the girl with the green hair {portland lifestyle photography}

one of the things i love about photographing alyssa is her look is always changing. last time i shot with her she had black hair. for this shoot, green. next time it will probably be something different.

we had been talking for awhile about this shoot - sort of inspired by hedi slimane's portraits of frances bean cobain. playing gritty, lots of black and white (although i couldn't resist a few in color). playing with light and contrast. just playing, which is what test shoots are for. keeping inspired, figuring out new things to try.

i've got a few more tests to post soon. stay tuned... :)

july july {bellingham}

i got to see my family in bellingham twice this month. took some pictures during my dad's birthday party, and on several very pleasant walks around town. even though i've never actually lived there, going there still feels like home because of all of the peace, quiet, and loveliness that comes with hanging out with my family. definitely food for my soul.