Thank You, New York
It’s been 9.5 years since I relocated to New York City. I’ve had amazing opportunities to work with gifted people on films, film festivals, photo shoots, advertisements, and TV shows. I’ve...
View ArticleCleveland Wedding
I don’t often post weddings to this site (in fact, I have a whole separate wedding blog, if you’re interested: click here), but this one was very special to me because it was my dear cousin’s....
View ArticleCountry Adventure
A fun-filled day in Columbia Station, Ohio, yielded these children’s photos telling the story of their outdoor adventure.
View Article3D Sample Reel Has Arrived
When I put together the Sawyers‘ 3D reel, I was sensitive to making sure the photos worked in the format. It was a new and tricky procedure to shoot in stereo, as the subject of the photo needed to...
View ArticleCleveland – Black and White Photography
Just got some film back from my favorite lab — I had a mystery roll in the batch, and was unsure of what it would have on it. It had been sitting in my camera bag for awhile, and I halfway thought it...
View ArticleCleveland – Downtown Baby Portraits
Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, boasts lots of fun backdrops within a short radius – perfect for a portrait session for the baby of a Cleveland-lover! From skyscrapers to the gorgeous parks around the Board...
View ArticleCleveland – Christmas Prep
These are some fun Christmas shots I took with my iPhone, and edited with Marblecam. I’ve also recently acquired a fancy new Ollo Clip for the iPhone, which provides macro, wide angle, and fish eye...
View ArticleThe Art of Surprise – Transformer Station
When I was a little girl, I would watch Sesame Street, and then play pretend, saying I was from New York. Growing up in the city of Cleveland, I loved everything about cities — the cracks in the...
View ArticleWhat I Want for Cleveland
People often ask me, “Why Cleveland?” It seems that there is a strong polarity in people’s thoughts about this city — either they remember that many decades ago its river caught on fire (though, from...
View ArticleLow-Fi – Using Retro 110 Film, Continued
Part 2 – Ohio One of the best things about moving back to Cleveland from NYC is the ease with which I can connect with nature, and with nearby farms. I love the direct contact with the source of the...
View ArticleCaption This – Baby Lambs
Wait, “baby lambs” is redundant, isn’t it? Well, in any case, you can see why I gave the blog that title. When I first posted this image to Instagram, I gave it the caption, “Mexican Jumping Sheep.”...
View ArticleThere’s No Place Like Home
We all kind of know what Dorothy was talking about, right? The comfort of returning to the familiar, after an epic, dream-like adventure. It’s exciting to see the world, meet new people, and...
View ArticleCaption This – Blades of Grass
I’m about to post this image to Instagram with the caption, “Blades of Grass.” Think you can do better? Post your caption in the comments below! You might win a mini print.
View ArticleWeek in Photos
Howdy, blog friends! How has your week been? Mine was chock full of excitement, starting with the wedding of my dear friends Tony and Andrea in Pittsburgh over the weekend, followed by me relocating...
View ArticleWeek in Photos
Hey, friends. Things have been pretty busy around here the past 7 days. I’ve been editing lots of family sessions, and gearing up for several photo events in Cleveland starting next week. How was...
View ArticleDelights: A Taste of Tremont
A Taste of Tremont is this Sunday! Are you going? In anticipation, I’m offering my own little “taste” of my favorite things in one of Cleveland’s best neighborhoods. Pictured above is an...
View ArticleWeek in Photos
Hey, ever take a day off and have an exploratory stay-cation in your hometown? I did that in Cleveland this week! The brand-new Cleveland Convention Center just opened downtown, and provided the area...
View ArticleWeek in Photos
Happy Friday, blog friends! Whew, what a week. I just landed in NYC, and am catching my breath from a whirlwind of activity. Are you looking forward to a couple days off? I’m actually going to be...
View ArticleRuminations: The Raccoon and the Burglar
Something is howling or wailing in almost rhythmic despair. I saw a coyote not far from here once. Or maybe it’s the horses across the way, or an owl. Funny how a distant sound under layers and...
View ArticleYour Mom Was Right — Say You’re Sorry
“I’m sorry.” When’s the last time you said or typed that exact phrase? I’m admittedly mostly addressing this to my American friends. After spending some time in Europe over the past year, I noticed...
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