Portland Portrait Photographer | Wig-tastic.

I snapped this photo of Nikki, my make up artist, before our last boudoir party. It proved to be a fun social experiment, not mentioning anything to the clients about it being a wig. Nobody mentioned her hair at all. Ha! 

Portland Family Photographer | What To Wear: Pink!

If you're looking for mother/daughter(s) inspiration, how about pink?! Add in some blue and white and you're all set. Simple, pretty, and easy.

Salem Family Photographer | What to wear - Earthy.

Bright and colorful isn't for everyone and earth tones make for very pretty photos. Each of these pieces can be purchased at Nordstrom.com. 

Salem Fine Art Portrait Photographer | Getting Weird.

You'll be seeing some "different" type of sessions this year.

As part of a new portrait service, I am offering uniquely stylized sessions, which result in fine art portraits. 

Salem Family Photographer | Beautiful Mom Surrounded By Boys.

I loved photographing this blended family. 

One might expect all these boys to be difficult. 

Nope! Not at all. 

They were all very cooperative (and handsome)! 

Salem Family Photographer | Little Dude and Family

Had a fun holiday mini session with this family.

It was raining, but the session was still a success. 

We simply found cover under trees and a bridge. 

 

{If you recognize this mama, it's because she's one of my make up 

artists, as well as a part time assistant for portrait sessions.}

Life Stories: 30 moments in 30 days

Life Stories is a project, involving a group of photographers. 

Once a month, we each post a story about our own lives. 

At the end of each blog post is a link to another photographer. 

By clicking on each link, you'll eventually make a complete circle. 

This month, I decided to capture 30 moments in 30 days. 

Thirty moments at our own house.

I promise you we do leave our house for plenty of activities, but I don't usually have my camera with me. So, for this project, I took these 

photos in our house or in our yard. 

When it came time to post this, I realized I had already forgotten about moments that I'd photographed earlier in the month. That makes me 

kind of sad because it means I'm forgetting millions of 

moments with my children over the years. 

I think that from here on out, I need to make a conscious effort to capture more of the everyday moments. Things that seem mundane now will be wonderful memories later on. 

I encourage you to do the same. It doesn't matter if it's your cell phone or a professional camera, just capture those moments. Laughing at dinner. Wrestling in the living room. Falling asleep, surrounded by 

stuffed animals...capture those moments. 

NOW CLICK HERE TO GO CHECK OUT THE WORK OF CONNECTICUT LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER, DANIELLE FRANK, AT DANIELLE FRANK PHOTOGRAPHY! 

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