Nicole and I have been planning and talking about this shoot since the beginning of this year! Nicole is graduating from Grand Canyon University with her Master’s degree this month! I can’t even imagine going to school for long enough to be able to earn that, so Nicole definitely deserves the chance to celebrate this!! […]

Being able to take photos of this beautiful girl made me so happy!!! I knew Kayla in high school, which feels like forever ago but also feels like it was just the other day all at the same time. I’m not sure how that’s possible. Haha. Kayla was looking for some updated photos for her […]

Ashlyn has been in my life for 11 years now… and I didn’t even realize that until I just wrote it, haha. She was my best friend all through high school and I’m so thankful we are still a part of each other’s lives! Ashlyn and her husband, Kevin, are expecting a baby in March […]

I took photos for this family almost a year ago and it was instantly one of my favorite family sessions ever! Now, after taking photos of them for a second time… with a new family member…. this is officially my NEW favorite family session ever!!! Ben and Becky have been in my life for a […]

I’ve known Monika since I was in 2nd grade… that’s over 16 years!! We were the best of friends in elementary school and I met her husband Grant before they were even together through Fine Arts with a church I use to attend. I love doing shoots with people that I’ve known for a while […]

I had been looking forward to this shoot before I even got to Portland, when I first planned it with Makayla. I love shoots with couples that are so in love with each other and these two also happen to be beautiful and photogenic!! I loved spending some time with them on the Columbia River […]

I met Kelsey a few weeks ago in Portland when I took some portraits of her to use on her fashion blog! I had such a lovely evening with her and when I found out that she is engaged, I knew I wanted to snatch up the opportunity to take engagement pictures of her and […]

It’s Wednesday! But, since I’m still catching up on posting photos from Portland, I’m skipping Wisdom Wednesday this week and sharing my session with Katelyn! However, if you haven’t seen my recent Wisdom Wednesdays, check them out here! :)   Katelyn became very interested in nutrition after she had a few health problems in the padt, so […]

When Sam and I were discussing possible locations for her shoot, she suggested Cathedral Park, and I was so happy!! I saw plenty of pictures of Cathedral Park before coming to Portland when I was browsing the web for shoot locations, but I hadn’t shot there all summer! So, I’m thankful I had the opportunity to […]

I first met Ayaka at a house show where her and Harper performed. Her voice and musical presence are absolutely beautiful and full of grace, which makes sense, because so is she! We walked around The International Rose Test Garden and took photos amongst all the amazing flowers, some happened to even be taller than […]