maternity shoot

This was the year for maternity photos--I had three scheduled within a month of each other. I never got to shoot one client--she had her baby three weeks early! 

This shoot was so fun! I shot her engagement photos and wedding and now I was lucky enough to do her maternity shoot.

Here is my favorite photo from the shoot. I always love when I capture candid moments during more styled poses.

These are more of my favorite shots from this shoot.

 On my camera, the striped shirt undulates and kind of looks psychedelic. But here and in a print, it looks just fine.

proposal and an engagement shoot

While I helped with this engagement shoot just last week, I couldn't wait to post it (and skipped some other shoots I need to post).
This was an engagement shoot where the engaged couple got "officially engaged" (he gave her the ring) during the shoot! And the future bride's mom and her two aunts (me and my sister-in-law) were both there!
The light and location were gorgeous (as was the couple), and I can't wait to finish editing more of my photos. Here's just a couple photos, and I can't wait to help shoot the wedding...

Love the old truck in the field, but we had to watch out for cows and cow pies!

He's giving her the ring--such a wonderful expression on her face... (and my sister-in-law, Kathi, got it all on video)

Can't get over the great light and the fun location so close to their house.

"photo booth" session

I've known Savannah since she was 18 months old, and was glad to shoot her engagement photos. I also helped them create their announcement. They wanted their photos to resemble ones you'd take in a photo booth.

We had just moved into our new home and the photo studio was stuffed with things we had not unpacked, so we shot in our front hall instead. With the front door open and me positioned on the stairs, we had just enough room and light to shoot this fun (and funny) series of photos.

engagement session

This engagement shoot was an early wedding present for this young couple.

Such a cute couple!

I love it when I can capture a truly spontaneous moment.

Liked this shot through the flowers.

It's hard to walk naturally when a photographer tells you to "walk naturally". This couple did a great job.

a milestone event

this couple wanted a portrait for their 50th wedding celebration. it was so much fun to hear them talk about a little about how they met and their wedding. it was a very fun shoot.

 the only pose request from the husband was of him kissing his wife!

engagement shoot at the beach

I traveled down to Florence, Oregon, to take the engagement photos of this cute couple. The whole family went with me. We went to the beach for part of the shoot and got some great shots until the rain descended. The next morning we grabbed some shots at a small park with swings. The sun was out--which was amazing since it was December and it was at the beach! Oh, the cute couple--that's my daughter and her fiance! Can't wait to shoot the reception!