As a photographer, it’s easy to forget what it’s like to be in front of the camera. We spend so much of our lives taking and looking at pictures, that it all becomes second nature. I think it’s a great idea for all of us wedding and portrait photographers to get in front of the…
During our “shoot me” session (using Deanna’s words), we kept talking about how stunning Jenkins Estate would be to have a wedding at. There are so many little nooks and crannies to take beautiful wedding photos. I adore the combination of history and nature. Deanna, of Deanna Russell Photography, is so much fun to work…
I used to be one of those people who could get out of the house in ten minutes, twenty including a shower. It really hit me this morning how much being a mom has changed this. While I never used to enjoy putting on makeup or drying my hair, it’s now a sort of luxury…
It was very cold on Saturday morning when I met Katie, Andy, and Alton for their family portrait session. I was so bundled Alton who is almost two, and a friend of my little girl, didn’t seem to recognize me. The family braved the cold romping through the muddy Christmas tree farm with me, still…
These portraits of Laura were taken late in the afternoon, just before dusk. Laura is a photographer too. It’s always a bit different working with someone else who is used to being behind the camera. Sessions become kind of an exchange of ideas, which is neat. These were taken in Portland’s SE Industrial neighborhood.
