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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

Jon & Mindy Engagement Photos – Japanese Garden, Portland OR

I LOVE shooting in Portland so I was super excited to get my cousin’s engagement session in while I was up there last. Jon and I have known each other since birth, our parents are twins, so I’m especially happy for these two! Mindy is adorable and SUCH a sweetheart. She will be...

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Kenisha and Dahrik Manhattan Beach Engagement Session Part 2

Here are a few more of my favorite photos from Kenisha and Dahrik’s engagement session, enjoy!Amanda set up this shot and it’s one of my favorites of the day :)
BEAUTIFUL family!
I love what they chose to wear, SO cute.

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Kenisha and Dahrik Manhattan Beach Engagement Session Part 1

I was so excited to meet Kenisha and Dahrik for a few reasons. First, a client turned amazing friend Kanieka referred them to me. Second, it was my first engagement session of 2011 and you know I LOVE me some e-session photos. I was even more excited to see that they brought...

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Kenisha and Dahrik Manhattan Beach Engagement Session

I’m in love with the photos from yesterday’s engagement session in Manhattan Beach! Here are two of my favorites so far…

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Barby & Ethan Engagement Photos – Echo Park – Los Angeles, CA

Echo Park is one of my favorite parts of Los Angeles so when Barby suggested her neighborhood for the engagement photos, I was stoked. In the few times that we chatted about the shoot, she kept asking, “Are you ok with dogs?” As I walked up to her front door, I realized why. ...

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