Tag spring

Down by the river

I had the opportunity to work with a new model earlier this week. It’s always a little nerve-wracking to work with a new collaborative model. It’s not like hiring someone for a commercial shoot where the outcomes are clearly identified…

First Camping Trip of 2025

We hit 70º last Wednesday, so I decided to throw the dog and the cameras in the truck and run up to Willow Creek for the night. 100% worth it. The sunsets have been lacking lately, so it was a…

Light Show

Great little thunderstorm last night to start the spring weather. The dog was less than impressed by the thunder. It brought a bit of rain with it, but we’re going to need a lot more to make it through summer…

This year’s step critters

When I first moved into this house, I noticed a bull snake living underneath my front steps. He was pretty cool–kept mainly to himself and decimated the rodent population. After a few years, he disappeared. This year, it’s rabbits. There…

Spring Showers in Montana

It’s not unusual to get snow in April, but I’m over it. Looking forward to spring rain and slightly warmer temperatures. I’ve got a whole list of things to get done around the house this summer, and I’m itching to…

Mornings

One thing I love about summer is the early sunrises. I tend to wake up whenever sunlight starts streaming through my window, so in the summer I tend to wake up early. The older I get, the more I enjoy…

Quick afternoon shoot with Ashlee

I have a tendency to overbook myself when I come to Portland. Obviously, I want to spend as much time as possible with family, but there are other people I need to see when I’m here, too. My three favorite…