Nikki Rose Photography

FOR SALE: Inspirational Prints

2010-04-09T15:23:00.000-07:00

Hi All!

For those who may not know yet, I've begun a journey of the missionary variety. In February, I journeyed to Ethiopia and my life and perspective has been rearranged significantly. So much so that I'm getting ready for my next journey to Taiwan in May. (To learn more click here.) As a means of fundraising for my trip, I've decided to sell my inspirational prints, with all proceeds benefitting my trip(s). If you are interested in purchasing any of these prints, please drop me an email at nikkirosephotography at comcast dot net.

Each print is double matted. 5x7 prints (matted to fit an 8x10 frame) are $30. 8x10 prints (matted to fit an 11x14 frame) are $55.

Thank you for your support!

To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me. Mark 9:37

2009-12-12T09:57:00.000-08:00

Spent a little time with Caryl at Tualatin City Park to capture a few shots for her. It turned out to be such a beautiful day and she's such a beautiful lady!

Dillree Family Portraiture

2009-12-12T09:47:00.000-08:00

Had a great time at Browns Ferry Park in Tualatin with this sweet family! Busy boys they have, but oh so fun! :o)

Jessica | Senior Portraiture

2009-11-17T21:18:00.001-08:00

I met this girl when she was 12...she's blossomed into such a beautiful young lady! We shot in 40 degree weather, but I didn't have to edit out any goosebumps in spite of her tank shirts and dress! Whatta trooper! I was in my heavy winter coat. Nice n toastie in there. :o)

Sneak Peak | Dillree Family Portraiture

2009-11-14T20:02:00.000-08:00

Sneak Peak | Jessica Senior Portraiture

2009-11-14T20:01:00.001-08:00

Groth Family Portraiture

2009-11-09T15:05:00.000-08:00

Had such a great time at Jergen's Park in Tualatin with this family! The weather was perfect and the sun came out. Perfect Fall weather! I love it when the sun comes out for picture day!

Love this shot with all their sunglasses on. :o)

Love the leaves!

Sweet baby luv! Their daughter was adopted from China. The sweetest little bitty thing!

Feelin' the love. :o)

Sneak Peak | Groth Family Portraiture

2009-11-02T14:20:00.000-08:00

Baby Ryder - Ready for Christmas!

2009-10-26T21:11:00.000-07:00

This cutie patutie is 9 months old and BUSY! :o) And quick! Gramma's thinking about Christmas cards, though, and wanted a few captures to send to all the fam.

Kauai

2009-10-13T21:03:00.001-07:00

I got to have a little bit of a vacation after I shot Donny & Teresa's wedding. I surely needed it! Here's a few shots of the wonder of Kauai.

Sunrises here are unbelievable. I could easily be a 'morning person' here. :o) Since it's 3 hours behind it would work perfectly for me...6:30am is my 9:30am. And I'd get to see THIS all the time...

Koloa Church. It was so cool to sit in church and have the warm tropical air breeze through the sanctuary...ahh...

Kailua Lighthouse.

Incredible waves...

And the sunsets...breathtaking...

Donny & Teresa | Wedding Video

2009-10-13T20:50:00.000-07:00

This is my first shot at putting my pics together for a video. I think its okay for a COMPLETE amateur! :o) It's two songs long, so sit back and enjoy!

Donny & Teresa | Destination Wedding - Kauai

2009-10-13T20:22:00.001-07:00

Teresa is a dear friend and a gifted hairstylist that married her best friend at Shipwreck beach on the island of Kauai September 27th. I'm so grateful to have been able to capture their special day! It was so heavenly!

Isn't she beautiful?

Awaiting their first look...

Pastor Kilborn of Koloa church officiated their union and began the ceremony by blowing on the conch shell. It is tradition in Hawaii that marks the beginning of something special. In this case, their marriage.

Sand Ceremony...For some reason I was so incredibly touched by this particular sand ceremony...

Foot washing ceremony...I want to do this when I get married. :o)

The sky was so incredible...

Wes & Gina!

