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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

family portrait month – you can help!

DON’T MISS OUR SPECIAL “FAMILY PORTRAIT MONTH” PROMOTION!

Recording the faces of children and their families is such a pleasure. That’s why I believe so strongly in the work of Operation Smile. Each year this incredible organization of more than 6,000 volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, and specialized health care professionals, perform free reconstructive surgeries for children suffering with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities. (More than 100,000 children are born with facial deformity each year in Operation Smile’s 26 partner countries.)

This October I am participating in a very special family portrait promotion. Throughout the month we will celebrate “FAMILY PORTRAIT MONTH,” a wonderful opportunity for you to update your family portrait and help to support OPERATION SMILE.

Family Portrait Month is a wonderful way to teach children the value of reaching out to others. Even small children can understand the importance of Operation Smile’s work, and they are eager to help these needy children.

I hope you will join with us in helping to make this vital work possible. Don’t forget that the holiday season is right around the corner, so there’s no better time for a family portrait, which is always appreciated as a gift for family and friends and to send along with holiday greeting cards.

As always, I look forward to creating some truly wonderful portraits for your family!

SCHEDULE YOUR FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION IN OCTOBER AND 100% OF YOUR SESSION FEE WILL BE DONATED TO OPERATION SMILE!

RESERVE YOUR DATE BEFORE 9/15 AND GET A REDUCED SESSION FEE OF ONLY $99.

AMY WILL DONATE 100% OF HER SESSION FEE EARNINGS TO OPERATION SMILE DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER!

CALL TODAY 503-367-2285

Monday, May 17, 2010

Leah & John’s Engagement Shoot {portland wedding photography}

Crawford and I had the amazing experience of shooting Leah & John’s engagement shoot this weekend. And after several hours with this couple, I know that this night is the first of many laughter-filled nights with these two! Meeting for a cocktail (or two) beforehand got the night off on the right foot. The only problem at the shoot is that none of us could quit laughing long enough to get a serious shot of the two of them. Wait til you see these photos … they’re cracking up in just about every single one! They will be up soon…. and in the meantime, you can check out a few of the ‘behind the scenes’ photos of us all having fun. Whoever suggested that we go see the Journey cover band afterward is my new hero. I can’t remember if it was John or Leah, I just know it was the beginning of a late, goofy night. Prestidigitation! (Don’t ask. I don’t even know.) Jiffy Pop!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

hints of autumn {laurelhurst park}

I am by no means a nature photographer, but yesterday at Laurelhurst was irresistable. The color, although it’s not as vibrant as it will be in a few weeks, was there, hidden, and wonderful!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

summer fun {beat the heat!} – portland children’s photography

Monday, July 13, 2009

hayley+eric {thank you, merrywood farms!!!} – portland wedding photography

We are having the best wedding season we’ve ever had. We’re having so much fun! It seems that every weekend we shoot a wedding that somehow beats the last, which is hard to believe! This one really takes the cake.

Meet Hayley and Eric… they were married last weekend at their Godparent’s farm in Oregon City, Merrywood Farms. What a fantastic place this is! We had such a ball meeting all the families and spending time with the owners on our own personal tour. Such a blast. There were so many things about this wedding that were magical… the location; the people; Hayley’s dad singing to her at the reception; the GORGEOUS bride who’s bad photo it’s impossible to take; the fact that the wedding party camped out on the property after the reception; the cutest little ring-bearer that decided not to be upstaged by the bride and be carried by Hayley’s dad down the aisle; and last but not least, a little calf born THAT MORNING on the farm, named after the bride herself!!! And I can’t forget to mention, just about the most unusual musician performing at the reception – this guy knows how to throw a party!!!

We are still telling people about this wedding, and I think we will be for a long time. All our neighbors know about it by now. Thank you, Hayley and Eric. The best part of the day was spending time with the two of you and getting to know you better. You are such a special couple and we know you’ll be so happy together!!! Enjoy Disneyland!!!