I convinced my own mother (then 78) to let me take her portrait a couple of years ago. It took a little convincing. Her first reaction was “why?” Of all the reasons women resist having their photograph taken, I think the main reason is this: We’re waiting for permission. We make it hard to…

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  Until I became a portrait photographer, I felt like the above photograph about having my own photograph taken. I’d hide at least part of me behind something. This photo isn’t even of me. I’m comfortably in my favorite place, fully hidden behind the camera. The idea of the whole me being out there mostly…

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Happy Women’s History Month!  To mark the occasion,  I’m sharing quotes and photographs of some of my favorite inspiring women, past and present. It’s true – women in the public eye have to be photographed every now and then.  Aren’t we glad they were? Additionally, I’m giving away a shoot! Nominate a history making woman…

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Have you ever wondered why when old high school friends see each other after many years, we always say something like, “You haven’t aged a bit!” or “You look the same as you did in high school!” There’s something about old friends. Something amazing that seems to dissolve the concept of time; and numbers, like champagne…

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