2009-09-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

Wes & Gina were united in blissful matrimony on Sept 12th at the Circle Bar Golf Course in Oakridge, OR. It was a beautiful day!

Getting Ready...

I LOVED the detail on the back of her dress!

Wes awaiting his first look!

The CUTEST little man!

The ring exchange...

The roses on this cake were flawless! Beautiful!

Sneak Peak | Jim & Michelle Engagement

2009-09-19T23:47:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak | Wes & Gina

2009-09-13T15:09:00.000-07:00

Golfer Girls Rock!

2009-09-08T00:43:00.000-07:00

Went on a golf tournament in Idaho with a friend of mine and followed her around the golf course...It was a great day. Great exercise. Nice quiet day. Great golfer. ;)

Wolf Family Portraiture

2009-09-08T00:39:00.001-07:00

Had a great time at the Tualatin City Park with the Wolf Family!

Doug & Mary Engagement

2009-09-04T18:17:00.000-07:00

Doug and Mary will be married November 7th this year. We had a great time at the Portland Rose Gardens for their engagement shoot! There were so many goodies! Hard to not post them all!

My FAVORITE!!!

And...a little artistic flare...

Jon & Sue Wedding

2009-09-04T17:36:00.000-07:00

Jon and Sue were married August 15th. It was a perfect day for a park wedding! Thanks to Marie Hollibaugh for second shooting this special day! She does such a great job capturing details, candids and behind the scenes!

Getting Ready...

It was VERY important that Sue fix her man's hair before the ceremony...He was a good boy and didn't open his eyes once! Wanted to capture the first look somewhere besides the restroom. ;)

Silly kids! The bride and the best man strikin' a pose before the first look!

(Second photo by Marie Hollibaugh)

Pre-Ceremony pics...

All's we're missing is the pitch fork!

Ceremony...

Yummy cupcakes for eats!

And...a fun bubble send off! Congratulations Jon and Sue!

Sneak Peak | Wolf Family Portraiture

2009-08-30T20:56:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak | Doug and Mary Engagement

2009-08-22T21:27:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak | Jon & Sue

2009-08-20T20:05:00.000-07:00

Tub Time

2009-08-08T14:22:00.000-07:00

I went to MT to spend some time with family and my Dad does not have a bathtub in his house. My little bitty does not like showers. It just so happens that my Dad is a connoisseur of all things old and he just happened to have an old wash basin that was PERFECT for thy little miss to bath in. :O)

Family Portraiture | LaGrow Family

2009-06-28T00:05:00.000-07:00

Meet...the LaGrow family. :O) I had such a great time capturing them last Saturday at Memorial Park in Wilsonville! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Yes...that IS a mouth full of pritty flowers! heehee :O)

Sneak Peak | Family Portraiture | LaGrow Family

2009-06-20T17:41:00.000-07:00

Engagement | Jon & Sue

2009-06-12T23:31:00.000-07:00

Jon and Sue will be married August 15th this year. Had SUCH a great time with their engagement shoot! Can't wait for the wedding! It was so foggy at the beach, most of the time we could not see the water, even when standing ten feet from it. It was incredible. But fog makes for some really great mood shots and ambiance! Great times!

Portraiture | Kenny

2009-06-04T20:01:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I did an impromptu photoshoot with Kenny and his beautiful bride of 21 years. This is the first installment...a fuller photo shoot will follow.

Sneak Peak | Portraiture | Kenny

2009-05-31T17:52:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak | Engagement | Sue & Jon

2009-05-31T17:50:00.000-07:00

We Remember

2009-05-25T22:09:00.000-07:00

Today we honor the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. I am forever indebted. Thank you.

Gateway to the Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial

800 of the 58,000 fallen soldiers of Vietnam were from Oregon.

Oregon has the largest Vietnam Memorial by land mass in the United States with 11 acres.

Amen. And Thank you.

One of the six walls listing the names of the fallen. The most were lost between 1966 and 1969.

Generations now and in the future will remember...

