I don’t even know where to start talking about Ian’s session. When his mom contacted me to shoot his senior photos it took me about a week to get over the fact that ‘little’ Ian was a senior. We grew up on the same road in Lincoln City and I used to baby sit him when we was a toddler / kid. I’ll refrain from sharing any stories Ian – but I can’t resist sharing this cute photo I have of you! 
Two years after this photo was taken I graduated high school and moved away and unfortunatly didn’t get to see Ian very often. Then next thing I know, he’s a foot taller than me and graduating high school himself! (I feel OLD!) Thanks Ian for hanging out with me. It was a blast to go back my my old stomping grounds and get to see that many of Ian’s favorite activities were things I did growing up too (exploring the woods, wading through the swamp, finding huckleberries etc) 
One we were done exploring the woods, Ian and I headed to the beach because you can’t be a senior on the coast and not get a few beach photos, and what’s more Lincoln City that photos in the fog? Right? 
Ian’s family is a bit of a coast icon. In fact if you’ve been to Lincoln City, chances are you’ve met them. They own Alder House Glass Blowing near Salishan Resort. They are some of the nicest, kindest and all around coolest people you’ll ever meet. So if you haven’t been to Alder House you should go visit. Tell them to make you a lamp shade, it’s one of the funnest things to watch being made! 
Jenn & David’s Trash The Dress Session | Albany Oregon Photographer
Where to even start? Jenn & David’s trash the dress session was so much fun! They just got married in June at Green Villa Barn and wanted to dress up again and get some fun shots that were just not feasible on their wedding day. We started out their house with the idea that we’d do everyday things- that you’d just never do in a wedding dress. For instance: do the dishes, play video games and hang out with Otto their awesome dog. Jenn and David met working at Starbucks so of course we had to work that aspect in (as you’ll see below). Once we were done at their house we headed out to one of my favorite places – Rogue Hop Farm! Still in awe of how Jenn could go swim in the river and then look stunning moments later for their sunset photos in the hops – incredible! 
Jenn & David- from your torrential rain engagement session, to your stunning wedding and now your trash the dress photos, I’ve had SO much fun getting to know you both and working with you. Thank you for spending time with me!
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Olivia and Nathan | Yellow Gold Farm Wedding
Olivia and Nathan chose the beautiful Yellow Gold Farm in Albany for their wedding venue. It’s been a few years since I’ve shot out at Yellow Gold Farm and I was blown away by the amazing new features and updates it has. Hopefully I’ll be shooting there again soon as it’s quickly become a favorite – plus Heather, the venue owner / wedding planner is lovely to work with and has so much experience making your dream day come to fruition. Nathan and Olivia went with a gorgeous wildflower/woodsy look and From The Heart Floral did an absolutely amazing job showing that theme throughout the wedding – from the bouquets to the cake flowers I couldn’t stop ooing and aaahing over the flowers. I’ll let you see for yourself below. Olivia asked if I would be able to do a day-of slide show using the huge TV that Yellow Gold Farm provides in the reception hall. It was my first time doing a slide show of images shot that day and admittedly I was a little nervous about getting it all running properly (ask my husband – TVs, Remotes and I don’t always get along!) However it went off flawlessly and I thought it was a really fun touch to their reception- giving their guests a sneak peek at the getting ready photos, all the fun couple photos and even the ceremony photos that were taken moments before. 
Congratulations Nathan and Olivia! I hope your marriage is full of blessings for many years to come.