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A little about me...

When it comes to my art, emotions are my inspiration. And when I capture a wedding in pictures, I’m inspired by every single moment. The drama and power of photography has captivated me all my life. From the first moment I explored Portland’s monthly gallery exhibits to the first time I developed prints myself, I knew my future was carving its space: I would be a professional photographer.


In 2007, I began shooting weddings. The excitement and energy of each event is intoxicating—and when I know I’ve captured the emotion of the moment, there’s no better feeling in the world. To get to that point, I start my journey with the bride and groom before I even pick up the camera. I’m inquisitive by nature, and understanding the details, design and style of a couple’s wedding can transform the tone of my images from beautiful to breathtaking. 


I shoot a full range of photos, but “portraits” hold a special place in my heart. Portraits are intensely personal and can be incredibly rewarding for a photographer. When a mother looks at a portrait of her daughter and says “oh, that’s so her” with the slightest smile on her face, I know I’ve given them something special. When I shoot portraits of family and guests, I hope that they’ll feel amazing when they see themselves in print. To deliver such emotion is a gift for me, and if I’m doing my job right, it’s a gift to my clients, as well. 


What I want for my clients is to bring every moment to life, to shape the story of their special day through my lens. I hope I can do exactly that for you.

Monthly Archives: July 2009

Friday Love – Smiles

My friend Meredith is so cute and full of smiles.  We grabbed some quick photos yesterday and these were my favs.  Happy Friday!

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Etsy Wedding Find – Lil’ Ties!

Today’s Wedding Etsy find is inspired by my ever-growing toddler obsession.  One of my favorite “details” to photograph at a wedding is the lil’ ones in their formal wear.  How cute are these assorted ties?  The designs are absolutely adorable for any lil’ guys, guests and ring bearers alike.  LOVE, love the brown one on...

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Kelly & John St. Thomas Wedding Photos

I am beyond excited to post part one of John & Kelly’s wedding in St. Thomas. I’ve known Kelly for over three years and have never seen her so incredibly happy, bubbly, and relaxed. When Kelly asked me to shoot the wedding, I was elated and actually really nervous. She is...

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Emily Photo Mini Summer Sessions

I am so excited to offer the brand new Emily Photo Mini Sessions!!!
Here are 5 reasons to take advantage:
1.  Everyone needs a current and fun photo.  Everyone!  Individuals, families, babies, and yes, even pets.
2.  It’s summer! Enough said.
3.  Forget the snowman sweaters and turtlenecks, get your holiday card photo taken care of now.
4.  A full...

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St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Photos

Last week I had one of those days, a day that was filled with stressful thoughts. I left a crazy day at work, feeling rushed about making it to my appointment, got stuck in Wednesday afternoon traffic, had to find parking in a permit zone, only to sit in the dentist chair thinking about...

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