If these boots could speak...

I am a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during peace time. There is a brotherhood among service men and women that cannot be explained. I was moved to tears over and over again during the ceremony because of the band of brothers and sisters who gave their lives for this country. I'm honored to be a member of their brotherhood, but am not deserved of the honor bestowed upon those who were touched to the core by casualty.

Taps

We will always...Remember

Inspiration

2009-05-22T14:00:00.001-07:00

Before and After

2009-05-22T13:02:00.000-07:00

I've often bounced back and forth between before and after edited pictures. Photoshop rocks. And really...I don't even scratch the surface of what it is capable of. Thought I'd post a few before and afters for fun...

Before

After

Before

After

Before

After

Before

After

Rust

2009-05-21T10:18:00.001-07:00

I kinda like rusty things. My Dad has inspired me to appreciate the old since he has an antique shop and has tinkered with old vehicles my entire life. I couldn't tell you what they are, what year and all that. But I CAN tell you how cool they look. ;) And my best friend and photographer has done a series on Cars in the Field that has inspired me to capture a few shots, myself.

Tulip Fields

2009-05-12T14:23:00.000-07:00

May Day I went to the Tulip Fields in Woodburn, OR for the first time for a little photoshoot. UNBELIEVABLE! Pictures really don't do it justice. Y'just gotta see with your own eyes what a bazillion tulips in as many shapes, colors and sizes as you can imagine look like in on place. WOW!

Beachy Wonder

2009-02-28T16:19:00.000-08:00

Went to the beach a couple weekends ago with a couple special people. It was supposed to snow with INCHES accummulation here in the Portland area. But if we waited to do anything fun for the weather to get better around here, we'd never do anything! So we headed to the beach. Right before we got there, the sky came down in all kinds of sleet and hail and snow and rain...And I forgot my umbrella. However, when we came around the last bend that introduced us to the ocean, the sky totally opened up! It was amazing!

Newborn | Baby Ryder

2009-02-27T16:15:00.000-08:00

You remember the little bitty pregnant peanut from a couple months ago? Here he is, just about a week old. He joined us in the world on January 16th.

I LOVE little bitties! OMGosh, I could gobble them up all day long!

Cuzzies!

2009-02-27T15:30:00.000-08:00

Wow, so I'm really behind on my blog! BUT...it is my endeavor to git 'er caught up this weekend! :O) Please stay tuned...

For now, please enjoy a few shots of my little sunshine and her cuzzy!

Tommy & Michelle

2009-01-10T12:24:00.000-08:00

I stayed with my brother and his wife and family over Thanksgiving and had a little shoot with them. I have to gush for a moment...What I love so much about taking pictures of them is that you can tell they are so in love and I get to capture that. And this makes me very happy that my brother is so happy. And of course I love my Sister-in-law so much. :O) So glad she's a part of our family. (end gush.)

Stay tuned, also...I'll have a selection of our girls, as well as odds and ends and tid-bits from their property.

Maternity | Sam

2008-12-13T22:40:00.000-08:00

Finally...here's a peak at Sam's maternity photo shoot. This little bitty is due in January. She's about the size of a peanut herself. :O)

In Color

2008-11-24T11:03:00.000-08:00

My dear Sister-in-law sent me this song. I've been a little bit removed from Country Music, so I hadn't heard it until she brought it to my attention. It has now found a very special place in my heart. <3

I love the song so much ....it always makes me think of you....you are able to capture these moments in time for people that they can keep forever and remember & share the story of that special time for years to come. Dear Sister-in-law, Michelle. :O)

George Family

2008-11-19T19:30:00.000-08:00

Buncha crazy characters this family is! :O)

Sneak Peak | Maternity | Sam

2008-11-16T22:05:00.001-08:00

Sneak Peak | George Family (plus one)

2008-11-16T22:04:00.001-08:00

Danielle and Josiah

2008-11-16T21:02:00.000-08:00

Meet Danielle and her little man Josiah. WHAT a cutie patootie this little man is! We had a great time in between rain showers, playin' on tractors, and in the wood pile and in the orchard and with the kitties and on the slide...and...and...and... had a fantastic day and a fantastic shoot! I hope you enjoy these as much as I did! :O)

Senior Pics | Michelle

2008-11-07T22:35:00.000-08:00

Okay folks...Here's the beautiful and most natural and relaxed gal I've ever seen behind a camera...Michelle. :) She has got some AMAZING eyeballs! :O)

(Jumping back down to smaller size to save me a little bit of time...since I'm a bit behind!)

Portraiture | Marie

2008-11-02T15:03:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I'm a little bit behind...I'll be caught up this week, I promise! :O)

This is the first half of a portraiture session with my friend Marie. Second half to be scheduled...stay tuned!

Doesn't she have a fantastic smile?! :O)

Sneak Peak | Danielle and Josiah

2008-11-01T21:52:00.000-07:00

The SWEETEST Mum and her little munchkin! I can't wait to show you more! (eep! I gotta get caught up!) :O)~

Mama LOVE! :O)

Sneak Peak | Senior Pictures | Michelle

2008-10-26T21:42:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak | Portraiture | Marie

2008-10-26T21:10:00.001-07:00

5 Rock Ranch

2008-10-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

I went to 5 Rock Ranch yesterday with Charis. BEAUTIFUL place! I have a few other pics on my other blog. If you ever have a chance to go visit, I would highly encourage you to do so. It's a beautiful drive out there and breathtaking upon arrival. I'll be making regular visits going forward. Great place just to BREATHE! :O)

This barn is not on the ranch, but it is on the way. :O)

My 35th Year

2008-10-12T21:29:00.000-07:00

Please visit a new photo project I'm working on called 'My 35th Year'. I plan to take a photo a day for my entire 35th year.

Enjoy!

Brandon - Senior Pics

2008-10-12T19:59:00.000-07:00

Finally! Had a little technical difficulty, but back up online and ready to roll! We had a great time shooting and it didn't take long at all for Brandon to figure out what to do with his hands! :) All was okay until he realized the camera was on him, then his hands thought they needed to do something (kinda like we who talk with out hands...can't talk when they are behind our backs!). In a very short time, he relaxed in and was a complete natural. Great day!

Sneak Peak - Brandon Sr. Pics

2008-09-27T19:29:00.000-07:00

What a handsome young man this Brandon is! It was a beautiful day for Sr. Pics! 'Hope these nice days keep hangin' on! :O)

The Least of These

2008-09-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

Matthew 29:40
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

Bowls of Grace is a ministry that feeds and provides for the homeless in the Portland Metro area. Last year I was privileged to participate in one of their outreaches and was moved beyond measure. There was not an outreach this past weekend, but I felt compelled to go downtown and capture some of the life...

Today I'd like to stand in the gap on their behalf and ask for anyone who views this blog to prayerfully consider how God might have you help. The website for Bowls of Grace has information for contributions.

This is Conrad. We chatted for a little bit. He's a man with many a tall tale. :O) But what a happy guy he was. Everyone has a place in the middle of circumstance...whether it be by their own choices or by the choices of others that has impacted their life. Regardless of the reason, we are called to reach out and love one another.

1 Timothy 1:14
The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Zoe & Bentley & their Humans

2008-09-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

Whatta workout! :O) 'Spent some time with these SOOO CUTE puppies and their humans (Tom and Misti) and had a great time! Getting these babies to stand still long enough for a shot was an adventure!

So...this is what Zoe looked like most of the time...

Blurry...

She did stop for a little bitty rest...

And could sorta hold still if her human was holding her...

Bentley, is the sweetest little fella. He's so dark, though, I have more shots of him blending into the shadows...He kinda looks like an extra large dust bunny...with eyes...sometimes.

And, here's one just for fun. :)

Sneak Peak - Puppies!

2008-09-16T21:32:00.000-07:00

Angela's Bunches!

2008-09-16T20:39:00.000-07:00

These girls and little bitty boy are so fun and so photogenic! :O)

Sneak Peak - Angela's Kiddos

2008-09-14T23:01:00.000-07:00

Mikayla, Maddie, Belle and Braden. :O)

Trash the Dress - Laurel & Scott

2008-09-11T21:32:00.001-07:00

Trashing the dress, after the wedding is SO MUCH FUN! :O) I think Laurel & Scott would agree! Unless you have a REALLY expensive dress or an heirloom that's been in the family for 5000 years, I highly recommend getting a little sassy with your gown after the ceremony!

We didn't anticipate a horse...but by golly there were horses at the beach and one of the very nice ladies riding asked if Laurel would like to giddy up on one of 'em! Why not maximize the whole experience?!

And then we...well she/they climbed trees...

And wandered amidst the very tall blade grass...

Isn't she beautiful? :)

Off to the beach we go...I mentioned it was a bit windy in my last posts...a monsoon rolled in while she was changing into her dress. I think they weathered it very well! What do you think?

Whose next?! I can't wait to do this again! :O) Wee!

Laurel & Scott, Take 2

2008-09-09T20:32:00.000-07:00

Don't tell anybody...but Scott is REALLY camera shy... :O)~

I'm kidding, right? No, really...he is!

Now...gotta focus on the BEAU-T-FUL Laurel for a minute... The camera LOVES HER!

I did mention in the last post that it was a teensie bit windy...

Praise the Lord for beautiful people, beautiful friends, beautiful beaches, beautiful day...for this beautiful existence that I get to capture through a lens. :)

Laurel & Scott, Take 1

2008-09-07T21:17:00.000-07:00

We went to this beach (Nehalem State Park, Oregon Coast) to do some dress trashing...

It was a BEAUTIFUL day! There was this cloud hovering right off the coast, but you will see how blue the sky was inland. Oh...and it was just a teensie bit windy... We had some fun frolicking in the waves and playing on the beach before we commenced to dirtifying the sacred gown. The anticipation was killing me! :O)~ But it was good. Kinda like Christmas. :O)

Oh...I should probably mention that these love birds got married in January.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!

This is it for this group...Stay tuned! More on their way!

Sneak Peak - Laurel & Scott Trash the Dress

2008-09-06T22:20:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned folks! More where this came from! :O)

Doug

2008-09-02T21:33:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Doug had a photo shoot the other day to add to his portfolio of self-portraits. :O)

This is my absolute favorite! Look at those peepers!

I can't decide which one I like better...which one do you like?

Such a happy guy! :O)

Baby Sunshine

2008-09-01T21:59:00.000-07:00

Had some fun with my little sunshine today! :O)

The grass/hay was a little bit prickly.

Tori - Maternity

2008-08-28T22:42:00.000-07:00

My cousin Tori is going to have her second baby boy in September! :) I'm debating whether or not I should keep saving my baby girl clothes...I think they're going to have a herd of boys! :O)

Mirror Fun

2008-08-18T23:41:00.001-07:00

Charis and I had fun playin' with a mirror the other day...:)

Crater Lake

2008-08-16T14:09:00.000-07:00

Pictures really don't do it any justice. One must EXPERIENCE Crater Lake by going and breathing in the air. Incredible.

For some reason, I love stairs... taking pictures of them, that is. 'Course walking up and down them on a regular basis does wonderful things for thy hiney, as well. :O)~

Megan & Jason, Take 3!

2008-08-16T10:58:00.000-07:00

Here's the final round, folks. I could add the whole lot of them to this blog...so hard to choose! So many goodies.

And they're outta here!

Megan & Jason, Take 2

2008-08-15T22:28:00.000-07:00

More goodies!
I've decided I like Flickr better.
And...Got my OFFICIAL Logo attached! Yahoo! :)

It was a little bit sweltery out...Megan was a bit parched...

This one resembles one of their engagement shots...

I love how they look at each other...

Mmmmm...love this picture. :O) Hands over his heart. <3

I cried and cried behind my camera when they were saying their vows. It was truly the most beautiful amazing totally in love wedding I've ever witnessed. So grateful beyond measure to have been a part of it.

