Sveta & Kyle

Sveta and Kyle are high school sweethearts and have committed to forever together.  I had a good time at their wedding and met their amazing friends and family.  They are one precious couple and I am glad to have photographed their special day, which was at Settler's Bay Lodge.  The ceremony was outside on the balcony with reception inside.  There was delicious hot chocolate for guests during the ceremony.  I loved the simplicity of their wedding.  Everybody was comfortable with chill music playing and great dinner serviced.  They were amazing to work with and I wish them a happy road to their married life.  

Carolyn & Colin (Predeployment)

Colin deployed back in December.  Carolyn got ahold of me and requested she wanted winter photos of them together before he left.  I was happy to do this session because they are such a fun couple.  We set out for Campbell Park off Lake Otis and had a blast.  I hope Colin is doing fine in Afghanistan and wish for a quick deployment.  Their pictures turned out great.

A handful just in time for the Holidays

I recently did 5 shoots during the Thanksgiving Break.  2 of which were engagement and 3 were family.  Here are the 3 family shoots I did, just in time for Christmas cards.

Crystal & Brandon Engagement

Crystal found us on Facebook and I was delighted to take her engagement photos.  We schedule our photo shoot late in October, in hopes that the snow would arrive.  The day before the shoot, it hadn't snowed, but the morning I woke up on shoot day, the snow was falling massively.  It was pretty exciting that we got what we wanted.  It was my first photo shoot with the snow this year.  I love taking pictures with the snow.  Just a happy, cheery feeling.  We were all prepared with handwarmers and they even brought their 3 year old son, Gavin, who was a mighty hiker.  Their engagement session was a blast and it continued snowing through out the day.  Cory and I got along with them so well, almost like we have known each other in the past.  It was a great time and I wish them a happy engagement.

Mocieka Family

I met John through Cory.  John used to be Cory's supervisor when he was active duty.  John had known that I take photos and had told Cory that he would like his photos done by us.  In time, he finally scheduled a shoot with us.  We were delighted and it was just in time before winter hit us with tons of snow.  His family got what was left of the beautiful fall colors.  John, his wife, Lacy, with their two sons, Jaxson and Chase, seemed really eager to see what we got.  Not going to lie, but I feel more pressured to impress my friends when taking photos.  They are such a nice and fun family.  It's awesome seeing John and Lacy as parents, because they are wonderful.  Their love for their boys is indescribable.  I hope to take their family photos again in the future as the boys grow.

Thompson Family

I have known this family for ages.  Amanda and I grew up being best friends all through elementary to now.  Her parents pretty much raised me because, I was at their house a lot growing up.  With the Nintendo games, McDonald's runs, otter pops, beanie babies, camping and much more growing up was a lot of fun with them.  I remember Amanda said I am "her sister from another mister".  It was an honor taking their family photos when Dina asked me.  So there is Grandma Ruth who always took care of us after elementary school(many Pokemon card exchanges at her house), Alan & Dina who are still happily married after 25 years, Sean the oldest who is married to Kaleigh with son Carson, Amanda who is married to Brian with Charlotte and Dani, and Adam who is engaged to Kelsey.  This family has grown so much and it is so wonderful to be a part of it.  This is the kind of family I want for my own.  A very healthy, happy and bonded family.  They are the perfect example of an all American family.  I can't wait to do another family session with them.

Cameron Brailey DHS Senior

Cameron and I went to Little Campbell Lake to start our photo shoot and then finished in Kincaid park.  We hurried before the sun went down but had fun.  He was brave enough to put his bare feet into the cold lake.  Cameron was a really chill guy and he is graduating from my alma mater, Dimond High.  He knows he wants to go out of state for school but doesn't know where yet.  It sounded like he was certain to stay near the Pacific Coast.  Cameron skis, swims and runs cross country for Dimond.  He is a super busy man and I was glad to book him in a top his busy schedule.