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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.

Los Angeles Area Engagement Photo Sessions – What to Wear

When it comes to figuring out what to wear, I am by NO means an expert but I do for the most part know what’s in style and love to see fashion forward trends on other people. My personal style is limited by my budget and well…my budget. I do try to find more affordable pieces, put them together the way I like, and hope for the best. A few years back I had a very vocal roommate whose style I really respected. If there is ever an outfit that triggers the sound of Tiyson’s voice, not so gracefully telling me to go change, I usually do.

That being said, I see lots of engagement sessions and have many discussions about what to wear. I thought I would share some tips on what to think about while getting your outfits together.

Tip #1 – Wear something that you and your fiancé are both comfortable in. I am the queen of 5+ inch stilettos so I’m not saying (and would never say) skip the heels. By comfortable, I am talking more about style. I do think trendy is great, but don’t wear something that you’re not sure you even like. For example, if you squeeze your groom-to-be into the perfect pair of skinny jeans, I guarantee he’ll look super cute. I will also guarantee that if he’s never worn skinny jeans before, he will be staring at his skinny jean legs (instead of you) and wondering how you talked him into it.

I love the ideas for the Spring Season on Polyvore.com! Here’s a recent Spring Engagement Photo Session inspiration set I put together.

Spring Engagement Session

Tip #2 coming soon…

by Emily

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Joe - All great suggestions, but what are men suppose to wear?? Are cut off jeans shorts acceptable?? hahaMay 18, 2010 - 8:23 am

Emily - Yes, you can wear cut off jeans if you like them Joe!May 18, 2010 - 8:30 am

Miki - Love:)May 24, 2010 - 10:16 pm

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