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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.

Category Archives: Engagement Photography

Doris & Leo’s Engagement Photos – Santa Barbara Courthouse & Santa Monica

Leo and Doris hold a special place in my heart because I’ve known them for quite a while.  I’d worked with Leo for a few years when I met Doris (they weren’t dating yet) at Chris and Garry’s wedding.  When I found out the two were an item, I secretly hoped that one day in...

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Leo & Doris Engagement Photos Preview – Santa Barbara Courthouse

The Santa Barbara courthouse is THE bomb and so are my friends Leo and Doris.

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Anabel & Ivan Engagement Photos – Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills

I met with Ivan and Anabel just for a quick pre-engagement shoot so we could get a photo for their save the date and ended up with some of my favorite photos yet! Anabel put together the most adorable wardrobe for the session. I am just loving the plaid/cardigan combo for winter engagement and...

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Preview from Today – Engagement and Family Photos at Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills

I just finished up a mini engagement and family photo session, both in Beverly Hills at Franklin Canyon Park. Today the park was absolutely beautiful, it looked and felt just like Fall. Here is a preview of both shoots, there are lots more to come soon!

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Janet & Jonathan Engagement Photos – Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica is one of my favorite spots for engagement sessions so when Jonathan and Janet told me they got engaged there, I knew the shoot would be extra awesome. I was a bit worried that we’d run out of light, but that was definitely not the case! The light down on the beach...

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