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the Spotts Family


Meet the Spotts family.  First of all, how cool is the last name Spotts? Second they are some of the best people.  Down to earth, authentic, kind, loads of fun… a family where their adult children and spouses all get along and enjoy each other and their parents..  plus all those darling grandchildren AND a cute puppy?  Just too much […]

Taylor


Taylor is a Class of 2024 senior at Newberg High School.  She is a talented artist, loves hanging out with her friends, and spending time with her dogs.  It was HOT the night of her session but she was such a trooper and the heat was worth the magical light we got for her session.  Super stoked for your senior […]

Vivian


Vivian is a class of 2024 senior at Sherwood High School.  She is incredibly well connected because of all her extracurricular activities.  She goes to Sherwood High School, but plays water polo on a joint Mountainside/Aloha High School team that trains at a pool in Beaverton, but she plays club water polo in Newberg and works in Beaverton.  Can you […]

2023 Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce Award Winners


I had the privilege of photographing the 2023 award winners for the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce.  It’s such a cool opportunity to meet the people who are shaping our community and hear their stories.  These 8 individuals were honored at an award ceremony on May 12.  You can learn more about them on the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce […]

Patrick


Patrick, a Physician Assistant,  is the newest addition to the staff at Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery.  Congratulations Patrick!   #jodistilpphotography #contemporarycorporate #physicianassistant #dermatology

Another Year with the Nanson’s


The Nanson’s hired me my first year in business when I was still offering student pricing and basically learning how to take portraits on paying customers.  Thankfully they came back the next year. And the next year.  This year makes EIGHT years that I have photographed their family. We’re all very comfortable around each other and secure in the expectations […]

Maddy


Maddy is a soon-to-be graduate from Oregon State University.  We squeezed in a quick Simple Offering when she was home so her parents could have some updated portraits to celebrate her big accomplishment.  Isn’t she cute?  Her fun personality comes through in the images.  Congratulations Maddy!  Good luck in your next adventure. #collegegrad #oregonstateuniversity #graduationphotos #portraits #jodistilpphotography #tellyourstory

40 Years of Marriage: Leaving a Legacy


Cindy and John celebrated 40 years of marriage this year.  What a legacy to leave their children and grandchildren.  I had the privilege of photographing Cindy and John, along with their two sons and their families to commemorate this milestone. The morning of their session was abnormally cold for the Willamette Valley, with temps in the mid twenties, but incredibly […]

Those Guidry’s


The Guidry’s are the kind of people everyone needs in their life.  Authentic. Fun. Compassionate. Real.  They open their arms and their home to anyone and are just so fun to be around.  They have become some of our best friends over the past year and a half.  We share meals.  Go to our kids’ sporting events. Drop in unannounced. Pray for […]

Robin’s Last Chemo Treatment


My beautiful friend Robin found out she had breast cancer just before her 50th birthday. Some birthday present…She has faced cancer with a sense of humor, joy, and authenticity that somehow takes the edge off how awful it really is to have cancer.She has been real about her suffering. The anxious thoughts. The weakness. The side affects from the chemo. […]