Jenni Price Photography

moving on. new blog!!!! yippeee!

2010-06-04T20:55:00.001-07:00

This blog has been with me from the very start. My very first session.. until now. A little over 2 1/2 years, 367 posts. I have loved it. However, it's time for a change. I am SO excited to show you what I have been working so hard on, a new and very improved NEW PHOTO BLOG! This blog will allow larger photos, and a whole lot better quality.. which will hopefully display my work that much better. So head on over.. change your bookmarks.. from now on your blog preview will be held here....

blog.jennipricephotography.com

... don't forget to leave me a comment and let me know what you think!! Thanks for following along...

MORE rain.

2010-06-03T21:29:00.000-07:00

I met up with this family at a beautiful winery, with the most amazing, I'm talking, amazing view! Such a shame that it literally down poured the entire session, and we were unable to use this gorgeous view for not one shot. Is anyone else just fed up with this Portland rain? We better get a good summer out of all this!
Nonetheless, we still got some super cute shots of cute little Kellen, and his family. Had fun with black and white with this little guy.. don't you just love that grin?

Here's to a sunny weekend! {Psh!}

P.S. all those patiently awaiting thier mini session preview... they are coming... I'm afraid I am a bit on overload and will hopefull get them all up this weekend. So stay tuned!

rain.

2010-06-01T12:56:00.000-07:00

As mentioned before, I have had way too many re-schedules due to Portland rain. I am just about fed up with this rain.. maybe I live in the wrong state! This cute family was amongst all the re-schedules. So you can imagine my fear, when I pulled into the Pittock Mansion.. along with a very black rain cloud. Ick! But this family were troopers and stuck through the sprinkles.. luckily there was no down pour! How adorable are they? Love the colors they wore, and all the kids had the most fun personalities.. giggly, and just plain cute! As we were leaving.. I mentioned, to this Momma of four.. they make having a four children look very desirable. What fun bunch, and a lucky little gal to have 3 handsome brothers!

Ethan. {8 days new}

2010-05-31T20:46:00.000-07:00

Cute little Ethan! I first met this family, as I photographed Ethan's big sister Brookelyn, as a newborn. Now Brookelyn is running around and she has a sweet little brother, who I must say looks just like her as newborn.. with just a little more chunk! Ethan weighed in at just about 10 lbs. He has the most adorable rolls, and smooth complexion. What a sweetheart! Meet Ethan...

just about three.

2010-05-26T15:39:00.000-07:00

I don't post photos of my own little ones on this blog often enough, so due to yet another re-schedule because of this {not so summery} rain Portland is being drowned with, I was left with a bit of free time this afternoon.. lucky for my gorgeous daughter, I was definitely in a snap happy mood.
Avery, my baby girl, you ask her how old she is, and she will respond with, "just about three." Which is true, she will be three in three weeks today. Everything about children happens too fast, and I am afraid it will never slow down. Which leaves me with the excuse to take pictures of my sweet babies every minute of their blinking days. I can't believe my little girl will be three, oh, how blessed these years have been. Here is my little Miss, as she batted her beautiful blues this afternoon. So in love with this girl.

... and whats a little girl, without a little sass?

Hannah {9 days new.}

2010-05-25T21:11:00.000-07:00

Very fitting that this beautiful little girl's last name is Gerber. She is definitely as cute as a Gerber baby! Little Hannah came a bit early, and was welcomed into the arms of two very loving parents. I can't tell you enough how much I looove photographing these newborns! This sweet angel snuggled up and was off to dreamland for most of my visit, she was such a good little newborn and was just content as can be, even sneaking us a few smiles!

family.

2010-05-25T11:52:00.000-07:00

We love this family, mostly because they are family. See any resemblance? This is my sister's cute family. Their cute Cade made me and my sisters aunts for the first time and he stole our hearts.. just as much as when his cute sisters came!

Dylan {13 days new.}

2010-05-24T15:04:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful baby boy, wow, so adorable. Check out that hair... oh, I am in baby heaven. I am loving all these newborns I have had the pleasure of photographing this month! Nothing sweeter in the world than a brand new baby. Little Dylan, was such a prince, he curled and snoozed away the entire two hours, letting me pose him however way. He is quite the dream baby, pretty sure his parents feel the same.

Quite possibly my new favorite momma/newborn shot.. so precious.

Grace {6 days.}

2010-05-16T20:15:00.000-07:00

Oh, little Grace you are so loved! I love adoption stories, everyone so unique and special. This couple is so deserving of this sweet little blessing, and I am so happy for them being able to welcome the newest addition to their family. Yet another 9lb baby girl, she has the most beautiful skin and plump little lips, just perfect in every little way. Aaah, it was definitely a pleasure meeting you, Gracie.

