Portland, OR | Lifestyle and Portrait Photographer

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about 10 months ago

about a year ago

about 10 months ago

“ Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

— Mary Oliver

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There was a gorgeous view and garden and courtyard on this property but it was so hot and bright that we couldn’t take pictures out there. ⠀
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Lucky for us there was this covered porch with the most beautiful turquoise door and magical vintage bird houses and so much greenery. 😍

We’ve been potty training this past week and I’m happy to report we survived! It was one of those parenting things I didn’t think too much about until it was here and then all of a sudden that’s all we were thinking about and taking about. My patience was stretched to its farthest limits. There was screaming and tears from both of us in the most difficult moments of “resistance” as the book (Oh Crap, Potty Training-which I highly recommend!) describes it. And then oh man, there was success and rejoicing and so much pride and joy and empowerment. ⠀
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Watching Ellie learn something entirely new and find success (and accidents here and there) and hearing her shout “I did it!” and proudly wipe, flush and wash her hands, it’s been the absolute best 🤗

Josh and Olivia. Swoon.☺️⠀
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Sunset pictures are always so so worth it on your wedding day. That beautiful light, a few moments away from the party, a chance to be present together in the midst of a blissful day.

“Train your mind to see the good side of what’ s in front of you. Life is a series of thousands of tiny miracles. Notice them. Notice again and again how fortunate you are. The evidence is all around you right now, and it’s beautiful, and well worth gathering into your awareness.” -Marc and Angel Chernoff ⠀
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(I love following @marcandangel for daily doses of positivity and encouragement🤗)⠀
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Is there anything better than a kiddo to help us stay in the present moment? I love how kiddos squat down like this to see their world a little closer. ☺️

Josh and Olivia. ⠀
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Sometimes, the best moments happen when they think I’m not looking while “taking a break”.

Whitney and Christopher, Maternity Photos, Portland Oregon

May 29, 2018

These dear friends of mine are getting so close to meeting their sweet Hazel girl any day now, but very possibly today! I LOVED how this session turned out. So dreamy and beautiful. I mean, Christopher was serenading his ladies with some Lumineers tunes, does it get any better?