Twenty Minutes or Less

The Specter’s were some of my first clients, hiring me in my first year of being in business.  They own Bells Up Winery, a boutique winery in Newberg. Sara is refreshingly genuine, hilarious and smart.  Winemaker Dave is also quick witted and obviously smart because he makes award winning wine.  Both are a little snarky.  I loved them immediately. We are now years into our professional relationship that has crossed over into friendship.

Dave, like most dudes, doesn’t like getting his photo taken, but he cooperates nicely.  For twenty minutes.  That’s the time frame I get each year: “Work your magic in twenty minutes or less.”  This was the first year we shot their family session during the summer.  Golden hour lighting and not being harvest season made it all that much more fun.  We got BIG smiles from all involved, and Cupcake, the non-winery dog, wore banana pajamas.  What’s not to love about a dog in banana pajamas? I may have overstepped my twenty minute time frame by a smidge, but we crushed the session so I think I’m forgiven. Thanks Specters for another fun photo session.

SHAMLESS PLUG: If you haven’t scheduled a private tasting at Bells Up, you are missing out on some of the best wine in the Chehalem Valley and a really fun time.  Just schedule it already!