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See what's been going onBook Pre-Release Party: Forget Job Security: Build Your Marketability!
I was honored to be invited to capture memories at writing and career coach Dawn Rasmussen's pre-release party for her brand new book Forget Job Security: Build Your Marketability! A true professional, Dawn shined throughout the event. Here is one of my favorite...
Is it fashion or family portraits?
Earlier this year, I was honored to volunteer my time at a National Adoption Day event at the Lloyd Center Mall. So many beautiful families came in front of my lens, but I only had time to do one pose with each one! I never limit my sessions like that, and so when I...
Finding Strength Through Photographic Art & Story
I was approached a few weeks ago by a woman who is looking to close a chapter in her life and move on to the next chapter. She asked me to help her create photographic art inspired by her rock solid relationship with her 8-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, Leela. We...
Newborn photography in the house!
Yes, this newborn came so early that I didn't have a chance to book a studio space for his session. So we took all his newborn photos and pictures with mom in my home office. Mom called on Saturday, July 7th, and sheepishly informed me that little Aidan had been...
Oregon Symphony Gala Photo Booth
Photo booths are quite popular these days! There are businesses out there who do only photo booth, so I am always glad when I rise to the top. This time, I was hired to set up a photo booth at the 2012 annual Oregon Symphony fundraising gala this year. The event...
Free pictures for your front door!
Help! I'm at the beginning of the exciting process of renovating my oversized garage into a portrait studio. I know - about time, right!? Well, I have been watching Craigslist for the past 2 weeks looking for doors to buy because the door that is on the garage is...
Take Action To Keep The Adoption Tax Credit
It certainly has been a while since my last post! There has been a ton going on including the acquisition of a brand new studio space and laying the groundwork for my husband's and my imminent adoption! It is the adoption that has inspired this blog post today,...
Show Up Tomorrow Because You Care About The Arts!
Join your fellow PDX residents, The Creative Advocacy Network, The Regional Arts & Culture Council, and Mayor Sam Adams tomorrow morning at 9:30 AM for the 2012 RACC "State of the Arts Report". This annual report represents to the city council that yes, the arts...
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. ...
How To Choose A Light Kit
Over the past three years this little photography business has been growing! Two years ago I bought a humble 3-light Multiblitz MiniStudio lighting kit to use for studio portraits, head shots, and even event photography. One year ago I started doing larger events...
How Do You Choose A Good Photo Lab?
One of my pet peeves as a photographer is photo labs that don't care enough to make great prints. Most people don't really know what to look for, so they accept the quality from the lab they know of and end up with icky photos on their walls. What's the point of...
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...
Check Out Our Event Photo Booth!
Everyone knows that Serravision Photography is the best place to go to get beautiful, natural, authentic portraits in Portland, Oregon. But I bet you didn't know that I've got a fully-automated professional photo booth setup available for all your fun event needs!...
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...
Holiday gifts for parents and kids alike…
Who doesn't want a better camera? From the time I was old enough to know what a camera was, I wanted one. That was in the early 1980s, when "cheap" and "camera" were never uttered in the same sentence. I had to wait until my 12th birthday before getting a camera of...
National Adoption Day
Families come together in many ways. This Saturday I took my backdrop and lights down to the Lloyd Center Mall in Portland Oregon to volunteer my time taking free pictures of children and families attending the National Adoption Day celebration "Oregon Celebrates...
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...
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...
