Grant: Last 2011 Senior Session!

Grant had his Senior Session done just in time for invites to go out! Here is a look at our mini shoot session in NE Portland.

Senior Portrait Photography: Nearly Summer

Can't wait for summer sessions!

Spring = Color!

I arrived at Starbucks yesterday in a floral dress and bright Coral cardigan, which was a bright choice for winter. But I had had an audition earlier that morning that would be shooting this Spring and Summer, so I threw on a bit of color for my role. The Barista instantly smiled and commented on wearing such a "Springy" outfit. I smiled and thanked her before checking out the rest of my fellow Starbucks customers and their drab, dark wardrobe choices. This is depressing, I thought. But HELLO Spring!!! Right?
I mean, Spring IS just around the corner, so who's to say that we can't start mixing in some color with our winter essentials? I think throwing in a floral dress with a heavy knit is a smooth transition to Spring. Or how about leaving the tights in your drawer and baring some leg on the warmer days?
Here are some lovely spring looks that I pulled from 2 very affordable and trendy stores, Forever21 and Nordstrom. I hope they inspire you to bring a little color and cheer to the last of winter styling ( :

Portland Senior Portrait Photographer: Schedule your shoot for Winter Break!

The holidays are here and with the holidays come lots of free time and extra food (in the case of halloween make that extra candy)! I encourage Seniors who have yet to get their senior photos done to shoot me an email. Get your shoot session schedule for winter break, when Portland streets are lit up with lights and we can bundle you up with some great military jackets, american apparel hoodies and your winter boots.

I promise the rosy cheeks will look great in print ( :

Portland Senior Portrait Photographer: Joel

With Joel's yearbook photo just a week away, we were so lucky to shoot on a beautiful, overcast day. I'm not sure if I've mentioned before, but overcast days are great for shoots, because the clouds act like giant diffusers. The light rests over everything so evenly, that nothing ends up blown out, or too bright.

Anyhow, we shot in the industrial district and then over by the train station. Joel wanted a street, urban look for his photos, so we shot beneath the bridges,

Portland Senior Portrait Photographer: Ammara

I have to backtrack here soon and post the full shoots. It DOES take a while for the whole ordering process to ensue so that's part of it. I have a hard time editing all the photos before I know which one's will be ordered. ( : Sneak peaks are my favorite, because I try and select photos that give the overall feel of the day's shoot. With that being said, here's not only a peek, but a full overview of yesterday's shoot with Ammara!

Ammara was quite the comedian. She informed me before we even started shooting that she likes to make funny faces for the camera, so I prepared myself. And sure enough, here and there she would surprise me with a funny face or two. ( :

We chose this part of town for the obviously Portland backdrops, but also for the lovely overture of nature. Ammara was clear that she wanted some greenery here and there so we utilized the trees and tall grass every chance we got!

Makeup by Alisia Ray

Portland Senior Portraits: Sneak Peak with Brianna

Brianna was so fun to shoot, because I never once had to ask her to smile! She was seriously, "all smiles" all day. She requested a natural backdrop and after thinking it over for about 2 seconds I decided we should shoot at this field I recently scoped out and tucked away for something special. Brianna definitely had a Rock Star presence, despite the natural backdrop. Her florals were a nice mix with heavier accessories and ripped A&F jeans.

Here is a sneak peak from her shoot last month: