abbi + keith // engaged {portland engagement photography}

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holy moly, two months since my last blog post! i've been busy with various assignments and a whole lotta mamahood, but i definitely need to get back in the habit of blogging! i am so excited for the upcoming wedding season, mostly because of couples like this one - Abbi + Keith! these two are so warm, friendly, smiley and sweet to each other, and their engagement session was so much fun. we took a walk around Commonwealth Lake with their two pups; we had the most lovely fall light. 

more engagement sessions are coming. oh yes they are.

iver | esther short park {vancouver lifestyle family photography}

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i had a lovely time with Iver and his wonderful mamas in august, following them around on a typical sunday morning. they played at the park, we wandered the farmer's market picking out produce, and ended with a sweet treat back at the park. it's silly how long it's taken me to blog this! a little bit of summer on these cold days, enjoy! 

the green family | waterfront park {portland family photography}

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who doesn't like to read books on blankets and blow bubbles? it was a perfect evening with Avery, Treveé, and their adorable and spunky daughter Bristol. Treveé is a super talented photographer as well (check her out here), and i had a great time with this sweet family. 

sara danielle designs {portland commercial photography}

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i wanted to share a few of my favorite shots from the lookbook i photographed for Sara Danielle Designs. Sara is a local designer with a phenomenal line of delicate, feminine jewelry. I was so happy to get the chance to work with her and look forward to future collaborations! 

Jewelry: Sara Danielle Designs

Hair and Makeup: Tiffany Naemura

Models: Harriette, Dani, Tiffany

sylvie | st johns {portland family photography}

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i spent a lovely morning with this little family earlier this year. as soon as i walked up to the door and saw the quote from beatrix potter i knew i was going to like them.

sylvie was 3 1/2 at the time and if you've ever been around a kid that age you know how full of wonder and spunk they are, it's a magical time in childhood. she very graciously served her mama and I at a tea party, listened to a sweet story, wrestled with her papa, and led us on an exploration of the garden, the nearby field and a favorite tree. 

they were getting ready to move away, so it was a privilege to be able to document a tiny snippet of their lives at sylvie's first home. i'm always up for a session like this - i play the observer, and we just let everyone be themselves and see where the day takes us. now that i'm a parent i believe in this more than ever - these "day-in-the-life" moments are the ones you want to hold onto.

Jessica & Joe | Cooper Mountain Nature Park {Portland Engagement Photography}

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Meadows, trees, a super sweet couple - I love this engagement session! So excited for Jessica and Joe's wedding this August. 

Eileen & Brent | Washington Park {Portland Engagement Photography}

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These two are a lot of fun, and so is their awesome pup Oscar!! He was a very patient model, only demanded one short break to chase a squirrel. Really looking forward to Eileen & Brent's wonderful wedding this August!