www.calimaportraits.com // seattle family photographer // copyright

Photo by: Catherine Abegg

It has been an interesting and humbling journey to get where I am today…
I am a believer, a lover, and a student to the universe.

My love affair with film began in High School, playing around
in the dark room. I photographed everything without any specific direction,
just capturing what I felt had meaning.
Life has shown me to slow down, take it all in, and breathe.

That is the way I feel about Photography.
It is that moment, that second, when something magical
happens and you capture it on film.

Being absolutely present is incredibly powerful.

Having the opportunity to unravel the dimensions of
Love through pictures is such a gratifying feeling to me.

I am a new mama to a wonderful, sweet baby boy named Valentino.
He has turned my life upside down and
has stretched my heart out for miles and miles.

My family is my rock and without them
I wouldn’t be where I am today.

I enjoy exploring places I am unfamiliar with,
walking through empty streets,
finding something really amazing in some
place that is completely unexpected.

I love drinking coffee and tea,
drawing and doodling, singing silly songs
to my boy, good conversations,
collecting vintage cameras, country vinyl
and beat up boots.

I am constantly inspired and moved, by the earth,
the human struggle, and the interaction of
people in love.

I also have a mama blog,
you can find it here.