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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: Personal Posts

Celebration

I love celebrating…well anything.  If you know me, you know I’ll have a party just to have a party.  I believe that special days deserve extra special recognition.  But what if the memories that come with “a year ago” or “two years ago” don’t make you want to celebrate? How do you find joy in...

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My trip to New Orleans

New Orleans is kind of like the movie Inception. The more you experience it, the more you learn and the better it gets. I’d been there once before so I thought I knew what to expect, but this time around I gained a whole new perspective on the city.
From the day we started the...

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New Orleans Trip – A Favorite Photo

I was looking through my photos from my trip to New Orleans and came across this one of Lashone. She was a model for one of the PartnerCon shooting workshops and is just a doll! I love this shot mostly because of her, but I also adore the contrast. It was fun...

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Hello 2011

Or should I say goodbye 2010. As my friends and I were frantically planning our New Years Eve, someone said to us, “It’s just another day!” Although that comment tamed the excessive shopping and calmed the stress of the night, I have to say I don’t agree. There is something very important about...

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Fun Gift Ideas for the Photographer and other photo people

Ah, I just love this time of year.  There are so many reasons to smile around the holidays, but there are four things that make my holidays especially happy -
a. Christmas Music – I can’t get enough. I literally play N’Sync Happy Holiday every hour on the hour and have five Holiday Pandora stations...

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