Crave Portland

The kids and I did the Crave Portland fashion show the other week representing our friends at Fancy Pants Children's Boutique. It was hysterical and I had Shannon and Shyla there for moral support. The kids had a blast and they didn't get scared to go out on the runway, which was surprising. Shannon's little girl was there as well shining like a real rockstar and Shannon's good friend, Charity had her two beautiful little girls there as well. Fancy Pants made there presence known and I think it was a big hit. You have to go check out their store. Thanks to Deena and Ninette over at FP and to Shyla for being my extra hands! Thanks also to Shannon and Charity for filling in with their Super Models last minute.
3215 SE 192nd
Suite 100
Vancouver, Washington

Jamison was hammin' it up!
Nothing like a once in a lifetime chance to match your daughter on the runway:)

Simple things...

This was our trip to Sunriver a while back and I worked on a few that evoked emotion for me and my family. Dan and Tiana so graciously invited up to spend the weekend with them and it was so awesome. The kids couldn't get enough of the snow and we laughed the whole time we were there. O.k. so the kids weren't the only ones that couldn't get enough! Check out the rest of the shoot on my featured section of my website...the Happy Holidays feature.
We found some ice patches to drag the kids on.
Notice all their nervous little hands in this shot. Don't you remember sitting on Santa's lap and being so nervous because of all the anticipation of waiting to finally have a turn with him and then ask him for that year's desire:)
Jamie was awfully excited to see Rudolf in the middle of the hotel shop. I love the inquisitive finger touching the red nose!
No one made it past this slick spot without falling at least once. I really felt guilty about getting everything on camera and not helping....a little:) It was the funniest thing ever. Why is watching someone fall on ice so dang funny?

Amy Seely

I don't even know where to start with this girl. We met in San Diego and she was a surprise quest at the workshop that I went to and from the moment I heard her voice...she rocked my soul! Recently Shannon and I have got to spend more time with her and get to know her because she lives here. She has an amazing spirit to match her angelic voice and she makes me laugh! The other night we went to a friend's house and Amy played a couple jams for us and I get goose bumps every time. This obviously doesn't do her voice justice, but it was amazing nonetheless! This is one of her new songs that isn't even out on cd yet...so enjoy and you have to check out her music.

More snakes

More Snakes, please.

Shyla was the first brave soul to handle the snakes out of the photographers. She got a little nervous when the snake started hugging her a little too much!

The first brave soul out of anyone. Tanya's sister, Alisha was great handling the snakes.

Shannon was so excited about bonding with snake that she ended up taking this one home to the family:0 Totally kidding, she did hold one though...trooper.
The kids were so excited about this night and I think they had an amazing time. Tré was a little nervous but he got beyond his fears.

She looked so cool in ths shot above, I thought I would show her nervous shot as well. This was when the snakes first got there and they were a little chilly, so he was finding warmth around Shy's neck!

No explaining neccessary...

When I heard that a girl on my volleyball team wanted to get some more high fashion shots in her portfolio and that she wanted to set up a snake shoot. I was all over her like flies on paper:) This is not what I typically shoot, and that's why it was such a blast. Or maybe it was because I was with the two greatest people Shannon and Shyla! You have to check out their shots as well. I always learn the most from these types of shoots. They make me think outside of my box and to take risk. Although Chris and Xeike said there was no risk, their disclaimer said injuries could result in death....please sign here. They were amazing with their pets and they were very knowledgeable and they were great with the education of the species. Thank you to all that were a part of this shoot...especially our killer model, Tanya. Her make-up artist was a doll and her sister was a huge help. Here's to thinking outside your box and conquering fears (S:) Check out the rest of the shots in my featured section on the site!

Coming Soon!

I know it's going to be tough to wait for...but, wait until you see this shoot. I don't know how long you'll have to wait...don't ask:) It will be worth it though. Heaven's Eye just got a lot more comfortable with the reptile species!
This was early before the shoot started so I was still sweating behind the camera when the kids got this close to the snakes. The handlers were amazing and I will post a lot more about them and the shoot. Thanks for the awesome night girls...especially Tanya. Thanks for trusting me with this shoot! You were just incredible to work with!

Row Row Row your boat

I have had my eye on this boat for about a year now. When I get a concept in my mind, it doesn't rest until I play that scene out! Every time I would drive past this house with the boat on my way to see my sister, I would envision the kids in it. These two were perfect because of their super-sized, blue eyeballs! Well, I finally got the shoot and although it wasn't exactly what was in my head, I think I am able to let it go now. The only stinker is that in doing this shoot, we ran into an old run down tennis court. I have had an idea that involved a tennis net and kids, but it wasn't on my life list yes because I didn't have the location picked out. I'm sure you'll be the first to see if that one ever plays out, but just know I will be thinking about it until it happens. I have the location, models in mind, and now I just need the stars to align:)
P.S These are looking quite desaturated on this post. These are much brighter blue than this show...just incase you cared:)

Mac Daddy

This is soulfood for me.  I just met Mac at a photographer's get together and he and Kristy were just what the doctor ordered!  I was just showing them how to use studio lights and I never thought I would get this kind of show in return.  Mac you are hysterical.  If you don't already know these people then you're missing the boat  They were just great folks to hang out with and I thank them for such fun memories.  Everyone needs more people like this in their life.  Does anyone know which famous photographer's laugh is in the background?  

Play Date!

I know you all haven't seen this little guy in quite a while.  Man probably haven't seen him since he got all of his curls cut off. I had a few photographers come into town recently and we got to have a little playdate in the studio.  I just happened to have the perfect model here at the house to pose for us.  There is nothing better than being able to call your friends over and ask if they want to dink around and play together.  Life is good.  K