Being a great photographer requires a bit of magic. When a great magician is performing, you don’t even see the trick. There’s just that “voila!” moment when my clients see their images for the first time and I can almost hear them saying, “Wow, how did that happen”? I could tell Rachel was nervous that...
My life right now isn’t nearly as exciting or exhausting as it must be for a family who just welcomed a second baby into their home. But the truth is, my life is cycling through some major transitions and I think I might know what it feels like to be delighted and energized, filled up...
About six weeks ago the Kalkofen Family hosted me for what I like to call a “sleepover session”. I packed my bags for the weekend and drove down to Eugene, OR and spent the next 48hrs experiencing a “day in their life”. We ate crepes and bought pie at the Eugene Saturday Market, hiked around...
I was driving back from Oregon after a fun-filled weekend of photo shoots, farmers markets and meeting new friends and families. My love tank was full…overfull if you believe that’s possible. And the day wasn’t even done. There was just enough time to stop at home to shower before I headed back out to meet...
I’ve been to many, many, many weddings but the punch line still gets me every time. Two crazy kids, drunk on love, make a powerful commitment to each other, kiss, and I cry. Every time. The day Ryan and Khemmy got married was no different. With their very closest friends and family crowded into the...
It was a beautiful day. One of the nicest we’ve had in months. It was so perfect, really. When I pulled up to the vacation home that housed this extended family of ten gorgeous individuals from Victoria, Canada, Brooklyn, NY and Tacoma, WA on Easter weekend, I was greeted warmly with smiles and love. We...
Love is in the air, Friends. Can you feel it?? It’s springtime and I feel change, growth and twitterpation around every corner. New brides are booking engagement sessions and I’m having a ball capturing that lovey, dovey, gushy, goodness of couples on their way to wedded bliss. Josh and Jeanine are one of my special...
