Two Reasons to Smile || Bend Oregon Photography

Last week, on a whim I decided I wanted to give a {real} Easter Bunny Encounter away to what I had hoped, would be a deserving family.

Well... I did not find one single family.

I found TWO!

While I received a bunch well-deserving nominations, two stories in particular warmed my heart - and I felt they both needed to come in and enjoy some bunny-love!

Here are a couple of sneak peeks of each family - and a brief account of their story... and to each of them - I extend my heartfelt THANK YOU for allowing me to capture these memories for you.

Introducing the Andrews Family!

I received not one, but TWO nominations for this young man & his family.

Doesn't he have the sweetest smile ever? 

Introducing the McCarthy Family!

This gorgeous family of six is currently facing a battle with breast cancer.

Never having had professional portraits - I about fell on the floor when the girls walked in wearing their mom's and aunt's Easter dresses from over 30 years ago. 

What amazing outfits for their first portraits!

How cute are they?

You can look forward to hearing more about each of these families in the coming weeks, 

because for now, I've got a bunch of bunny-editing to do!

The Bunnies are coming! Save the Date || Bend Oregon Spring Portraits

It's that time of year! Time to get excited for my 5th Annual Bunny Encounter!

Studio Portrait Packages with live bunnies - wrangled by my 4-H bunny wrangler for 5 years running!

Save the Date! Details will be announced soon!

Bunny Wrangler - Amanda

2010 Bunny Encounter

I’ve been lucky enough to know this young lady for 4 years now… and  thought you may want to know a bit more about who wrangles the bunnies for my live bunny photos at Easter, otherwise known as the Bunny Encounter.

Meet Amanda!

 Amanda started in 4-H when she was in the 4^th grade. She currently belongs to the Tumalo Community Club and raises both rabbits and pigeons. You can find her at the Deschutes County Fair – where she is happy to take you on a tour of her animals!

When asked which animal she prefers to raise – she replies,

“hmmm… I don't know which one I like to raise more honestly I like to raise both rabbits and pigeons.”

Amanda plans to go to COCC to complete her basic courses and then on to OSU to major in graphic design. She also wants to become a 4-H leader to give back into the program.

In case your family is thinking of bringing home one of these adorable bunnies this spring, Amanda offers the following advice:

Thoroughly research the animals before hand to see what you are getting into and don’t forget that clean cages, fresh water, and good food makes for a healthy happy rabbit.

2011 Bunny Encounter

2012 Bunny Encounter

2012 Deschutes County Fair

Don't forget - you can get your OWN bunny encounter pictures this year! Schedule today!
Space is limited! Full details on the Bunny Photo Sessions HERE.