Sleepy Colin : Newborns

Talk about a baby boom. Babies are coming out of the woodwork! And I am loving every minute of it. Colin visited me at 9 days old - in my opinion the perfect time for newborn portraits. And while I'm always excited for a newborn session, this session was a little extra special to me because Colin is the son of an old high school friend. I have known Geoff since I was 17 years old (and if you know how old I am and do the math, you'll see that's a very long time).

Geoff & Amy, congratulations on your beautiful son and thank you for allowing me the opportunity to photograph him at such a sweet age. I love my job!

Baby Jake : Newborns

Jake is a special baby. Of course, all babies are special, but little Jake came into the world six and a half weeks early. He stayed in the hosptial for 2 weeks. And he's perfect. Especially that round face of his. I love it!

Jake came to my studio a bit older than most at nine weeks. But only 2 weeks past his due date. And he slept like a champ. How I love sleepy babies. Congratulations, Mark, DaiLene and big brother Max!

Lydai & Alex - Married!

I can't believe how far behind I am on blogging. You might remember Lydia & Alex from their recent engagement session at Vancouver Lake Park. I recently had the honor of documenting the exchange of their wedding vows at Oaks Pioneer Church in Sellwood. The church is stunning (and tiny!) and the ceremony was absolutely beautiful.

Congratulations to you both and thank you again for allowing me to be a part of such a special day.





























































Venue: Oaks Pioneer Church
Flowers: Bella Bloom Florals - http://www.bellabloomflorals.com/
Hair/Makeup: Jessica Gilmartin - jessica@jessicagilmartin.com

Happy Birthday, Addi-Bear!

Today, my beautiful little girl turns three years old. I remember the day I found out I was going to have a daughter. I told anyone that asked that I didn't really care if I had a boy or a girl. And I truly believed it. I loved the idea of a brother for my son, but I also loved the idea of having the opportunity to raise one of each. Imagine my surprise when, upon hearing I was going to have a little girl, I started crying. Happy tears, of course!

I absolutely adore my daughter. She is an amazing little creature and a perfect gift from God. She is affectionate, silly, and creative. I can't help but smile when she shares her treat with her brother because he's already finished his. She loves to snuggle, read books and sing songs. And not just any songs. She makes up her own. On the weekends, my husband and I will listen quietly from our room while she sings to herself in the mornings. She can sit and draw, cut, color and paste for hours. She's gentle, yet tough. Sweet and a little bit of rotten. She's my baby and I'm so proud to call her my daughter.

Happy birthday, little one! I love you more than you can imagine.





























a little musical chairs..





and presents!











and the one thing she really wanted at her party - a pinata!