The Last Of The Valentines
I did the last of my Valentine’s Day free sweetheart sessions yesterday. Why so late? We originally had this session scheduled for mid February, but it was a crazy rainstorm that weekend and we all really wanted to do the session outside at McMenamin’s Edgefield. The campus there is so beautifully landscaped, and they’ve done [...]
Free Sweetheart Sessions!
I enjoy taking portraits for many occasions, but one of the things I love most is couples photography. So many times getting couples together for a portrait session not only results in a beautiful keepsake, but helps those two people to see their relationship, each other and their emotions from an outside perspective that they [...]
Head Shots On A Cloudy Day
I had the pleasure of doing some artist’s head shots for local musician Mary Rowan’s website this weekend. Mary was nervous about the session, and we agreed that doing the shoot in her back yard would be a great solution since it would provide all the comfort and privacy required to focus on capturing a [...]
Kids Are So Fun To Photograph!
I can never say it enough: I absolutely love photographing children. Parents tell me all the time “You have so much patience”. I guess they are right, but from my perspective I’m just on a play date with the kids. It’s a whole lot of fun! And it ought to be… If we aren’t having [...]
Creative Family Portraits
The holiday season is about a lot of things. It’s about bundling up and getting ready to spend some cozy time inside, trying out some new recipes and sharing delicious food. It’s about recognizing the important people in your life and taking the time to thank them for all that they are. People find all [...]
Couples Portraits
I was lucky enough to be able to photograph Amanda and Randy this week. They were on a mission, they’ve been together for 6 months and Randy’s mom requested photos for her birthday. They said they needed at least a couple great portraits for her gift, but also loved the documentary-inspired style of my work [...]
Tie Dye Birthday
Zander turned 1 this month and since dad has been making tie dye all his life, what better way to celebrate than with family pictures where everyone is wearing tie dye! This little guy has grown so much since he was in as a newborn… it’s always amazing to me how quickly they change. [...]
Foggy Family Beach Pictures
Weather is not easy to predict. It seems like the end of August would be guaranteed excellent weather, but in the Puget Sound fog is always a possibility. Mom was visibly disappointed when she arrived at 11AM with everyone dressed in bright summery outfits and no sun to be found. Luckily I have an honest [...]
Beautiful Head Shots In The Great Outdoors
I had a fabulous head shot session yesterday in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, which is just north of the Sellwood Bridge in Portland, Oregon. I’m so glad I got the chance to explore the park, it offered such a variety of backdrops and they were all perfect for the subject, who is a life coach. [...]
Tips For Photographing Rainy Oregon Weddings
Who says a little rain will ruin your wedding day? This is Oregon! At this wedding we saw it all. Glorious sunshine, light drizzle, torrential downpours, and even hail! Here’s some advice on how to handle a rainy wedding: Most importantly, have a great attitude! This event is not about anything but a beautiful relationship. [...]
Vintage Modern Wedding
I had the pleasure of capturing photos from this beautiful wedding last weekend. I enjoyed the couple immensely, they did everything on a shoestring including having their family supply a potluck-style brunch! The bride had such a great look, with a mix of modern and vintage pieces. Her veil was made by a friend and [...]
Head Shots In Oaks Bottom Park
I had a fabulous head shot session yesterday in Sellwood, Oregon. We went to the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. I was thrilled to get that idyllic bokeh from the marsh reeds and spring leaves all around us. I think this might become a staple for Portland portrait sessions!
Model Portfolio Update Photos
These two local models contacted me looking to expand and update their portfolios. I asked if they’d mind going down to the docks and hanging out until dusk so I could play with my new portable flash. Outdoor lighting is a new thing for me, this year. In the past I’ve done almost 100% available [...]
Dynamic Toddler Photo Session
Toddlers are certainly forces of nature. When I head out to a toddler portrait session, I prepare myself for all possibilities. Depending on the day and time, a photographer might encounter anything! Some toddlers are so shy that mom’s hand or leg is in every shot while others are so eager to get moving that [...]
Urban Sweetheart Couples Session
I had a fabulous time with the sweetheart sessions booked through my Valentine’s Day free session promotion. I’ve just got to share this one as it was so much fun! These guys were up for anything, including standing on a giant pedestal in downtown Portland and letting me set up lights and put them literally [...]
Past Maternity Session Reminds Me Why I Take Photos
Every portrait session is unique in its energy, its purpose, and its style in the moment. I love sitting down and looking through the photography that I’ve captured, but it’s just that much more rewarding when the photos find their way back to me again. If you’ve had doubts about why it’s important to allow [...]
Free Sweetheart Session!
Getting couples together for a portrait session not only results in a beautiful keepsake, but helps those two people to see their relationship, each other and their emotions from an outside perspective that they don’t see for themselves every day. And that can be quite a gift to give. Be sure to post this link [...]
Cape Cod Wedding Photos
I adore casual wedding assignments. This wedding was a beautiful traditional Jewish wedding on the shoreline at Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The family prepared everything, the food, flowers, cake and decorations. The bride and groom welcomed me into their day and treated me like family and as a result I was allowed to capture some [...]
Being Visible: Serravision Video Production!
Today I had a multi-purpose photo session! I took some ridiculously adorable photographs of these two little ones while I was filmed and a few other former clients were interviewed in order to produce a short promotional video for Serravision Photography. As a photographer who’s used to being able to come home and look at [...]
Photography Is For The Dogs
My Halloween was spent in the park shooting holiday card portraits with this lovely couple and their two gorgeous dogs! These guys were just the nicest clients one could hope for, and I love the outfits they chose. I always say my clients dress better than I ever could have told them to if I’d [...]
Solstice Wedding Photography
After their many happy years together already, I was honored to capture this couple’s absolutely perfect wedding day, many, many more years of happiness await you both.
Engagement Photos Around Portland
This beautiful couple is getting married this summer, I had so much fun taking them down to the waterfront for engagement photos! We walked all around and managed to do a variety of urban settings. I couldn’t include nearly as many as I would have wanted to since they all came out so well! I [...]
Nature-Based Head Shots
I believe that business head shots should really represent an individual, and should say something about their business itself. So when I was asked to take some head shots for my neighbor, who does healing, community building and gardening, it was an obvious choice to go to her garden.
Mesh Pro Band Publicity Photos
I did a promotional shoot yesterday with Mesh Pro, a local Portland-area indie hip hop band. I love working with groups and being creative. Having 5 adults in a shot is not always easy and I had to get inventive with ways to put them on different planes and levels. It was fun playing with [...]