Megan & Jason, Take 1

2008-08-14T08:21:00.001-07:00

I had the very distinct pleasure partaking of moment capturing at my dear friends Megan and Jason's wedding last Friday (8-8-08), as the second shooter after Heather of Espana Photography. Picture perfect wedding for a picture perfect couple. :) Love this Love stuff! Here's a few to get things started. I'll post a couple more times, but wanted to toss a few out here now. Stay tuned! :O)

Her beautiful dress that her Mama made for her...

Puttin' on the face...

It suddenly occurs to her...I'M GETTING MARRIED! :) And the butterflies have awakened!

The groom is all gussied up.

Isn't she the sweetest thing you have ever seen?

And that's all for now folks! More on their way!!!!

New Layout

2008-08-13T09:34:00.000-07:00

So...I'm updating my blog layout in order to insert larger pictures. I've decided to recreate this blog in order to redefine certain elements. I'll be adding the old posts to this blog, so you may not see them right away, but they will be coming. This is a tedious transfer, but I decided to do it this way because for some reason the original blog lost its ability to gather comments. I really appreciate and welcome comments, so if for nothing else, I want that capability back. Perhaps there's a better way to go about it, but for now...it'll have to do. :)

Until this process is completed...keep your eyes peeled cuz wedding photos are on their way!

Thanks for your patience!
And Have yourself a most groovy day!

So so good

2008-08-07T10:08:00.000-07:00

Nikki,

Just checked out your blog to see the latest and greatest pics… you are so good! Your photos are gems. The composition, the lighting… and people look so natural, so themselves. Those are the kinds of portraits I dig.

Nice work! Here’s wishing you all the business you can possibly handle.

J~

MySpace

2008-08-01T09:01:00.000-07:00

Greetings!

Until I have an 'official' website, I wanted to share with you all, my MySpace page.

http://www.myspace.com/chariscreations

A lot of the same pictures that show up on my blog are here, but there are a few other tid-bits out there, that are not on the blog.

So...go take a peak and lemme know what you think!

And have yourself a great day now, y'hear?

:)

Snyder Family Testimonial

2008-07-29T10:06:00.000-07:00

We met with Nikki at the Jenkins Estate in Beaverton for a very fun, unique and interactive photo shoot. Nikki let us be ourselves and she caught us in the act of enjoying life together as a family. As a result, the photos we received back are warm and carry with them a casual, relaxed feeling. She allowed us to be involved in the creative process on-sight and sometimes we forget she was even there taking pictures! I highly recommend her work!

Sincerely,

Kenny Snyder and Family

Bridgeport Concert

2008-07-18T09:03:00.000-07:00

There was a little gig at Bridgeport Plaza Friday night...The weather was perfect...music was perfect...It never hurts that there's a Starbucks right there... There's really nothing like loungin' outside on a perfect summer evening, drinkin' a cup of joe, listening to good music...life is good.

Tony & Trist

2008-07-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

These handsome young men committed themselves to one another on this beautiful (HOT) Vegas evening. (I'm from the Pacific NW...it doesn't get HOT here!) Very lively evening and I have to mention feeling very old again... I was Tony's babysitter...many many moons ago.

Tristan is such a happy fella! :)

And very photogenic...

And so is Tony... :)

Laurel

2008-06-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

So...since it's past his birthday, I think it is safe to post these now. ;) My dear friend Laurel wanted to surprise her hunny for his birthday with a few lovely with a hint of sassy and sultry photos of herself. LOVED this photoshoot! :D It was a very hot day, but the water features helped a lot.

She's definitely got 'the look', don'cha think? :)

Snyder Family

2008-06-28T09:50:00.001-07:00

What a fun family! In spite of the 103 degree temps with no water features to frolick in for comfort, we had a pretty good time capturing some fun filled family moments at the Jenkins Estate in Aloha, OR.

