Recent Sessions

"Creativity is intelligence having fun"
-Albert Einstein

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The Powell Family

I spent a wonderful afternoon with the Powell family. This session was all arranged by Britney who really wanted to capture some memories with her Mom & Dad and grandparents. We lucked out with the weather; the rain moved in right as we started to drive away. They were such a fun family, lots of…

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Maternity Session | Elise

Due to some unfortunate weather Elise & I had a last minute change of plans and moved this session indoors. Unfortunately, that also meant that Elise’s other half wasn’t able to join us so she & I had a really nice afternoon together highlighting her adorable belly and sweet Zoni joined in as well. I…

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Haden: Class of 2014

What a wonderful session. I had so much fun with Haden. He is so nice and friendly and we hit it off right away so this was such a fun and easy shoot tonight and even the weather was beautiful! Good luck with the rest of your senior year, Haden.

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Isaac, Melia & Koko

Isaac & Melia will say ‘I do’ in just a few months and along with 13-year-old Koko, they will become a beautiful family of three. We did a combo engagement/family session at sunset at Cathedral Park. I’m so excited for their next chapter together – what a wonderful trio they make.

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The White Family

I spent a wonderful afternoon with the White family running around with Miss Lillian and I do mean running. This little girl was on the move. She was so curious and loved the ducks and picking up sticks and leaves. She had fun exploring the gardens and I had fun shooting away. I just love…

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The Caldwell Family

Cathedral Park is definitely one of my favorite places in Portland,so I was happy when Laura & Jim selected this spot for their family session. I had a lot of fun with them & their son Jack. Some of Laura’s extended family was in town from the east coast so we got a few pictures of…

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The Stephens Family

Caleb & Nicole welcomed Logan four months ago and so we met up for their first session with me as a family of 3! They are so sweet and natural in front of the camera. They made my job easy! Logan was amazing and didn’t make a peep the entire session. He even enjoyed his…

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The Chin Family

I am so grateful for my clients and friends who keep coming back to me for their pictures. I’ve had the pleasure of shooting the Chin family several times over the past few years and I’m so in love with this family. Ethan and Eli are such handsome little guys and I just die over…

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The Schwerd Family

The forecast said rain all day but Cari & Ken just wanted to go for it. I’m so thankful for clients who are willing to take a risk because it turned out to be a beautiful day! I first photographed this adorable family in the spring and Liam is now six months old. Along with…

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The Pietila Family

I first met Laura & Andy this spring when I did their maternity & then newborn session and we became fast friends. I was really looking forward to spending the evening with them. Their little boy is already 6 months old (where did that time go?) and so darn cute!