
An evening cloud break, April 5th, 2010. Under-exposed by 1.5 stops to keep the snow from blowing out. Click on the photo for a larger size, it's worth it!
I am currently very lucky to be living in a house with an astounding view. Every now and then, I take a look out the front windows and find a view that is stunning, and I have to grab my camera and start taking pictures. Individually, these photos are not much more than that: snapshots from the front deck. Together, though, they show the volatility of the landscape in this area between the mountains, Lake Stevens, and the Puget Sound. Continue reading »
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On the drive to Montana, in Eastern WA.
Every wedding has its quirks… they’re all a little different and usually a little odd. This wedding, which I shot near Missoula, MT last October was no exception. But lest anyone get the wrong idea… the people involved were absolutely wonderful. The wedding was fun and comfortable, and generally enjoyed by all.
In fact, the even the trip there was beautiful. I stopped several times along I-90 on the way from Seattle to take photos of the beautiful fall scenery. The drive back was equally enjoyable… for the opposite reasons… but I’ll get to that later.

The father of the groom (and best man).
The wedding was scheduled for early on a Saturday morning, outdoors at state park known as Fort Fizzle. If you’re familiar with Montana weather, you’ll know that October mornings are cold, so the pre-ceremony breakfast and coffee were served around a series of camp fires and standing propane heaters. Continue reading »
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