The Luthers have been our neighbors for ten years. An entire decade. Where does the time go?!?! Layla and I really got to know each other when I joined her Cascade Lakes Relay team. We raced together for two (or was it three?) years and had so much fun together. Layla is one of the kindest women I know. She’s […]
It’s hard to believe we’ve only known the Specter’s for a few years because our lives have become so intertwined. Our son works for them, tending their vines, pulling weeds, and any other Man Work that Winemaker Dave has for him. Grant loves the Shirt Optional dress code, sweating in the sun vs. an easier job indoors, and the flexible […]
There is something about these two brothers that just melts me. The way they interact with each, their mom and with me is so precious. And that full body hug that Fletcher gave me? Well that just made my day. Maybe my week. Last year little Win was not on the move. This year, he was all over the vineyard, […]
Another year… another session with the awesome Nanson family. We’ve got this Fall Family Photo Session thing dialed in. Thanks Nanson’s for trusting me to help tell your family’s story. It’s so fun to watch your girls grow up. They are beautiful. May God bless you and your family in the coming year. #jodistilpphotography #familyportraits #fall #familyoffive #tellyourstory
Nicole got my number from a friend and gave me a call. By the time we hung up, I felt like I had a new friend. It was so great to meet Nicole and her darling family at their photo session. It was one of the first days of fall that felt like fall… a little bit of fog, some […]
I’ve known the Faucher family for years. Recently they adopted the cutest puppy on the planet. And then they called me to tell me they had won a Simple Offering I donated to a local auction. They wanted to redeem it for family photos with the new pup. A new puppy and a fun family? LUCKY ME! The weather forecast […]
Every year I beg my kids to participate in a family photo session. Every year it’s harder than it should be. Every year there is some sort of outfit or hair drama. We usually load into the car with at least one or two people irritated and frazzled, but somehow we always leave the session smiling. Now that the kids […]
I have been photographing Nicole and her family since her babes were newborns. This session was special because we included Nicole’s grandma. Four generations of family and love were represented. Aren’t they cute? And don’t the ladies do a good job coordinating outfits and details? I’m always so impressed. Thank you for a fun time together – again. I’m already […]
The biggest compliment I get as a photographer is when my clients refer me to their friends and family. It’s a gift I don’t take likely. Pat and her family were referred to me and I very much enjoyed meeting them. Such a great group of grandkids and grown children. Everyone was so cooperative and fun to work with. Plus […]
I met Yvonne and Jeff through our sons. Their oldest son Gavin was a high level swimmer for Newberg High School when my son Grant started high school. His freshman year, Gavin was a junior and the captain of the swim team. A friendship was formed between our boys. I had never been to a swim meet before and found […]