Avery {9 days.}

2010-05-15T20:58:00.000-07:00

Not only is this sweet baby girl cute as can be, but I am a little bias to her sweet name too! I love all these nine pound babies I am able to photograph lately, their calm temperament, and rolls are just about all I can handle, adorable! Avery has three fun siblings that she is joining.. and they all just adore her already. Congrats you guys! She's beautiful!

cute family.

2010-05-14T20:46:00.000-07:00

What a cute family I got to photograph this past week! Such well behaved fun kids, I'm sure they just have a blast together! I hadn't seen them since their smallest was just a newborn, so it was fun to see how much everyone has changed. I had a great time with you all!

drowning.

2010-05-13T22:17:00.001-07:00

I am officially swimming in galleries! Thank you to all those who have been waiting so patiently.. I should be caught up by this weekend!
Just finished this itty bitty's gallery tonight, and fell in love with those cheekers! Hope everyone is enjoying this awesome weather!

oh, those curls.

2010-05-11T00:10:00.000-07:00

Because I am finishing up this very nice family's gallery, and yet again, can't resist those curls!

playdate with Collin and Liam.

2010-05-10T15:11:00.001-07:00

This is the second time I have photographed these cuties, such handsome blond hair and blue eyed boys! When their mom told me to just capture them playing and not worry about the posed shots, I went crazy and loved watching them as they explored the outdoors. It was the perfect evening.. with the most gorgeous light. (Oh how I have missed working with the sun.. and look forward to this summer, where it shows it's face more often!) Big brother is probably the smartest little 4 year old I have met, and is one hundred percent boy! How many 4 year olds do you know that speaks french? Brilliant, right? Little Liam had the most precious wispy curls.. definitely reminded me of my littles at that age! Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day weekend, I sure did! Enjoy the cuteness!.

Mini Sessions NOW Available!

2010-05-04T01:43:00.001-07:00

...and what's a post on this blog without a picture? I just can't handle it! Here is a sweet photo from a session I just finished editing tonight. Sweet mama love, nothing better, right?

Henry {5 years.}

2010-05-02T21:21:00.000-07:00

Oh, sweet Henry boy! I love every chance I get to meet up with you and your cute sisters! I loved hearing about your cool birthday party, and all your fun friends! Happy belated Birthday buddy!

Every little boy has a silly face deep down inside {some not so deep.}.. just waiting for the perfect moment to let it be seen!

Wyatt {7 days.}

2010-04-29T15:07:00.000-07:00

My sweet 2 year old daughter was on my lap, when uploading these images, and think she said it best, "awww, dat babee is so tute!" I am loving all these newborn boys {is anyone expecting a girl out there?}.. they all seem to be closer to the 9lb mark, and I'm loving all the chub I get to work with!
{this next one may be my latest favorite newborn shot!}

sweet family of {four}.

2010-04-29T01:14:00.000-07:00

I say this over and over again, but I really feel so blessed with what I do. I almost feel guilty leaving for photo sessions, I enjoy them a little too much, no part of what I do feels like a job. I love it all.. but one of the highlights of doing photography, are the people I get to meet. This family, like so many others, was just the sweetest. Beautiful inside, and definitely out! While taking the children's photos, a few bystanders even came up and commented on how gorgeous these children are... can you blame them? Those curls and lashes, are just to die for! Lucky I am. It was so very nice to meet you guys!

toesies.

2010-04-29T01:13:00.000-07:00

just couldn't resist.

bianca {one year}

2010-04-27T14:31:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to meet this beautiful girl on her birthday, right before her big bash! This sweetheart has so many people who just adore her, and loads of family members who were there cheering her on through the photo session and there to celebrate her first year! What a lucky little girl. Thanks again for allowing me to capture such a priceless milestone! Happy Birthday Bianca!

Mr. Smiles.

2010-04-19T10:13:00.001-07:00

This little guy was just the cutest, he kept passing me these cute flirty smiles, then he would get so shy, and cuddle up to mom or dad's neck, so sweet. What a doll baby! Happy first Birthday little guy!

And... I am off today for the rest of the week, off to a sunny warm place with no kids {not quite sure how I will manage? sad.}.. meeting up with some awesome friends for a girls week! All emails, orders, phone calls will be returned when I get back on Friday April 23rd! Have a great week!

Ellie. {2 years} Collin. {3 months}

2010-04-18T20:51:00.000-07:00

I last met this family when little Collin was just a few pounds and a two weeks old. Now he is alert, and smiling at just about anything! What a sweet boy he is. I got lucky and even got to photograph his big sister as well, she took on her responsibilities as a big sister and did such a great job. It was so nice to see you again!

Just as a heads up.. I will be out of town Monday-Friday {April 19-23} this week. With no internet access! I will return all phone calls and emails as soon as I return Friday!!

