Patrick and Kristine found me as a friend referral, I have to say, I think referrals are way more valuable to me than just someone that saw my work. I value my referrals and try my best to “take care” of the ones that I learn about! I send a personal thank you for those […]

When Peggy asked me to take photos for her wedding, I was honored! I have worked (the day job) with Peggy for probably 15-20 years so when I hear she was going to marry her high school sweetheart I was excited to see the joyful, romance in her face, I was not disappointed, I have […]

Do you have a senior for the Class of 2021? This year might be even more different than last year, but it’s still important to keep some sense of normalcy, and senior portraits are one way to do that! In the Salem Oregon area we have 12 area High Schools and most of them have […]

Can I just say how much I LOVE return customers!!! I enjoying seeing them first of all and if they have little people I really enjoy watching them grown up! I photographed Nikki and John’s wedding last summer and for their 1 year anniversary they wanted to start a tradition to get family portraits done. […]

Sometimes you just click with certain people, this is what happened when I met Jessica, Matt and Cameron. I first met Jessica at a scrapbook class in 2013 when I was first starting, and needless to say (thank GOD) I have gotten a lot better behind the camera! In 2014 I photographed Jessica and Matt’s […]

I meet the sweetest couple yesterday! Due to COVID, I have been trying to be SUPER flexible with changes, and I want to work extra hard to make their day special! I photographed their wedding, due to COVID, it had been rescheduled and downsized. They had family come in from out of state and they […]

You don’t get a chance for a mulligan in life, you only get one chance with your children, with your family, with the ones you love. Family photos are one of the most important things you can do with your family! When Catherine contacted me and said they were all going to be together for […]

When you bring a newborn home there are a lot of changes, emotions and just good old fashion nerves! Whether it’s your first or your fifth, I hope you take lots of photos of them! You can never get this time back and some of the funny little things that they do you will forget, […]

Do you still do holiday cards to friends and family? Do you still do family photos every year? What these last few months have taught me, and hopefully the rest of us. Time is valuable, your family comes first, and if we have any more massive closures the Holiday’s are going to be ROUGH!!! So […]

A few years back a friend who I work (day job) with was fulfilling her bucket list dream by writing a book. The 1 book has now turned into almost 6 books and still growing! The books started out with a illustrated picture of the girl character and when Linda asked me if I would […]