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Mount Vernon Tulips in Lavender against Yellow tulips

DianaJo — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:19:24 +0000

I love how elegant tulips are and how the many different shades work together to enhance their beauty rather, than competing against each other.

Skagit Valley Tulips in Red

DianaJo — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:14:47 +0000

Tulips in red

The Tulip Fields

DianaJo — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:07:57 +0000

Walking in Roozengarde Fields is something everyone must do if they get a chance to visit while the fields are in full color. They’re a riot of vibrancy and beauty. Every row seems to compete for your attention and yet they all combine to create a harmony that I find peace and comfort in.

From the Tulip Fields….

DianaJo — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:53:12 +0000

The Annual Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, Washington is a favorite of mine and many others. The Skagit Valley has some beautiful scenery and when the fields are in full color they are spectacular.

Smoked, a digital composite

DianaJo — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:35:29 +0000

Today, I was inspired to create a composite image from some images I shot quite a while ago. I worked with Toma a fair bit while we both lived in Anchorage, Alaska. She's an absolute delight to work with and we had a lot of fun together on all our shoots. Nothing was too crazy to try and it was often difficult to pick our favorite images from each session. Our Harlequin Romance series was one of my favorites. We had the benefit of the skill and talent of her friend Yulia, who is a professional body & face painter.

This was one of those sessions where all the pieces came together and today, all the pieces came together once more. I love the effect, the smoke (which I shot at an entirely different time) creates with this shot.

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Choosing the Right Location

DianaJo — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:28:19 +0000

Choosing the right location for an outdoor photography session is so important. When photographing couples, children and families I want an environment that they can interact with and be themselves in. So when planning a session with my clients I ask them where their favorite spots are. I’m looking for places that have meaning to them or their families, something I find creates more memorable images.

This isn’t about getting the session done in 15 minutes, this is about making sure my clients get images they love, and the right location is a huge part of that. Taking a couple to the park where they spent part of their first date brings back all the memories and emotions from that first date, without the nervousness that went with it. My clients get to relax and reminisce while we work together to create special images for them.

Engagement Session At Gas Works Park

DianaJo — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:06:00 +0000

Today, was one of those beautiful days in Seattle that makes living here such a joy. Hard to believe it’s February with the flowers blooming like April. I had a lovely time with Charles and Amanda at Gas Works Park, taking some photographs to celebrate their engagement

Kenzie on the Mukilteo Beach (Mukilteo, WA)

DianaJo — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:35:39 +0000

There are just some things that can’t be done indoors! The Lighting Essentials workshop hit the beach on an overcast, Seattle weekend with a handful of models in tow. The clouds had enough texture, that with some creative lighting techniques we were able to bring in the detail and create a nice mood.

Kenzie’s bright red jacket, created a great contrast against the gray sky. Her high fashion posing helped create this fun image.

The Pacific Northwest has some wacky weather, but if you’re brave enough you can get out and create some unique shots!

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Jake – On Location in Mukilteo, Washington

DianaJo — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:20:28 +0000

Working on location is one of the joys of my work. I love going with clients out to sites that are special to them or unique sites to create images that just can’t be recreated in the studio. The Mukilteo Lighthouse is one of the most memorable spots for me as a child. I used to go there with my mom and brothers fairly regularly.

At the lighting workshop I attended we had the opportunity to brave the Pacific Northwest’s winter weather and create some unique images at the Mukilteo beach. Jake’s rugged good looks and rough jacket lent itself very well to the mariner theme.

Isabella – Beauty Shot – Seattle

DianaJo — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:56:05 +0000

I had the opportunity to attend a great workshop on photographic lighting last weekend in Seattle. Here is a shot of the lovely Isabella from the workshop. I take every opportunity I can to increase my skills to bring my clients the very best images I can.