Keepin' It Short
i like people,
more than anything i LOVE babies.
my clients are people I care about,
whose life stories I watch unfold on facebook and in front of my lens.
i take (mostly) pretty pictures of said people,
that makes them happy....
that makes me happy.
so, thanks for that, happiness is more important than money,
more valuable than gold - and my life is seemingly full of it.
more than anything i LOVE babies.
my clients are people I care about,
whose life stories I watch unfold on facebook and in front of my lens.
i take (mostly) pretty pictures of said people,
that makes them happy....
that makes me happy.
so, thanks for that, happiness is more important than money,
more valuable than gold - and my life is seemingly full of it.
10 Things
you really don't need to know about me....
1. Despite attending Art School in London, England, I learned almost everything I needed to learn about photography from my 12th grade Journalism teacher, Mr. Lindsey. (ps, I got booted from Art School)
2. I am incredibly likely to misspell the ‘hte’ in an email to you.
3. I started out as a photojournalist working in the music industry in UK, I've published in over 20 magazines worldwide, album covers, CD covers, a handful of books,,, that knowledge and a buck twenty-five will get you on a bus and isn't otherwise useful at all. :)
4. I adore my kids, but am NOT an MWAC (Mom With A Camera) - nor am I a Mom-togragrapher.... I AM however, a photographer who knows (as a MOM) just HOW IMPORTANT these photos are - how HARD it is to get everyone dressed up and ready - and I work double hard to make sure it's all worth it because as Moms' - we don't have time to waste!
5. I married my husband after the very long courtship of three solid-&-completely-love-drunk weeks .... and then after ten years it ended ... boo.
6. My favorite kids show was called “The Bugaloos” – Sid & Marty Kroft were RAD!
7. My mother is my best friend.
8. I am a crappy tourist – I saw all of Paris from the backseat of a car – except for the shopping.. that I did on foot!
9. I love my clients, I love their babies... and not in some sappy "i say that to everyone" fashion... if I don't love you and you drive me crazy, I will "no-soup" you... because my life and my time is more valuable than anyone can afford to pay (every Moms' time is) - and I don't part with that time for just anyone or just for the money. This is about families and life and joy and pain - and it's an honor to document that.
10. I used to live in Glasgow – which is THE BEST PLACE on earth – bar none – the BEST PLACE on earth… you should seriously considering honeymooning there. Oh, and I’m a Rangers fan (does that make it 11?)
2. I am incredibly likely to misspell the ‘hte’ in an email to you.
3. I started out as a photojournalist working in the music industry in UK, I've published in over 20 magazines worldwide, album covers, CD covers, a handful of books,,, that knowledge and a buck twenty-five will get you on a bus and isn't otherwise useful at all. :)
4. I adore my kids, but am NOT an MWAC (Mom With A Camera) - nor am I a Mom-togragrapher.... I AM however, a photographer who knows (as a MOM) just HOW IMPORTANT these photos are - how HARD it is to get everyone dressed up and ready - and I work double hard to make sure it's all worth it because as Moms' - we don't have time to waste!
5. I married my husband after the very long courtship of three solid-&-completely-love-drunk weeks .... and then after ten years it ended ... boo.
6. My favorite kids show was called “The Bugaloos” – Sid & Marty Kroft were RAD!
7. My mother is my best friend.
8. I am a crappy tourist – I saw all of Paris from the backseat of a car – except for the shopping.. that I did on foot!
9. I love my clients, I love their babies... and not in some sappy "i say that to everyone" fashion... if I don't love you and you drive me crazy, I will "no-soup" you... because my life and my time is more valuable than anyone can afford to pay (every Moms' time is) - and I don't part with that time for just anyone or just for the money. This is about families and life and joy and pain - and it's an honor to document that.
10. I used to live in Glasgow – which is THE BEST PLACE on earth – bar none – the BEST PLACE on earth… you should seriously considering honeymooning there. Oh, and I’m a Rangers fan (does that make it 11?)
People Who ROCK My World
1. Sidney Zober – my grandfather who served in several wars and captured all of his antics, including some saucy pics of my hot grandma on the beach when they were dating with an old Leica. I miss him...
2. Eric Holen, owner of Holland Studios. He is far and away the
best photographer in the Northwest, let alone Portland. Not only that –
but he’s an awesome guy whose work and professionalism continue to both inspire me and turn me slight shades of green with envy. Check out his studio of some pretty fine photographers and some of the coolest people in this industry at: www.hollandstudios.com.
3. Noel Gallagher, because it’s a long story… but he opened the first doors for me in London – and he didn't have to – everything I am today, I owe in part to Mr. Gallagher. He is a kind man, and when he believes in someone he really supports them, he’s a true rock star. Plus, he does great B-Sides.
4. Melissa & Alex Rix, Brittany & Drew Connant and Laurel & Jared Tomanaha, who were my very first wedding clients when I started my
own business. Their gratitude, encouragement and enthusiasm gave me the courage to keep going, and I am forever in their debts.
2. Eric Holen, owner of Holland Studios. He is far and away the
best photographer in the Northwest, let alone Portland. Not only that –
but he’s an awesome guy whose work and professionalism continue to both inspire me and turn me slight shades of green with envy. Check out his studio of some pretty fine photographers and some of the coolest people in this industry at: www.hollandstudios.com.
3. Noel Gallagher, because it’s a long story… but he opened the first doors for me in London – and he didn't have to – everything I am today, I owe in part to Mr. Gallagher. He is a kind man, and when he believes in someone he really supports them, he’s a true rock star. Plus, he does great B-Sides.
4. Melissa & Alex Rix, Brittany & Drew Connant and Laurel & Jared Tomanaha, who were my very first wedding clients when I started my
own business. Their gratitude, encouragement and enthusiasm gave me the courage to keep going, and I am forever in their debts.