
Fishing Boats Northern California
With the salty smell of the coast, the sounds of the squawking gulls, and the beautiful fading light, we enjoyed a serene time exploring the docks full of fishing boats.

Applying Textures in Photography | northern California photographer
Have you ever wanted to apply a texture to an image, but just weren't sure how to go about it? I'll give you some simple steps in this tutorial to add that little bit of something extra.

Visiting Roan Mountain | northern California landscape photographer
Several summers ago was a whirlwind. And, it all started with a trip to North Carolina to visit and photograph with my friends Kathy Roberts and Jennifer Carr. Kathy opened her beautiful home to us and created a photographer's dream schedule for us beginning with Roan Mountain on our first full day there.

Learn Photography | Sacramento photographer
I can help you with photographing your intended subject, teach you a few editing skills, and/or help you pull a portfolio together. To learn more about my photography mentoring, go to my page on Personalized Mentoring. Take a look and then contact me with your questions. As a trained educator with years of experience, I'm sure I can help you with your photography.

Cemetery on the Coast | Sacramento Fine Art Photographer
Toward the top of the rolling hills near the coast, my friend and I discovered yet another cemetery that had been part of the community for a very long time. While the sun was shining maybe a bit too strongly and the breeze was blowing just perfectly, I felt such peace in this lovely location. The headstones in the cemetery were modest although there was plenty of evidence of love and remembrance. Many of the headstones were handmade/carved; some were painted, some were not. I don't usually convert my images, but this set seemed to tell the story best in black and white.