Adore Photography

One of my favorite test subjects...my little kitty!

Capturing the color of the world is one of my favorite things!

Hope you all get to enjoy the celebrations for Chinese New Year 2026. The year of the Fire Horse starts February 17th.

Here are some of my photos from one of the past celebrations in downtown Los Angeles.

Do you sometimes get bored with your daily photos? Get closer, find the things that bring you happiness & take that shot. With digital cameras today, there's no reason not to practice on things you already enjoy seeing.

Keep it simple & have fun with it!

(Carrots from my garden, treasures from my hike & a madagascar jasmine seedling)

Don’t let the world define your worth, and don’t believe you need all the bells and whistles to create something meaningful. Magic doesn’t come from equipment—it comes from vision, curiosity, and heart.

Every one of these photos was taken with old, simple cameras—nothing fancy.

The elephant was one of the very first photos I ever took on a film camera using manual settings. I had no idea if it would be overexposed, underexposed, or even turn out at all. The camera itself was nothing remarkable, but my determination to learn was. Looking back, I’d call it a pretty successful first shoot.

The flower on the stump was one of my earliest photos as well, taken on a small point-and-shoot (even before the elephant). I didn’t need to know much—everything was automatic—but that day ignited my love for photography. I fell in love with capturing moments I found beautiful.

The beach photo was taken with my cell phone about 15 years ago. I remember driving past a perfect sunset and knowing I had to stop. As I pulled out my phone, a man with an impressive, expensive setup—one I couldn’t afford at the time—told me, “You’re not going to get anything good with that camera, especially shooting into the sun.” I smiled, took my chances, and kept photographing the moment. That image is one of many from that day, and I often wish I could show him how they turned out.

So remember this: only you get to decide what you’re capable of. Use what you have, learn as you go, trust your eye, and create anyway. Don’t wait for approval. Don’t wait for perfect gear. Just start—and let your passion do the rest.

Although I love all of the unique little details of each wedding, my favorite favorite favorite are the people.

I've been photographing these beautiful girls for years. It was so much fun to take the oldest one's senior pictures alongside of her sister.

Then & Now...

Here is just a sampling of my favorites from my shoot with the super talented Leyo.

As much as I like to avoid the crowds while on vacation, sometimes it's a fun treat to experience the Alaskan State Fair!

It's not all about the big views. Check out these cute mushrooms.

Who is your photographer?

A traveler & admirer of cool bridges!!!