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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: Portraits

Jenn – Downtown LA – Sneak Peek

I swear the next post will be a full post, but I wanted to share a favorite from Jenn’s session yesterday.

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One Year Old – Babycakes Photography

Little Ky is one of the happiest babies I’ve ever photographed, but during her one-year-old babycakes shoot we discovered she doesn’t like to get dirty. She’s still amazingly adorable though!

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Jose & Karla Picnic Style Engagement Session Part 1 – Hidden Hills

I’m running out the door to attend a 3-day photography event in San Diego, but wanted to post a few favorites from Karla & Jose’s engagement session. Karla set up the most adorable picnic in the Hidden Hills area, she’s amazing! I have LOTS more to post, here are just a few for...

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Jose & Karla Picnic Style Engagements Session Preview – Hidden Hills

So Saturday’s shoot was the bomb…dot com. We had the perfect light, perfect location, perfectly styled set-up, AND a picture perfect couple. Check out one of my favorites!

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Jenelle & Matt Santa Monica Engagement Session Cont.

I’ve known Jenelle since my very first day at Oregon State. It’s so crazy to think it was almost ten years ago that we both entered the rush process and soon after joined the same sorority. Us AGD’s may not have been known for our superior grades, community service, or good behavior, but...

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