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We’ve Moved!

We are thrilled to announce that we have relocated just outside of the Nation’s Capital to Silver Spring, MD. Gorgeous Montgomery County mixes urban centers, suburban conveniences, and rural vistas – the best of all worlds in Maryland! Just a few miles from Washington, DC, our new location is centrally located to the DMV, andContinue reading “We’ve Moved!”

Photoshoots with Little Kids in Portland

When folks talk to me about taking photos of their small children, they always express nervousness about getting kids to look at the camera, let alone smile. But that, my friends, is where the magic of motherhood comes in. I am the parent of a toddler and very comfortable spending most of my days acquiringContinue reading “Photoshoots with Little Kids in Portland”

Beautiful Family Photoshoot at Kelley Point Park

This was my first photoshoot at Kelley Point Park, but it definitely won’t be my last. The venue is photogenic and highlights all of Portland’s wonder: beaches, rivers, forest, meadows, and industry. This beautiful family quickly became comfortable in front of the camera and their loving, playful selves shined through in this natural light photoContinue reading “Beautiful Family Photoshoot at Kelley Point Park”

Mother & Son

These radiant mother and her sweet 4 year old son were an absolute dream to work with. Their love was visible in every moment of our photoshoot, and I really think it comes through in their images. I love how her smile lights up her whole face, and how she’s always at his level soContinue reading “Mother & Son”

The Art of a Mini Session

My mini sessions are just 15 minutes in a single location. Sometimes it’s very difficult for potential clients to conceptualize just how full 15 minutes can be. Whether the photoshoot is for businesses, families, couples, maternity, engagement, newborn, or anything else – two things are true: you can get a wildly diverse group of photosContinue reading “The Art of a Mini Session”

What’s a Wildcard Photoshoot?

What’s a wildcard photoshoot? Anything you can dream of! Naked in nature on the top of a mountain? Yep! A hike through a meadow? Uh huh! Sailing with your sunnies? Absolutely! I also take product photography, businesses interior and exterior shots, and lifestyle photographs.

What Else Do I Do?

What else do I do? Besides portraiture, I photograph businesses, museums, street art, and products! I have the strange humblebrag of being a Level 8 Google Maps Local Guide with more than 112 MILLION views of my business photos.

What’s in a Shoot?

What do you get out of a one hour photoshoot in a single location? Lots of folks think all the images will look the same and are nervous about being in front of the camera. Here is an example of a one hour family photo shoot in Cathedral Park here in Portland, OR. In aContinue reading “What’s in a Shoot?”

Poses or Candids in Portraits

Many folks are nervous about looking awkward in their portrait session. But portraiture is all about capturing the moment — the split second the parents look at their child adoringly or the time the couple cracked themselves up laughing when they didn’t know I was still shooting. When it’s your family photo session, you reallyContinue reading “Poses or Candids in Portraits”

Micro Shoots: 15 Minutes and Plenty of Images!

Sometimes, even a 30 minute mini shoot feels like too much. Maybe you have a newborn, a squirmy pet, or you just hate being in front of the camera. Introducing: the micro shoot! In just 15 minutes in a small, local park (in this case, the small yet mighty Gammans Park in beautiful Arbor LodgeContinue reading “Micro Shoots: 15 Minutes and Plenty of Images!”