Joseph {8 days.}

2010-04-15T23:15:00.000-07:00

Let's face it, I am behind. So behind. Too behind. But not for long! I have had a very busy week of re-scheduling all these sessions who have gotten rained out from these past two weeks of gloomy weather! But hopefully after this weekend I will be caught up and back on track! So thanks for being patient, especially if you are waiting on a blog preview or gallery!

Okay, on to the cuteness! Darling, right? This little guy was too sweet, it took us a while to convince him he needed to take a little nap so we could snap a few sleepy shots.. but once he crashed he let us mold him into whatever shape. The best part of photographing a newborn under two weeks is you are able to see how they actually fit in the womb, it's flexibility that fades quickly! What a blessed family.

because..

2010-04-13T01:24:00.000-07:00

...this little guy kept his parents waiting... then I kept his parents waiting... here are a few more! Your gallery is up A family! Hope your enjoying that precious baby boy...

happy easter.

2010-04-05T10:26:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. We sure did! Good thing I managed to take my sweeties out for their Easter photo shoot before we got hit with all this lovely rain!

Macy & Jude {six months.}

2010-03-30T16:05:00.001-07:00

These guys have sure grown since I last visited them! They have only gotten cuter, and more smiley! We met at a great location on a beautiful day, what more can you ask for, right?

little Macy tuckerd right out! Being so cute is tough!

meet caleb {9 days.}

2010-03-29T16:22:00.000-07:00

Sweet Caleb is so loved, the anticipation of his birth grew as he decided to make his grand debut a little later than expected. His parents sure have an adventure of a birth storey to add to this little guy's baby book! My hat goes off to this couple who definitely had to endure much to finally hold their precious baby boy. I think they'd agree when I say, he was completely worth the weight. Such a beautiful baby.

lots of kisses from grandma. he is so adored!

one of my most favorite..

2010-03-28T15:33:00.000-07:00

families! Okay, my families favorite families! Confused, yet? Bethany and I met in middle school, became super close in high school... and have only gotten closer since! She is one of my best friends, and our kids adore eachother! Bethany is the momma to four beauties... I'm sure you recognize the littlest.. Mr. Preston. He has graced this blog more than once! You even got to see his grand entrance to the this world. Whats even better? Not only is Bethany an awesome friend, but she is also an awesome photographer as well! Perfect, right? Yep, we were made to be BFFs. We love this family.

totally rad.

2010-03-26T23:04:00.000-07:00

isn't he? Rad. It's the perfect word for my cute nephew, who had the cutest motorcycle party to celebrate his third birthday. Happy birthday little dude!

little Aidan {1 year.}

2010-03-24T14:31:00.000-07:00

Those blue eyes and that gorgeous red hair is almost too much to handle! This little guy is adorable! I was lucky enough to meet up with him on his actual birthday! I didn't get too many smiles out of this little one, but he gave me plenty of contact with that sweet, to die for, look. Hope you had a great party little man!

South Carolina.

2010-03-22T22:22:00.000-07:00

That's where this sweet family is headed this week, they are moving from Portland and wanted to capture some memories from their time spent here. I have done this with several families that move from Portland and I think it's such a great idea!
Talk about cuteness! Look at their adorable daughter! Who can resist those kissable cheeks, and plump little baby lips! She is already a little heart breaker! Too adorable! Good luck with your move.. hope you were able to enjoy some sunshine in between packing those boxes, and hopefully you got to see these before you took off!

See what I mean? Check out those smackers! Cute!

downtown baby.

2010-03-17T12:48:00.000-07:00

I love photographing this family, these two little ones have the cutest of smiles! Little Madison is the sweetest little girl, the last time I photographed her I beleive I had to hide while I took photos so she wouldn't see me.. otherwise the tears would come! But you give her a half hour to warm up and she whips out the cutest giggles of all! Happy Birthday sweet Madi!

We had to get a few of handsome big brother, he did such a good job helping make his little sister smile. You can already tell he is going to protect his sister as they grow older.

Eli {6 days.}

2010-03-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

What a fun, fun session! This little guy was up for anything, so sweet, just peacefully slept while I molded him where I wanted him! Such a calm temperament, and so loved by everyone around him. A first grandchild who will surely be spoiled with love.
A newborn session never ends without these little guys doing their duty on someone or something... it's what happens when you get them warm, fed, and clothes less! Eli sure did his fair share... and his new daddy got the worst of it! I say it at almost every newborn session, but it cracks me up how this always happens with daddy! Such a good laugh!
Meet sweet baby, Eli...

little Kekoa {continued...}

2010-03-09T18:51:00.000-08:00

Just finishing up this sweetheart's gallery, and had to post just a few more!

alton & brant {18 months}

2010-03-08T15:42:00.000-08:00

racers... start your engines...
on your mark....

... get set...

...and their OFF!
such identical cuteness, right? well it only gets better! these guys have the bluest of eyes, and sweetest personalities... which are not identical! the bond between these twin brothers was beyond noticeable. i think i left wanting a set of twins myself!

