Kelly and Eli {Portland Engagement Session}

Portland Ecotrust Wall Engagement Photos by Professional Photographer Jessica Shepard

Kelly and Eli are getting married at their church in Beaverton this summer. Here is a really quick preview of their engagement session, taken in downtown Portland. They are super cute together. Check out how Eli is looking at his soon to be wife in the second photo. … [Read more...]

With a jump and a leap…

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Just over a month ago I had a client meeting at a coffee shop, as I normally do. This one particular evening, it was crowded and hot. At least twice I had to ask the groom to repeat himself as we struggled to share the only tiny table that was left in the place. It sent me off into a dream of having a studio, someplace for rainy day photo sessions, and to meet with wedding clients. I started … [Read more...]

Easter Sunday

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I almost completely took the day off from work yesterday.  I slept until 7:19am!  This is very late in my house with an early rising toddler.  My hubby brought me coffee in bed, and we lounged around as a family upstairs for a little bit.  While I was taking a shower, Dan took Mackenzie downstairs.  As I was getting dressed (into clean pajamas) I heard the little one excitedly talking about … [Read more...]

Engagement Photos and a Warning

Engaged couple kissing by Portland Wedding Photographer Jessica Shepard

It was a beautiful day outside for Tiffani and Adam's engagement session.  We walked all around the waterfront, used some historic buildings as photo backdrops, and then got on the MAX.  Tiffani had spotted a church around 12th that she thought would be a great place for engagement photos. We stopped and checked the map to see where Fareless Square ended and where we should get off.  I took … [Read more...]

Getting the best family portraits

Family Portrait

This post is inspired by my Engagement Portraits - What to wear post earlier this week. Once you have decided you'd like to do family portraits, what is the next step to get the best portraits? Style: Some families prefer more posed portraits while others want someone to capture candids during a little part of their day. Look over the photographer's work and make sure your ideas mesh. If … [Read more...]