When Izzy the Cat Got Together with Joe Dirt 21 October 2017

Riverside Park on the particular day we used it as a backdrop can best be summed up as: There was a man illegally feeding bread to birds, there were raindrops, there were other couples with photographers, there were volunteer gardeners with wheel barrows, there was a guy in top hat and tails and then there was us. Lots to contend with during this shoot but I think we pretty much made it look like Lisa and Joe were the only two people in the park and the little bits of rain make it feel sort of dreamy I think like they're walking in Paris. I couldn't believe workers already setting up the Rotary Lights at Riverside Park, roughly 6 weeks before the opening but it was neat to watch the behind the scenes making of the awesome event. I haven't seen Lisa since she was a bridesmaid in Amanda Hoy's wedding and it was great to see her with her beau Joe. The first time I saw Joe and Lisa together at the same Halloween party, by the way, he was dressed, extremely convincingly as Joe Dirt and she was dressed like Amanda's cat, Izzy. I really had no idea what Joe really looked or sounded like. Way to commit Joe! It's pretty obvious to me that this pair as a couple laugh a lot together which is so great to interact with on my end. These first time clients did a wonderful job doing whatever I asked and keeping their love and smiles and laughter in the forefront. Congratulations on the engagement, YOUR ring is gorgeous Lisa. Enjoy the previews!

Not the end...just the beginning.

Kellicut Family Kracks Me Up 5 November 2016

This was my first time photographing the Kellicut family and what a funny bunch they are! The dogs aka kids had an incredible amount of energy and I think we all enjoyed trying to bend them to our will. The weather was absolutely amazing for November and Red Cloud Park was in fine form. I love that this couple didn't question a single pose I asked them to do except for maybe trying to get the dogs to walk on either side of them. That brought serious laughs from Lori and I totally get it now. A lovely group of honeymooners who I had a great time running around with and I who I hope to see again. Enjoy!

I love the dogs in these 2 photos especially the photo on the right where Klaus is looking down at Trigger (who is chewing on the grass) saying what are you doing?!

PACEY Wedding 7 Oct 2016...aka The Kramers!

This Star Wars/Star Trek wedding was out-of-this-world, pun intended. I don't think I could have possibly had a better time at a wedding so I can only imagine how much fun everyone else had! It was all about the little touches that made this day themed...the Bride's bouquet in a light saber hilt, the pips indicating a rank of Lt Commander on the Groom's collar, the Imperial March music, the custom-made wooden toppers on the spacey cake, and of course the Tribbles being held off by a Bride and Groom team who came fully equipped to kick butt. Set in Hillsboro, Oregon, the bohemian venue was tranquil and woodsy. It sits in the middle of a bustling roadway complete with an octagonal barn, tall pines, weeping willows, lights on strings and mossy hideaways that make you feel transported to another planet. Time flew right by starting with snapping photos of the ladies getting ready at the salon through the whole night of dancing, dancing, and more dancing. There was Hula dancing, swing dancing, slow dancing, jumping, singing, toasts, kids waiting for cake, and TONS of love. I really can't say enough about how perfect this couple is together. Paul is absolutely the mirror of Kacey and I'm so glad they found each other. Cheers to a happy life! Enjoy...

Emma & Mark Sittin' In A Tree....Literally. 10 October 2015

Okay so technically only Emma sat in the tree but only because Mark was the gentleman Prince who didn't want his Princess to fall out of the tree under the weight of them both. True story. :) Cute couple on their first photo shoot together! They did great if I might say so. They laughed, they made funny faces, the got down in the dirt and they made it a family affair with their pups Myah and Trigger joining in on the fun. The location was meaningful to them and a photographer's dream with trails and overgrown brush and trees and bluffs. Ah-mazing. Thanks for letting me capture this moment in time for your little family and best of luck in your future together!