Baby Braden

2008-06-07T10:02:00.000-07:00

Meet Baby Braden...he's a month old and little bitty! :) He was a preemie...he couldn't wait and joined us 6 weeks earlier than scheduled. He's a healthy sweet little fella. :) Love taking little bitty pictures!

Angela's Brood

2008-06-07T10:01:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Angela has her hands full with these four! Very fun to photograph and certainly not a shy bunch!

Fisher of Men

2008-06-02T10:03:00.000-07:00

"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19

Megan & Jason Engagement

2008-05-11T10:04:00.000-07:00

Megan and Jason will be married in August and I had the very distinct pleasure and entertainment of capturing their engament shots. I had such a great time and they are so much fun! :) I look forward to assisting as the second shooter for their wedding! Enjoy!

SunRiver

2008-04-19T13:30:00.000-07:00

My friend Deb and I went to Sunriver for the weekend. It was C.O.L.D.! It snowed...in April. I think it got down to about 20 degrees. Aren't April showers supposed to bring May flowers? What do April...snowflurries.?. bring? The shivers. The snow didn't stick, but this is the view from the cabin we stayed in.

Childhood Goodies

2007-10-24T13:31:00.000-07:00

I went to a Junior High football game last night between Cascade Middle School and LaPine. This was great fun! :) The big boy playing football is Colton and the little fella is Chandler. They are my Charis' half brothers.

Colton is 12 and is taller than I am! :) As I was leaving the game a woman stopped to ask me who he was and commented about what a great player he is and that she's sure she'll be seeing him around! Maybe he'll be a superstar football player some day! Woo Hoo! :)

SunRiver, Oregon

2007-10-22T13:37:00.000-07:00

My first week in Bend, I stayed at the Sunriver Resort. It is very beautiful there. Lots of little critters to take pictures of. :)

Yes...I was this close to these guys...and No, they are not caged. Friendly fellas 'round these parts!

I just love this little pine cone! :)

Drake Park

2007-10-22T13:32:00.000-07:00

Drake Park is located in downtown Bend and is a GREAT place to take pictures. It has been so beautiful the last couple of days, I had to get out and get me some of it! There were photographers all over the park taking advantage of the day.

And of course, I had to take some pics of my little punkin'... :) She'll be 9 months old tomorrow.

Scone Age Bakery

2007-09-24T13:38:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Heather Noel owns a wholesale bakery called Scone Age Bakery (Specializing in coffee shop pastries and continental breakfast service) in Portland, OR. I have had the privilege of tasting some of her YUMS, and they are quite delicious, if I do say so myself!

She won't mind my telling you...she has a little boy bun in her oven! :)

Mmmmm. Graham cracker crust leftovers...wanna lick the bowl?

Do you know how big my butt would get if I owned my own bakery? :P

Ginormous mixer...cuz she doesn't make just a couple dozen cookies at a time. (I really shouldn't be posting this while I'm hungry...)

Do give Heather a call if you have any catering or bakery needs of your own. She'd love to hear from you! She may be reached at 503-412-8558 or ekmekvarmi@earthlink.net. Be sure to let her know I sent ya! :)

Charity & Danielle

2007-09-22T13:39:00.000-07:00

Charity Brophy and Danielle Esquerra are the voices of angels. They sang praises to Jesus last night at the Bridgeport Plaza Starbucks. It was a perfect evening for lounging outside.

Bowls of Grace

2007-09-11T13:40:00.001-07:00

Bowls of Grace is a ministry for feeding the homeless in the Portland Metro area. It was such a pleasure meeting these people. I am truly blessed to have been a part of the day. Amazing individuals full of life, who have been dealt a difficult hand. We were able to feed 200+ of our cities homeless on this day (July 21st).

Adam & Sam Wedding

2007-09-11T13:40:00.000-07:00

Adam and Sam were married August 11th at Trojan Park near Rainier, WA. I used to babysit this fella when he was 3 years old! He's now 24...and I'm feeling really old! :) It was a beautiful and perfect day for a wedding and the park was the perfect backdrop for such a special day.