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JOURNAL

AN ARCHIVE OF love stories

Being invited into the the lives of extraordinary people is an incredible privilege. The stories I adorn through my imagery capture the true essence of the human spirit and the art of being in love.

I hosted a one-on-one mentorship for one of the loveliest ladies in all the land.  Melissa flew in all the way from Austin Texas to spend a couple days together.  Our real couple, Ana and Dhaniel came in from Canada for their Anniversary session, and we has so much fun photographing them together. Here are […]

“I look over at you and see S U N S H I N E”…. Gown: Anthropologie Suit : Soto & Co.  Lab: Photovisions Film: Fuji Pro 400H

  Theresa and David loved the old world feel of Villa Catalana Cellars in Oregon City.   I was thrilled to have the opportunity to photograph them in this beautiful, private owned estate!  Heavy rain was forecasted, but we went for it!   The weather could not have been more lovely!  I absolutely loved getting […]

“You know it’s funny what a young man recollects, Cause I don’t remember bein’ born. I don’t recall what I got for my first Christmas and I don’t know when I went on my first outdoor picnic. But I do remember the first time I heard the sweetest voice in the wide world…” – Forrest […]

  Anne and Rob had their first date at Castaway in Portland, Oregon.  Naturally, we wanted to photograph them where their love story began.  We finished the shoot at the waterfront, overlooking their beloved city.  Their love and joy were infectious and I am so grateful to have been chosen to document this precious time […]