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in loving memory

08.24.11

Last week it was my honor to capture a very beautiful and important event. It was my privilege to attend and document the funeral of a beloved father and husband. Not normal kind of event to capture, but when a dear friend asked me I could not say no. I am not going to share many but I wanted to post a handful I think really turned out well with out compromising the families privacy.

Stephanie & family thank you again for trusting me with this. I will have the whole set to you very shortly.

xo em

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April & Brian: the wedding

08.23.11

April and Brian have always been great to work with. We had a wonderful time not too long ago doing some engagement photos. Well they are back on the blog to show off some images from their big day just a few short weeks ago!

April & Brian put on an amazing event at the completely stunning Camas Meadows Golf Club in Camas Washington. Every little detail was perfectly thought out and placed. April was also calm dealing with rain threatening her big day. She went with her gut (my kind of girl) and said no to moving the wedding when the weather looked bad. In the end April was 100% right, we ended up with an amazingly beautiful day filled with love and sunlight. I had a great time from the beginning to end of the event. I was lucky enough to have my girl Maricar by my side as second shooter as well. The day was just fantastic to be a part of from beginning to end.

Here are a few of my many favorites:

April & Brian thank you again for having me out to capture your day. You were both a joy to work with. I hope you love your resulting images as much as I do. I wish you two nothing but joy in your life together. I hope the honeymoon was amazing!

Friends & Family if you would like to see the whole gallery you can go to www.emilygshopping.com and look for the “April & Brian” gallery. The password is the couples new last name. 🙂

Thank you all again for making this wedding such an amazing event to capture!

xo em

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Xander, Daria & Dallas 2011

08.17.11

Xander just keeps getting cuter, it is kind of ridicules. I first met this little dude when he was a beloved bump in his beautiful mama’s tummy, then a perfectly sweet newborn, and then last year as he was turning into toddler. Well Xander is back and bigger, brighter and even more adorable. Xander was a little spit fire for me, not stopping for a second of our session. He was also hilarious and told me stories about the ants & leaves. Not a shocker as his Mama is one of Portland’s best story tellers. He is also crazy antithetic and fast like his papa. He is one lucky boy, and very much beloved by his family. We played around the yard of their beautiful new home in SE Portland, and took a walk in the neighborhood. Again this little dude kept me running, but it was a great evening. Really with a smile like his I am happy to keep running.

Here are a few of my favorites so far:

Daria & Dallas thanks again for having me into your home to capture your family yet again. Your little dude is over the top adorable, and turning into such a sweet little boy. The love you all share is infectious! I had a great time yet again, it has been a joy to watch him grow. As always you know me, I love a good blog challenge. If you can get 30 people to comment on this blog post I will throw in some darling brag books on the house. So leave some love people!

xo em

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Elizabeth ByeAugust 17, 2011 - 9:57 pm
Beautiful shots, Emily. And Xander is beyond adorable. I love the black and white shots of him. Stunning.
Heather KinneyAugust 17, 2011 - 9:58 pm
Cute pics! Daria, what a beautiful family, it’s so cool you’re sharing this glimpse of your life with fans.
RoseAugust 17, 2011 - 10:06 pm
Amazing photographs, such a beautiful happy family. Well worth the wait for such a miracle.
CassandraAugust 17, 2011 - 10:10 pm
Super adorbz
Alyse WeckerAugust 17, 2011 - 10:17 pm
Such awesome photos and what a fun family! He’s gotten so big! Nice to see photos of the little man we hear about all the time. Love the candid shots! Awesome!
Sara SteevesAugust 17, 2011 - 10:23 pm
Oh my God! ADORABLE!!!
megan de salvoAugust 17, 2011 - 10:28 pm
Love these photos! Xander is getting so big. My little boy is the best blessing as I am sure Xander is for you.
Brit MAugust 17, 2011 - 10:40 pm
Lord please let me have a baby boy one day as beautiful as Xander. He’s getting so big! What a handsome little guy. (oh and please let me look as smokin’ hot as Daria after I do and please let me have a man as fine as Dallas. That should cover it. Amen. ;)) Great pics! Thanks so much for sharing.
Amelia BallAugust 17, 2011 - 10:42 pm
LOVE the pictures! Xander is a cutie pie!
Katy YoAugust 18, 2011 - 7:10 am
Xander’s adorable, Daria! Congratulations on your new house, too.
stephanie (bad mom)August 18, 2011 - 7:34 am
Sooo super cute! Can you make my surly preteens look this adorable?
Deyla Huss PhotographyAugust 18, 2011 - 8:45 am
What a Sweet Session Emily! I adore these!!!
Carin StronczekAugust 18, 2011 - 9:09 am
What a lucky little boy to have such a great family! You all look so happy and perfect!
JessicaAugust 18, 2011 - 10:23 am
Love Daria, it’s awesone to see her in her own and not as the radio queen that we know so well. Awesome pictures, adorable family!
ChelseaAugust 18, 2011 - 5:20 pm
So cute! My favorite is the one where he is handing you the daisy
AshleyAugust 18, 2011 - 8:34 pm
Gorgeous family!!
KristinAugust 19, 2011 - 4:45 pm
Absolutely adorable…
CourtniAugust 19, 2011 - 5:37 pm
Beautiful! Both the pictures and the models! Great job!
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Heather & Kenneth: love in Seattle

