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Summer Solstice Nuptials {Olympia, WA Wedding}

I love wedding celebrations that honor any solstice, especially summer–the longest, and lightest (hopefully) day of the year.  Robyn and Steve were friends in their early teenage years, and reconnected several years ago, rekindling a friendship which sparked into a sweet romance.  The nuptials included their children, both human and furry, family and close friends as attendants.  An intimate and sweet ceremony full of laughs and tenderness.  I was so honored to be able to photograph this beautiful celebration for a beautiful couple on a beautiful day.  Pretty perfect.  Cheers to many happy years together! xoxox

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Sweet Baby Girl Turns ONE!

I can’t believe one year has passed since this bright little light has illuminated our lives!  She is one of the most precious things we are blessed to celebrate.  Little Riann, your Dad Austin would be radiating with pride over you, as we all are.  Morgan planned such an adorable and delicious party.  There were bubbles, and a puppy visitor, family and friends, and a roomful of presents.  And of course Fleurae, created the most perfect florals to frame your cake smash.  Such a sweet day, we love you so very much Riann. xo_DSC1677 _DSC1686 _DSC1689 _DSC1690 _DSC1693 _DSC1697 _DSC1700 _DSC1702 _DSC1705 _DSC1707 _DSC1708 _DSC1709 _DSC1710 _DSC1711 _DSC1714 _DSC1716 _DSC1725 _DSC1726 _DSC1734 _DSC1746 _DSC1758 _DSC1769 _DSC1776 _DSC1781 _DSC1796 _DSC1801 _DSC1805 _DSC1826 _DSC1837 _DSC1840 _DSC1853 _DSC1858 _DSC1866 _DSC1867 _DSC1873 _DSC1876 _DSC1877 _DSC1882 _DSC1885 _DSC1888 _DSC1890 _DSC1900 _DSC1917 _DSC1931 _DSC1934 _DSC1937 _DSC1939 _DSC1940 _DSC1945 _DSC1947 _DSC1950 _DSC1956 _DSC1961 _DSC1965

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My Little Muse {Child photography – Olympia, WA}

I hope you’re all fine with my blog stream being filled with adorable images of our sweet granddaughter.  If not, darn it, get on board!  She is lively and bright and so curious–it is such a joy to be with her.  I dida little secret photoshoot over the holidays, and although the little vintage dress isn’t really her sweet Momma’s style, I couldn’t resist!  Please enjoy the biggest blue eyes and holiday wonder. Love to you all… Cortney_dsc5253-edit _dsc5292-edit _dsc5303-edit _dsc5304-edit-edit _dsc5325-edit _dsc5326-edit _dsc5329-edit _dsc5333-edit _dsc5353-edit _dsc5356-edit

Jammin’ Out

I have recently started working on a new avenue of my photographic business: FOOD! It’s been a long time dream and true labor of love. I am in the beginning phases of photographing my first cookbook for local chef Lela Cross of Capitale, Cielo Blue, and most recently Dillingers. I love her approach to food–focusing on local and fresh but done with a rich flair. I can’t wait!_DSC0963

 

More recently, I spent a lovely morning with my friend Melissa,  who has a side business in the cottage foods industry called Otis Beach Jams–these treats are low sugar, organic and locally sourced little pots of magic! She made blackberry lavender jam and you wouldn’t believe the way the kitchen smelled, absolute heaven. Check her out on Facebook, and if you would like to order a pot or two, hurry… they go fast!_DSC1043 _DSC1012_DSC1066_DSC1075_DSC1069_DSC1094_DSC1099_DSC1109_DSC1134_DSC1140_DSC1060

 

Taking time to just be… {Olympia, WA Portrait Photographer}

There is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea.
   ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

I love the ritual of tea drinking.  The careful preparation, the dainty accouterments, the seductive wisps of steam rising and then disappearing.  I’m not sure if I prefer a solitary, meditative cup or the intimacy of sharing a pot of tea.  Either way, I’ve made a resolve to drink more tea. It’s just a simple way to remind myself to pause, reflect, be grateful, dream, and breathe.  It’s good to be reminded…_DSC3867w-logo _DSC3870w-logo _DSC3880w-logo _DSC3892w-logoAnd what better companion for tea than THIS sweetness? I wonder if there is a special tea for dogs…

