. These gorgeous creatures speak to me about our
responsibility towards them and all of nature.
In addition to my photography business I am the Administrator for
the Kenwood Wildlife Center, taking every opportunity to speak to
both adults and school children about birds, mammals and what each
of us can do to preserve the wildlife around us. What they are
learning now about conserving nature will make a difference in the
world they leave for their children’s children.
Portfolio
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commercial |
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» portraits |
» high
school seniors |
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» bar
mitzvah |
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weddings |
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equestrian |
» bath
mitzvah |
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glamour |
» animal |
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» fine
art |
» food |
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fashion |
» family |
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