Candid Family Portrait Photography: Capturing More Than Just Faces When you think of family portraits, the first thing that comes to mind is often a perfectly posed image. Everyone smiling directly at the camera. While those photos have their place, there’s something truly magical about candid family portrait photography. It goes beyond capturing mere faces....
Downtown Portland Family Photos – Finding the Right Murals Who says your family portraits need to be in some grand landscape or city park? Certainly not me! For this family portrait session we decided to keep it urban and hit up some of Portland’s cutest murals in the South East. Not just any murals would...
Their California Maternity Session Last year in the height of the pandemic we hopped on a Zoom call with Shannon and Milan, our dear friends from our college town, Chico, CA. We thought this call was your typical touch base with good friends type of thing until they told us the news, they were expecting...
I first met Katerina just a few months before her wedding. She wanted to give Adam something special on their wedding day so we planned and executed a pretty rad boudoir session. Needless to say she killed it and made her new husband a very happy man. About a year later she came to me...
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There’s something special about seeing your love story preserved in a tangible, lasting way. This black-and-white film photograph, taken on my vintage Rolleiflex, was captured with intention—one slow, meditative frame at a time. The way the light sparkles through the trees, the quiet intimacy of the moment—it all feels timeless.
Photographs aren’t just memories; they’re heirlooms. They deserve to live beyond a screen, to be seen and felt every day. A framed print transforms your space, grounding it in love and meaning.
If you’ve been waiting to print your images, consider this your sign. Let’s create something beautiful for your home.
The world feels heavy right now. More than ever, we need healing, softness, and moments of peace. We need to hold close the small joys, celebrate the ones we love, and find solace in the beauty around us.
Lately, I’ve been grounding myself in the simple things—listening to birdsong in the morning, slowing down to be present with my fur babies (especially as we welcome a new puppy), and finding deeper meaning in my work. Because photography, at its heart, is about preserving love, stillness, and joyful abandon—even when the world makes it hard to feel those things.
Where are you finding peace these days? I’d love to hear. ❤️
Giveaway: In-Home Family Sessions on Film
Seeking 2-3 families in Portland for a thoughtfully crafted family session—captured on one roll of 35mm film. A blend of documentary and artful direction, these sessions will preserve the quiet, meaningful moments of your life at home.
Each selected family will receive digital copies of all photographs.
Sessions will take place in March. This giveaway is open to pregnant mothers and families.
How to apply:
Send me a message introducing your family and sharing a little about your home.
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Entries close on February 24th.
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Valentine’s Day is a beautiful reminder that love is everywhere—not just in the grand gestures, but in the quiet, everyday moments. The way your partner reaches for your hand. The laughter shared over morning coffee. The hugs that feel like home.
I feel so lucky to spend my days capturing love stories—on wedding days, in cozy homes, in golden fields, and in the little in-between moments that make life so special.
However you’re celebrating today—with a partner, with friends, or simply by loving yourself—I hope your heart feels full. 💛
#LoveInEveryMoment #ValentinesDay #LoveStories
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Gowns @annasbridal
HMUA @ckennedybeauty
DJ @djcuttentertainment1
Florals @rachaelmeaderdesign
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Model @sararosie
Embracing mindful wedding planning can transform your engagement into a meaningful experience.
Allowing time to celebrate your love intentionally and create a wedding that truly reflects your shared values and vision.
Swipe to read our top tips for mindful wedding planning and click the link in our bio to read the full article.
Happy planning! 😌
Laura & Mark’s courthouse elopement was a day full of love and little moments of magic. They got ready in their home with their sweet elderly cat, Bam Bam (their lively Burmese mountain dog), and their adorable 8-month-old daughter. 🐾👶
Their vows were exchanged in the quiet hallway of the courthouse on the 15th floor, surrounded by city views and so much emotion. After a few portraits around town, they headed back home to get cozy and enjoy an intimate celebratory dinner together. 💕
Sometimes, the simplest days are the most meaningful. Here’s a peek at their beautiful beginning. 🌿
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How have I not shared this magical elopement yet?!
Ella & Cole’s September elopement in Joshua Tree was one of the biggest highlights of the season. These two celebrated with their closest friends, exchanging vows in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park. 🌵✨
We started with getting-ready moments and details at their incredible Airbnb, then caravanned to the park for a ceremony surrounded by stunning desert landscapes—and some of the most epic portraits I’ve ever taken, in both color and black-and-white film. 🎞️
Huge thanks to my bestie, Amanda, for being there every step of the way—from capturing photos to picking cactus spines out of my legs and even running back to the Airbnb for a last-minute outfit change. 🥰
#JoshuaTreeElopement #FilmWeddingPhotography #DesertLove
These two cuties just received & hung the most beautiful artwork from this session: a framed canvas diptych of the two of them snuggling while taking in the view.
It makes my heart happy to know they get this sweet reminder of their engagement every single day. ☺️
It’s exciting and new now and in 20 years it will be a cherished memory.
