Its always so much fun to capture families, but especially fun when a family with grown children are able to all get together for family portraits. Joyce and Paul have three daughters, three son-in-laws and four grand kids and they all were able to spend time together over Christmas break and made sure to carve out time from all their baking (and eating!) to get some memorable family photos taken. 
I might be slightly biased since three of the four happen to be my nephews- but I think Joyce and Paul have some darn good looking grand kids don’t you? 
Survival Mode | Oregon Magazine Photography
2012 held quite a few exciting moments for me and the business and one of the most notable is having my photos featured on my first magazine cover! I did this photo shoot back in August and had to keep it under wraps until the magazine ‘hit the shelves’ in November. I’ve been excited to share this with you all! 
I got to spend the afternoon shooting the Sander’s family helping tell their story though photos. The article in Family Foundations tells the story of Stephanie Sanders a young mother of four kids and her battle with an aggressive form of breast cancer. 
During her Chemo treatments, Stephanie ended up with a large collection of scarves and hats that the kids love trying on and dressing up with. Part of my assignment was to capture this interaction between Stephanie and her kids while they all tried on her hats. 
Thank you to Family Foundations for letting me help tell the Sanders touching story and thank you to all my friends, clients and fans that have made 2012 an amazing year. I’m excited to continue this journey with you in 2013!
Jenn and David | Albany Oregon Engagement Photos
Jenn called me an hour before the session to make sure we were still on even though it was a little wet outside. It was barely sprinkling and there had been blue skies earlier, so I told her I was game if they were! Of course as soon as we got out of the car the skies opened up and it started absolutely dumping rain. Jenn and David were the best sports and totally embraced the unpredictable Oregon weather. I’m so glad we didn’t reschedule because we got some super fun photos that wouldn’t have happened without the rain. 
You know it’s going to be a good photo when you nervously ask “Sooo, how do you feel about trying to look sexy, while getting drenched and being freezing cold?” and you’re met with an excited “Yes! what do you want us to do!?” 
Jenn and David – You two are fierce! I’m so looking forward to your wedding next year.