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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: August 2009

Fall Wedding Inspiration – J. Crew Bridesmaid Dresses

I hope you had a lovely weekend! I was able to work and play, always a good combination. I’ve been very inspired by the upcoming season to clean and decorate so my Sunday was filled with Lifetime movies, eclectic frames, and a bit of elbow grease.
I am also getting excited about my fall weddings!...

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My Summer Trip Home – Oregon Photos

I love my friends. Every single time I go home to visit, they ground me. They bring out the me that I like the most. This trip was especially friend-centric because I was home for one of my best friend’s wedding. Among other things, there was a ton of laughter,...

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I’m baaaaaaack & Happy Friday!

They say you need a vacation from vacation and let me tell you, I am feeling that now. I had the most amazing trip home to Portland and am still giddy about the family and friends I was able to see. A montage of photos is in the works of the bachelorette party,...

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Chris & Garry Engagement Shoot at Cerritos Library

I will forever be greatful to my friend Leo for referring Chris and Garry to me. They are super sweet, genuine, down to earth people. We met for their engagement session at the Cerritos Library where they studied together in college. How precious is that? You can completely tell the two have been together for...

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Etsy Wedding Find – Bridal Party Props

I am setting up my first photo booth for this weekend’s wedding and I am loving the whole props-at-a-wedding trend! Not only is it fun to have items in the photo booth but its super cute when a bridal party shot includes a prop or two. Since I heart nerds like it’s going...

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