Monthly Archives: October 2015

Nair Family


I met Rachita and Kunal when they were expecting their son Aryan.  We did their maternity session outside in the late winter/early spring and Rachita was such a trooper, walking through mud in her fancy red high heels so we could get the perfect shots. I brought Paige, my youngest daughter, as my assistant on that shoot, and we all just […]

Wolf Family


The Wolf family photo sessions are such a treat for me. I love being outside and hope to one day move out of the city and onto a tiny farm. To get to visit them on their GIANT family farm that has been part of their heritage for decades and photograph them on the land they love? Well, that is […]

Hall Family


I first met Jason and Melissa when they were expecting Eleanor.  Once Eleanor was born, we all fell in love.  She is so darling – happy, engaging, curious and snuggly.  Plus her big blue eyes just melt you.  It was a lot of fun to do their family photo session at Champoeg State Park.  We had a magical, foggy morning […]

You Captured the Personalities of My Kids to a T!


Two years ago the Allori’s hired me when I was just launching my business.  It was such a joy to revisit family photos for them now that I have more experience and much better equipment.  The Allori’s have style and they bring it to their sessions.  Their kids are darling and so much fun to photograph. The greatest compliment a […]

Gray Family


Becky and I have been friends for more than five years. It seems like the pre-school pickup line is the best place to meet and make new friends!It was such a blessing to get their family in front of my camera. I mean look how darling they are? Since the the leaves in the vineyard weren’t quite yellow yet, Becky […]

It Was Tough to Decide


I met Angela and Adam about a year and a half ago when we did a multi-generation family photo session.  It was so fun to visit again with their family and take updated photos for them.  A lot has changed too. Adam and Angela are engaged now so we did engagement photos, then family photos with their oh-so-darling and handsome son […]

Diane Comer – Head Shots


My friend Di is beautiful. Duh. Look at her. But what makes her radiant is all that wisdom, love, warmth and Jesus-like character that spills out from inside onto everyone she encounters.Di recently wrote a book – He Speaks in the Silence – about losing her hearing as a young adult, almost losing her faith because of it, and learning […]

Nick + Erin – Haugen Wedding


I met Erin years ago at the day care center at my gym.  She was the friendly face brave enough to work in a room full cranky toddlers and  babies.  My best friend and I hired her several times to watch our kids together so we could go on BFF dates.  I remember hearing that Erin had a boyfriend.  Later on, […]

They Are All So Incredibly Beautiful!


Oh these Donaldson’s.  How I adore them.  I met Amber in the pre-school pickup line when my family was new to Oregon and miserably lonely.  Her beautiful smile and hospitable personality were a life line to our family that was craving community. It’s been seven years.  In that time our kids have grown from pre-school to middle school.  Amber and I have grown too. […]

What Can I Say But I Love Them All?


Trey wanted an urban theme for his senior portraits, but neither of us wanted to dodge the crowds that were inevitable on a beautiful fall Saturday in downtown Portland. So we stayed local and saw with fresh eyes just how urban Newberg can be.  Trey’s mom said, What can I say but I love the pictures that are in the […]