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 […]
Jaime and I went to high school together. After 20+ years, we discovered that we both settled in Newberg. She was newly married and I was entrenched in raising my brood of active kids. We meant to get together, but never did and the years flew by. My kids got older. She had twins. In December, her husband had a […]
One winter Friday, my friend Natasha texted me inquiring about purchasing a gift certificate for an extended family portrait session. Her entire family was in town, their photographer had cancelled unexpectedly and this was supposed to be a 70th birthday present for their Dad. I am seldom available last minute on the weekends, but I just “happened” to be wide […]
Two days before Christmas I met the Fritz family – all 17 of them – in downtown Portland for a photo session. It was the start of a big winter storm with damp cold, wind, and intermittent rain showers and sun. Totally winter in Portland, but there was no cancelling this session. Four grown sons, their wives and kids, and […]
The Paskett’s texted me mid-morning on the Saturday before Christmas. “Any chance you are available to take our family portraits today? Everyone is home for Christmas.” Less than two hours later, we were banging out a mini-session. I love it when a plan comes together! Cindy’s parents just celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. It was so fun to meet them […]
If I had to describe the Williams family in two words it would be “love” and “laughter.” They seriously are so much fun and their obvious affection for each other and their dog Wrigley shows through their interactions and how much they laugh. We always have fun with their family photo session. Thanks Williams family for another fun session. Merry […]
