salem photographer
I don’t know how long ago I did this session, but I am guessing about a decade? It was one that got lost when my website crashed years ago, so I thought I would post it again since I love these images so much. Sarah was so much fun to work with and we laughed a lot. We shot this in a studio I used to rent in the Reed Opera House and it had the BEST windows!
I love when we can incorporate a senior’s passion and/or hobbies into their session. Teddy is obviously a violinist, as well as a scout! We did his session at Minto-Brown Island Park and the fall colors, combined with the warmth of the sunset light was just dreamy.
This was a first and I thought it was just the SWEETEST thing ever! Mollia really wanted to include her immediate family (including her little sisters, for whom she is a role model), as well as the matriarchs of her family (grandmas and aunt). We shot these in the studio I use in downtown Salem, which was really because it had plenty of room and air conditioning (it was a HOT day)! Don’t worry, we got other shots too (both in the studio and at a park)!
We did this session on a beautiful Spring evening in Salem, OR. This little family is so easy to work with and photograph, which isn’t always the case when there is a tween involved. ;)
Yes, these are from three freaking years ago, but I’m just going to go ahead and congratulate her again! Ember finished high school and cosmetology school the same week, so we incorporated that into her cap & gown session. Her sister (who is married to my son) and her mom joined her for a few shots as well.
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.
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!
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!
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!
This photo shoot was a great way to test out a lens I was renting, while I considered purchasing it. Cheyeanna happened to have a rental dress (from rent the runway) in her possession at the same time, so I think it was meant to be!
Anyway, we spent about an hour at Deepwood Museum & Gardens (yes, I shoot here a lot) on a beautiful Spring morning.
Did I purchase the lens? Despite the images turning out great, no, I did not. For my fellow photo enthusiasts, these were taken with the 85mm f/1.2. I already had the f/1.4 version and in the end, I just didn’t feel that there was enough of a difference in image quality to justify the added expsense.
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!
We had a field trip last week, for a class that I teach, so I took it as an opportunity to practice with my Lensbaby lens. It has a fun swirl effect, but I haven’t had a chance to use it much yet and there is a bit of a learning curve. It is challenging, but such a fun lens. Anyway, here are the photos I took down at Riverfront Park on that field trip!
I would like to give a big thanks to my model, Katherine, for making this such a fun shoot! Just a couple of witchy gals, cackling amongst the trees. I haven’t been able to do a Halloween themed shoot for a few years now, due to my schedule, but I’m so happy that it worked out this year!
I’ve been photographing Tiffany and her boys for over a decade now and I have to say…it’s like they were MADE for the Autumn! I mean, look at them! Even their hair and eyes match the season.
This is the third (of four) mini sessions with this family, celebrating a major milestone. Right before one of their kids leaves for their first year of college, the family dresses up in that school’s merch and we do some photos at their house. The oldest went to Oregon State, the second oldest is currently at Grand Canyon University, and Miss Ellie is currently enjoying her time at Montana state (these photos are old, as usual). Anyway…GO, BOBCATS!
Anna wore the cutest 90s inspired outfit for this shoot. It had sort of a Catholic school nun meets Wednesday Adams.
We did this session shortly after SheeAnna lost her grandmother. They were very close, so the loss hit her especially hard. The tattoo on her arm is a memorial tattoo, in her grandmother’s honor, so I decide to create special photo for her.
