Spiffy Girl

 My niece was visiting from California, and I realized we had nothing to do at that moment and I wanted more practice with doing children photography. I also have finally started to find the freedom to edit as if I were painting a picture, with my own touch.  I didn't recognize that I had been holding back thinking I needed my photos to follow the "rules" of other's opinions, or other photography teachers who had taught me differently. So this was officially my first editing session where I really did it all according to how I like it, not how I "should" be doing it. :)  It was so much fun!

Engagement Photos

Aaron and Bri soon 2B Waldrop! So exciting! I really liked shooting this couple they were so sweet and playful and willing to do whatever I asked (hee hee). I am definitely learning more about poses and lighting it's just getting better and better! :) Can't wait to shoot their wedding. What a good looking couple they make my work look great ;) And wouldn't you agree, he looks just like Bruce Willis!

Weddings! Weddings! Weddings!

I did my first vendor exhibit at David's Bridal on Friday it was lovely.  A few other vendors from the Eugene Oregon area gathered to show their lovely exhibits and share their delicious treats! We had Party Lites, Mary Kay, Valley River Inn, A DJ, Market of Choice, A great bakery and restaurant from Venetta, Edible Arrangements, and even a minister!  I of course was there as the local Wedding Photographer! It was a great time for connecting mainly with local vendors, I am thankful for the opportunity and I met a bunch of great people! 

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 Again and again I am reminded of the value of relationships, it's a part of all of our lives!

Family Time...

Such a beautiful family! What a blessing to be able to capture each person and their God given personality and qualities. Thank you Lord for people!!!

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Eugene Oregon Portraits

Jesus Loves the Little Children!

Had so much fun with these two adorable children!! Children bring so much joy, and what personalities these two have. What a pleasure!

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Beauty in the small things

Sometimes to find my blessings I just have to look more closely. I was just realizing this when I went in my "not very pretty" backyard. I was determined to find beauty in what looked to me like: an ugly non-landscaped, weed filled, ugly grass back yard....This is what I found!


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Chilren and Photography

Being a Mom and a photographer, go hand in hand, I get free models everyday, and get to learn the speed of catching a candid moment. My youngest son has become so used to the camera, the moment I point it at him, he immediately poses! Children are a blast, so refreshing and such a constant reminder to ALWAYS remain child like! If you need a wedding photographer click here. :)

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