The Road Less Traveled

Where would you rather be? Sitting in an office or on this boardwalk exploring the coastal rain forests of Olympic National Park? There’s nothing wrong with having a desk job…the trick is to find a way to take “the road less traveled”before it is too late.

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Quick Tips:Moody Shots

Fog and mist can create great,dramatic lighting for moody images. Take a look at the mist in this shot (above) from Lake Crescent in Washington’s Olympic National Park. It filters the soft,morning light –and along with the wide-angle lens,it helps to create great depth in the image. The . . . →Read More:Quick Tips:Moody Shots

The Finished Product

When we visited Olympic National Park in Washington in 2009,we spent hours shooting at Second Beach. We arrived when the sun was low in the sky –hoping to capture golden light as the sun sank towards the horizon…and maybe a nice sunset,too. We’ve been to this beach many times before and . . . →Read More:The Finished Product

Featured Download:In the Lead

So –we’re sitting here at the airport waiting for our flight. The kids are reading books,and Jay and I are enjoying the relative quiet. (Yes –you read that correctly. A crowded airport is quiet…relatively speaking. Have you ever spent 9 days in a car/hotel room/plane with six children? They . . . →Read More:Featured Download:In the Lead

Family Vacation

We are here in beautiful Washington state. The kids are thrilled with everything from the little bags of snacks on the plane,to the GPS navigator in the rental car.:) Traveling with kids is great. They get excited about things that grown-ups take for granted –so we’re reminded to take a little pleasure . . . →Read More:Family Vacation