Tag Archives: summer


The Best Gift for Grandparents


One of the best gifts adult kids give their parents is an extended family photo session, especially if there are grand-babies involved.  This was a special family session since the family is scattered across the United States. Time together, especially after COVID isolation, is precious.  Thank you Brown Family for trusting me to capture this memory.  May God bless you […]

Another Year with the Varuska’s


I first photographed the Varuska’s when their daughter’s were turning one.  I was brand new in the photography world and they took a chance on me.  In the past 8 years, I have photographed their family on a regular basis, watching their beautiful daughters grow up.  We shot this year’s session on private farmland owned by their family.  The setting […]

Senior Squad 2022


I can’t believe we’re in this place, but Alli and her Squad are officially seniors.  We did a golden hour mini-session to start off their senior year.  Of course it just happened to be scheduled on one of the 110 degree days and it was HOT HOT HOT and so humid down by the water!  The girls were such troopers […]

Mother and Daughter Grads


I had the chance to do another mother and daughter cap and gown session.  Sara graduated recently with her bachelor’s in nursing.  What a smarty pants!  And her daughter Allison graduated from Newberg High School.  Well done Allison!  These two were so much fun and we had a beautiful morning for their session.  Congratulations you two.  I loved meeting you […]

Lovin’ Life


I met the Elder family because they were referred to me by a mutual friend.  By the time I got off the phone with Kaila, I felt I had made a new friend.  They are just straight up fun. And authentic. And easy to be around.  It was HOT the morning of their session, but they were still down for […]

Anders


Anders is a Class of 2021 grad who chose to shoot his senior session at the end of his senior year. Anders is such a cool dude. He has traveled the world, is an accomplished soccer player, and loves skateboarding.  He wanted an outdoor, forested vibe for the first part, and then we finished with photos with his new puppy […]

Reconnecting


Our family has known the Kern’s in a loose capacity for the past twelve years.  Every time our paths cross, I leave feeling blessed to know them and thankful for the the time to we spend together.  It was fun to reconnect again this summer for some fellowship and family photos.  Aren’t they adorable?  Thank you Kern family for a […]

Influence


I am humbled by the caliber of the influential families I have photographed this summer.  Here’s another incredible family. The Edinger’s love well.  Work hard.  Serve their communities.  Are raising talented, thoughtful, smart  kids. They do it quietly, with focused passion and bring Light to a dark world.  I’m blessed to know them.  Thank you Edinger’s for all you do. […]

Boho Beauty


Nicole is as sweet as she is beautiful.  Our paths don’t cross as often as I would like them to, but when they do the fellowship is sweet.  It seemed even sweeter this time because of the social isolation brought on by COVID.   Nicole went with a boho theme for her family photos.  We melded beautiful dresses, lovely girls, […]

Hannah


Hannah is a Class of 2021 senior at Newberg High School.  Can you get over her creamy, perfect skin and those beautiful blue eyes?  Hannah is kind and loyal, hardworking and fun.  I loved getting to know her through her senior portrait process.  May God bless you and lead you into your senior year and the future past high school. […]