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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

Hump Day Love – Nice Package Shop – Fall Wedding Inspiration

I am super excited that one of my fav bloggers, Ez of Creature Comforts, recently launched a new shop, Nice Package. I am especially giddy about the twine, cupcake toppers, and most of all, the lace doilies. Any d.i.y. bride or just a craft-whore like myself can benefit from this shop. Check it...

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Rachael & Craig – Venice Beach Photos

Rachael is one of those people that is always happy. She radiates cheerfulness that is completely contagious and I can see why it caught Craig’s eye. She is from Boston, he from New York and they met at a familiar place here in Los Angeles, El Cholo. The first time I saw...

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I love Southern Weddings & Photo Contests

Each time I do a photo shoot, I learn something. Whether its about my camera, certain light, or a new way to get creative. Lately I’ve been challenging myself by taking photos of just about anything. I will share more of my personal projects as my editing slows down, but in the...

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Shooting with the Youngrens – What I learned

Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of tagging along with the Youngrens as the third shooter for one of their weddings. I was first introduced to Jeff when he and Erin became the PUG leaders in San Diego. I knew from the beginning that they would stand out. They are honestly...

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Thursday Love – Fashion Photography Blog

Inspiration comes in so many forms.  To name a few, I am inspired by fashion, design, fabric, flowers, cinematography, love, children, and of course all types of art.  I grew up spending lots of father-daughter time in the gallery district of Portland. It’s where my appreciation and interpretation of art began, but most of all,...

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