I’m thrilled to be shooting in a new space in SE Portland. These kiddos helped me christen the studio with giggles, snack crumbs, and a wiggly dance party!

On the rare occasion when I photograph children and families, I work really hard to get photos that are both natural, and of such a quality that will last through the years without looking dated or trendy. I love this family portrait:

More from our session in this gallery here.

If you’re interested in coming into the studio for some of my Artisan Portraits, here’s some information and a way to get onto our mailing list.

fine art film shoot, san jose california.

I always loved the start of a new school year! Fresh supplies, new friends, and new books. (more tomorrow)

Fine art film shoot, San Jose California.

Images from a headshot portrait session with violist Lauren Burns.

Svetli is a 7-year old boy who lives in Bulgaria. He was my little buddy when we went to Bulgaria to photograph Anna and Ali’s wedding last year. His grin makes me feel like a million bucks!

I love singer-songwriter Erin Ivey. She has beautiful, imaginative songs that range from rousing folksy numbers to sweet and sexy lullabies. I had the opportunity to hear her perform live during my recent visit to Austin, Texas and my jaw dropped to the floor when I realized her voice was even BETTER live in person. In retrospect, this seems like an obvious point but when you’re used to hearing an mp3 and then suddenly you get the full range of tonalities, your entire world is shaken.

Thanks Erin, for rocking my world.

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There’s a reason I love to be around and photograph kids. They’re unbridled. Someone asked me yesterday about my favorite fall memory so far for 2009, and this moment from the October 12 mini-session came to mind. I was showing the girls how I wanted them to lay in the leaves for a photo, and then they spontaneously DOGPILED me. It was hilarious. (Many thanks to my assistant Amanda for taking my camera and grabbing a few frames of the action.)

My favorite stylist Tricia just moved from Boston out to Portland and I wanted to make sure we updated her headshots on the way out.

Isn’t she adorable? I love doing lighthearted portrait sessions with such interesting and lovely results… we were shooting at a hotel location and almost got kicked out.

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