3MW Studio Blog...

Morning Cold | Bellingham Photographer

2011-12-23T04:30:00.000-08:00

Mood Lighting | Bellingham Photographer

2011-12-01T09:25:00.001-08:00

Just Resting | Bellingham Photographer

2011-11-28T16:16:00.001-08:00

Artsy Breakfast | Bellingham Photographer

2011-11-23T10:21:00.001-08:00

An artsy take on my morning breakfast. Yes, I'm eating at my desk. I have too much work to do otherwise.

Frosty Ferns | Bellingham Photographer

2011-11-23T04:30:00.000-08:00

Season's First Snow | Bellingham Photographer

2011-11-21T04:30:00.000-08:00

The Sisters | Bellingham Photographer

2011-11-16T08:13:00.001-08:00

More Autumn Love | Bellingham Photographer

2011-11-03T14:26:00.000-07:00

On the Lake | Bellingham Photographer

2011-10-29T04:30:00.000-07:00

Autumn Time! | Bellingham Photographer

2011-10-28T07:53:00.001-07:00

Fraser-Powell Wedding | Bellingham Photographer

2011-10-08T22:58:00.000-07:00

Pumpkins Galore | Bellingham Photographer

2011-10-03T04:30:00.000-07:00

Teasers: Fraser-Powell Wedding | Bellingham Photographer

2011-09-26T04:30:00.000-07:00

Black-Eyed Susan Love | Bellingham Photographer

2011-09-06T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hydrangeas | Bellingham Photographer

2011-09-04T04:00:00.000-07:00

Mt Baker in Sunshine | Bellingham Photographer

2011-08-29T11:19:00.001-07:00

Flowers | Bellingham Photographer

2011-08-27T04:30:00.000-07:00

Wishing Me A "Good Morning" | Bellingham Photographer

2011-08-26T10:41:00.001-07:00

Daisy Power | Bellingham Photographer

2011-08-16T07:48:00.000-07:00

The Coolest Bench | Bellingham Photographer

2011-08-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

I was cruising around the county when I came across this bench along a new pathway. There were several of these types of benches - all with decorative designs. I know the images tell a story, but what a place to sit! Bright, colorful, and even protective. This bench just beckons a weary traveller to sit and relax a bit.

Classic Cars in the Rain | Bellingham Photographer

2011-08-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

Lavender | Bellingham Photographer

2011-07-22T07:31:00.000-07:00

Dahlia Fun | Bellingham Photographer

2011-07-19T11:55:00.000-07:00

Daisy Power | Bellingham Photographer

2011-07-18T08:07:00.000-07:00

Layers of Lavender | Bellingham Photographer

2011-07-15T08:05:00.001-07:00

Feeling Reflective | Bellingham Photographer

2011-07-14T04:39:00.000-07:00

Burst of Pink | Bellingham Photographer

2011-07-13T16:38:00.001-07:00

Lupine | Bellingham Photographer

2011-07-01T07:49:00.001-07:00

Chamomile | Bellingham Photographer

2011-06-30T07:54:00.000-07:00

Exploring Ground Cover | Bellingham Photographer

2011-06-27T10:23:00.001-07:00

Summer Weather? | Bellingham Photographer

2011-06-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

We haven't had much luck when it comes to the weather this year. In fact, it has pretty much felt like autumn since last autumn. The other day was no exception, but I decided to venture out in the wind and cold anyway. Sure, I got wet from the rain, my hair looked like I had stood in a wind tunnel for 10 minutes, and my throat ached from the cold, but I still had fun.

The Girliest Flower | Bellingham Photographer

2011-06-25T12:42:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to one of my favorite public gardens, and all the peonies were blooming. As I was snapping away, I realized peonies are probably the girliest flower I have seen. They remind me of ruffles and bows. Their petals are like layers of petticoats.

In the Garden | Bellingham Photographer

2011-06-16T09:03:00.000-07:00

Pentecost with Archbishop Brunett | Bellingham Photographer

2011-06-14T07:40:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday I was asked to photograph Pentecost at one of the Native American Catholic Churches on a nearby reservation. The event was a big deal because this year it was being presided over by Archbishop Alexander Brunett. Admittedly, it was a difficult event to photograph. There was little room to maneuver around with, and everyone seemed to want to stand in my way. I felt like I really didn't have time to aim and focus, and most of the time I did not. However, I did manage a few good shots.

A Big Ball of Purple | Bellingham Photographer

2011-06-09T12:14:00.000-07:00

Family Session with the Morin-Krafts | Bellingham Photographer

2011-06-02T08:18:00.000-07:00

Senior Session with Kaitlinn | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

A Heron Day | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-27T09:22:00.000-07:00

I don't know why, but lately I've been photographing a lot of heron. It seems that wherever I go, there seems to be a little cluster of them - waiting for me to photograph them. They are still extremely cautious and don't hesitate to fly away when I get too close, but some let me get close enough to snap a solid photograph.

