9/11/12

Traveling Portrait Photographer | Beauty in the Southwest.

I had the privilege of shooting this gorgeous woman in 
Santa Fe, NM last month. She is sweet, funny, and smart. I had my youngest child with me and she brought him a treat! How awesome is that?! 
Yeah, he pretty much thought she hung the moon after that.

Thank you, Santana!














Santana is a sign language interpreter and I'm pretty sure I caught her signing to a friend off camera. She intermittently adds signs while she is talking and I am not even sure she realizes she does it. 






9/5/12

Back to School | Salem Portrait Photographer

My children went back to school today!

I had the brilliant idea, though, of taking their back to school photos yesterday! The first day is always a little hectic and rushed and it's all I can do to get a cell phone pic of each kid (which I did) so I thought this might be a little easier. 


Kayden is getting so darn lanky. I swear he's all limbs these days!
He came home in a good mood, quite happy with his new class schedule. He is most excited about his cooking class (as am I).








Yes, that is a scab on Oscar's forehead. He managed to split his head open about a week and a half before school started. He was happy to not have to wear a bandaid on the first day. This is his first year of going to school all day and seems rather indifferent about it. 







Karson was not overly excited about going back to school, but seemed to be in a good enough mood afterwards. He obviously did not get his fashion sense from me...look at those vertical stripes with the horizontal stripes! Sigh. 






Clients...Please do not dress your children like this for group photos! 
I obviously let them dress themselves and we hadn't planned on getting a group shot. Despite their clashing outfits, though, I am in love with this photo and it will most definitely be gracing my walls. 
OMG, my kids are getting so old (and so handsome)!




I can't leave out the cat.
This is one reason I don't do photo shoots for clients at my house (the other reason being that my house is never clean enough!). I've tried in the past and every single time, at least one of our cats ends up following us around and even climbing ON my props and clients.

8/16/12

Portland Wedding Photographer | Simple & Elegant Backyard Wedding


What a beautiful backyard wedding this was!


You would never know, by the smile on the bride's face, that it was raining up until just a few minutes before the ceremony (literally)!



A lot of effort was put in by family and friends to make this day happen, and the details were no exception. From the flowers to the chalkboard signs, to the food. It was all just beautiful!







Oh boy...these vows were so touching! Not only did the bride and groom cry, but I think just about everyone in attendance was moved to tears as well. Their love is definitely strong and everyone could feel it. 









Okay, this was just so cute! I don't think the groom even thought about it. He just raised their hands, like he'd won the most special prize in the word! She couldn't help but giggle about it. 


I am guessing her cheeks hurt the next day because she was smiling and laughing all day. Truly. 









I was so lucky to catch this sweet moment between the bride and her grandmother. It was very bitter sweet, as her grandfather (her husband) was not able to be there and passed away shortly after the wedding. 

















8/13/12

Portland Film Photographer | One seriously awesome kid!

I love it when kids are confident and have style. I love it even more when they're also awesome on the inside and this girl most certain is!

She is smart, creative, funny, and so generous and kind.

Her family recently had an emergency situation occur at their 
home and while the adults were trying to assess the situation and decide what to do, she'd already found a phone and dialed 911. 
I think it's safe to say she'll go far! 

I had a great time photographing her in downtown 
Portland with some expired 35mm film. 








8/9/12

Salem Photographer | Kickin' up dust in New Mexico.

A captured this last week in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
A car drove through some dirt, which just happened to get highlighted by the sun rays peeking through some trees. 
I was so happy to have had my camera with me!


8/7/12

World Breastfeeding Week!


To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, which ends today, I am sharing this precious photo of a beautiful baby girl and her mama. 



7/30/12

Salem Family Photographer | Silly faces and a beautiful baby!

I had so much fun photographing this family in their lovely home!


Seriously, how cute is this little series of photos of 
adorable Liliana and her dad? It cracks me up!



This smile lights up the entire room!