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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: Family Portraits

Hillard Family – Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills Photos

The Hillard’s family photo session went amazingly well so I’m super excited to share some of my favorites. The day was beautiful and so are they! Franklin Canyon Park is HUGE so there are lots of fun spots to shoot. I was in heaven with the fall colors and pretty leaves!

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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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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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Thompson Family Portrait Photos – Kennedy School – Portland, OR

Here’s two of my favorite photos from my shoot with Kelly and family while I was in Portland for the holidays. I miss these lil’ guys already!

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