Naomi {1 year.}

2010-03-04T15:56:00.000-08:00

Really? It has already been a year since I got to photograph this sweet baby girl?

I was excited to see if it was possible for little Naomi to get any cuter.. and, well, see for yourself, she is a doll! In all her one year old glory! What a sweet age, it makes me miss little lady at this age. Totally an over acknowleged phrase, but.. "they grow up WAY too fast." {sniff}

Sophia {4 weeks.}

2010-02-28T15:37:00.001-08:00

A lot of photographers have the same age preference when it comes to photographing newborns, preferably under 2 weeks of age, the younger the better. You just get better results- as far as those sweet newborn poses. They are more curly, sleepy, and more than anything they CHANGE daily. They will never be as small as they are in those first two weeks, so it's fun to capture! Sophia, on the other hand, was an exception to this rule. She is still just itty bitty, sleepy, and curled right up.. and take a look at all that gorgeous hair! It's one of my most favorite things to do, photographing newborns... especially when the mom of this sweet angel is a dear friend!

Sawyer {5 days.}

2010-02-23T16:34:00.000-08:00

My sweet neighbor had her fourth handsome little boy last week, I was so excited to finally meet him, what a sweet little angel he is. He has the cutest little dimples {which I wish I could have captured better} just like his brothers, he is surely so loved. It was so nice to meet you little Sawyer.

kekoa {9 days.}

2010-02-21T21:45:00.000-08:00

Little Koa, is such a beautiful newborn, just like his sister was when I photographed her at just 4 days old... 14 months ago! Arriving just a few weeks early made him very sleepy and he let me pose him in all sorts of cute curly newborn positions, such a sweet little boy. What a blessing he is to this loving family.

{haedyn & gracyn}

2010-02-19T22:06:00.000-08:00

I was so excited to re-connect with these boy's mom, I went to high school with her and haven't seen her since! It was great to visit for a bit, and meet her adorable family... their two boys are just the cutest. They have the most gorgeous blue eyes, and sweetest little personalities! Having two toddlers is no easy task, I have been there, but these guys were pros at keeping it all together!

my little lady.

2010-02-18T20:35:00.000-08:00

As you can imagine, my own kids are in front of my lens, probably too often. But I rarely get the chance to sit down and spend time going through and editing them. I had to just peak at a few I took today of my sweet baby girl, Avery. She will be three in June, so technically she really isn't a baby anymore, and she is proving this to me, constantly. Like today, while eating lunch, she leaned over, "Momma I want to tell you something in your ear." I leaned in, and she whispered so soft, "I loooove you." She just melts my heart, simple as that.

kendall {6 months}

2010-02-16T00:42:00.000-08:00

A lot has happened since I last saw Miss Kendall , she has grown just a bit and is almost mobile! She has the most gorgeous blue eyes and will be sure to break a heart or two in the next few years... if she hasn't already?

hapy valentines day

2010-02-14T15:44:00.000-08:00

a few of my cute litte valentines, oh, how i love them.
hope you spend the day with those you love.

here comes the sun...

2010-02-09T21:28:00.000-08:00

{doo ta doo doo}
I looooove this weather! It has been so nice to sneak outside on sessions and actually work with the sun! It's been a while! We definitely got lucky with this session, it was probably the warmest it has been since October... at least. It was oh, so lovely. I got even more excited when I met these super cute parents to be, they are so excited to meet their new little one in the next few weeks. They are having the gender be a surprise, which I think is so fun! I'm just not sure I could ever do it! So here's my guess, I think they will have a {drum roll, please} a boy.. keep in mind I was wrong with the guesses of my two babes! We will just have to find out in the next few weeks!

what a fun idea, right? all credit goes to this momma to be... she came all prepared with balloon in hand!

Thanks for looking!

a few in color.

2010-02-08T21:05:00.000-08:00

I just finished sweet baby Estelle's gallery tonight and thought I'd share just a few more... I typically use this brighter green backdrop specifically for black and white images (it leaves an awesome contrast) and stick to the softer, calmer colors with newborns but I had to throw these out there! I kinda like this pop of color.

i love this cute little face, my babies used to make it all the time, an we just loved it!

Collin. {14 days}

2010-02-06T00:46:00.000-08:00

This guy was just itty bitty, a whopping 5 and a half pounds! He came a bit early but is healthy and just the sweetest thing. He was so sleepy and just fun to work with, such a good little model and made the cutest sounds as we moved him around! He is welcomed by a very loving family, including a big sister who adores her little brother already. Meet Collin...

