September.

September. I couldn't let it pass me by without a "first day of school." While I am finished with my conventional schooling, I am forever a student. I have so much to learn. September feels like a good time to start anew - similar to the feeling of the clean slate January provides. There is possibility in the air and a feeling of fresh starts - like freshly sharpened pencils or crisp white notebook paper.
It seemed like a good time to start this new project - my first dive into the blogosphere. I hope you enjoy! More to come soon...

lovebirds: bobby + billie sue

I can't believe my baby brother is getting married. His wife-to-be is a strong, beautiful, inspiring woman and I am happy to have her as my future sis. Bobby and Billie Sue really love Seattle so it was important to them to incorporate iconic Seattle imagery into their engagement photos. We had a lot of fun exploring the city. Little lovebirds, I can't wait for your wedding! xoxo

ben + annie mae.

Ben and Annie Mae RADIATE. Their wedding day was full of crazy joy - which exudes from both of their lovely souls (and not just on their big day). I was so excited to share their celebration with them in stunning Mt. Hood. Their wedding was photographed by the creative and talented Lauren Brooks. She captured the day so beautifully. For this event, I was happy to be just a guest, but here are a few snaps I took along the way. Thanks Ben + Annie Mae! It was a bright, bright sun shiny day. Just perfect.

lovely lisa.

Lisa and I met at Ken's Artisan Pizza while I was ogling her dessert from the next table over. We began chatting and realized we were both photographers and fairly recent transplants to Portland. Since our meeting over pizza, we have become friends and I feel lucky to say that she and her mister have become part of my PDX family.
We had so much fun on this photo shoot - she was an incredibly patient and willing model. I owe this lady a big thank you. She is beautiful inside and out, and sweet as peach pie. She pushes me to be a better and stronger photographer, and as a photographer, there is always room to grow.
To check out her work, visit www.lisateso.com or Portland Child Photography.

PS: She took my profile photo. Thanks Lisa!

new mama.

Allow me to introduce my special friend and new mama, Jayme. We have known each other since the fourth grade, and have shared several dance performances, plays, growing pains, college years, and our weddings. It is such a privilege to now be witness to one of the most amazing milestones in her life - motherhood. We had a lot of fun at her maternity shoot - as usual, we shared a lot of laughs, especially when her cat insisted on being in every shot. Have you ever tried to direct a cat? She had a healthy baby girl a little over a week after this shoot. I can't wait to meet the little beauty.