Airplanes & puppies

If you are a blog reader of mine you might remember a certain adorable baby this time last year, and then a charming little dude this past winter. Well the S man is back, and literally more adorable than before, if that is possible. I met up with the Mr. S and his adorable family at a beautiful park in Lake Oswego for portraits and ended up having a great time laughing about a certain some-one’s obsession with airplanes and puppies.

Here are a few of my favorites from our day:

Such a big boy already!

Getting a little love from Mama. You can see where he got his beautiful smile.

Don’t be fooled he is not posing for me, he is checking out the “PUPPY!” behind me.

Gah that smile is killer!

And those sparkly eyes.

We even got Gran into the mix.

Clearly Grandma is well loved.:)

The park we used for the session had a beautiful little outlook over the river. Such a great spot.

We also got to do some fun reflection shots using the wading pool. Perfect on a hot night.

Is there anything better than a full on belly laugh?

And one more smile, gah he kills me.

Jessica and family, thanks again for meeting up with me and sharing your darling boy. He is still quite the charmer, I have just loved watching him grow! I hope you have enjoyed your sneak peek, I will have the whole gallery up very soon for you. Until then shall we have a little blog challenge? If you can get 30 people to comment on this blog post, I will throw in a darling little brag book on the house. So leave some love folks!

xo em

Welcome to the world Liam

I took these a few weeks back when I got the chance to visit Jamie & Will at the hospital shortly after the birth of the ever so adorable Liam. I shot his Newborn session earlier last week and want to share those very soon, but there is something about these that just make me smile. Thoes first few days in the hospital, when everything is so fresh and new. The reality has not hit, and this tiny little person is wham, the center of your universe. It is a magical feeling.

Here are a few shots from my quick visit.

Proper newborn photos to follow very soon.

xo em

Guess what I got to capture last night

It was my honor to witness & capture the birth of Wellington Rupp, very lucky son to the amazing Bryan & Leah Rupp.

I will do a whole post and slide show about the birth and what I captured sometime soon. I am still completely emotional and moved that I got to be a part of this amazing experience. Welcome to the world Welly, you are oh so loved.

xo em

Kristen & Andrew are married!

You might remember the ever so lovely Kristin & Andrew from their super fun engagement session not too long ago. Well they are back on the blog this time to show off the wedding photos! These two were married the end of July at the beautiful Academy Chapel in Vancouver, WA. I am so excited to share these. The couple has been patiently waiting, so here is a big huge sneak peek just for them!

Kristin & Andrew thank you again for having me out to capture your special day. I had a lovely time meeting all of your friends and family. I will have the whole gallery for you very soon!

xo em

Mary + Sara = Love

The week before last I had the chance to meet up with one of my lovely September wedding couples. Mary & Sara wanted to get some engagement photos in some of their favorite Portland spots before the big day. We had  great time tromping through the trees in Mt. Tabor park and then on the busy streets of Hawthorne Blvd. These two were sweet, funny and an all around treat to point my camera at. I am really looking forward to the wedding next month at the Portland Rose Gardens and the Zoo! Yes that is right the Zoo! Super excited for that part, yes I am a big kid I know.:)

Here are a few of my favorites so far:

Mt Tabor has these beautiful stands of old trees just perfect with a little sunset light and happy couple.

See I told you they were adorable.

:)

After our time at the park we headed down to the busy streets of Hawthorne Blvd, I love Hawthorne, lots of art, murals and bright colors.

I just had to use this mural with the heart on top it was too perfect not too.

Clearly there is no shortage of love between these two.

Purple for Sara!

Orange for Mary!

Mary & Sara thanks again for your flexibility and for tromping around Portland with me. I have a lovely time getting to know you two better. I am really looking forward to your wedding just a few short weeks away! As usually I would love to throw down a blog challenge for new clients. If you can get 30 people to comment on this post there is an 11×14 in it for you.:)

xo em