Engagement: Kristin&Cody

I've known Kristin for a few years now but this was really my first time getting to know Cody. Let me tell you, this couple is a total blast! They were so much fun and energetic despite the rainy weather and I loved getting to know them as a couple. 

Cody and Kristin will be station in North Carolina starting this summer, so our first stop was Portland's waterfront. We were able to get a great view of the city and the sun even came out for us. As far as Portland weather goes we really lucked out. Afterwards we went up to one of my all time favorite places, Christmas Mountain Tree Farm. The two of them were engaged over Christmas so I thought it was fitting. Kristin did as well since her last name will soon be Wood. The cheesiness is adorable. The day was a complete success despite rain, finding parking, and a small incident involving a fence (oh dearie me). I am already so excited for their country wedding next April!

Engagement: Nicole&Kashi

This is a shoot I have been incredibly excited for. So excited as I planned out sequences of images I wanted on my flight home from Vegas three weeks prior and knew exactly what I wanted from the entire shoot. In all honesty who couldn't be that excited when a tandem bike comes into play? It couldn't have been more fitting for these two. 

Nicole and Kashi met while on separate bike trips across the country, so their bike themed engagement and wedding is more than appropriate and adorable. They also had their two dogs along (my kind of people) which ended our day in a perfect playful way. They're also an unfairly stunning couple that makes my job far too easy. Check out those shoes! 

On our drive to Cannon beach I asked them about how they met; Nikki gave a great 30 second version and a good laugh before Kashi told me the full story. Listening, I began to realize their love and their meeting was a true act of fate and a passion that you rarely come across. The two of them had this radiant love that enveloped you in awe inspiring emotion. All day they were completely at ease with each other and I was able to sneak into these true moments and capture the sincerity of the two.

It was a pleasure to work with both of them and I am delighted to be photographing their wedding in June!

Bike Rental: Mike's Bike Shop | Food: Crepe Neptune | Engagement Ring: Gilt Jewelry | Teal Shoes: Sloan Boutique

Said the Captain to the Sea

"You have always been in me" said the captain to the sea. "You have always been a part of me."

"You have always held our hearts" said the sailors to the stars. "You have always held our hearts."

We Came Alive-Benjamin Dunn 

52 Weeks: A Year in the Life of Cat

I guess since I've posted week 2 I should probably post week 1 right? And I should first explain what the heck I'm doing. 

I decided that I would begin another year long project, beginning and ending on my birthday life before. But the idea of taking a picture a day seemed immediately daunting and I knew it wasn't something I could pull off with the quality I wanted. So instead I've settled one picture a week to be posted every Friday for the next year. Another goal is to have at least one self portrait a month. I like to begin and end with a photograph of myself (so vain) to give some kind of comparison at the end. And that's how we wound up with this fancy mug as picture number one (crazy red hair for my mermaid summer!) Check back every week for the updated post and follow my progress! 

52 Weeks: Week 2

This is more than just one picture, but how could I not share them all. My friends threw me a surprise birthday party when we were all back in Eugene, which left me with a ton of balloons. Perfect excuse for a photobooth! Also our house seems to be full of amazing props, we are just that awesome.

When I was a child I had these fab sunglasses, my mom was amazing and found me a new pair for my birthday. Obviously I am just as cool as ever.