Street portraits

Alejandra Maria

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It isn't often I have a chance to photograph a photographer in the wild, contemplating the shot before taking it. Be sure to check out her Instagram.

Shelby and Lindsey

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Given how hot it was this late afternoon, it definitely would not be out of place to ask why anyone is out in the sun. Sitting on rocks out in the sun in

Belle

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As mentioned in my previous post with the couple, my first random encounter this night was Belle, who sat on the side of a hill for some journaling. And her choice of attire

Yearbook girls

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I'm definitely far removed from the years of looking at yearbooks. Last yearbook I bought was for my sophomore year of high school right before leaving where I grew up. I

Lillian and her mother

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Like so many previous nights, it was only after the sun was ducking behind the trees that I found someone to photograph. Not helping matters this night was it being along the dam

Daniel and the Fish

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My particular... brand of photography relies heavily on timing: right time, right place, right subject, right circumstance. Those converge and generally I'm going to get a photo I like. And with

Macey

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It was getting late and the light was going fast when I noticed Macey. She's newly-graduated from community college working as a dental assistant. And one thing I realized in hindsight:

Carly

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Journaling is a great way to get out your thoughts. And using a physical journal or notebook (a la "notebooking") is arguably better than typing it out into a blog post,