Northern California Women Photographers

May 25

Photography is one of those activities that you can do solo, or with a group. Going out solo is definitely a favorite of mine whether I’m photographing landscapes, wildlife, or nature of any kind. It’s just a matter of getting up early, grabbing my gear, coffee/snacks, and heading out the door. Shooting with others requires a bit more planning, and I’m okay with that, too. One of the groups I photograph with regularly is the Northern California Women Photographers.

Northern California Women Photographers is a group organized on Facebook. It’s a welcoming group that discusses all things photography. We share photos and information of interest to the group, offer critique when asked, and meetup for photography outings. Some of these outings end up being somewhat of a walk-and-shoot. Some are landscaped based, garden based, wildlife based, and other genres. We have yet to do a model meetup, but I believe that is coming.

NorCal Women Photographers

Here we are at a few of our different meetups.

We’ve recently been to a public farm,

a wildlife refuge,

a botanic garden,

and, a night photography shoot.

If you are female, love photography, live in northern California, and would like to join us, just request to join on Facebook. Look for ‘Northern California Women Photographers’. I hope to see you there!

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Autumn Color in Colorado

Several years ago I spent time traveling America's Loneliest Highway to experience autumn color in Colorado. I just have to share some of these incredible views with you! I took a very long road trip to Colorado to see and shoot the fall color in October.

My Montana Visit to Glacier National Park

Scenes of Glacier National Park. July 2021 was the month that I headed to Montana to attend a landscape workshop in Glacier National Park. Glacier is a national park that I'd been wanting to visit for some time.

Milky Way and Waterfalls | Northern California

A few years ago on a road trip north, I managed to stop to photograph the Milky Way and a few waterfalls. I was on my way to attend a workshop in the Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. Despite there being so little rain and snow in northern California the previous winter, the waterfalls did not disappoint. And, the Milky Way, well, it's always awesome!

Forests of the Northern California State Parks

Surrounding oneself with nature is a sure way to renew, de-stress, and relax. That is exactly how I felt while visiting the beautiful coast and forests of the Northern California State Parks last summer. Because it is a bit remote in many areas, there is no cell coverage and no internet.

Time to Learn to Photograph Still Life

Today is the day YOU can register for my workshop to learn to photograph still life. We will cover all the basics of still life photography so that you will feel comfortable going forward with creating your own.

ABCs of Still Life Photography

This is probably the most fun project I’ve ever done for still life or any other genre for that matter. It was intense for sure, but really got me to pondering ideas for still life photography. We photographed a different letter each day (ideally), and shared our ABCs of Still Life Photography images.

My gardens still managed to show off this summer!

Last winter and spring, I prepared my vegetable and flower garden plots for the upcoming growing season. Nothing too big nor fancy, but just the right size to enjoy. With all plans I still just never know what the end result may look like. As well intentioned as I am about caring for my gardens, they sometimes end up being neglected.

California’s Foggy Forest

During the hot summer days in the Central Valley of California, there is sure to be fog along the coast. Last month along the northern California coast, Sue-Meg State Park proved to attract a bit of sun, but the redwoods of the Prairie Creek area remained a foggy forest. Fog in the trees is the great separator, revealing the layers of the forest.

Taking a Look Back | August 2020

From time to time, I like to take a look back at my photography. It helps me see growth and also areas that need improvement. Recently, I did a screening of my work looking for the best of the best technically. That prompted sharing this blog post. Enjoy!

Painted Hills of Oregon | Peace and Solitude

A few years ago, I tried to do only enough research on the Painted Hills to find my way there without much trouble. One goal was to not see photographs of this landscape so I could make my own choices about what and how I'd photograph this area. I had a preconceived notion of what I'd find. After all, it's near central Oregon known for its high desert and sage brush. I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it was desert and there was plenty of sagebrush, but the clay-stone offered up some beautifully colored hues in those hills.

Photographing Waterfalls in Northern California

The beauty of the mountains and forests is so inspiring and such a good environment in which to just get away. That's why I'm presenting a waterfalls workshop in Northern California this fall so that we can spend time capturing waterfalls while photographing them to our heart's content.

White Faced Ibis | Local Waterfowl

With the changing seasons, birds are migrating through the Pacific Flyway here in Northern California. There are some waterfowl who hang around all year and feed in the flooded rice fields. Once such species is the white faced ibis.

From Newbie to Click Pro Ambassador

A couple of years ago I was accepted as a Click Pro Ambassador. I’d like to share with you a summary of how I got there. The journey wasn't easy nor short, but very worth it!

Photography Workshops - Why I Attend, and Why I Teach

Attending photography workshops is another one of the best things one can do for their growth as a photographer. (I talked about a Project 365 in an earlier blog post.) A few years ago while attending a photography workshop, I met a veteran professional photographer who was also attending. He owns and operates his own photography store/gallery in a vacation area. He's owned it for years; has supported his family with his photography. I mean, he knows photography. It's been his lifelong career.

Blending Two Images in Photoshop

Using photos from the Tunnel View of Yosemite Valley, I show you how to blend two images to achieve correct exposure throughout the image.

Death Valley Color, Lines, and Textures

Traveling to Death Valley, I knew ahead of time what to expect. I'd been there before quite a few years ago. But, this wasn't the Death Valley I remembered!

Bold Snowy Yosemite in January

Daily Shooting Week 9

The Landscape of the Alabama Hills

Sandhill Cranes | Nature in Northern California

I enjoy shooting multiple genres. So a couple of years ago, I began learning to shoot wildlife - mainly birds. The Sandhill Cranes are one of the species that occupy our area during the late fall and winter. Armed with only a brief description the location in which I might find them, I headed out very early to locate and photograph them. It's hard to find birds, even very large birds, when it is still dark. But, I did.

Daily Shooting in Week 8, 2022

Daily Shooting in Week 6 and Week 7, 2022

Daily Shooting in 2022, Weeks 4 and 5

Registration for my Waterfalls Workshop is now OPEN!

Capturing Waterfalls in Northern California

Birds of Prey in January 2022

The new year arrived with so many birds in January 2022. When the weather becomes cold and foggy or rainy, getting out for landscape photography is a little more difficult. So, I look for other things to shoot. In the Sacramento Valley, we are in the heart of the Pacific Fly Zone, so there's an abundance of migrating waterfowl. There are also lots of birds of prey.

Chasing Waterfalls in Northern California

Information regarding a Waterfalls Workshop in northern California

More Birds in January 2022 Week 2

Learn to Photograph Waterfalls in Northern California

Learn to photograph waterfalls during this workshop in Northern California.

Learn to Photograph Waterfalls in Northern California

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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 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. 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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Serving Yuba City/Marysville, East Nicolaus, Wheatland, Lincoln, Woodland, Davis, Roseville, Rocklin, and the greater Sacramento area.

(530) 633-7575

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