You know someone.

You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – $1000 worth, to be exact. I will be giving away a full session, a beautiful custom designed coffee table book with images from their session, a 5×7 bordered proof set, and the kicker, they get a CD of their images with personal printing rights!  These items sold separately are worth over One Thousand Dollars, but it is my gift to one special family this season. It’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $150 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in Oregon. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : emily[at]emilygphotography.com

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

This is a country wide project as well, with a bunch of other photographers, if you are one of my lovely out of state readers please click HERE to see if a photographer close to you is participating.

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

xo em

Yeah me too, some of my all time favorite images there. And now this amazing family is back for more, and just as beautiful as ever.  Just see for your self how little Mr. Big has, well, gotten BIG.

Can you believe that is even the same baby?!

Such an awesome chunky lump.

Such a sweet baby, and so good for me. I guess this is what I get when I train them early!

Kisses for “big brother”

And for something completely different, we did some photos of the whole family down the road at the most amazing setting. I have had my eye on this side road for a while now, so when Mr. Chubby’s mama suggested it I jumped at the chance.

Stunning location, beautiful family, does it get any better? It also helps these are 3 of my most favorite people too.

Just adore them.

So there you have it, a bit of a long peek but I could not help my self. Amber and Greg thanks for being so flexible this weekend and daring the Oregon weather with me. I adore you two, and cherish your friendship beyond words. Thanks for helping me make some special images, I hope you love them as much as I do.

xo em

So for their Mom I am posting a quick little sneak peek. It was hard to just pick a few, I am so looking forward to finishing the whole set very soon!

Here are a few of my favorites so far:

See what a beautiful location to shoot these beautiful little kids!

This little dude cracked me up. The kiddo is so cute! He made me work for these smiles but man it was worth it.

Miss S was so sweet. Quite the princess in her tutu and leopard print shoes. I am going to have to track down a pair of those for my little one. I love it when kids bring the personality, and boy she had loads of it.

We had fun picking grapes from Grandma’s field. I loved the sun flair here with the perfect setting sun light.

And this one I just had to post. It reminds me of one I noticed in grandma’s house from a year ago.  Little dude’s face just cracked me up!

Annie I had a great time meeting you guys over the weekend. Your kiddos are adorable, and your whole family was so great. I also enjoyed the bottle of wine with dinner thanks! I will have the entire set for you very soon. I am saving a few of my very favorites of the two of them together in case they make it to the holiday cards. I don’t want to ruin the surprise! And of course another web savvy family means another comment challenge. If you can get 30 people to comment on this post I would be happy to give you $25 off a set of holiday cards!

xo em

Despite the random warm weather we have gotten over the weekend fall is here folks. Time for the leaves to fall and the sweaters to come out. I have to admit fall is my favorite time of year! I love the colors, the crisp air, the warm apple cider, all of it.

I am a big geek for everything fall. And of of my favorite parts is family photo sessions. People always want to come together and capture some special family time to share with others over the holidays. And well I have the best job in the world, so I get to capture those moments.

Fall is here and my calender is starting to fill up. I only have 2 session dates left for October, and a few more for November. If you or your family are interested in family or kids photos before the holidays now is the time to set it up!

call or email me today!

xo em

503.936.2922

emily [at] emilygphotography.com

Yep Baby S is 6 months old and just a sweet. As part of my babies first year plan I get to have regular photo play dates with him as he gets bigger.

I just love watching them grow.

We got to hang out with the whole family this time, it was a little bit cold but we lucked into some great weather.

As usual Baby S’s big brother and big sister stole the show at points. They are so cute in their own right I just had to point my camera their way.

Baby S was a doll, and like all babies he was much more happy in mamas arms. Can you blame him?

A it was lovely to see your baby boy and the whole family again. I can not wait to see how big he gets over another 6 months. I will have the whole set for you soon. While you are waiting I have a little challenge for you. If you can get 25 people to comment on this blog post I will throw in a leather wallet album filled with images from our session.

xo em