best friends

My bff and I had a much needed adventure day yesterday.

We went out to Astoria for the day, sunglasses, books and cameras in hand.

We read, sat in the sun, found a whimsical forest of alders, took a zillion photos, drank some good coffee, drank some terrible coffee, had delicious lunch, walked on the beach, bought some antique finds, had some ridiculous laugh attacks and best friend moments, and lots of talk time on the drive there and back.

A great day, indeed.

kim and brent

My dear friends Kim and Brent asked me to shoot their New Years Eve wedding.

I had a blast seeing them so happy and in love and reconnecting with college friends from UW.

What a great weekend.

pipe smokin'

I love this shot.

An old soul.

Bryant House

My awesome roommates and our awesome Christmas tree. I realize Christmas was a few weeks ago and I am late posting this, but how cute are we?

annie bethancourt

Annie Bethancourt is one of the most talented people I know. Her songwriting is out of this world and her voice you can feel in your bones. Basically, she's amazing. Do yourself a favor and check out her music.

a grand exit

they've got a love that sparkles

(i know, i know, i'm so cheesy. i just can't help myself)

the lovely hjelmervik's

just started editing my dear friend courtney's wedding, and had to post this little gem.

mark and courtney

i just love these two together.

just perfectly so.

just beachy

Our home community spent the weekend at the beach for a retreat last weekend and oh my, it was so lovely and relaxing.

We spent the day on the beach playing some volleyball, walking in the sand, playing makeshift badminton, finding shells, playing horse shoes and all kinds of beachy things.

And we had to make a visit to the local pub/wine bar to watch the Sounders/Timbers game.

Such good times.

I just love these people and the role they each play in my life.

I'm a lucky girl to be surrounded by some of the best ones out there.

photo credit: brian wilkins

photo credit: robyn hossler

photo credit: brian wilkins

photo credit: brian wilkins

photo credit: robyn hossler

Hike overlooking the John Day River (March 27th)

Saturday, a few of us decided to be real ambitious and scale the huge mountainy hill on the property. It's safe to say that we blazed our own trail, for better or worse. We made it up and back in one piece but it was probably not the best idea to scramble around making our own trail. The view was incredible. I could barely walk the next day. I'm so glad I went.

tunnel vision (March 25th)

Went photo-ing with Jordan and Will around Washington Park last week. It ended being pretty windy and chilly so we ended up in the MAX tunnel by the Zoo to take some pictures.

The top one is a bit scary but cool if you ask me.

shout out to keeler (March 22nd)

Met up with good ol' friend Sarah Keeler too while Court was visiting. We made it out to Henry's for happy hour and a couple March Madness games (Dawgs won!).

bring on the cheese (March 21st)

I just love this girl. Courtney and I were roommates for a year up in Seattle and she came down for the weekend. She's one of those people that refreshes and encourages me in so many ways. And, she brings out the cheese in me.