Category Archives: Photo Session

Worth It To Wait


This fall I photographed the Cheung family for the third time.  Each time we’ve hit snags actually getting to the photo session: weather and illness have sidelined us multiple times and this session was no exception.  It was worth it to wait for decent weather and healthy kids though because their photos are some of my favorites from the fall […]

Winter Sunshine


Photographing my friends is one of my favorite perks of my job. I was so excited when the Zielsdorf’s hired me to take their family photos, but the weather was uncooperative.  It rained and rained in the first part of the week, then got really cold and snowed – a rare occasion in the Willamette Valley.  The morning of the session […]

Foggy Winter Morning


The weather the week leading up to the W family photo session was bad.  Rain and rain and rain. Then a rare snow shower in the valley that shut down schools and roads because it was followed by freezing rain.  Oregonians – at least those that live in the Willamette Valley – don’t know how to do snow.  The morning of their […]

the Chinwuba’s


I met the Chinwuba’s on a moody fall Saturday for their photo session at Champoeg State Park.  The weather was a perfect fit for the bittersweet occasion.  Family photos just didn’t seem right without Osi.  Osi’s absence was deeply felt. We all cried big tears. Pulled ourselves together, then had fun.  I would venture to guess our session moodiness is […]

Scriven and Booth


It sure was fun to meet Emily and Matt Booth and Emily’s dad, Dave Scriven, for a photo shoot on Portland’s south waterfront.  They are such a fun group to work with. I’ve got to believe their real estate customers just love them for their warm personalities, their joy, and their intellect.  They know how to get stuff done. It was a cold […]

the A Family


We shot the A family’s photo session between rain showers on a moody Saturday.  Thankfully the location was their lovely backyard so they ducked inside as needed when it would start sprinkling.  Thank you A family for your willingness to roll with the weather. Happy holidays! #winter #family #brick #backyards

Jenny and Nathan


We met Nathan eight years ago when he was volunteering in the two year old classroom at our church.  We appreciated his faithful service, gentle demeanor, and welcoming smile, especially on the Sundays when our reluctant, often tearful two-year-old would cling a little longer before heading into class. I remember when Nathan met Jenny.  His already bright countenance got even brighter.  He […]

the Farmer’s


The Farmer’s were some of my first clients when I was just getting my business started which makes them extra special.  Plus they are straight up awesome.  Their boys are busy and fun, giggly and mischievous, and obviously adorable.  So basically, they are irresistible.  Thank you Kara and Brock for another fun session.  It is so fun for me to […]

the Frey’s


Another year. Another family photo session with the Frey’s.  It warms my heart that I get to be their photographer.  We are raising our kids together, sharing life’s joys and sorrows.  There is a lot of laughter, adventure and fun when our families get together.  I sure do love you people. #familyportraits #familyofsix #fourkids #threeboysandagirl #barn #fall

the Rogers Family


I photographed the Rogers family three years ago when their youngest son was an infant.  It was so fun to meet up with them again update their family photos.  Aren’t they adorable?  The lighting in the barn made for some really cool black and white images. Thank you Rogers Family for another fun afternoon. May Jesus bless you in this coming […]