February 2025 | Northern California Fine Art Photography

After reviewing my 2024, I realized that I really only picked up my camera when I was traveling. So, I decided to commit loosely to a daily shooting practice. From mundane moments to unexpected beauty, this project aimed to document the everyday in a creative light. Of course, some days got skipped, and other days reaped several photos that I liked.

In February, most of the photos were taken near my home, while others were taken a couple of hours away. The main goal of this daily photography endeavor was to hone my skills, find inspiration in the ordinary, and cultivate a consistent practice. By committing to snapping a photo each day, I sought to push my creative boundaries, experiment with different techniques, and hopefully grow as a photographer. I dusted off my macro lens but also used my 100-500mm for photographing wildlife.

I kept my expectations about the resulting photos in check after reading that some of the most famous photographers reap only five to ten photographs that they like and find worthy in a year! Wow! Some of my photogtaphs are quite ordinary and others a bit more unique. Sometimes with a project like this, I feel like I’m trying to make something from nothing. All in all, I think it’s a great process for pushing me to try something a bit different or out of the ordinary. Regardless, it gets me out shooting. It’s so easy to get caught up in our regular process for subject search, shooting, and processing, but a good challenge can change that. Each photo captured in February 2025 served as a canvas to explore new perspectives, styles, and storytelling techniques.

Possibly my favorite over the month is the picture below. While searching for wildlife in Point Reyes NS, the sun was setting quickly, but my friend spied this little bobcat taking a break in the grass not far off the road. Keeping an open mind and continuing the search paid off before the light was completely gone.

I encourage you to get out there, enjoy nature, look to the ordinary for something extraordinary, and put your ‘spin’ on it! Most of all.

Have fun!

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As a published, featured northern California fine art photographer living in the greater Sacramento area, I specialize in fine art landscape, nature, and still life photography. My style is authentic, fresh and personality-driven. I offer several educational opportunities including workshops and photography mentoring. You can learn about them by going to SERVICES and WORKSHOPS. While currently living in rural northern California with my husband and a couple thousand walnut trees, I post regularly to Instagram.

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