Sunday afternoon I drove an hour to meet this family of 3 (soon to be 4) near Rowena Crest Viewpoint. It was cloudy in Portland and I was in a mood. About 20 minutes from the trailhead, the sun broke through the clouds and the temperature climbed. I put on some tunes and slowly tried […]

The Portland wedding industry is unique. There are so many talented individuals willing to come together to create pure art for their couples and clients. Thomas and Shea, newlyweds with a gentle kinda love, cuddling up in the best studio in town. The Portland Studio offers sublime natural light and muted backdrops – this spot […]

After running around in the crashing waves we had a chance to enjoy the sunset. Amanda and Danny kept me company during a branding shoot for my business a couple months ago. I hired Alayna Erhart to capture me in my element, photographing couples in love. She has such a unique eye and is a […]

It makes my heart happy to be doing more family work. It’s a refreshing change of pace from the work I do with my couples on their wedding day and I’ve noticed that broadening my workload keeps me on my toes creatively. Having some time alone with Sam before taking photos of her and Casey […]

Part II. It’s been almost three months and I’m still dreaming about my time spent with the Hildebrands. The days leading up to our session, Kimmy had mentioned that they would feel most themselves playing in the sand in Charleston. I couldn’t help but throw out options like the College of Charleston (hello the Notebook) […]

Two of my favorite parts about being a photographer: 1. Spending time with people in love. 2. Playing, learning, and growing in the art. Six years into this and it feels good to get to a place where I am capable of slowing down and being intentional with what I’m creating. Playing with harsh light, […]

Engaged and feeling overwhelmed by the planning process? The truth is most wedding photographers enjoy being a resource for their couples. I know that I, personally, love to be involved the days leading up to my couple’s wedding day. Maybe you are in the early stages of planning or aren’t even engaged yet. Either way, […]

I spent two days in South Carolina this past December with the Hildebrands, documenting little rituals like bath time, and capturing their visit to Sullivan’s Island, a beach they frequent on sunny days. But even before taking photos, I ate with them, I sat with them, I talked to them about their lives. I walked […]

I’ve always dreamed of photographing a wedding at Kiana Lodge. I have family ties to this part of Washington and had been eyeing this venue online for quite sometime, hoping a nice couple would come along and swoop me for their wedding date. Well, that nice couple was more than just nice but also quirky […]