Cheryle & David | Historic Estate Wedding

Green converse wedding

I met Cheryle and David in October 2010, on a rainy Portland morning for their engagement photos. We walked around Washington Park, and Cheryle braved the chilly damp weather in short sleeves and heels. I was all bundled up in a fleece, and surprised at the smile she kept as she stood by her fiance David. These photos are a result of a team effort between myself and Emily Hall … [Read more...]

Cheryle & David – Sneak Peek

Cheryle and David's Jenkins Estate Wedding in Beaverton Oregon

Cheryle and David got married on June 18th, at Jenkins Estate in Beaverton, Oregon. I used to live around the corner from this estate, owned by the parks department, and go there all the time. When Cheryle and David told me there were getting married there, I was so excited. They are an amazing fun laid back couple, and it's an incredible place. In December, when we decided to relocated to the … [Read more...]

Photos of Me

I just got my photos back from Deanna Russell Photography and they are great! Deanna and I had a fun laid back photo session and I think the relaxing atmosphere really shows in both of our portraits. Check out my About page where I just posted my favorite. Thanks Deanna!!! … [Read more...]

In front of the lens

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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 lens at least once a year. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had new business portraits taken by a photographer … [Read more...]

Hectic morning and a portrait swap

Jenkins Estate Portrait Session

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 to be able to take the time to do these things on occasion. Our house can be a bit hectic in the mornings. I am so used to it, … [Read more...]