It’s been a long time since I’ve had the honor of shooting a maternity session. Lacey and Don, transplants from Texas, wanted a vineyard photo session to represent the area where they have settled. It was a beautiful tribute to these post-college, no kids yet years and we were blessed to be able to use Bells Up Winery’s vineyard. They […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
Meet Samantha, senior at Newberg High School. Her big smile is contagious and she is so fun to be around. Isn’t she lovely? We had a beautiful fall morning for Sam’s photo session and we split our time between two local vineyards. Thank you Rex Hill and Bells Up for your hospitality. May God bless you this year Sam, as […]
The Busch Family will always be near and dear to my heart. I met Sandra in the pre-school drop off/pick up line when our now 8th graders were four years old. We had both – with no regrets – put careers on hold to raise our babies. As our kids got older and our days unfolded with more time, we […]
Gaironn is one of the most efficient people I’ve worked with and I LOVE efficiency! She knew when and where she wanted her photo session and had a clear vision for what she wanted to accomplish within the session. I loved meeting her and her darling sons. They were so cute and so sweet. She also happens to help operate […]
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 […]
