Seniors

We have hit the ground running with my new business venture, "Lavenda Memory Seniors". I have cast some fabulous teen models to get my new book started, which will be posted on the site this April! I will be focusing on a cohesive feel from shoot to shoot, so that Seniors know exactly what to expect from a shoot with me!
In addition to some package steals, we'll be offering the true "rockstar treatment" . Hair, makeup and a full hour of shoot time will be included in each session, which wraps each shoot up at about 2 hours.
I'm also very excited to offer a special for those students selected as Senior Reps. If you, or someone you know is interested in applying, please shoot me an email at lavendamemory@gmail.com All Senior Reps will be selected by mid- March.

In the meantime, I am still working on several editorial projects and testing for Portland's models. Here are some shots from my most recent shoot:
Featuring International Model, Zoe Matheson
Hotel Deluxe

To Be Announced

Patience. This is what my husband teaches me.

I recently stumbled across an idea (to be announced!) for a business expansion (photography, of course) and per my usual status, became FRANTIC to set everything up right away. My extremely bright, better half interrupted my doomed pace with some logical inquiries and advice. So, here's the deal:
I WILL be updating and revamping my blog. I WILL be launching an additional site. And lastly, I WILL be rebranding my photo business.
Unfortunately, none of this will occur until I have met all of my short and long-term goals on the -literal- business side of the business. My current time line for this expansion is:

March 21: Print Fliers
April 1: Develop New Brand
May 1: Launch New Site

With this 3 month timeline, I hope to reign in and refine some of this creative energy. As you may have noticed, I have not announced what this expansion entails, but no worries! It's on the calendar ( :

Your Ellections are showing...

The Bus Project will be using up to 4 images from our shoot for the election campaign. Some 30,000 mailers will be going out with the "Your Election is Showing" message and full spread ads can be found in both the Willamette Weekly and the Portland Tribune this week.
It was so much fun working with Jillian and Adam, super trooper models (baring all despite the cold) and the creative director, Shannon, who's fine design skills can be seen on the final mailer. The craziest part is that the shoot, processing and design were all executed in less that 24 hours!! All in the name of VOTING!!
I hope to hear back from The Bus Project about future projects. Till then... Let's sharpen our pencils and get ready to vote!

Back To Work!

Back to work this winter and ready to update my book, my website, my blog... well, just about everything that has to do with my business!!!
I am starting off the year with an exciting shoot booked with the Bus Project, an exciting non-profit that focuses on enlightening young voters about politics.
We have a great team with Shannon Greenfield as art director, Jillian Rabe and Adam Edwards modeling, and me behind the camera! Our overall direction is youthful, fun and urban. I can't wait to see the final designs for the website and mailers ( :

Green Eyes

I woke up earlier than usual today and felt inspired by all the winter light pouring in through the windows. I decided to take some pictures of Ella and then on second thought, decided to do some self portraits as well.
Here are a couple shots that I played around with. You can see that I change my eye color in both. I will post the befores and afters.

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Quick Update

I was sick all week last week with the stomach flu. I'm willing myself into wellness by the arrival Christmas, however!! While sick I managed to get all the last of our presents wrapped (with the hubbs help of course!) and now we are set for Christmas- all 3 of them!!

One tradition I wanted to incorporate for little Ella's sake is a Christmas story book about Jesus' birth. I haven't been out to the shops to look around yet and may just wait for them to go on sale afterward. If you have any suggestions, please leave your comment!

As far as photography goes, I plan to add some final touches to my fashion portfolio this January. I still hope to shoot for OMM and Mode. In the mean time I have found myself in rapture of my beautiful daughter. Here are some shots I took of her this month:

Winter Wedding Special!

This winter I find myself inspired to GIVE! It must be something to do with Christmas approaching, or the fact that my own cup of happy is overflowing. So, in the spirit of the holidays, I am offering another discount, but this time on my winter and fall WEDDINGS! Up until January 1st I will be offering a 20% discount on ALL weddings scheduled between now and March. Please shoot me an email if you're interested and I'll send you a list of my packages.


Matt and Kristina: