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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.

Brianna & Reid Long Beach Wedding – Recreation Park 18 Golf Course

When I first started shooting weddings, I teared up at almost every single one. It’s no secret that I’m an extremely emotional girl, but as the weddings become more frequent, I got better and better about holding myself together. I thought I had it all figured out. During the father daughter dance, I force a smile. During the vows, I tell myself, “this is a happy time, this is a happy time.” Yeah, I know…I’m a sucker.

Reid and Brianna had the power to make me cry at the most unusual time…the bride and groom portraits! It’s hard to explain what got me, but they are a very chill, non-dramatic couple. To see them be so excited, so genuinely happy to be married, and to be part of that moment, was emotional. You’ll see more of that in part two, but here are some of my favorites so far.
Thanks to Christine for some of the detail shots below!

Paul Manke - Gorgeous! They are awesome Em!May 20, 2010 - 10:56 am

Pam - Emily....what beautiful shots of that happy day! Can't wait to see more. You have an amazing eye for capturing lovely images that speak a thousand words. pfMay 24, 2010 - 6:36 pm

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