Baby Ethan {Vancouver, WA }

Meet sweet baby Ethan! 

This adorable little man had me over to take his first portraits during November. I previously took maternity portraits for his mom and Dad, Michelle and James, and it turned out to be one of my favorite sessions of the year. 

 Alternately sleepy and awake, we were able to get a good variety of shots. His mom and dad are complete naturals at the early parenting game, Ethan is very lucky! 

Ethan, I'm looking forward to meeting back up for our next session in just 11 months time. I can't wait to see how much you have grown and changed!

Baby Evan {Vancouver, WA}

I felt so lucky to get to take Baby Evan's first portraits! 

His pretty Mama, Karri, contacted me in the summer to set up a newborn session. You never know if a baby will be early or late that far out, but Evan came right on time, and the date we picked worked out great! The weather also cooperated, so we had lots of beautiful window light to compliment Evan's newborn perfection.

Evan was so sleepy, handsome, compliant for the first half of our session. He then woke up, and I was able to also take some more interactive family shots, which is the best of both worlds.

Thank you, Evan and family, for such a wonderful session! I hope you love your photos.

Kai and Tate {Summer Lake Park, Tigard, OR}

Look how much little Tate has grown! I met up with him and the rest of his wonderful family on one of the fleeting days of fall in November. We had so much fun, and Tate and big brother Kai were so delightful! Kai is happy and active, jumping off of everything with gusto. Little Tate, or "Tater" as his family refers to him, has these amazing, piercing blue eyes that totally mesmerized me. Definitely a great pair to get to photograph! I'm so glad we were able to make it happen, Dixon family! As always, my camera loves your family.

Hannah, Cole and Emery {Salem, OR}

What a fun session I had with my friend Julie and her gorgeous family! We met at the family farm, which included an incredible old barn that photographed beautifully, as well as a tractor and tire swing, and even some cow patties ( or were they horse patties?) this photographer stepped in once or twice. Ah, an authentic farm experience! Anyhow...

 Little Emery was dainty and beautiful, no wonder every person in the family dotes on her. Cole lit up when he was on the tractor, or in his Daddy's arms.  And Hannah remains so reminiscent of her Mom around the same age, graceful and stunning. Thank you Clark family, for such a unique session for this city girl.

 I hope we can do it again!

Luis - Class of 2013 {NE Portland}

I had such an amazing session with Luis! As an adventure seeker and budding photographer, the conversation was easy, and capturing his spirit with my camera was easy, too. We shot in the rain a bit,  explored Columbia Avenue, and bummed around Whitaker Ponds. I get a sense that great things lie ahead for this young man. He's just getting started.

Congratulations on your Graduation, Luis! 

Jack and Jane {Cathedral Park, North Portland, OR}

Jack and Janey are an adorable brother sister duo I had the pleasure of meeting up with recently. The morning was cool and full of fall color, pink cheeks and red noses. Jack and Jane did not seem to mind though. They jumped and balanced and ran all over Cathedral Park.  Janey is all spirit and spitfire disguised behind adorable doe eyes and chubby cheeks. Jack is an absolute sweetheart of an old soul, there is something behind his eyes that makes you feel like he's wise beyond his years, and sweet as pie to boot! 

Thanks Jack and Jane, what a fun morning!