{jones family} / nampa, idaho family photographer

This is one of the greatest families I know! When we first moved into our home, I had heard TJ, the father of this family, talk about growing up in Bend. From that moment on, I knew we would be quick friends!!!! Annabelle is one of the greatest inspirations in my life. She has housed nieces and nephews in her home for over a year (making their household number increase from 6 to 10 people!) and took care of her father-in-law in the last years of his life. While her life was the busiest it could be, she kept up on volunteering in her children's school classes, doing MY hair (she does hair AND she does an amazing job at covering up my WHITE hair! Yes, I have been going WHITE since I was 26 years old), and cheering her children on in all of their extra activities! Tabitha, Sterling, Preston are some of my boys idols!

Shortly after these pictures were taken, their oldest son, Zach left for a 2 year mission to Romania. I don't know how Annabelle has held her composure, but she has handled his departure with such ease! Zach will be such a blessing to those living in Romania.

Thanks for being such an inspiration to my family! We love the Jones Family!

{crystal+brandt=eternal love}.portland, oregon wedding photographer.yakima wedding photographer

In high school, one of my fondest memories is driving to school with one of my best friends sitting next to me singing at the top of our lungs the song: "Ironic" from Alanis Morissette.  One of the lines of the chorus states "It's like Rain, on your wedding day...." and Chelsea Ann and I always commented on that line.  "Wouldn't that be horrible" I remember asking Chelsea, and sure enough, 4 years later, in Portland Oregon, it rained on Chelsea Ann's wedding day.  She wasn't bothered, it didn't phase her one bit, if it had been me with rain on my wedding day,  I would have freaked out (obviously, someone up above knew me all too well and blessed me with one of the hottest days of the year on my May wedding day 11 short years ago.).

Well, just as Alanis Morissette's song rang true for Chelsea Ann 9 years ago, it rang true to me and my sweet cousin on HER wedding day.  Portland Oregon was beautiful but very dreary on her wedding day on May 27th, but just like my best friend Chelsea Ann, it didn't seem to drag my cousin Crystal down one bit.  She was beautiful, radiant, and breathtaking, just like a bride should be on her wedding day. 

11 short years ago Crystal was one of my "jr. bride's maids" at my wedding, and on her special day, I witnessed her new chapter as a married woman, and joyfully, I watched her day unfold behind my camera!













And, for all of you single ladies who dig singer/songwriters with a passion.... here is my ultra sweet, cute, dare I say romantic *single* cousin Garrett! Here is a link to his facebook music page. You just MIGHT be hearing his music in the very near future each and every time you look at my blog! More to come!


Congrats to Crystal and Brandt! My your life be full of love!

{baby ryah}.sisters, oregon baby photographer.

Baby Ryah entered this world after 30+ hours of labor at a little less than 6 pounds. Her mom, the amazing Ultra Runner channeled her stamina and determination and labored for nearly 20+ hours before asking for an epidural.

Ryah's parents work with the disabled through the educational system and have the biggest hearts for those around them. They live in what my boys considered "Bear Country" from the Berenstain Bears books. Beautiful surroundings with lots and lots of room and country for little Ryah to run, if she so chooses to follow in her parents Pearl Izumi footsteps (Ryah's mom is sponsored by Pearl Izumi and has one of the most colorful collections of running shoes possible. My husband is slightly jealous of her connections!)!

Congrats to the Nordell's! Ryah is so precious; you two have been truly blessed!(and MY family has truly blessed by the two of you!!!)



Ryah's dad Josh was able to calm her down with complete ease!







I will have you know that Ryah slept the very best while in this bucket! Who needs a crib?!