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"Strive to live in the present, resolve with the past, and create my ideal future" ~ Mark Divine

The race was on to capture this photograph, I can tell you! I was coming back from Bolinas Beach and noticed just how beautiful the sky...

The Japenese Maple must be one of my favorite trees! Here in my recent pictures, it is showing off it's full colors!

There are a number of ways to capture Christmas lights. It is a little bit of a challenge because many of the Christmas lights are not...

Session gift cards are great! They are slim enough to hide, but weighty enough to make a great present!! If you are at a loss for what...

The recent holiday mini sessions have been so fun...So much so that I am on a mission to find other great locations for you all for 2021!!...

Blackhawk is well known locally for it's gorgeous Plaza, wonderful water features, wildlife, and stunning arches and bridges with ivy. ...

I'm reading'The Way of the Seal' by Mark Divineat the moment  and it's a fantastic read for anyone!  It teaches you how to approach your...

There is something about the colors that we see with stormy skies.  This picture was from the Sunday of storms across the Bay Area!  The...

In case you are in need of some fall colors, I thought I would share some of the best I have seen in the last few years. A few of the...

I often get asked this question and to answer it, we need to delve a little deeper into the terms used to describe digital images.  Here...

There are still just a few session times available both locally and in San Francisco...don't miss the boat! The 2020 holiday mini...

They say it’s the little things in life that matter most.  Show me a wedding where the bride and groom and family have not paid special...

What do two adorable kids, one lively puppy and two devoted caring parents have in common?  I’ll give you a clue, it starts with f and...

"What comes easy won't last long, and what lasts long won't come easy" ~ Anonymous

Those of you who follow me probably know that I am a fan of water and paddleboard in on the beach. The panoramic passion this month comes...

Mount Diablo has seen many changes this year, with long periods of being closed and intense smoke. I’m sharing a few pictures from a...

October is a great time to schedule a family session with me!! ...who needs the stress of scheduling something in December and wondering...

The season of family photographs is almost among us and for this for the photographer and you, I would love to share my tips for getting...

Introducing Maddy Jane Designs ~ I was super excited to photograph this business recently and also to share it with you in this...