Jessie Mary

Most of my life I have been Jessica or Jess. I remember my grandfather sometimes calling me Jessie as a kid, and not really liking it. Then, at age 25, I met my hubby, Danny Lee. Yes, Danny, not Daniel, is his proper name. Danny is from Tennessee, quite the contrast with me being from New Jersey. Hubby calls me Jessie pretty often. It started off joking around, and over the years has become … [Read more...]

Rose Gardens

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I thought I'd share a few more of Cheryle and David's engagement photos at Washington Park's rose gardens. They bravely hung out in the drizzling rain with me for these portraits, even sitting down on wet benches! … [Read more...]

Eight Week Old Baby Simon {in Studio}

Baby Photo by Portland Professional Photographer J.Shepard

Simon's mom, Tonie, called me wanting to get newborn baby photos. She said that he was getting big so fast and needed to get ones while he was still really little. I looked at my 27 month old daughter after talking to Tonie. Wow, they do get big fast! She is over 36 inches tall and though she sometimes likes to be called a baby, she really is a little girl now. … [Read more...]

Tiffani & Adam {Portland Engagement Photography}

Portland Oregon Engagement Photos

There is much more a story to tell about my day. I promised my hubby I'd spend some time with him tonight on this busy weekend, and I'm already two minutes late for our date, so I'll keep it short for now. Here is a tiny peak of Tiffani and Adam's engagement session. They are getting married at Bridal Veil Lakes this summer. More to come... … [Read more...]

Bridal Lounge {Portland Oregon Wedding Photography}

Bride Getting Dressed at The Aerie at Eagle Landing

Shelby arrived at The Aerie at Eagle Landing, just outside of Portland, in a limo with her wedding party. There were three flower girls, including her own daughter Sidney. Her maid of honor was her sister, Stacey. Everyone filled into the bridal lounge with a rush of energy. The girls were bouncing around, getting on tights and headbands, while the bride's mom and sister helped her into her … [Read more...]