08.15.11

I love it when clients take me on a tour of their lives. It is always fun to capture people in their elements, weather it is their home, neighborhood, a favorite park. I love a good personal touch. Some times it ends up being an entire city. Last month a lovely couple showcased Chicago in front of my lens, this month it is Seattle! As my kiddos get a little older I am able to travel more for photography and I LOVE it. Heather and Kenneth were kind enough to show me the beautiful city of Seattle through their eyes. We had a great time exploring the famous Pike’s place market, Belltown area, the beautiful Olympic Sculpture garden and harbor-front. All these places have special meaning to the couple so it was extra fun to hear the personal stories that went along with each location. We also lucked into some great weather & beautiful sunlight.

Here are a few of my favorites so far:

Heather & Kenneth, thanks again for having me up to your neck of the woods and showing me how beautiful Seattle can be. I am so looking forward to capturing your wedding here in just a few short weeks! The whole gallery will be up shortly as well. And of course as new clients I would love to throw in a blog comment challenge for you. If you can get 30 people to comment on this post you will receive a 11×14 on the house. So leave some kind words people!

xo em

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Heather PackerAugust 15, 2011 - 12:04 pm
Beautiful, thanks Emily!
Michelle HolthausAugust 15, 2011 - 12:06 pm
Love the pictures Heather! These clearly capture your joy and love!

Michelle
Stephanie McCulleyAugust 15, 2011 - 12:08 pm
Gorgeous!
AngelaAugust 15, 2011 - 12:40 pm
These are simply beautiful. Cannot wait to celebrate with you guys in less than (gasp!) two weeks 🙂
Shannon MeythalerAugust 15, 2011 - 12:42 pm
Gorgeous photos of a gorgeous couple! Thanks for sharing.
Amanda DuncanAugust 15, 2011 - 1:00 pm
The cutest kills me. Love the lighting and how truly happy they are!
Amanda DuncanAugust 15, 2011 - 1:00 pm
The cuteness kills me 🙂 Love the lighting and how truly happy they are!
BethAugust 15, 2011 - 1:10 pm
These are beautiful! I especially love the last two!
EliseAugust 15, 2011 - 1:55 pm
Gorgeous photos – can’t pick a favorite.
Christine HAugust 15, 2011 - 3:09 pm
These are all so great! I have at least 4 favorites – I especially love the one in front of the coffee shop by the market. Can’t wait for the wedding! 🙂
Alicia TrochalakisAugust 15, 2011 - 6:35 pm
All of them are beautiful, but I am partial to the 2nd to last one. Glad the weather cooperated this time:)
KennethAugust 15, 2011 - 8:43 pm
The cutest kills me too 🙂

