Penguins and Polar Bears Are Not Friends
Polar bears live in the Arctic. Penguins live in the Antarctic. Polar bears don’t eat penguins because they don’t have any contact in nature. They’re also not buddies for the […]
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Biopark Bridal + Alternate Viewpoints
This June, we had a lot of rain in New Mexico. It made for an extraordinarily lush scene for bridal portraits at the ABQ Biopark. One afternoon when I had […]
[31/100 Strangers]: Andrew
While taking Rachel’s photograph, my reflector glint caught the attention of the fellow in this portrait. He asked why I was using the tool; was curious about why I would […]
Black Swan
Black swans are common in the wetlands of western and eastern Australia and its nearby coastal islands. This one happens to be paired up and enjoying an easy life at […]
Top Hat, Beard and Tarot
Anand Naren-Oma of Albuquerque offers tarot card readings at the entrance to the Albuquerque Rail Yards Market.
[30/100 Strangers]: Rachel
As I look back on the early part of my portraits from this project, here is one of my standout favorites. So many elements came together: finding a beautiful subject, […]
Socks ‘N Boots
Candid moment at the Albuquerque Rail Yards Market in Barelas, NM. If you have been following along on my posts, you periodically see a picture of ‘Burque street style. You […]
[29/100 Strangers]: Kristi
This stranger portrait was made outdoors at our children’s elementary school fundraiser called, ‘Basket Night.’ The end-of-year tradition, like a Spring Fling, is highly anticipated throughout the school. A few […]
Potted Flowers
A candid scene from the Albuquerque Rail Yards Market in Barelas, NM. I liked that while there was a vendor selling cut flowers, this one was offering flowering plants, too. Some people […]
[27/100 Strangers]: Tanner
In my string of soccer supporters, next up was Tanner. He is Charm’s husband and 27/100 of my 100 Strangers. Tanner was already sitting under the shade of a large […]
Snap Mammas 