Creating Family Ties

Traditions are a important part of family identity. Growing up, my family shared many traditions, from salt in the sugar bowl on April Fool's Day to our annual midnight party on Christmas Eve. It has been exciting to share some of these traditions with my wife and son, as well as establish new traditions of our own.

Last year, Judy started attending a monthly gathering hosted by Dana Moler of Once Upon a Family (a company devoted to helping families create traditions and stay connected), during which Dana and the other mom's share ideas on how to create lasting family ties.

On Saturday, May 27 Judy is hosting a Once Upon a Family celebration at our home and you are invited. Dana will be there to inspire you with several great ways to strengthen family ties. To learn more you can go to Once Upon a Family.

For directions and to RSVP contact Judy at judy@dodgenphotography.com

Westerly Art Show

This Spring, I have had the privilege of assisting the Westerly School 5th grade class with an abstract photography project. In abstract photography the goal is to photograph objects in the natural world in such a way that they are reduced to pure shape, color, pattern, line, and/or texture. The challenge is to make these photographs visually or conceptually interesting.

The student's work will be on display in the Education building at Cal State Long Beach. The opening is June 1st at 6:00 pm. We would love to see you there. Call or e-mail me for more details.

One piece from each student will also be on display in the cafe at the Long Beach Museum of Art beginning in the middle of the May. The work will be displayed in a grid of 20 11x14 prints. It is stunning to see (see a small sample below). Cafe hours are Tuesday - Friday 11 am to 3 pm, Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 5 pm. Every Friday the Museum is FREE and features artmaking activities for all ages. For more information go to the Museum's web page.



It has been inspiring working with teachers, Susan Story and Emily Chandler, and the students of Westerly. A special thank you to Nancy and Byron Pinckert for their support.

Gymboree Cedar Hills Promotion

I will be working at Gymboree in Cedar Hills, Oregon during the week of May 8 - 13. If you have children that are 5 or under (and are not already enrolled) I encourage to take advantage of a great promotion they are offering.

Sign up for any play, music, arts, or Global Kids class during the week of May 8. During class, I will capture candid, black-and-white portraits of your child at play! Go back for a second class, May 30 - June 5 and view the proofs that are hung all around the center. The two classes are just $26.00 and there's no obligation to purchase portraits. Call 503-670-1683 for available class times and to make reservations.

I hope to see you there!

Gymboree Play and Music
Cedar Hills Shopping Center
10136 SW Park Way, Portland, OR


Click the images above to find out more about my work at Gymboree.

Ethan on Easter

People often ask to see pictures of my son, Ethan. I love to brag as much as the next dad, but I am terrible about carrying pictures with me or posting them online, so I am putting a few up here of Ethan in his cool new retro duds.

2006 Travel Schedule

We are based in Long Beach, California, but travel regularly to the Northwest for portrait sessions. This year we have added a few days on the Oregon Coast and in San Francisco. I have always loved the ocean and large cities - Cannon Beach and San Francisco are two of my favorite places. If you (or someone you know) are interested in a portrait session in any of these locations, let us know.

May 8 - May 13: Gymboree Cedar Hills, Oregon
June 26 - June 28: San Francisco, California
July 20- July 23: Cannon Beach/Seaside, Oregon
July 24 -July 29: Portland, Oregon
July 27: Olympia, Washington
July 31 - Aug 5: Gymboree Lake Oswego, Oregon
Sept 24 - Oct 1: Portland, Oregon

Handbags

If you haven't been to our Products pages in a while, check them out. We've recently added Gina Alexander handbags to our line of products. These were a big hit with everyone that saw them at our recent open house.



See them for yourself by clicking the picture above.

Welcome to our blog!

We have wanted to add a blog/news page to our website for the longest time, and are really excited to finally get this online. Check back often for the latest announcements, pictures, stories and more.