I got to go on an excursion this past week to visit family in western Washington and had a fantastic experience! I got to capture some great photos all over the place, and got to take some fantastic portraits of my family members. We took some indoor shots with a combination of window light and lamp light. The outdoor shots were taken at the beach at Tolmie National Park, and out in the woods behind our house in DuPont, WA. I shot mostly in manual so I could get the light balance just right between the aperture and shutter speed, and I’m happy with the results! I made minor edits to the lighting to bring out the highlights and shadows.

Portrait with cat in Dupont, WA
Portrait with violin in DuPont, WA
Portrait at Tolmie National Park in Olympia, WA