Portland Newborn Photographer | Lifestyle Newborn Session.

As some of you may know, I "quit" doing newborn sessions a 

couple of years ago.I just felt the the posed naked baby stuff was not my style and I wasn't being true to the artist in me, so I took a break.  

Well, I've figured out my style in regards to newborns and am now 

accepting clients again! I will be offering black & white lifestyle 

sessions only.If you are interested in booking a 

newborn session, please contact me BEFORE your baby is born. 

I am so honored to have been able to photograph this new family. I was scheduled to photograph their birth, but an emergency c-section prevented me from getting there in time. So, to be able to photograph their 

son this way was awesome. 

This little guy was crazy-cute with loads of blond hair. He was very mellow and content, which just made my job so much easier. Not to mention their adorable basset Hound, Edmond, who got in a few shots. 

Retro Rewind: Yashica Mat-124g | Salem Film Photographer

Welcome to Retro Rewind!

What is Retro Rewind, you ask?

Retro Rewind is a blog series, put on by a select group 

of photographers. Each month we will post about our experiments with 

antique, vintage, and retro cameras and/or old film. The interpretation 

of the project is very liberal and each member of the group will 

likely have very different results. 

Each member will include a link to another member's blog at the end of their post. By clicking on each link, you will eventually make a complete circle!

I, personally, have a relatively large collection of old cameras (25-30). Some are only a couple of decades old, while 

others are closer to a century old. 

I'm starting the project out with a camera that is currently in my camera bag and used on sessions. I'm still learning how to use it and have a ways to go, but I have to say that so far I love this camera! 

Brand: Yashica

Model: Mat-124 G

Film type: 120 (medium format)

Years of Production: (produced from 1970-1986)

Film Used for this blog post: Kodak t-max 400

Here is a photo of the camera, taken with my DSLR.

   I added a some filters to the b&w film image on this one (in photoshop).

This one has some texture added to it. 

Here is what the camera looks like when it is in use. 

It is a twin-lens reflect and the view finder is on top of the camera, so you look down into it. These were all taken with my iPhone. 

To view the Retro Rewind images of Tiara McFalls, an Ohio based photographer, CLICK HERE!

Salem Head Shot Photographer | Beautiful Sneak Peek

While the weather was still warm I did a photo shoot with 

this gorgeous woman! Just a head shot for a sneak peek 

for now, but more to come very soon!

 

Portland Wedding Photographer | Fun, colorful, and full of love.

 Mike and Morgan had a gorgeous and fun backyard wedding. 

I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Their family and friends were all so nice and inviting towards us. A big THANK YOU to my friend and second shooter, Azure Marie, for helping me with this wedding. You rock!

The details...

Yes, the cupcakes were delicious!

Possibly the cutest cake topper ever!

Getting Ready..

The bride's mother MADE her dress!

The groom gave his bride a diamond tennis bracelet shortly before the ceremony. So sweet!

I love watching the guys try to figure out their tuxedos. There's almost always something that gets them. It's usually the cuff links, but in this case it was the suspenders. 

Cheers!

The bride and groom exchanged letters before the ceremony, without seeing each other. It was incredibly sweet. I have no idea what their letters said, but they both laughed and they both cried, so they must have been good!

A little prayer before the wedding...

The ceremony.

This bride had her husband and her dad in tears, as well as many of the guests. It was so incredibly sweet! 

Lots of laughing throughout the day and the ceremony was no exception!

The Reception.

Bride and groom's first dance...

I was surprised and impressed when the bride danced with her father, as they were clearly experience ballroom dancers. Their dance was gorgeous! Later I saw that her entire family was skilled. 

It was so sweet the way the groom got down with all the little ones!

The guests were having so much fun!

Morgan surprised Mike with a Dodgers garter. His reaction was awesome.

The best man was quite charming, and as you can see, funny.

Formals...

I loved the back of Morgan's dress. 

She totally had the Marilyn Monroe thing going on. 

This is Toby. 

He belongs to the bride and groom and was a total sweetheart all day.

The night ended with fireworks! 

This was definitely a wedding first for me!

Thank you, Mike and Morgan, for including me in your special day. I had a wonderful time and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

~Kel