Black & white Mixer

I really love the look of black and white images to portray a more dramatic look to my images. I've been playing around with light and trying to better comprehend its uses in creating emotion, in both lifestyle and landscape photography.

Here's a few from this year that I've done so far....enjoy.

Serenity...

Recently, I was asked this question by my cousin, who also loves the art of photography. He said-

"...Send me a link to some of your stuff too...mostly I've only seen wedding/portraiture from you but I'd like to see some street photography, architecture and nature shots."

And you know what? I had NOTHING to show him. At least nothing recent. Between being a wife & mom, running 2 businesses, and everything in between, I really hadn't taken time in YEARS to take up my camera and just shoot. Okay, so this was one of those 'aha' moments for me...along with a bazillion others this year. And what better place to experience serenity then a drive through the mountains? Armed with my SLR and journal, each image represents a recent moment & emotion in my life.

Thanks again Jeff...I took your comment to heart and remembered that my passion for life was what first inspired me to pick up a camera in the first place...

Cheers!