View Point | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-25T07:50:00.001-07:00

Butterfly on Lupine | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-24T10:00:00.001-07:00

Heron Haven | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-23T11:44:00.001-07:00

Stark Cluster | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-19T16:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I was driving around the bay and I saw this cluster of trees by the water. Their pale white bodies looked so stark against the blue sky and green under brush that I had to photograph them. But the true beauty, at least for me, came out when I made the image black and white.

Getting Low | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-18T16:18:00.000-07:00

Burst of Sunshine | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-17T09:59:00.001-07:00

Tulips and Trees | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-16T14:35:00.001-07:00

Tulips | Bellingham Photographer

2011-05-15T16:11:00.001-07:00

Hyacinths Abound | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-23T04:59:00.000-07:00

Seashells by the Seashore | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-22T08:59:00.000-07:00

With our rocky shoreline/beaches, it is some times difficult to find the shells amongst the rocks. And, often times, those shells are broken because of the rocks.

Greenhouse Arch | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

Sunshine on a Cold Day | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-20T03:26:00.001-07:00

Magnolias | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-18T08:26:00.001-07:00

Spring's Offering | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-15T06:44:00.000-07:00

I just love what spring has to offer.

Weather Report | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-14T10:40:00.001-07:00

Black and White Action | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-13T10:31:00.001-07:00

Thought I would do something uncharacteristic of me and minimize the color with a little black and white action.

Color Therapy | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-07T11:26:00.001-07:00

Ready for Spring | Bellingham Photographer

2011-04-06T13:35:00.000-07:00

Even though winter is refusing to let go, I am so ready for spring to get here.

Pink Heather | Bellingham Photographer

2011-03-28T06:26:00.001-07:00

No Spring Melt Off (Yet) | Bellingham Photographer

2011-03-23T05:45:00.000-07:00

Went for a drive along the Nooksack River the other day and was amazed by two things: the low water levels (even though we've had record snowfall in the mountains) and just how blue the water looked. The fact that the water level is still so low is easily attributed to the lack of spring melt-off, but the temperatures are starting to get warmer. I have no doubt that this time next month, what you see in the foreground of this image will be covered in freezing water.

Bleeding Hearts | Bellingham Photographer

2011-03-22T06:47:00.000-07:00

Grass | Bellingham Photographer

2011-03-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

I just love this image. It is of tall grass that had recently been manicured. I love the fact that while it is obvious the intention is for the grass to grow straight and tall, there are rebellious strands which curl and twist. I also love the texture in this shot. It makes me want to just reach out and touch it.

In the Blue | Bellingham Photographer

2011-03-15T09:47:00.001-07:00

Spring is Calling... | Bellingham Photographer

2011-03-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

Heron in Winter | Bellingham Photographer

2011-03-05T10:44:00.001-08:00

Low Tide | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-25T05:07:00.000-08:00

Cautiously Watching | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-22T07:53:00.000-08:00

The weather outside is definitely dark and depressing. With temperatures well below freezing, we keep getting reports of snow but haven't seen any yet. Who knew that a few days ago we would be on the tail end of a stretch of sunshine and blue skies.

I'm missing that sunshine and blue sky, so I thought I would post this photograph I took a couple of days ago. This bald eagle allowed me to get pretty darn close - probably closer than I have gotten in the past. Of course, the cautious guy kept his back to me the entire time. I tried to walk around the tree to get a few good frontal shots, but the drop-off below prevented me from doing so.

Burst of Sunshine | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-18T09:05:00.001-08:00

Waves Hitting the Beach | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-16T07:58:00.000-08:00

We've been having some massive wind storms lately. So, of course I had to go out with my camera. I was soaked by the end of the day, but I managed to capture some amazing shots.

Happy Valentine's Day | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-14T09:29:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day cupcakes anyone? Love it! Love them too! Happy Valentine's Day!

Winter Scene | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-13T09:40:00.000-08:00

I absolutely adore old barns. I'm not sure what it is that I find so appealing about them, but I once wanted to do a coffee table book on old barns. That was until I realized just how many coffee table books there are out there on old barns.

Bird Day Afternoon | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-10T06:14:00.000-08:00

Since the sun was shining yesterday, I decided to go out with my camera. Everywhere I looked, there were either bald eagles or hawks, though I did manage to photograph a pheasant. Quite happy with the day.

Something Sweet | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-03T09:05:00.000-08:00

My sister and I decided to raid a local cupcake shop for some sweet treats. After we made our purchase, I decided I wanted to take a few photographs of the tasty confections. It wasn't easy holding off until the photos were snapped, but I managed (barely).

Sky, Sea, and Snow | Bellingham Photographer

2011-02-02T05:10:00.000-08:00

Blue Skies and Blue Water | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-31T09:00:00.000-08:00

We actually had blue skies and sunshine yesterday!! I quickly grabbed my camera bag and stepped outside, only to be slapped in the face by a blast of cold. It may have been blue skies and sunshine, but it was also icy wind and freezing temperatures.

However, it didn't stop me from heading out and down to the water - where the water was a deep, fantastic shade of blue.

