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09.22.15

Walking on Sunshine // Beaverton Family Photographer

This session will always always always remind me of September Sunshine. We soaked up every bit of light on this playful evening and I really couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful location to showcase their sweet personalities. Berry-picking farm? Check. Gorgeous light? Check. Adorable Family? Check! Check!

I love my clients and I love that I have the privilege of capturing their interaction as a family through my lens. There are many reasons why I like this cute bunch, but I’ll just name a few…

1. They like Chick-fil-a.

2. They are willing to camp out to be one of the first 100 customers at the said Chick-fil-a that is being built near us.

3. They got me an ice cream cone after the session, hence, future clients better step it up:)

I think that covers the most important aspects of our relationship. And the fact that we are forever bonded through photographer-client privilege now (I’m not exactly sure what that means, but I bet it’s super special).

08.13.15

A Family & the PNW Coast // Cannon Beach Family Photographer

I was so so so happy when this cute family wanted to do a beach session with me! We headed to Cannon Beach, Oregon on a sunny day and were greeted with the usual wind and cloudy PNW skies:) For us locals–it was definitely no big deal. It was a silly, casual, and relaxed session that left us with images truly reflecting all the sweet and SILLY personalities in this bunch. Their oldest is leaving for college in a few days-so capturing these moments felt extra special and I am so grateful for all the beautiful love that they shared with me.

Are you wanting a family session? Contact me to schedule yours!

Tagged in: cannon beach photography | family photography | oregon beach session | pnw | portland family photographer

06.12.15

Happy 1st Birthday in Hillsboro, OR

In celebration of their darling girl’s first birthday, this evening was pure icing on a cake! She completely enamored me with her smiles the entire time and she was my easiest to photograph 1-year-old for sure. I loved getting to know this great couple and their sweet baby. They were so calm and relaxed together and so obviously in love with her. It is one of my favorite things to watch a Mom and Dad and their Baby interact with one another–the love is so so abundant and it really feels like I’m witnessing the purest joy that a human can feel. Pinch me-I feel so lucky to have my job:)

Are you celebrating a baby’s 1st birthday or in need of a family photo session? Contact me to schedule yours!

Tagged in: baby photography | family photography | first birthday photo session | hillsboro family photographer | rood bridge park

06.09.15

Keziah’s 6th Month Photos in Beaverton, Oregon

“What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade”. ~Gertrude Jekyll

This little lady and her parents are STUNNING. She was a tough cookie and barely gave a smile–but when she did it was certainly a show stopper. Her squishy cheeks were an easy target for her Mom and Dad’s kisses and it was an absolute joy to capture! Even Grandma was there to get it on the fun:) We are in the middle of a crazy heat wave and the sun was definitely shining bright–so we took to a small shaded area at Cooper Mountain Nature Park and I certainly can’t complain about the results. Summer is here!

Like what you see? Contact me to schedule your Summer photo session!

05.25.15

J Family Photos in Beaverton, OR

“A happy family is but an earlier heaven.”~George Bernard Shaw

This family was SO fun to photograph! I couldn’t get over how FIVE children could be so well behaved–it was one of the EASIEST photo sessions I have ever done. I mean, I said “look at me and smile” and they all LOOKED AT ME AND SMILED. I am sure there was some bribery involved (wink-wink), but really I just think they have incredible parents who have taught them how to be comfortable in their own skin (they obviously had no problem showing me their silly side) as well as kind. The kids LOVED to show me their dance moves which I found hysterical, and this field of grass that I insisted on wading through made playing really easy to do and fun! I truly loved every minute of our session and I heard it through the grapevine that the boys said it wasn’t too shabby, either;) I’m gonna give myself a gold star for that one*

Family Photo Sessions are in full swing! Contact me to schedule yours!