Photography is a part of me, and has been in my life for many years. It took me a long time to get the guts to launch my own business but now I could not imagine it any other way.
I am based just outside Portland Oregon. I accept portrait clients within Portland metro, and weddings anywhere from Eugene to Seattle to the Oregon Coast or Bend. I do love to explore, so feel free to try me if you are elsewhere.
I love capturing moments, whether it be your wedding day, or your baby's first year.
Hiking. Reading to my toddler. Walking on the beach. Quiet nights with my hubby. Road trips. Some things I like....
You’ll find recent work, and some personal tidbits on this blog. Browse around, get to know me a little bit, and feel free to send me an email. If you'd like, you can go straight to my portfolio.
Thanks for visiting!
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 managing to smile and have fun.
In an earlier post I said that who I am is very much a part of my business. This got me to thinking that maybe I should share a little bit more of me with my readers, and clients. I think ten years ago, people wanted to know that the photographer they were hiring would take excellent photos, and that’s it. I may be wrong since I have not been in this business ten years but it seems to me that our culture has shifted a bit, and one of the main reasons we go to a small business is the person behind it.
A while back, after a haircut, I told my hubby that I needed to find a new hair stylist. He looked a bit confused since I seemed happy enough with the haircut. I explained that I did not enjoy the experience. The cut could be the best ever but if sitting in the chair and chatting with my stylist is not enjoyable then I am not happy. It’s not just about the product, but the experience, and the relationship.
I want my clients to be excited about their photos and have enjoyed all their interactions with me. I get to be a part of very intimate and cherished moments so a connection is important. I think a little personal series of posts is a good way to give clients and potential ones a way to get to know me. Check back soon for the start of my Behind the Photographer series, with a personal post each week.
I’ll start with a personal photo. This was taken along a coastal trail in Yachats, Oregon, just a few minutes walk away from Overleaf Lodge, an incredible hotel.
I met Carrie back when Evan, and my daughter, Mackenzie, were still napping on us in slings. Both are now toddling around, and Carrie is expecting her second baby boy in just a few weeks. This morning we did maternity photos and family portrait session of Carrie, Stephen, and Evan, in their Hillsboro neighborhood.
Last weekend, I did a family portrait exchange with another photographer, Deanna. Her children and husband played in the park as she photographed my family. It was really interesting to see things from my clients’ perspective. I am not used to being on the other side of the lens. Deanna made us feel at ease, was super sweet with my toddler, and did an amazing job on our portraits!
Thanks Deanna!
Here is my favorite of your family portraits. Your little ones were a lot of fun, and your family has such spirit!
My engagement session turned into a family portrait session (due to a sick fiance). These boys are seven and two. We were on the Discovery Trail in west Vancouver, Washington. It was quite the chilly morning but the lighting was just perfect. Overcast days make for such beautiful portraits.
The boys seems not to notice the chill, and were thrilled to be outdoors. We ran, played and got dirty. I always come home from child photography sessions covered in a little mud. (I used to go caving so I certainly don’t mind a bit of mud.) The boys energy was amazing, and their mom, Jenni kept right up with them. I tried to capture the spirit of the outing in the portraits.