Serravision Blog
See what's been going onCreating Colored Backgrounds with Light!
It's great to have a studio space again - creativity comes out in a completely different way in the studio. I was asked to do some modern head shots somewhat akin to the ones that are all over the internet of Marissa Mayer (the new CEO of Yahoo) on solid colored...
The Best Way To Share Family Pictures
Have I mentioned how much I love accordion mini albums? I love them so much that I have included them in every single package I offer. These things are just so cute; practical, indulgent all at the same time. And what a fantastic way to share your story! I created a...
Engagement photos in the park
Why is it that my engagement sessions seem to always take place during extreme weather? My last one ended up being in a downpour... Here are a couple teasers from my 95 degree engagement session this weekend! These two were such troopers, and through the heat and...
Using Flash Outdoors with Children
So as you all know from my last post, I am working on a super top secret (obviously not really) video to promote my business! I want this video to show the fun that I have with my clients, the relationships that are built over time, and how the technical aspect of...
Mommy and Daddy Sittin’ in a Tree!
This weekend I was so lucky to have this amazing couple volunteer to help me out by letting their maternity session be video recorded for my upcoming promotional video! I am so excited about this video project, I just know it will help people who are new to my...
Giving Back Through Volunteering
There are a couple of central beliefs that push me to do my best work for people in my community. One of those beliefs is that if we all help out in the best way we know how, everything will work out better for all of us in the end. I am a photographer, of course, and...
How to attend a wedding in the age of technology
Notice anything odd about this photo? Everyone is in their seats watching the ceremony! What an honor to the couple who has invited them to witness their commitment to each other. Call me old school, but I don't own an ipod or wear a set of headphones when I ride the...
Happy Mother’s Day!
Congratulations to all the new moms; it won't always be easy, but you will do a fabulous job despite the challenges. There will be times that it seems impossible, but you will find the strength within yourself and your community to go on, and along the way you will...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – in that order
One of the beliefs that drives my life is that we are guests in this world. We have every right to find creative uses for the resources available to us, and to make changes in our world that help us to lead happier, longer, more fulfilling lives. But we should never...
Freedom in the Great Outdoors: Family Portraits
Thanks to this great family, I had the chance to do a photography shoot in the Mt. Hood area this past weekend. We caravanned up the mountain stopping here and there to get shots in various environments. We were ultimately heading up to Government camp to get some...
Family portraits at home
Many people find teens and pre-teens difficult, and often their parents are at the top of that list! That is one reason hiring a professional photographer is a great idea. What 12-20 year old wants to do what their parents tell them to? I won't go so far as to say...
Newborn Baby – It’s A Girl!
Ever since I set up the home office as a mini-studio, newborns have been one of my favorite subjects to photograph. This couple was a pleasure to meet, and I hope I'll be able to photograph this little one as she grows up. It's clients like these that really make it...
What’s in a camera…
There are often discussions amongst people about tech and art. How do they relate? Do you have to have a great camera in order to take beautiful photographs? If you have a great camera does that mean you're a pro? Can you make art with cell phone cameras? Of...
Pictures of two kids who are growing up!
It's that time of year again, annual portrait sessions for many of my clients who have outgrown baby pictures. These are two of my favorite not-so-little-anymore ones! It seems like only yesterday that they were barely out of toddlerhood and here they are telling me...
Baby Album Portrait Session
Fall photo sessions in preparation for the holidays... I think this is very smart, especially when you have a little one and relatives are far away. No need to hit the malls, it's just one order, one check, and everyone is taken care of! But who gets the album? Well,...
True Oregon Engagement Session
You know you're a photographer in Oregon when your engagement session doesn't cancel due to a steady rain, and instead changes their location from the pumpkin patch to Multnomah Falls! These two met in autumn, and they were determined to have some beautifully...
Capturing toddlers in action!
I've said it before; one of the best things about being a photographer is watching children grow and families evolve. You might recognize these guys from the slideshow at the top of the page... minus one! If it wasn't difficult enough to photograph two large...
Growing Through Photographic Art & Story
Almost two months have passed for these two, and I am so proud of them! Since our last session on September 1, Lori has finished a complete draft of her first book. She has overcome many battles, both legal and psychological, and continues to march forward with...
