Eyes wide open, as if I slept the last year away. The same house and the same light but everything feels new again. January, the start of another 365 and a promise to be more selfish with the making. To create for us and let go of expectations, so I might think less and feel more. I […]

When the weight of the world feels too heavy, claiming just a pinprick of shoreline and breathing that clean mountain air can lighten it all. Our national parks are unmatched treasures that give freely. Let’s never forget the sacredness of the land, worth more than any amount of gold. And may we all have the heart […]

What if you bowed before every dandelion you met and wrote love letters to squirrels and pigeons who crossed your path? What if scrubbing the dishes became an act of single reverence for the gift of being washed clean, and what if the rhythmic percussion of chopping carrots became the drumbeat of your dance? What if you […]

When I think back on childhood, I’m taken to long trips and short getaways with family and friends. I have snapshots stored in boxes…treasures worth keeping. They’re made of life and the details from our story. I photographed a small piece of this family’s vacation. It was a slow morning in a cozy house, tucked in the quaint neighborhood of downtown of […]

The Yuba river is peace and power. I spent whole summers draped across it’s warm rocks and short naps were interrupted by cold, refreshing dips. We were bathed and baptized by the waters. The memories are endless… The beauty of the river and the trails and fields that surround, provide the perfect backdrop for a portrait session. […]

When my work is printed, bound and the pages are turned by countless hands, I feel endless gratitude for this art. And when something’s complete, it means there’s a new beginning. It’s all about the process. I hope you enjoy your time in the kitchen preparing wholesome food and serving the ones you love. For gifts or […]

“On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered, “Life will never be the same.” -Nancy Tillman

  On this rainy September day two became one. She prepped in the cozy cabin and pulled on her boots. They walked through soggy forest trails under a canopy of evergreen. Close friends, family and their three children gathered to witness “I do”. The story of Jeffrey and Carla’s wedding day… Venue: Copper Creek Inn & Restaurant | Ashford, […]

Summer’s a time of togetherness and it holds all of the great and challenging things that any close space does. Filled with endless berry picking and gardens that mutate into small jungles…stacks upon stacks of library books and plenty of time outs. Tents and crashing waves. And sand that seems to multiply in sleeping bags. […]

I grew up on river days. On the feeling of warm rocks, cold ripples, and the magic of it’s rhythm…all becoming greater with babies in my arms. So mommas, grab yours and meet me down here.