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.

My Summer Trip Home – Oregon Photos

Friday, August 28, 2009 Posted in Personal Posts

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, meaningful hugs, crazy dancing, and apparently some impromptu singing. We were able to catch some Party Bus photos for which I am very thankful.Bad news was that I was up a few hours later to be in the car for seven hours, two of which on a dirt road. Good news is my sister and I were meeting the family at Two Color, the most remote and breathtaking campsite I have ever been to in honor of my grandpa. He passed away several years ago and we were there to celebrate his 88th birthday. Two Color was one of Pop’s favorite places in the world and I can see why. There is something about fly-fishing , start gazing, hot rocks, strong whiskey, and grandma by the fire that makes you realize how wonderful life is.