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Sam sure is!

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Kissin' in the city...

I'm finally getting caught up enough to finish up some work on my New Year's Eve Wedding - and came across this image from our meanderings in downtown Portland. Such a fun couple - such a fun wedding!

Magic at the Butte...

Max and Sam had their second game last Saturday of 3rd grade hoops - and played at Pilot Butte Middle School gym. It was a great game, the boys played hard, and had a great time.

You can check out the rest of the images here.

A new look. A new focus.

A storyteller at heart, I am passionate about my job.

To be asked to capture a moment that will tell a story for generations to come is truly a privilege – for what else matters besides the relationships we build, and the memories we have of them.

This became abundantly clear to me over the 2010 holidays, when my step-dad of 34 years became ill and passed away. The photographs I have of him over our 34 years as a family, in particular over the last few, are precious heirlooms that I am able to share with all of our family, both near and far.

Photographs can be decorative and pretty, of course - but much more than that, they can tell a story of someone's life. Of memories shared and relationships built. How else can you remember the past with such clarity and detail.

I strive to capture the moment of a situation that tells the bigger story, and to capture the personality of my subjects. To create heirlooms. My style is not always polished. Not always perfect, but I am...

A dreamsicle of boy.

At three days old, this little dreamboat is sweet enough to eat.

Beautiful, beautiful...

My photography career is taking me on some amazing journeys - and this one is no exception. I'll tell you the full story, once its written in the stars! In the mean time, I hope you enjoy this sneak peek of a beautiful life (and thanks to all involved who have invited me to participate)...

A Windy Day...

Well, maybe not windy in the traditional sense! This photo session had its own windmaker - Marie, the Harris Hawk. She was a stunning performer - and I feel truly honored to have been part of this magical shoot at the High Desert Museum.

If you haven't already - pick up a copy of True North Parenting, or visit their website. The families profiled are wonderful (you can check out MOsley WOtta's website here), and the photography was a joy to capture.

Whoosh!