Collin's dad served our country in Afghanistan, he is already proud of his daddy.. as is the rest of our country!

heidi {little rockstar.}

2010-02-04T22:26:00.000-08:00

I believe this is the 5th time I have photographed little Miss Heidi, I first met her back when she was just 5 days old... and now she has already celebrated her first birthday! What a cute girl she is too.. as soon as she saw that camera in her face the super sweet grins came out and she rocked the entire session. In fact, I couldn't believe my eyes when I glanced at the clock as the session ended... 3 outfit changes, indoors/outdoors.. all in 35 minutes! She was just the happiest baby, and we just bounced from idea to idea with no interruptions! Happy birthday (a little belated) little girl, it has been sooo much fun following you along your first year of life!

behind.

2010-02-03T00:32:00.000-08:00

I really try and get galleries done within 2-3 weeks of the session, however, for whatever reason... I got behind... so I am posting preview number two for this family who has waited longer than three weeks to see their gallery! Besides, they are just completly adorable.. and I need an excuse. Your gallery will be up tonight, and hopefully I'm back on schedule. Thanks for your patience.

colby {7 days.}

2010-02-02T20:55:00.000-08:00

It's such a sweet thing walking into a home where a newborn has just entered into a families life. I love the feeling. Especially when I am able to photograph the family, when they are expecting.. I get to see their anticipation, and then to see them when they finally get to cuddle that sweet newborn. Ah, life is a sweet, sweet thing. Nothing else quite like it! Little Colby, such a snuggler, and had the most plump little newborn lips... he's going to be a charmer, for sure.

expecting. {04.2010}

2010-02-02T20:51:00.000-08:00

I love doing sessions for other photographers! When I showed up at this session I had a list waiting for me with plenty of ideas. Had a great time! Wow, I'm tellin ya.. babies babies everywhere! I'm so not complaining!

Estelle {9 days.}

2010-01-29T21:53:00.000-08:00

Sweet little Estelle was just perfect to work with, so sleepy and snuggly... just an ideal newborn, and what a beautiful name! I first met this cute family back when big sister was turning one, and now she is just about two. I love watching families grow, it's just the sweetest thing. Congrats, she is beyond gorgeous.
It has been a very busy week full of newborn and maternity sessions, it's no secret newborn sessions are my favorite... so I am in a bit of heaven.

Rilynne {7days}

2010-01-19T22:06:00.000-08:00

This family has been anxiously waiting for this baby girl to enter into their lives, and they are most deserving of her love. Words don't express the love that you can feel in their home as they interact with their sweet daughter. I was honored to capture these priceless moments of our good friends, as they welcomed the newest member of their family!

Merritt {18months}

2010-01-18T15:41:00.000-08:00

Oh, this little guy is just the cutest! He was full of smiles and giggles despite the nasty coooold weather, what a sport! After a trip to warm up in his car, he was again back to his insanely sweet smiles! He even had a crew to come make him laugh, including both Grandmas... what a lucky guy! How can you not just love that little grin?

jolie {5 days new}

2010-01-13T21:28:00.001-08:00

I first met this sweet family when big sister was the same age as tiny Jolie, just a few days old. It has been so much fun watching them grow along the way! Congrats guys, she is just as gorgeous as her big sis.

baby mason {8 weeks}

2010-01-11T13:21:00.000-08:00

I love the name Mason, I have two newphews with the same name, they both just steal your heart away. Little Mason was beyond perfect, he was alert as ever... and gave me perfect eye contact, couldn't ask for much more! Even better? Daddy is a fireman, so we got to use some fun props. What a beautiful baby boy!

We tried so hard to fit him into the helmet... maybe if we tried 7 weeks earlier, we would have been a little more successful, nonetheless.. I fell in love with this shot. Future fireman?

{ode to karlie... and her big brother}

2010-01-07T22:25:00.000-08:00

there is just no possible way you were ever able to forget my sweet baby neice, karlie. she graced this blog so well back in april 09...

remember now? simply gorgeous, and nothing changed... eight months later:

now to the smartest little 2 year old I know, who also happens to be one of my super cute nephews, here's "studly" mason, "sweatheart" karlie's big brother:

karlie and her beautiful momma:

one of the whole family

I had to share this image: my sweet boy asked if he could come along to help mason and karlie giggle at the camera, here he is "babysitting" karlie while I photograph just mom and dad. Cute, ah? In his words, "Mom, I think I should come every time you take pictures, I'm really good at it!"

Thanks for looking!

A New Start!

2010-01-05T21:09:00.000-08:00

Wow! What an amazing year 2009 was for me and this sweet adventure! I am so excited for what 2010 has in store!! I got to meet so many awesome families, I really feel so blessed to have such a hobby that allows me to do what I love! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season! We sure did, but I am ready to get back to photos- 2 weeks was almost too long without a session!
You may have noticed a few new changes on my website?? If not go check it out! Also, I never intended to change my prices this year, but since we moved clear out to Washougal I am noticing extra hours being logged onto my sessions, so there is a teeny tiny increase for travel. The bigger change that is going to be made this year is the way of payment, instead of having options of print or digital copies.. I am going straight to digital! This will not effect too many clients, since I have only had about 8-10 print orders for the entire year of 2009. Digital is the way to go! Because of this change the form of payment will be collected all at once (on the day of your session) instead of in two installments (session fee & photo order).

