The Donaldson’s were some of my first clients. Amber – a hair dresser – and I have been swapping services since we both were newbies learning our trade. Our initial work was stuff to be proud of, but I will say we have both honed our style and our skill over the past six years. It’s fun to continue to […]
For mother’s day, the Russell kids bought their mom a mini session. How sweet is that? To make it even better, it had been years since this awesome family had done professional portraits. They were long overdue and the timing was sentimental. This week Mackenzie heads off to her first year of college. So much emotion wrapped up in this […]
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 […]
Nanci is a talented photographer. We’ve traded family sessions the last two years and I always get so nervous to photograph a photographer. After all, she’s a professional. GAH! But her family – all boys – is hilarious and fun. They set me up with the best candids, which are always my favorite and the images I gravitate toward. Life […]
I met the Browne family through soccer. David and Phyllis, along with their daughter Jenny, coached youth soccer and my daughter was placed on their team for a season. It happened to be a hard season of life for my daughter, who was in the early stages of doing the big, HARD, work to get on top of debilitating anxiety […]
The Sturgis family is full of joy. It’s what I noticed right away when I met them and their laughter, joy and love for each other carried throughout their entire photo session. Family is such a gift. I was so blessed to work with this family who clearly understood and treasured the gift of each other. Thank you Sturgis family […]
The Green family photo session was special. It one of the only times they’d had professional portraits taken of their family and their session was shot just before their son left for Basic Training in the Air Force. The Green family has a ton of love for each other. That was obvious. They also are good-natured, easy going and fun. […]
Toddlers and babies… they change so much in one year. It always shocks me when my clients in this life phase have me come back and I see how much their precious babes have grown. This sweet family was no different. I couldn’t get over all the skills (and hair) their Littles acquired in a short 12 months. Thank you […]
I’ve known the Lunz family casually for several years through our church. We moved from acquaintances into friendship on a church sponsored white water rafting/camping trip, then forged a life long friendship through the fire of tragedy and grief. God truly works in mysterious ways. He knew Mesina and I would need each other. It was my honor to take […]
I met Lisa seven years ago. She was the driver on my first ever Hood to Coast team. She’s amazing. You would be hard pressed to find a more servant-hearted woman. Who volunteers their time, their car, their house (for a rest period), and their sleep for 30+ hours to drive six smelly runners from Mt. Hood to the Oregon […]
