Wedding: Leah and Brandon

Congrast Leah and Brandon on your new marriage!
With only 5 hours booked for this West Linn Wedding, my assistant and I were hustling across the grounds to get the good shots. Their gorgeous venue included a ceremonial gazebo and mini waterfalls, plus a beautiful historic house for prep.
My favorite part was during the reception when they turned on some colorful disco lights. It created a really sweet, nostalgic mood.










































Portland Wedding Photographer Lavenda Memory

Spring Streets - Portland Look Book Photography

Spent a couple hours in the Pearl with Kristi this weekend. Her agency is looking for some commercial shots to update her portfolio. I wanted to give it a twist, so we made sure to modernize her wardrobe and take advantage of Pearl's urban-scapes.

Thanks Christine Marie for fabulous work on makeup.








Portland Look Book Photographer Lavenda Memory

Domestic Awakening - Portland Editorial Photographer

The idea behind this editorial is to reveal the hum drum events of married life and how stale it can be until romance is reintroduced.

I will tell more when the photos are all wrapped up. I will submitting this series for an Editorial contest (Deadline November). So excited!



Makeup and Hair: Christine Marie
Assist: Nick Wilson
And special thanks to Jana who let me use her lovely home ( :

Portland Editorial Photographer Lavenda Memory

Inspire Your Imagination

When Claire La Faye first approached me about shooting her bridal line I remember feeling excited and almost nostalgic at the prospect. When she suggested shooting something childlike, fantastical and very whimsical I had to hold myself back from clapping like an idiot.
Here's the thing. I am a complete, utterly shameless girly girl. I love frills, sparkles and things that twirl in the night. Cheesy? Yes, I know. But when you look at Claire's gorgeous bridal designs you'll know what I mean by whimsical.
The challenge was to pull this off without making feta, or cheddar, or whatever other unwanted cheeses can be made in such situations. So, we began collaborating, shooting pictures back and forth, creating storyboards, et cetera. And came out with some touches and details we hadn't seen done before. And wha la! We came out with a gorgeous editorial that will appeal to every woman's inner child!