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My Wildlife Year in Review - 2025

Dec 31, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, I've been reflecting on the year I experienced in nature. I was so fortunate to witness a Barred Owlette fledge its nest, a woodpecker feeding its little one, a mother Humpback Whale and its calf breaching off the coast of Hawaiʻi and to meet injured wildlife at a local rehab center.From my backyard and across the ocean, I witnessed some of nature's most amazing miracles! Join me through a photographic journey of my year in the ...

Photos with Santa at Oakland Cemetery

Dec 19, 2025

Santa Visits Oakland! The holiday season is in full swing! After 18 years of photographing families, I finally had the chance this month to professionally capture Santa while he welcomed lots of visitors. Nothing could beat the laughter and fun expressions as I snapped photos of children, adults, families, and even pets sharing their holiday dreams with the Jolly Old Elf.As a volunteer at Historic Oakland Cemetery, I was excited when asked to photograph Santa sessions during ...