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Springtime on the Palouse
July 16, 2014 Landscapes, Travel No Comment

If ever there were a classic photographer pilgrimage destination in the northwestern US, the Palouse is it.  The undulating multi-colored hills make for one of the most picturesque landscapes imaginable and a perpetual landscape photographer favorite.  Particularly in the spring, the hills light up like magic at sunrise and sunset, drawing shutterbugs from around the world.  One of the best and most classic views is from Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington, an easy hour’s drive if you’re coming from the Idaho side in Moscow.  As you drive round and round the narrow looping road that leads up to the summit of the butte, you start to see the incredible panoramic views of the farmland below stretched out like patchwork…and you might even get some stellar wildflowers on the butte itself.  Bring a sturdy tripod, though – it is windy up there!  Take a look at some of my favorites from my expedition over Memorial Day this year:

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Iceland: Autumn at Þingvellir
July 13, 2014 Landscapes, Travel No Comment

Hearing people laugh hysterically when you tell them you’re going to Iceland in October is not a good start to a trip.  Despite Iceland’s name misleadingly describing it as permanently arctic (not at all the case!), October is certainly past peak tourist season and was a risky shot in terms of weather.  Imagine my surprise when I reached Þingvellir National Park (thing-vet-ler, approximately), part of Iceland’s famed Golden Circle and site of the foundation of Iceland’s parliament, the Alþingi, and the sun was out with barely a cloud in sight!  I guess Iceland was happy I was here.  I did find myself coveting the lush green I’d seen in summer photos from the country, but don’t look gift weather in the mouth.  Take a look at some favorites below from the spectacular valley, Þingvallavatn (the largest natural lake in Iceland), the smooth waters of river Öxará, and gushing Öxarárfoss, first of many waterfalls I’d see in a country with 10,000 cascades.  Keep an eye out for future Iceland chronicles, or explore Reykjavik in the previous Iceland entry!

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Shoshone Falls, Niagara of the West
July 3, 2014 HDR, Landscapes, Travel No Comment

I don’t know about you but I always raise my eyebrows when waterfalls are compared to Niagara Falls – Niagara is simply in a league of its own, and no “These falls are actually X feet taller than Niagara!” statements can change that.  But that said, even if you may not be able to walk right to the edge of the water or take a boat to get soaked with the spray or stay in a swanky hotel, Idaho’s Shoshone Falls does its fair share to live up to the “Niagara of the West” claims.  The majesty of the falls does depend on the rainfall and time of year (and how much of the Snake River is being diverted), but it’s an Idaho must-see!  I’ve found myself there several times over the past years in different conditions – take a look at some favorites below:

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Weddings: Karissa & Mark
June 24, 2014 Events, Portraits, Weddings 1 Comment

What a treat to get to go to Hawaii to shoot a wedding!  (I really like my job.)  Karissa and Mark were married at a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Honolulu and I had a blast photographing their big day, from Karissa and her bridesmaids’ preparations in the morning to the wild dancing at the reception that night.  We even did a Trash the Dress session on the beach the next evening (but that needs to be its own entry – too many favorites).  Check out some highlights below, or see more on the Facebook page!

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Iceland: Reykjavik
June 24, 2014 Landscapes, Travel 2 Comments

This past October, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Iceland for the first time, and I’m excited to share some favorite photos from that trip!  Unlike neighboring mostly snow-bound Greenland, Iceland is much less icy than its name implies and is actually quite accessible, especially in the warmer months.  With glaciers and very not-dormant volcanoes all around, Iceland is truly a land of ice and fire (not just a filming location for one), and don’t even get me started praising the thousands of waterfalls!

Like most tourists, I started in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city.  With a population of approximately 120,000, it may sound small, but trust me, after later circling the rest of the country, Reykjavik seems like a giant metropolis in comparison.  Population aside, it’s an adorable (albeit windy) town of colorful architecture and art pieces speaking to its viking past.  Take a look, and stay tuned for more Iceland photos!

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