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Seattle Photographer ~ No Kings Protest in Downtown Seattle WA

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

I took to the streets along with 70K others in Seattle, WA for the No Kings Protest on June 14, 2025. The crowd started gathering in the morning on Capitol Hill at Cal Anderson Park with the first speakers kicking off the event at 12PM. Thanks to the gracious Seattleites who don’t crowd too closely together, I was able to walk right up to the front row to see the day’s speakers including Seattle’s own badass Rep Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Any worries leading up to the day with “Special Forces” being brought in were quickly quelled as I wandered through the park capturing it all with my camera in hand. The energy was both positive and peaceful from the rally in the park to the 1.5 walk through downtown ending up at the iconic Space Needle. It was most definitely a good day to be out standing up for decency and democracy.

Equally as joyful was later that evening and the following days watching the footage from the other 2K+ protests around the country (and world) too. Final numbers of those attending nationwide vary (Alt National Park Service estimating more the 13 million!) but ultimately what matters most is that we showed up to exercise our First Amendment Right and have our collective voices heard.

Did you know: Oligarchies have taken over the US government three times before in the 1850s, the 1890s and the 1920s and in each case they overreached and regular folks took their government back.* Lots of work to do but this past weekend has given me a renewed reason to be hopeful. Click HERE to stay involved and keep the momentum going. *Heather Cox Richardson

“I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.” ~ Helen Keller

“A right is not what someone gives you; it’s what no one can take from you.” ~ Ramsey Clark

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Timeline 6/18/25

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Boston Family Photographer ~ Sneak Peeks from Early Summer Session at Larz Anderson Park Brookline MA

Friday, June 6, 2025

We had a gorgeous night over at Larz Anderson Park this week for this multi-generational Family Session while the grandparents were in town for a visit. This was my first time shooting at this location so I headed in early to have time to walk the area and assess the light and backdrops. As you can see from these few sneak peeks, we found endless picturesque spots on our loop from the stone gazebo with the water reflections to a small meadow of vibrant buttercups. And we of course held the buttercups under our chins to see if there was a yellow reflection to see who liked butter! 😉

Fun fact: The real reason these flowers seem to shine with an intense glittering yellow has nothing to do with butter but about advertising the plants to insect pollinators from a great distance.

“Buttercups, bright eyed and bold, hold their chalices of gold to catch the sunshine and the dew.”

~ Julia Caroline Dorr

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Timeline 6/6/25

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Beverly Engagement Photographer ~ Sneak Peeks from Lynch Park

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Headed down to NYC today but had to share a few sneak peeks from Laura and Owen’s Engagement Session at Lynch Park last night! Always a fave location but with Spring in full bloom and a perfectly timed low tide it couldn’t have gotten any better for their shoot. So thankful for couples who kiss on command for me for over an hour too. 😉

Pro tip: There is no right or wrong time to book an Engagement Session. I’ve shot them with couples who have been together and engaged for over decade. They are perfect for simply celebrating and capturing your love story at this moment in time. I love and recommend these shoots because it also gives couples a chance to not only feel comfortable working with a photographer but allows for a more casual vibe together as the wedding day is usually more formal and always a whirlwind.

“In the Spring a livelier iris changes on the burnish’d dove; In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” ~ Locksley Hall by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Cute couple walking in Lynch Park rose garden with spring blossoms and brick walkway

Couple sitting on beach rocks with stone wall backdrop man in blue polo top and women in light blue dress with denim jacket

Northern England ~ The North Sea, Castles + Puffins

Sunday, May 11, 2025

On my recent three week trip to the UK, one highlight of many was a stop in Northumberland where we stayed at the lovely Lindisfarne Inn for the night. From there we explored the Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island (only accessible at low tide); the spectacular Bamburgh Castle which dates back to the 6th century; and, took a boat trip on the North Sea to the Farne Islands where we saw different bird species (including bucket list puffins!), seals and had gorgeous views back to the silhouetted castles and the stunning coastline. Fun fact: Puffins are generally considered to be monogamous and mate for life.

Disclaimer: I’m not a wildlife photographer and don’t have the lens for it so this is mostly a celebration of these sights and my travels in general.

“How amazing that the language of a few thousand savages living on a fog-encrusted island in the North Sea should become the language of the world.” ~ Norman St John-Stevas

Panoramic view of Lindisfarne Castle and the North Sea at low tide

A view of Lindisfarne Castle built into the rocks on the English coastline

Salem Hands Off Rally ~ April 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025

I really wanted to be in Boston today but woke up under the weather and the train only going as far as Swampscott with no coverage for my dog so had to make the game day decision to head over to Salem. I arrived just before noon and there were already hundreds on both sides at the designated meetup location at 93 Washington Street. Soon after we all marched up Washington St stopping traffic and gathered again in the square in front of the Salem Main Post Office. It was a great crowd except for one troublemaker who tried to pick fights with peaceful protesters. The only angry, hateful soul in the hundreds (thousands?) who rallied. He’s not hard to spot here. I then did a few drive bys on my way back home to add to the horn honking and energy. This is what democracy looks like (say it again and louder for those in the back!)

Note: I was very conscious making sure people were okay with being photographed and had permission to share the photo of the little girl holding up the “No Kings” sign too.

“Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who does nothing because he could do only a little.”
~ Edmund Burke