Well without further adieu, onto the sneak peaks! This was actually the last session of 2009... before the start of all the newborns I have for January (stay tuned for those sweet sessions)! This family was great to work with, it was dry when we started... then the SNOW came! Boy did it fall hard.. but that didn't stop us!

{have a lovely holiday season!}

2009-12-25T13:09:00.000-08:00

{anticipation.}

2009-12-17T16:46:00.000-08:00

When I first talked with this cute momma to be, she mentioned that her style is more black and white and very simple! It was a great sessoin and I can't wait to meet her sweet baby boy.

{last holiday family of the year!}

2009-12-16T11:53:00.000-08:00

Boy, oh boy! these past few months have definitely been filled with a lot of beautiful families! I feel so honored and blessed that so many of you have chosen and entrusted me to capture your families sweet little moments. Just for fun I went back and counted just how many families I have had the pleasure of meeting since the beginning of September (which is usually when the holiday rush begins) this family makes the grand total of 73! I then went to my archive of 2008 (Sept-Dec) where I had just 26 sessions in those same 4 months last year. What a difference a year has been for my little business! I feel so blessed and am in complete awe that I have more than tripled my clientèle within a year!! I truly believe I am the luckiest person in the world! I get to do what I looove doing, and I work with the most amazing people... YOU! Thank you for allowing me to make my dream a reality!

Without any further blabbing... I have had quite a few return clients from last year come and visit me again this year, and I love seeing how they grow! This sweet family of five, didn't change too much.. but those boys sure got taller! It was so nice to see you guys again!

{scrumptious.}

2009-12-08T20:13:00.000-08:00

don't ya think?

{i'm back!}

2009-12-08T00:39:00.000-08:00

Wow- I am finally getting caught up with things, it is amazing!! It's been a whole six days since my last post, seems more like a month! But I'm back! Love this sweet family, who braved the cold weather... although they did luck out and we got this session done a week before Portland hit 22 degrees, yikes! Aren't they all adorable? Don't get too excited... they are all taken!

{Miller. Seven Days.}

2009-12-01T22:12:00.001-08:00

I'm back! We survived! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend! Now to get caught up on all these galleries and previews!
It's been a few weeks since I have had a newborn session... I missed them! Miller was the perfect baby boy- such a sweet sweet baby. Hardly heard a peep! He is the fourth child into this beautiful family, and is so loved.

Just had to sneak this one in of the two big sisters. While little Miller was being fed, Miss S had a great idea; "Let's sneak a picture of me and my sister, so my mom can put it up on her blog! It will be a great surprise!" {How can I resist?}

{Mini-Session Previews!}

2009-11-24T22:00:00.001-08:00

Last Saturday I put together a mini-session day, it was the first time I had ever had so many sessions in one day, but it turned out awesome. I was able to meet some beautiful families, and the weather... well, we dealt! Here are just a few, all I have time to put up tonight, I'm sure I'll add a few more next week! {Your CDs will be ready at the end of next week! Don't forget to email me your addresses!}
I am leaving out of town for Thanksgiving, all emails, orders, and phone calls will be replied to... when I return on the 3rd of December! Happy Thanksgiving!

All I have to say is this momma and daddy, are my heroes! 4 kids under the age of 3, and such gorgeous kids they were! How cute is the littlest? 2 weeks old and just slept straight through it all! Don't you just love the color coordination? Perfect!

I love meeting up with this family- I first met them last year around the same time, and it's always a pleasure. I love working with large families.. nothing like all that love!

Such a sweet family! These two little ones were just kind as can be, so well-behaved... and just very pleasant! I loved seeing the bond between them, it is what I hope my two babies will be like when they get a bit older!

Twins! Yay! I love working with twins! My second set of the day! Although it got quite tough getting these two to crack at the same time.. we still managed a few! I have a lot of twins on my calendar, and I get excited each time... there is nothing like the friendship involved with a set of twins.

{under the bridge}

2009-11-23T19:26:00.000-08:00

when this cute family mentioned wanting to meet up under the St. John's bridge, I was super excited! I love new locations! This one was awesome! In fact, I decided to hold 6 mini-sessions there the same day {previews coming tomorrow!} Why hadn't I heard of this park before??? One of my new favorites!

{please note: I will be out of town Nov 25th- Dec 3rd, please place digital orders by midnight tonight if you would like them to be sent out before I take off!}

{winter.}

2009-11-22T22:35:00.000-08:00

okay, I know it's not officially winter just yet, but this session was totally winter weather! this family held out like champs! brrrrr... cold! as much as I love the photographing at the pittock mansion, this was the last of the year! farewell for a bit.. well, until the sun shows it's face again!

enjoy your little sneak peek!

