Salem Oregon Branding Photographer - dating profile portraits!

I took these photos nearly 4 years ago, but I just realized today that I never shared them! I had a blast taking these photos for Darlene’s online dating profile. After some photos at her house, we took her golf cart down to the golf course (so fun!) to get some fun shots of her doing what she loves! We also got some fun shots on a bike trail in her neighborhood.

If you would like some updated (ahem, professional) photos for your online dating profile, let me know! I have done several sessions for this exact purpose and it’s so much fun!

Salem Oregon Senior Portrait Photographer - b&w senior session at the Oregon coast!

River (pronounced like Rye-ver) was so great to work with! He was willing to get up ridiculously early for one of his sessions (we shot these on 2 different days) and actually smiled, which is rare for a senior boy. ;) In fact, we even got some laughing shots and outtakes (towards the end of the post). Anyway, his morning session was at one of his favorite beaches in Gearhart while his evening session was done at his house and a family friend’s house.

I took mostly color shots, but wanted to share some b&w images since I love how they turned out!

Salem Oregon Headshot Photographer - indoor/outdoor session with Les!

Les needed headshots both in the studio and outdoors, as well as with and without his suit jacket, so I booked Studio 22 in downtown Salem. The studio is located near a few little alleyways with some greenery, so it was an easy and quick process.

Salem Senior Portrait Photographer - sneak peek from Ember's cap & gown session

Ember is the sister of my daughter-in-law (India). I don’t think there is a word to describe that relationship, but there should be! Anyway, I adore both of these “kids,” even if they’re full grown adults now. Ember graduated high school in June of 2023 and a very short time later (like a week or two?), she earned her cosmetology license. She’s been a hair stylist for a few years now, specializing in vibrant hair color!

Salem Oregon Senior Portrait Photographer - black & white sneak peek (Teddy)

I am pretty sure this guy is at least halfway finished with college by now (yes, I am pretty sure I will forever be behind on blogging and sharing sessions), but here is a sneak peek from his senior portrait session!

Salem Family Photographer - mother & daughter

I photographed these two beauties on a beautiful Spring evening at one of my favorite Salem locations (no, I’m not sharing it, haha). They hugged, laughed, twirled, and made it rain cherry blossom petals.

Salem Oregon Photographer - sneak peek from my Scotland trip!

Although it has been nearly 3 months since my trip to Scotland, I still have not edited my photos or posted about my trip. Maybe by the end of the summer? By my next birthday? Who knows, but here are a few photos, to serve as my sneak peek. With the exception of the last photo, these were all taken on the Isle of Skye.

Photo 1 - Taken at the Kilt Rock viewpoint.

Photo 2 - Rush hour traffic on Skye.

Photo 3 - My birthday card, courtesy of my husband (Staffin Bay)

Photo 4 - The Fairy Glen

Photo 5 - University of Glasgow

Salem Oregon Headshot Photographer - molly edwards real estate!

Molly is a successful Realtor® in Salem, Oregon. As an agent, she hangs her license at Home Smart Realty Group (click HERE to visit her website), but she also owns two adorable vacation rentals in town! We did these headshots in her South Salem airbnb (the other is in West Salem), since she has some fun wallpapers and details throughout the home.

Salem Oregon Senior Photographer - portraits with Parker in downtown Salem!

Parker was so easy to work with during his senior portrait session! He was pretty quiet, but easy going and happily did whatever I asked of him. I love photographing read heads, especially on summer evenings with the warm glow of sunset light. The red hair and freckles add some contrast and dimension to each photo and I have fun looking for complimentary backdrops (hello, turquoise walls!).

As usual, I’m way behind on blogging, so Parker actually graduated in 2024!

Salem Oregon Engagement Photographer - surprise double proposal!

Lisa (in the black shirt) contacted me about photographing her proposal at Bush Park. Her and Tiffany were celebrating their anniversary by taking a walk where they had their first date. Lisa’s sister arrived early to set up a little picnic, complete with meaningful items, and then hid behind some trees. I walked around, pretending to take photos of the rose garden, while sneaking photos of the two of them. Yes, I felt like the paparazzi and no, I didn’t hate it. HAHA!

As part of their anniversary date, they danced to their song in the gazebo and then SURPRISE… Lisa got down on one knee! After accepting the proposal, SURPRISE AGAIN… Tiffany got down on one knee and also proposed!

I love, love, love photographing proposals and really wish I had an opportunity to do MORE of them! After the proposal, I went over and actually met the couple I’d been essentially stalking for the last 15 minutes. We did a few engagement portraits and then I was on my way, while they enjoyed the rest of their picnic date (and of course I snuck a photo of that, as I was walking to my car).

Congratulations on your engagement, Lisa & Tiffany!

Salem Oregon Headshot Photographer - Erin's business casual portraits

If you’ve followed me for a while, you have probably seen this face. Erin is a good friend of mine that I’ve known for 20+ years. She has modeled for me countless times and I’ve also photographed her family quite a bit over the last decade or so. Anyway, this beautiful mom of four is now in her career era and needed some new headshots. She wanted something casual, but classy, and I think we nailed it!

Salem Oregon Senior Portrait Photographer - Katie, class of 2024

Katie is absolutely adorable! A girl after my own heart, she loves reading and flowers. We did her senior portraits at Deepwood Museum & Gardens her in Salem. I love shooting here because it offers a LOT of variety, within a small area. The scenery changes, as you walk the property, but it also changes throughout the year. So, no two sessions ever look the same!

Side note: Do you see her cute dinosaur necklace?!

Salem Oregon Senior Portrait Photographer - Longing for Summertime!

As I sit here, listening to the winter rain outside, I can’t help but wish for some summer warmth and sunshine (even though I hate the heat and will regret saying this in a few months). Ainsley knew she wanted to do part of her session in this type of grass, wearing her cowgirl boots and sundress, and I knew just the spot! So, we met up shortly before sunset to get these fun shots!