A lovely evening was spent having dinner, taking pictures, and playing in the park with good friends.

an evening around the roses
We celebrated Makena’s 1/2 year birthday and her mama’s birthday with evening photos in the sunshine around the roses.

Bonnie + Marie || Married by the Sea
These two married in a historic town along the pacific ocean. Surround by family and friends on a perfect day in May. Love filled the air, happiness floated with bubbles, and laughter was everywhere. It was a magical day and I feel so lucky to have been […]

beyoung + rebecca || married in the tillamook forest
These two: married on a magical rainy spring day in the Tillamook Forest surrounded by the people they love.

baby makena
Love the day I spent with these three last weekend. Love how Makena was awake for the whole shoot and was the most perfect little model. Love. Love. Love.

Makena Leighton || Born
We had a slumber party in the hospital. The Whitney Houston movie and Made in Manhattan played on tv. Family visited, peanut m&m’s were delivered, and words with friends (and my mom) was played. We tried to get some rest not knowing when baby Makena […]

twenty fourteen || rainbows & dreams
“Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything […]

a cathedral park afternoon
On a chilly January day I took pictures of my co-worker and her adorable family in Cathedral Park. We looked for monkeys in the trees and alligators in the river. They got each others noses and climbed up the base of the bridge. So much love […]

mexico in december
Mexico in December is sunshine and stardust, palm trees and waves. It is playing games with the family and squeezing ruby red grapefruits. The air is sweet and the breeze smooth. It is swimming, trips to little villages, and delicious home cooked meals. Dolphins in the distance on […]

rebecca + beyoung || engaged
A little over a year ago in Cathedral Park, these two beautiful people became engaged. On a cloudy December afternoon I spent time with Rebecca and Beyoung in a place that will forever be special to them. I am so excited for their wedding in […]

heather + joe || married in boise
Heather and Joe married each other on a beautiful October day in Boise. Family and friends surrounded them with happiness…there was lots of laughter, great music was played, delicious food was eaten, people danced, kids played, and love was all around. I could not be […]

andrea + jeffery || married
Andrea and Jeffery were married on a lovely August day. Life is beautiful and this family is filled with beautiful life. I am so grateful to have been a part of their very special day.