{brown-eyed beauties}

2009-11-21T22:18:00.000-08:00

seriously, these girls have the most gorgeous big brown eyes ever!
even though it was a bit chilly, we saw the sun at this session, which is always rare for a November session! ill take anything i can get when it comes to this Portland weather.. as long as it's not the cold rain!
it was fun to catch up with this family a bit- we miss our old neighbors, now you guys just need to move out this way so we can have our fun bbq's again!

{sweet brothers}

2009-11-20T20:48:00.000-08:00

I think every session from here on out was freeeezing! I have the bravest clients! Sweet baby Lily, got a little cold mid way through the session and her sweet brothers did everything to try and make her happy, my favorite trick: two little boys singing "twinkle, twinkle little star" to their baby sister. So precious!

{completely loved.}

2009-11-19T20:21:00.000-08:00

This sweet little lady, is beyond loved. I got to meet not only her sweet parents, but grandpa, grandma and auntie too! They were her complete cheering squad! I warned them, I may be calling them soon to come along with me to every session- they sure got little Ellie gigglin good! What a special little girl, and such a sweetheart too! Happy early birthday little one!

{imagine.}

2009-11-19T00:13:00.000-08:00

{sunshine... to hail, again!}

2009-11-18T22:56:00.000-08:00

portland weather, it's just weird! when I showed up to this fun session, the clouds broke and we had great sunlight coming through the clouds... about 15-20 min later... the hail came.. again!
we got cute shots nonetheless! although, it turned out I was pretty scary to miss madison! I'd look at her and her cute grin would turn to tears... I kept my distance! so sad!

{so cute.}

2009-11-17T22:04:00.000-08:00

{curious}

2009-11-17T17:52:00.000-08:00

I love meeting up with this family, they are adorable... and I love how lil mr Blake looks just like his Daddy, and Lucy looks just like her mommy! These little ones were adorable as usual, and loved to explore all on there own, curious as can be!

{just because}

2009-11-17T02:05:00.001-08:00

just because i finally finished preston's gallery, and had to share a just a few more. that's all. it's 2am. night!

{a little out numbered}

2009-11-16T16:01:00.001-08:00

... but what a lucky guy to have 4 beautiful girls in his life! Love this family and their friendship!

{here comes the hail...}

2009-11-13T11:41:00.001-08:00

i almost hate to say it, but our nice fall days may have come to an end? days are starting to get a little more gloomy than usual... making our nice natural light fade faster and faster! we luckily got a bit of a rain break {which ended in a HUGE hail storm} with this cute family, whom I started photographing when momma was pregnant with her first, did little Kenzie's newborn, now she is one- and her momma has a little mr. on the way!

{miles & adele ... }

2009-11-11T21:38:00.000-08:00

... and parents too! i loooove photographing twins, theres nothing like the bond between them, and it's so easy to catch! we had quite the winter of a morning, it was freeezing! I couldn't believe what good sports these babies were through this nasty weather, you would never know in the photos!

... and just because I couldn't decide bw, or color with this shot... I chose both!

{skamania lodge... or not!}

2009-11-10T12:04:00.000-08:00

I love taking this families photos! Such a sweet family, cute cute boys who are just curious and fun! When their mom contacted me with such a fun location as Skamania Lodge, I was thrilled! When I pulled in, never had actually been there myself, I got a little nervous- it was a dark rainy day anyway.. but all the evergreens surrounding the location left everything a bit too dark than I like it! We were loosing daylight fast but, luckily, we were along the gorge and it wasn't too hard to find another location just a block down the road... oh, this might be my new favorite spot! SUCH a gorgeous sunset.. ending with a DOWNFALL of Oregon's beautiful rain!

{adorable charley}

2009-11-09T22:02:00.000-08:00

isn't he just the cutest? he had a ball crawling all over the place getting dirty and eating some leaves every now and again! i just love seeing parents totally smitten over their little one!

{gorgeous fall}

2009-11-09T08:51:00.000-08:00

why can't every day of fall look this gorgeous?? I always love meeting up with this family, they are all so comfortable in front of the camera, which makes it easy to capture those sweet moments. I first meant little Roman when he was just barely rolling over... now he is running! One of my favorite things as a photographer, is watching these babies grow!

{fog at the mansion}

2009-11-05T22:48:00.000-08:00

After rescheduling a few times I finally got to meet back up with this adorable family! We headed up to the Pittock Mansion {which has been quite a hit this year, if you haven't noticed!} where we ran into some super thick fog! There is usually a bit of fog at the mansion in the mornings, but this is the most Ive worked with- such a sweet looking backdrop! It got to be pretty chilly, probably the coldest session yet of the year- and this little six month old rocked it! Such a good baby boy and fun to work with!

