Being Seen ~ Vancouver, WA Boudoir Photography

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Being Seen ~ Vancouver, WA Boudoir Photography

I used to think that doing boudoir photos always seemed like you would be doing it for someone else to give the pictures to, I couldn’t have been more wrong. It was really empowering and the biggest take away I think from the entire experience was to feel seen. That might sound weird but being a wife, mother, employee, boss and friend is overwhelming at times like I am something for someone all the time and that someone is never myself.

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Click Away 2020 – Atlanta, Georgia

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Click Away 2020 – Atlanta, Georgia

I mentioned a couple of posts before that I attended the Click Away photography conference in Atlanta before shit hit the fan. I want to take a minute to tell you all about the conference! I came home with so many great ideas and inspiration… and new contacts in the industry! It was definitely just the thing that I needed before coming home to quarantine.

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My Valentine

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My Valentine

Remember the days of Myspace and wasting hours of your life filling out silly little quizzes and questionnaires about your life and preference? Or am I totally aging myself right now? =) Well, either way, I saw this little going around the interwebs and thought it would be the perfect Valentine’s post and provide a little “get to know your wedding photographer” information, too!

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What is Your "One Word"? ~ Boudoir Client Guest Post

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What is Your "One Word"? ~ Boudoir Client Guest Post

Suddenly, I was no longer concerned with lumps. I felt BEAUTIFUL! My body felt strong. My confidence soared. 

She showed a couple snaps on her camera throughout the session, and I was blown away. Why was I so worried? I looked like a BABE! There were no lumps, no love handles. I didn’t have backfat erupting from the back of my thong, or cellulite on my thighs that looked like cottage cheese. I looked like a strong, sexy, confident women.

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Kayla & David ~ Independence, Oregon Wedding

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Kayla & David ~ Independence, Oregon Wedding

Kayla and her fiance, David, told me that they were planning on getting married on September 19, 2019… 9/19/19… this year’s palindrome day! They had already booked the garden at Green Villa Barn and Garden in Independence, Oregon and was hoping that I’d be willing to travel for document their big day. Without hesitation, I said “Yes!” they seemed like a fun couple and the venue looked gorgeous! We got a contract signed, their date on my calendar, and then waiting for over a year! But, I’ll tell you, it was worth the wait!

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Photography for Your Soul ~ World Mental Health Day

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Photography for Your Soul ~ World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day.  Organizations and celebrities all over the world are posting articles, videos, and posts on social media trying to help raise awareness about this issue (including this video by two of my favorite red heads!).  But did you know that being photographed, and seeing yourself in photographs, can have a positive effect on your mental health?

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Welcome to the World, Kaiden! ~ Birth Photography, Vancouver, WA

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Welcome to the World, Kaiden! ~ Birth Photography, Vancouver, WA

On the morning of her induction, I drove to the hospital with so much excitement and anticipation.  I’d been actively waiting for this day for three weeks and was ready to, once again, document mama’s strength and dad’s support as they welcomed their newest addition into the world… what I was NOT expecting, was the full family affair that this day was going to be!

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Alison & Brandon... and Family ~ Five Year Anniversary

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Alison & Brandon... and Family ~ Five Year Anniversary

Five years ago I had the pleasure of capturing some engagement photos for Brandon and Alison on Mt. Tabor in Portland, Oregon. After five years, it was great to get together with them again! Alison’s mother is a friend of the family, and asked if I’d take some updated photos of her (almost all) adult kids. Since the timing worked out to also be right around the couple’s five-year anniversary, they asked to do the session at Camp Arrah Wanna in Welches, Oregon… their wedding venue.

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So Much to Learn! ~ Experimenting with Boudoir Photography

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So Much to Learn! ~ Experimenting with Boudoir Photography

Over the last year or so , I’ve taken several classes on studio lighting, feminine posing, boudoir photography composition techniques, etc., etc., etc… there has been some AMAZING material that has been really helpful and inspiring, but, the “problem” is, in order to learn new techniques and use them WELL, you have to be able to practice! Thankfully, I never seem to have trouble finding women to allow me use them for practice… which is why I love doing boudoir model calls so much! It gives women an opportunity to experience boudoir photography, get a few complimentary photos, and allows me to play around, try new things, and not worry (too much) about the final product.

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Sonnet & Jonathan ~ Oregon City, Oregon Wedding

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Sonnet & Jonathan ~ Oregon City, Oregon Wedding

I honestly don’t know why it’s taken me so long to get around to blogging this wedding! These two are celebrating their two month anniversary today! It was an amazing day, with lots of stories, memories, and laughs! These two traveled all the way from Boise, Idaho to have the wedding of their dreams at a GORGEOUS (and gigantic!) Airbnb out in Oregon City, Oregon.

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Let's Hear it for the Grooms!

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Let's Hear it for the Grooms!

I absolutely love documenting the look on the groom’s face when he sees his to-be-spouse coming down the aisle! But, if you think it about it, even that moment is more about the bride than the groom… grooms kind of get the short end of the stick on their wedding day, and, sometimes even in the wedding photos!

As a wedding photographer, I try to give both sides equal coverage. And I generally have a lot of fun photographing the guys! This post is all about the grooms!

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Misadventures of a Wedding Photographer!

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Misadventures of a Wedding Photographer!

Someone asked me recently about my wedding photography horror stories. It took me a minute to think of something to respond with. I don'‘t think I’ve had any “horror” stories in my four years of photographing weddings, but I have definitely had some misadventures! I won’t focus on the number of groomsmen and drunken wedding guests who have hit on me, or my number of equipment malfunctions (why I always carry back up gear!), but here are some of my more memorable “moments”!

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