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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: January 2010

My New Year’s Resolutions

I have a new found appreciation for anyone being filmed on anything live.  Today I explained a few of my new year’s resolutions for my first ever video blog post from my new Ustream account. Ustream videos are recorded live, meaning there are no edits or changes once its been recorded.  It’s really fun,...

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Kanieka and Tyrone – Getty Engagement Session Photos – Los Angeles

Kanieka and Tyrone are the not only the type of clients I live for, they are also the type of friends most would die for. Amanda and I met them at my place so we could drive together up to the Getty for their engagement session. Our conversation was literally like conversations I...

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April & Derrick – Downtown Portland, OR Shoot Continued

Living in California for the last five + years has left me spoiled. I wake up almost every morning to the sun and get to spend my lunch breaks at the beach. It’s the reason I chose to move here and is a huge part of why I stay.
The only time I get...

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Kanieka and Tyrone Engagement Session – The Getty, Los Angeles

Sunday I met two wonderful people, Kanieka and Tyrone, and felt instantly connected to them. Their personalities are warm, sweet and absolutely hilarious. I can’t wait to show more photos from their engagement session, we had SO much fun at the Getty and could have been there all day!

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April & Derrick – A New Year’s Eve Inspired Love Shoot – Portland

I have almost forty favorites from my new year’s inspired shoot with April and Derrick, but these are so timely I figured it’s going to be a two-part post. Let me tell you, I thought shooting a couple throwing confetti was going to be a breeze….yeah, not so much. Easy? No. Fun?...

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