Portland Fashion Photographer: SUN

LA Model: Kacy Owens
Hair: Kira Pinski
Makeup: Destiny Taylor
Assist: Nick Wilson
Portland Editorial Photographer Lavenda Memory

Eat Your Vegies

There were greens and we had to jump in!
Model, Erin Madison and mua, Christine Marie.





Best Fashion Photographer

Rain on Me - Portland Look Book

New set of some shots with Megan Hodge of Edge Models.





Portland Commercial Photographer Lavenda Memory

Softer Things - Portland Beauty Photographer

So, I am putting together 6-7 pieces for my show this March. The pieces will be up for all of March, but the reception is March 4th so mark your calendars!

As I work out my inspirations this winter, I find myself gravitating towards nature. Even rain seems to be less of an evil and more of a collaborator these days. Anyhow, here are some shots from a recent shoot with Edge Agency's Megan Hodge.



It literally poured the entire day, which meant we had to shoot under cover for the first 3 looks. The second half of our shoot was quite the test of my team's spirits. I think we managed really well, however! I'm posting the shot of my assistant Nick Wilson keeping cover for poor Megan!







Portland Beauty Photographer Lavenda Memory

Portland Fashion Photographer: Meredith

I feel like this is the perfect set to post for Thanksgiving. Doesn't the color pallet just scream Happy Holidays?

Los Ojos Azules

Blue dress, Blue eyes, Blue Skies









Thanks Christine Marie for fantastic job on hair and makeup.
And Lauren Steenson for your modeling chops.

Published Fashion 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

Engagement shoot with Christine and Jesse

I was really excited to get a location suggestion from Christine for her and Jesse's engagement shoot. It's always fun for me to play around with new locations, textures and backgrounds.

What makes this location particularly special for Christine and Jesse are the memories; U of P is where Christine and Jesse met and fell in love. This is where they spent many hours living life, getting to know one another and moving forward as a couple.

It's fitting that we should take their pictures at the same place they will also be getting married! Just imagine, the next time I snap their photos will be the day they pledge their lives to one another... wooo whooo! Very exciting ( :

Waiting for Halley

I have been working so much that I haven't had time to post all my recent shoots! Last week I had 5 shoots alone! Things will begin to slow down as the summer rush dies down. Which is good AND bad I suppose.

Anyhow, I am really excited to begin posting these last shoots. This first set are from a maternity session with Amber and Mike. We chose the waterfront because it has such a nice mix of urban and nature. It whispers Portland summer with the river running across the cityscape.
Amber and Mike didn't realize that this would be their last evening without their new little girl, Halley (pronounced Hal- ee). Halley actually arrived the VERY next day if you can believe it!

Amber and Mike were the perfect picture of happy, expectant parents.

Give us Your Take on a "Fresh Face"

I was sooo excited to buy my very first Lancome lipstick in a delicious coral last year. For my generation, lipstick has been under the radar all through our makeup-wearing years. The last time I remember lipstick being "in" was in the early 90's when I would sneak into my mothers makeup kit to test out her fire-engine red on my lips and often, rubbed into my cheeks.
Well, welcome to a brand new era where true lip color (none of this colorless gloss counts) reins once again!
Here is a short, beauty editorial on this decade's newest, freshest face (where color IS an option!)