So today it was time to take a look back on 2011. It was such an amazing year. So many people came in front of my lens, and it really was my honor to capture so many weddings, couples, babies and families. Plus quite a few head-shots, non-profit events and even a bridal show.We  added in a studio space early in the year, and even changed logos and looks this year.

It really was just a fantastic year. I want to thank each and every one of you for your love ans support for emily g photography. This business really is an extension of my self and my family, and all of you friends, family and clients help me do what I love. THANK YOU!

Here are my favorites for 2011. I tried to pull at least one photo from each session. I hope I did not miss anyone!

here’s to an even better 2012!

xo em

Of course I brought my camera right, here are a few of my favorites from the show.

You can see the whole set here:
www.emilygshopping.com

Friends & Vendors please feel free to share these, or grab them for your FB or blogs. Just do not crop out the watermark. Contact me if you need print ready files.

xo em

I love that Jenny wanted to do a full page spread of this image:

I hope all you lovely blog readers are staying warm out there! More babies and even a winter wedding coming soon on the blog! I also spending my time lately meeting with lots of 2001 wedding couples. If you or anyone you know is getting married soon contact me asap. My calender is starting to fill up fast!

xo em

(photos by the ever so wonderful Bryan Rupp)

xo em

How is she this big already? Crazy!

xo em

As you lovely blog readers know I had a baby just over 2 months ago, many of you have emailed, blog commented, twittered, facebooked and called with your congratulations. I have felt very loved thank you all so much! To say thank you I want to give you all something back. A blog special! Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your mama I am running a special!

Any baby or kids sessions booked between now and Mother’s day (Sunday May 9th) will come with a $50 print credit in honor of my sweet chubby babies. This would also work towards a gift certificate too, speaking of Mother’s Day!

I have a few spots left in May & June and lots more availability in this summer months but now is the time to schedule. Once wedding season really starts rolling my calender gets packed, so contact me today to save $50!

I look forward to seeing you all, and some new faces too this year!

xo em

The website “Switch Cities“  is run by an eclectic group of wedding photographers from all over the world. A few of them met in a photographer’s forum I used to regularly check into so I have been a fan for a little while. They do some great modern scenic work that is really inspirational to this girl who has little to no talent for landscapes. Well last month the Switch Cities twitter stream was all a flutter about an auction for Haiti, it started small, but soon grew into an amazing fun raiser! The end result of two different auctions was over 4K as far as I understand. These folks did some great work, and I was lucky enough to have the winning bid for an absolutely beautiful 16 x 24 canvas of Seattle by the lovely and talented Gabe of Gabriel Boone Photography.

Check it out.

We had been searching for the perfect print for our new dining room for some time, and the color was dead on with the warm grey I picked out. And of course it was for a great cause!

Piece by piece will will get this new place put together!

xo em

I mean really, they are amazing right?!

The bouquets, boutonnieres & table pieces were done by one of Portland’s finest floral design shops Ink & Peat in NE Portland. If you are a bride still on the search for a floral designer do your self a favor, call Pam she is amazing.

Well the lovely Pam has a blog of her own and featured Kelsey & Stephen’s wedding today, with some of my work to illustrate the beauty. Click here and take a look for your self. She also talks about what flowers were used and the theme of the design. Great stuff.

xo em

Not too long ago I was invited to be listed as a vendor with the fantastic local blog/website Portland Style Unveiled.

For me it was a privilege, the other vendors listed are some of (in my opinion) the best in the business locally. I just adore their blog and all around website. To all my 2010 brides, this site is a fantastic resource for planning a Portland wedding!Click the link above and take a look around. You will see little ‘ol me listed under photographers now!

xo em

I made the mistake of telling her not to step on the crab legs. Apparently she is still freaked out about them and to this day asks if there are any crab legs around on our walks. Yeah, I scared her for life, perfect.

The redhead and the moustache, they are my people.

Hey look proof I was there too! I love the one on the right, it looks like she is throwing little pre-schooler gang signs! lol. You can also see here the very beginning of a baby bump. That is right in case you missed it on facebook or twitter, there will be a new addition to our household next February.

and this little series cracks me up to no end. No I do not enjoy my child falling, but the fact I caught this little series of seconds is the magic of a fast lens and shutter speed. She was fine, a little sandy and wet but fine.

So there you have it, our silly little family. I will do a few more personal posts later on in the week or next. We actually did quite a lot this summer. But first back to the album designing for you lovely clients out there!

If you or your family/friends are thinking of scheduling a session prior to the holidays please call or email me soon. I am starting to book up all my prime spots! I would hate to miss anyone.

xo em