One of these things is not like the others

After much prayer and consideration, we've decided to relocate our studio at the end of July to New Mexico. We would like to confirm that we are committed to taking excellent care of all our Pacific Northwest clients. We love our Portland clients and have been blessed tremendously. We will continue serving the Northwest and will always look forward to shooting where the people are diverse, the coffee is good and everything is green:) We are sacrificing green for brown and replacing rain with sun. The landscape may change, but our vision remains. We are committed to loving people, cultivating change, making art, inspiring hope and encouraging dreams. We are very excited for what God is doing in our life and look forward to an awesome adventure.

Like always, custom art prints and books are available to order by phone or email and will be delivered by mail. We still have a few openings for 09 winter weddings and are now booking for 2010. Portrait commissions will be available by appointment as we will be coming back to shoot on a regular basis. Please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions during this transition. We look forward to creating beautiful memories and capturing your life moments.

Follow us as we follow our heart.

Rachelle and Erik

After reuniting at their high school reunion, these two have become inseparable. In his arms is where she belongs. Rachelle and Erik will say "I do" at the end of this month.













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Class of 2009

When asked to photograph the senior class of Portland Bible College again this year, I was thrilled. Many of the students have sat in front of my lens once before - some as friends, several as bride and groom, and almost all at one time or another - as wedding guests. As a PBC grad, the campus is familiar territory, but the connections I made are covenant. These are the faces that have spent countless hours in prayer and are full of power, purpose, and hope. Look closely, because what you see here is a vehicle for change.




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Paxton

I couldn't leave home without photographing my nephew Paxton. Last time I visited he could barely sit up. Now he is beginning to take steps and has four baby teeth! Unfortunately it was rainy outside my last day in Fort Scott, but we managed to find some great window light.

Here are a few of my favorites from our mini session:










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Morgan and Bryan

It all dates back to High School Chemistry. Sharing the same lab group, Bryan took the first opportunity he found to capture her attention. When Morgan complained of her hands being cold, in .02 seconds he was right there to warm them up - and he still is. Whether this came as surprise or it was all a surmise, Morgan and Bryan have what it takes. Their chemistry has only grown stronger. They will be tying the knot this July in watermelon country, the small town of Hermiston, Oregon.

Here are a few of my favorites from our e-session:















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The Foulk Children

Great things come in small packages. Joe and Dalayni recently welcomed their new baby brother, Traxton, into the family. They instinctively nurture, protect, and care for him without reservation. Babies are amazing gifts from God; bringing new joy and peace into our lives.

Here are a few of my favorites from our children's session:









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The Allen Family

Last week I traveled back to my hometown of Fort Scott, Kansas for a few days to help a friend photograph her first wedding. Between shooting for local clients, cooking dinner for my parents, playing with my niece and nephews, helping out with the family business and visiting old friends, time seems to disappear. However, I did manage to sneak away and photograph my sister and her family. It was a little chilly, but you would never know from the warmth and love they share.

Here are a few of my favorites from our family session:












After prying off their little fingers one by one that are gripping my legs and holding on with all their might, I finally managed to slip away from my niece and nephew who have begged and bribed me to allow them to climb into my suitcase and fly back to Portland. About an hour on the road to Kansas City, I receive an email from my niece stating in a very serious tone that if I don't turn around and come back right now she will slap me:) Guess I have it coming upon my return!

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