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.

Brianna & Reid Santa Monica, CA Engagement Session

Monday, April 26, 2010 Posted in Engagement Photography, Portraits, Sweet Photography Locations in LA/SoCal

Amanda and I met Reid and Brianna on a very bright Sunday near Palisades Park in Santa Monica. I love this area because everyone is out and about, whether walking their dogs, strolling their kids, or jogging along the bike path, the people there motivate me! It was a perfect spot for Reid and Brianna’s engagement session because they met at Team in Training and trained in that area.

Team in Training is an inspiring organization that trains members for marathons and triathlons while raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I already knew these two were awesome just by their involvement in Team in Training, but I got to know them a little better during this session they seriously are amazing! I can’t wait to see more of their goofy personalities and cute affection at their wedding on Friday. They have some really fun things in store!