{this one is for mom and dad, othewise known as B's scary smile! looove it!}

{leaves.}

2009-11-04T21:14:00.000-08:00

I always love meeting up with this family, just the sweetest cutest little family... see for yourself!

{ashlan & brielle}

2009-11-03T21:02:00.000-08:00

oh, how I love these two, and not only because they are my gorgeous nieces! aren't they just beyond beautiful? I'm one lucky aunt!

{2 weeks}

2009-11-02T16:57:00.000-08:00

little preston is two weeks today... still so itty bitty! here is a few days back at 10 days, wide eyed and alert!

{backyard family}

2009-11-02T15:12:00.000-08:00

I love doing family sessions at my clients homes, it just gives off such a cozy feeling in all the photos, everyone is just more comfortable. These guys had a beautiful backyard, a perfect backdrop. The gorgeous mom of this family, happens to be the realtor that helped us find our home, she is amazing! If you are looking for a home in the Vancouver/Camas area, contact her she is just great!

{happy halloween!}

2009-11-01T19:22:00.000-08:00

hope you all had a fun and safe halloween! my peter pan and tink sure did!

{tis the season}

2009-10-31T00:45:00.001-07:00

I just had to share a few of these adorable cousins! How cute are they all in their lovely Christmas attire?

{grandpa & grandma's}

2009-10-29T22:01:00.001-07:00

We met up at g&g's house for this shoot, what gorgeous location... and a perfect afternoon, the sun even stayed with us for a few hours! Little A was sure a fast one, and wasn't too interested in me... but soon he gave in! How do I get so lucky with such adorable clients?

{fall is in the air}

2009-10-28T20:54:00.000-07:00

I love shooting downtown Portland, every time I show up, the atmosphere changes just a bit, especially in the fall. We were lucky enough to have great weather- and have perfect fall colors surround us!

Birthday Boy!

2009-10-27T22:18:00.000-07:00

What a sweet evening to do photos, check out this fog! A perfect family to match the gorgeous forecast. We were both a little sceptical, it had been raining alllll day long, we were on the verge of canceling when we decided to just go through with it, so glad that we did! All four of these guys had the most sparkly blue eyes, especially the two little ones, they kept me on my toes and it was so worth it! A special shout out to Mr. Karson who turned a big ONE today! Happy birthday buddy!

Preston {mr. cheeks} 3.5 days new.

2009-10-26T13:36:00.000-07:00

Such a gorgeous baby boy, that you will see a whole lot more of, I'm sure!

{the freshest.}

2009-10-24T17:11:00.000-07:00

One of the most remarkable gifts is life. Being present in a delivery room is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever felt. I was honored that one of my closest friends asked me to be in the same room to document, when she gave birth to her fourth child. It was absolutely beautiful, perfect in every way. Thank you, Bethany and Lynn for sharing such a priceless gift!

Here is sweet baby Preston Trey, at his very {freshest}, a mere 4 minutes new. To view Preston's entire birth storey, click here, have a tissue handy. Congratulations you guys.

{Pepper & Katie...}

2009-10-23T21:03:00.000-07:00

... and family! I love when I get to see this sweet family, I last took photographs of little Katie when she first got Pepper last Christmas. It's so fun to see clients grow... even their puppies! After their family session, Katie got all dolled up in her ballerina gear and pranced all around the mansion. Throwing poses left and right!

{fun at the park}

2009-10-21T21:44:00.000-07:00

I met this cute fam of four at a fun park, it's so ideal to meet families with young children at a fun park... they are able to run around and play taking a few pictures in between! We officially are into the gorgeous fall colors, and I love it!

sister & brother

2009-10-18T13:41:00.000-07:00

such a sweet bond with eachother already.

{dream}

2009-10-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

francis {10 days.}

2009-10-16T20:17:00.000-07:00

nothing sweeter than a curly newborn. this beautiful baby girl was just as sweet as they come, along with her big sister, whom i'm sure will be best friends with... only 11 months apart.

.. and of course one of pretty big sister!

{3 days left...}

2009-10-15T14:14:00.000-07:00

until one of my good friends will be holding her sweet baby boy {which you will see plenty of in the next few weeks} can't wait bethany, he's going to be gorgeous!

portland family

2009-10-14T21:12:00.000-07:00

I first photographed this sweet family towards the beginning of the year, so it was so nice to see how much they have changed in just a few short months! These little guys weren't too sure of me at first, but in no time they warmed up and their cute little personalities came through!

Albuquerque

2009-10-13T21:33:00.000-07:00

I was happy to fit these guys on my calendar as they flew up for a little vacation from New Mexico! Such a sweet family, I even got to meet Grandpa and Grandma! I was so nervous the weather wouldn't behave for us, but it was just beautiful, a perfect fall day- it was so nice to meet all of you, hope you had a great time!