Summer Breezes, Love in the Afternoon… {Engagement Session, Olympia, WA}

These two!  I cannot wait to photograph the wedding of Krosbie and Justin this fall.  They are wildly in love and so, soooo sweet to one another.  We started the portrait session out in the studio, made our way to the boardwalk, did some abandoned warehouse exploring, and then headed back to their newly purchased home–which they moved into THE DAY BEFORE!!!  Happily greeting us was their sweet baby Kingston, 3 month old Shepherd mix–his paws are GINORMOUS!  So much fun ending the session with the two of them, piled on the floor surrounded by boxes, eating take out Thai…  ahhhh, such is young love : )

Introducing Emerging Singer/Songwriter Shelby Adams {Promo Fashion Shoot, Olympia, WA}

Some people just HAVE it.  You know, the elusive “IT” factor–that thing all stellar people possess.  Well, this darling young woman has “IT” by the buckets.  Shelby has such an inCREDible voice!  And lucky for me (and those in the Olympia area) Shelby will be playing at my studio –The Steam Plant (113 Thurston Ave NE, Oly) on Friday, April 26th during ArtsWalk.  Make sure you come by for a listen… time well spent, I promise : )  Look forward to seeing you soon!  Cheers to you Shelby!

Looking for some inspiration! creativeLIVE Pet Photography Workshop with Vicki Taufer{Seattle, WA}

I’ve been photographing pets for a couple of years now, but am ready to take it up a notch (or TEN!).  So here goes!  I’ve thrown myself into the selection pool for creativeLIVEs upcoming Pet Photography Workshop with Vicki Taufer.  I love Vicki’s work and am literally dancing at the idea of being in the LIVE audience!!!

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Not sure how this works, but would you all please send your happy thoughts my way? And help me be one of the 6 people selected for the live studio audience?  So AWESOME!!!!

Time for a Change… {Studio Relocation Project, Phase One} Olympia, WA

Well, I never imagined I would outgrow my adorable studio, but the time has come.  I am BEYOND THRILLED to be moving into the Harmony Market Building along with Nathan Peppin of Peppin Photography.  We’ve been sharing space for a couple of months and though it’s great, we need a larger space where we can both be shooting at the same time.  The new space is GINORMOUS (not a real word, I know…) and the natural light makes the angels sing. I’ve been in love with the space for ages, and often dreamt of having a photo shoot in the glorious loft.  How dreams manifest is truly a miracle. I had been talking with a one of my wedding clients about our favorite buildings downtown and the next time I ran into the groom, he mentioned having lunch with the building owner.  Two days later I received an email from her and after many emails and a meeting, we signed the lease today! Thank you Michael!  And thanks Jennie for referring Michael and Sarah! What an awesome town Olympia is…

When Nathan and I walked through the space with the building owner, I literally felt like and 8 year old on Christmas Eve standing at the gates of Disneyland with glittery shoes on and a bag full of candy loaded on the back of my unicorn.  Yes, THAT excited!  Butterflies start fluttering in my stomach every time I think about it : )

For those of you who know this building, you will likely share my excitement.  We have grand plans for utilizing the space as a photography studio and we can’t wait to share our ideas for events we plan on hosting.  So many things to look forward to!

I can’t wait, but I will have to.  The current tenants will be moving out in June/July.  Our goal is to be in there and ready to roll in early August.  So it’ll be a few months left on Washington Street… and then moving four blocks down and into a whole new vibe.

I will miss this darling space:

 But I can’t WAIT for THIS:

Phase One has begun…

 

 

Hello Class of 2013! {High School Photography Reps, Olympia, WA}

I love photographing teens–they are so full of sass, fresh perspectives and enthusiasm–and that’s so very contagious! Thankfully the weather cooperated with my first round of Studio Rep photo shoots.  We are gearing up for the promo posters for a fashion show in Westfield Capital Mall this May.  I can’t wait!