We pulled up our sleeves to find the slightest sign of relief from the heat. It felt like a sauna in the small room where we were photographing the basketball team. I can't imagine how they felt after a good practice. They were good about it though.
We wanted to try something a little different with our portraits. A more "Sports Illustrated" look. We have a ways to go with it, but we like the starting results. Here are a few of our images with the new style.














Portland Oregon Sports Portraits & Weddings

I was sitting on the track stretching out my hamstrings as I listened to the banter of the high school kids. I loved to hear what was important in their lives. I felt like I was being let into a secret world that every parent wished they could be a part of. As a track coach we weren't completely allowed in, but we definitely had a key.
The conversation started up about their favorite bands. Who's hot, who's not and who needs to just fall off the face of the earth. Then someone brought up Blues Traveler. My ears perked up since this was one band that I really knew. It was super hot in high school and maybe even into college, but I wasn't sure. I was shocked that they knew who they were and still liked them......so I listened in...."Do you like them?" Then I heard the worst thing ever....
"I don't listen to oldies." The conversation moved on from there. I heard nothing else after it. I lost the air in my lungs and I looked up at Eddie who was blocking the bright sunlight from striking my eyes and we just looked at each other. It was the very first time that I felt really old. Our music is now oldies to high schoolers. Are you kidding me!!!!

There is nothing that will make you feel older than being around high school students. So, lucky for us, our reality was checked as we photographed Faith Bible's Soccer & Volleyball team. Most of the kids were on our track team so it was really great to see them again. Their volleyball team will be going to state next week and they are expected to take it all. Go Falcons!













Sports Portraits Portland Oregon Photographers

The conditions were not at all what I had hoped. We always wish for a slightly overcast day, but a sky just soaked with rain isn't good. It's not good for hair and makes a the surroundings seem so gloomy. But....we were so lucky to be photographing Kelly that day. She is one of those gals who are super laid back and just runs with the fun. The gloomy weather didn't bother her a bit. She wasn't afraid to sit on a wet bench or stand under a tree of heavy drops. She made things easy and super fun. I loved her roll with the punches personality and I know that is going to help her go far.
Congratulations on making it to your senior year. And thank you for being so incredibly easy going on such a messy day. It turned out to be really fun....even as it started to pour!





























Portland Oregon Senior Portrait & Graduation Photography

Every senior portrait photo shoot takes me back to high school. I try so hard to understand the person that we are photographing so we can catch them as them...not someone we are trying to make them. So as I think about the person we are capturing I think about who they are in high school. What about them is unique?
As we spent our afternoon with Ben I thought of someone I would have been friends with in school. Someone who is laid back, fun to be around and crazy about sports. He has this extreme closeness with his family that he will probably appreciate much later in life. He is a soccer player, a Seahawks fan, and has great manners. He's a total catch.

Ben, it was really great photographing you. We wish you best your senior year and hope that we will have a chance to photograph you more as bigger events come along. Congrats!!























Seattle Washington Senior Portrait & Graducation Photographers

We love doing senior portraits so when the skies parted and the rain disappeared we were super excited to head up to Ben's House from downtown Seattle. As always I think about the shoot and who our "subjects" will be. Is he outgoing, a class clown or just completely quiet. Sometimes the anticipation kills me to the point of silence. I know...crazy right?
Ben turned out to be...well a great guy. He was quiet, but you could tell that he had a serious sense of humor. We headed out to the beach that overlooks the sound to capture most of the images. It was sooo gorgeous out!

Here is a few photos to wet your pallet.









Seattle Washington Senior Portrait photographer

Before my eyes even opened this morning I heard the rain falling outside. I sat there forever just feeling how amazing being in bed was. I could have stayed there forever. And then the thoughts of our photo shoot started to creep into my mind. It's raining, but I hate to cancel, so should I find a backup plan, or should I just go and see what happens, I need to bring an umbrella, and a towel, I should leave extra travel time for traffic, I wonder if the place will be open........

And so I was up. Throughout the 100's of photoshoots that we have done we have never had to shoot in the rain. Maybe sprinkles, but never a downpour. So as I drove to Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden I was feeling pretty confident. I figured that as long as Kelly was down for a bit of moisture...then we are game. As soon as I met her I knew she was going to be laid back enough to handle the elements. The rain held off just long enough for us to get what we came for and then the sky let go. Rain fell in buckets as we walked to our cars and said goodbye.
So for now....our record is still good!!!! Thanks Kelly for being so great today!!





Senior & Graduation Portrait photographer, Portland, Oregon

Her little fingers were so tiny they could barely grasp her daddy's finger. She was so pink and abslutely soft to the touch. She hadn't dared to open her eyes to see her new world, but she was getting there. As I peered over her with my giant camera and probing lens she tried to pull her lids apart to let the slightest bit of light in. It was too bright for her little eyes.
Her name is Chara. Beautiful, beautiful Chara. She entered the world with a story of a dramatic labor all staged at home calmly in bathroom somewhere in Beaverton. Chara's little fingers will come to know thousands of hands as she prays with friends, holds a boy's hand or nestles in close with her daddy. Her pink little skin will soon turn red when she blushes and her sweet little eyes will be the key to her whole world. Chara is the newest member of our church and I know that she will be such a blessing in all of our lives. Congratulations Mike and Catherine! Your little girl is absolutely beautiful. I am so glad that we had an opportunity to see her at her littlest and can't wait to watch her grow up...though I know that you are hoping that will be long time from now. I love you guys!