Susie emailed me early in the week to discuss a holiday themed Simple Offering photo session with her kiddos when her daughter came home from college. It all just worked out – their schedule, my schedule, the weather… We got their session shot, edited and turned around in four days which might be a record. I love it when things are […]
Dalton is a senior at Newberg High School. He’s also good friends with my son Grant. They have played water polo together for the past four years and started working together last year. When they aren’t in the pool training or at the job site working, you’ll probably find them at Taco Bell, Shari’s, or hanging out at one of […]
I met Lisel at the gym years ago, but we bonded at the Mabel Rush Elementary School Spring Carnival. Our families sat at picnic tables eating cold hot dogs and talking about our shared love of the Chicago Cubs. They even named their dog Wrigley for Wrigley Field, where the Cubs play their home games. It’s been fun see each […]
I was so happy when Alicia called to book another Dickenson Family photo session. Our kids have grown up together and it’s fun to see them all morphing into mini-adults. Plus they are just straight up fun. They laugh freely and do a lot of joking around. Grandma Maggie earned the Grandma of the Year award when she let Grant […]
Fall in Oregon is unpredictable. You never know what you’re going to get. When I left my house to drive to the Moyer’s photo session it was bright, beautiful sunshine. I crested a little mountain and drove right into thick fog that didn’t lift for miles. Thankfully the fog adds mystery and beauty to portraits and we were able to […]
I love the fall because my families that I work with annually start calling to set up their family portrait sessions. For some of these families, this is the only time I get to see them each year. We try to hang with the Nanson’s a little more than during their yearly portrait session, but I at least know I […]
Meet the Specter Family: Dave, Sara, Naomi and Cupcake, the non-winery dog. They own Bells Up Winery in the beautiful foothills of Newberg. They are down to earth, fun, hard working, witty, and make incredible wine. My son works for Dave during the summer and on the occasional weekend when he doesn’t have water polo, swimming or golf. The Specter’s […]
Jack is a senior at Newberg High School. His little brother plays water polo with my son and that’s how we met Jack’s family. Things I knew about Jack before his senior session: 1. He’s a very good football player. 2. He’s also a very good wrestler. 3. He’s had the same girlfriend since he was a freshman. Things I […]
I love getting the beautiful Lawson family (including their adorable dog Chloe) in front of my camera. This year was no exception. We timed their session perfectly to capture the fall colors in Newberg and had fun playing in the leaves. Thank you Lawson family for another fun photo session. I sure do love you guys. #jodistilpphotography #familyportraits #fall #fallcolors […]
Cobe is a senior at Stayton High School. He loves Jesus, soccer, his golden retriever, anything from the 80’s (including some awesome 80’s rock bands), and his vintage pickup truck. He also doesn’t mind his Dad’s yellow Corvette. Cobe’s dad is one of my high school friends. We hadn’t seen each other in over twenty years, so it was pretty […]