Glad you guys like them! Thanks Emily!
Renée NatschAugust 15, 2011 - 10:01 pm
OK the one I love is the one where you are sitting on the bench, it looks like a private moment and you weren’t being photographed and your pleasure in each other is timeless.
Karen PackerAugust 15, 2011 - 10:30 pm
What gorgeous photography! And a damn good looking couple! Can hardly wait to see the wedding pics, Emily!
Kim MillerAugust 16, 2011 - 9:58 am
Beautiful pics! You can just see the love and the photos are great of the Seattle area!
Kelly GasnerAugust 16, 2011 - 3:55 pm
Love these! Can’t decide which is more favorite – the one at Pike’s place or the one of hpack cracking up. congratulations to you both!
BeckyAugust 16, 2011 - 7:13 pm
Awesome photos for an awesome couple! Great work 🙂
KimAugust 28, 2011 - 1:00 am
Beautiful wedding you guys!!!

princesses in the sunlight

08.11.11

First time I had my camera pointed their way it was to capture a darling newborn, then they came back for family photos with a sweet pair of curly haired girls. When the M family is back and those girls are even more adorable than ever! This time we shot in the hills near their home that they will soon be moving from. It is always bitter sweet moving, leaving memories but off on a new adventure. I am excited for these guys, and so happy I was able to capture some memories in their old house.

Here are a few of my favorites so far:

Hillary thanks again for having me up to capture your girls! I hope the new house hunt is going well and you all are able to settle soon! Can’t wait to see the new place next year! To keep you busy for now shall we do another comment challenge? You know the drill 30 comments = set of wallet brag books for you. Have fun!s

xo em

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Shelly HertelAugust 11, 2011 - 1:30 pm
Oh, how beautiful these girls are. The photographer totally captured the sweet innocence of these precious darlings!!
HilAugust 11, 2011 - 1:47 pm
Emily, that’s three years in a row you have made me cry! These are so wonderful.
Tracy RossAugust 11, 2011 - 1:51 pm
Love the one of the 4 of you in the field!
JoeAugust 11, 2011 - 1:51 pm
Despite high expectations you’ve managed to raise the bar yet again. Love the pictures, Emily. Thanks!
CoryAugust 11, 2011 - 3:54 pm
They are such beautiful pictures. I really liked the family picture of you guys sitting in front of your old house.
SueAugust 11, 2011 - 4:01 pm
Awesome pics! I love the one with you guys on the steps and Abby looking at Hil, it really captures the girls!
ErikaAugust 11, 2011 - 4:23 pm
Fabulous photos of a fabulous family!
YvonneAugust 11, 2011 - 5:45 pm
Gorgeous! wish we could see our dear little cousins in person! Hope all well at your end. Love to everyone!
ErinAugust 11, 2011 - 6:12 pm
Hilary these two get cuter everyday! I love these photos of your family.
Nicole HatchAugust 11, 2011 - 7:57 pm
Beautiful photos!!! The girls are just adorable!! Good to see you looking so happy Hillary!!!
Grandma EllieAugust 11, 2011 - 8:14 pm
Thanks Emily for capturing precious moments with the most precious grandchildren in the world.
Grandpa LouAugust 11, 2011 - 8:22 pm
Emily, these pictures are just beautiful, not to say that you had the best models available. You made the angels of my two grand-daughters come to the surface.
Caroline FrithAugust 12, 2011 - 2:00 am
Very cute as usual 🙂
Helen GibneyAugust 12, 2011 - 6:38 am
Wow, amazing pics of gorgeous girls…if you are ever in Ireland I’d love some pics like these of my children!
Grandma EllieAugust 12, 2011 - 11:13 am
Tracy, Thanks for capturing these precious moments of the most precious grandchildren in the world.
CrissieAugust 13, 2011 - 5:25 pm
Great pictures!
wallter allenAugust 13, 2011 - 10:02 pm
love ,your pictures and view,great family too.
ChristineAugust 15, 2011 - 12:42 pm
Always a pleasure to see this beautiful family!
Granny JudeAugust 17, 2011 - 4:18 am
Just adored the pics of our little grand daughters. those photos are so natural i cant stop looking at them.
DanaAugust 23, 2011 - 4:09 pm
I always have nothing but ooohs & aaahs when I see photos of your adorable little family and these are no exception! But I’m a little mystified. . .there are none of Miss Moley Grace! Oh, maybe she was having a bad hair day!
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