Blue Heron and His Dinner | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-29T07:46:00.000-08:00

I had friends visiting from London and yesterday they were starting their journey back home, so I decided to take them on one last walk in the wind and rain before they left. It was pouring down rain, and we were drenched by the end of the walk but it was certainly worth it - after catching this guy in the water.

I have never managed to get so close to a heron. They are super skittish birds, but I believe this guy was more interested in finding a good place to stash his most recent kills (see what is hanging from the end of his beak). I love this photograph because of the color and clarity. I was able to catch the rain drops on the water and when the photograph is larger, you can see water droplets dripping from the sea weed and dinner's tail.

Winter View | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-27T04:50:00.001-08:00

On the Seashore | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-26T07:56:00.001-08:00

Whatcom Falls | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-24T07:35:00.001-08:00

Hunting Waterfalls | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-23T06:47:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I went out and about, looking for more bald eagles to photograph. While I didn't really get any good photos of the eagles, I did manage to capture more than a few waterfalls. With so much water right now (what with the snow melt, run-off, and massive amounts of rain), waterfalls were popping up where none previously existed. Here are just a couple of the photographs I snapped...

Until Him... | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-21T04:45:00.000-08:00

This is my first bad boy of the season. I have gone out severla times on the hunt for bald eagles - my cameras at the ready. Unfortunately, I have not really had any good opportunities to push that shutter button. That is, until I saw him.

Today I'm heading out again. This time I'm heading out with a friend, whose family property borders a river that is popular with spawning salmon right now. According to the friend, bald eagles are plentiful. So, with camera bag in hand... I'm off!

I Spy | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-20T05:27:00.000-08:00

Seat With A View | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-17T02:55:00.001-08:00

View from Below | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-14T07:20:00.000-08:00

Found a little snow when I went out yesterday - braving the wind and rain - so I decided to take a creative approach to photographing the trace amounts on the ground.

What Was... | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-13T07:04:00.001-08:00

The snow has completely melted now - far too soon for my tastes. But at least I have this wonderful reminders of what we had for the past week or so.

Tis the Season | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-11T06:47:00.001-08:00

First Snow of 2011 | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-09T10:52:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! | Bellingham Photographer

2011-01-01T09:43:00.001-08:00

Here is hopng the new year brings you lots of laughter, joy, and photo opportunities!

Stormy Water | Bellingham Photographer

2010-12-22T08:16:00.001-08:00

Stormy Day | Bellingham Photographer

2010-12-21T14:06:00.001-08:00

Lunch Light | Bellingham Photographer

2010-12-01T02:29:00.001-08:00

CNN Feature...

2010-11-29T03:46:00.000-08:00

An Hungarian artist turned his caravan into a camera - capturing images of Paris. The award-winning photographs are featured on the CNN website.

Retro | Bellingham Photographer

2010-11-23T06:33:00.001-08:00

Mossy Reach | Bellingham Photographer

2010-11-15T07:55:00.001-08:00

As the Sun Sets | Bellingham Photographer

2010-11-12T09:23:00.000-08:00

Decided to take a few sunset photographs, but managed to find a little shadow in the form of a seagull. This one followed me wherever I went on the beach - waiting to see if I would throw it some food. I didn't have any food on me to throw, but I did manage to get a few photographs of it before it was time to climb back into my truck. The November chill and wind was just a bit too much for me that day.

The Poser | Bellingham Photographer

2010-11-07T04:49:00.001-08:00

Bird's Eye View | Bellingham Photographer

2010-11-03T08:52:00.001-07:00

Autumn Ivy | Bellingham Photographer

2010-10-31T14:38:00.001-07:00

I saw this ivy growing up the way of a mini mall, and I thought it was the coolest thing. Luckily, I had my camera with me.

Reflections | Bellingham Photographer

2010-10-29T08:13:00.000-07:00

On one of the few sunny days we've had in October, my sister and I decided to go outside and photograph what we say. I saw this perfect reflection in a mud puddle of her and decided to snap it.

Old Fishing Pier at Sunset | Bellingham Photographer

2010-10-28T03:53:00.000-07:00

I am sick. Horribly, ridiculously sick. I have bronchitis and strep throat - neither of which are pleasant on their own let alone when they've teamed up to clobber an individual. Because I've been sick, I haven't really taken advantage of opportunities to go out and snap some photos. Instead, I'm posting these photos that I took last Friday and only just found the energy to process today.

The subject is the same - on old fishing pier at sunset - but I used a different lens for each. I wanted to capture a fuller image, but then I decided I wanted a more robust silhouette of the pier house where they unload the boats.

Evergreens in Autumn | Bellingham Photographer

2010-10-24T08:01:00.000-07:00

This is the little woods that is by my home. I like traveling through this place because there is always so much to photograph. Sure, it is basically tall trees and ferns, but I love how it looks different every time I visit this place simply because of the light.

Autumn Colors | Bellingham Photographer

2010-10-23T14:34:00.001-07:00