what'd you do this weekend?

me? oh... i said YES!!! :)

(he is amazing and i'm so excited to have the privilege of marrying this man. my cup runneth over.)

portland loves cambodia

oh hey, hi, hello.

the past few days i've been sick... which isn't all that unusual. i mean, i usually catch a whopper once in the fall and then again in the spring. other than that- healthy as a horse. this year's semi-annual sickness seems to have been sponsored by harrison ford movies, which have kept me somewhat sane in my feverish state. :) hurrah for that!

i'm getting excited about this year's "busy season"- which is right around the corner! it's hard to believe that spring is here and i am once again refreshed and ready to start shooting. part of this building excitement was looking over some of the work from 2010- if you haven't seen it, check out this album on facebook sampling just some of what i saw in 2010 here. i'm honestly so grateful for all the people who trusted me with their memories and events this past year, it is a joy to know you guys and be a part of your lives.

although the past few months have been quieter than the spring/summer/fall, i've still been photographing from time to time. last month, i was so excited to document a great fundraiser for a great cause, benefiting a really tangible need for women being rescued out of human trafficking. transitions global is a wonderful organization working with victims of trafficking looking to build a new life. check out the photos below from this fundraiser featuring prints from amazing designers, good food and drink, awesome music, and raffle prizes donated from fantastic businesses and restaurants all around portland.

welcome to my world.

it's been a wee bit drippy as of late.


(but here's the truth: i kind of love it. :))

remembering to have this today.

:)

adventures in second shooting.

last december, i was totally honored to shoot a wedding with mr. bryan rupp. not to be too mushy-gushy, but i totally respect this dude's work. it's pretty much my fave. can i be honest with you though? it was WEIRD to be the second shooter and not the one running the show! all day i had an internal dialogue going, reminding myself that this was bryan's deal and i needed to follow his lead. haha, it completely threw me that i didn't have to be the one in charge!

in spite of my silly "simmer down, i'm not the main photog" speech that was on repeat inside my mind, it was a great day. corbin and danielle were so incredibly chill, i wish i could bottle their attitudes and sell it on theknot.com. you know, happy, laid-back bride and groom potion. :) they simply focused on having a good time with their friends, family, and each other- such a beautiful holiday wedding.






























beautiful wedding, beautiful gray december day. so glad i was able to be there. bryan, thanks again for the opportunity to shoot with you! i had a blast.

coming soon!

soon to the blog! pictures from danielle and corbin's wedding where i was second shooting with bryan rupp.

winner!

laura wrote:

Aw, just one? ;) I'll pick our son, Gavin. I'm so blessed to be the mama to a little boy who is so full of energy and curiosity about the world and all its people and critters. He's amazing to watch.

Bonus: He'll still likes to cuddle when we read together!"

congratulations, commenter #9! :) send me an email and we can pick a time and date for your free photoshoot.

to everyone who participated and shared about people in their lives that they love: THANK YOU! it was so wonderful reading about the folks that you treasure.