Scrapbooking and Shooting

Oh my those were some good family days. I love that most about the holidays, being together. My lovely friend was visiting from Vermont and I squeezed in a photo shoot for her on Christmas Eve morning. It was so dark and cloudy and yuck. But some creative furniture re-arranging and popping outside for a …

This and That

I’ve been busy like I think most of you are this time of year. I’m so enjoying family time, and Tuesday’s reaction to everything Christmas (the lights! the tree! the presents!). The days seem to be going by quicker (and the super short amount of daylight doesn’t help!). I was happy to see my studio …

A quick look back on the beach

I really don’t even want to look at the photos from our trip. It was so much fun, but so is December in general and I’m getting into the holiday spirit. This makes it hard for my brain to wrap around lovely warm Hawaii! I didn’t take my camera with me much, but here are …

Salem Oregon Beach Photographer

Ha! I wish! For those of you who don’t know this area the beach is an hour away… and you can rarely get away with wearing anything less than a fleece. Yes, we’re back from a lovely Hawaiian vacation. So sorry if you were on the flight back with us and our sick daughter who …

Family Shoot on the Farm — Salem Oregon Child and Family Photographer

I squeezed in one more photo shoot a few cold weekends ago to capture my friend Karen and her twin 18 month old girls. It was so so cold, and the ground was very wet. But we lucked out and had clear skies. This is Karen’s husband; it’s his family’s farm. Love this one… the …

Snow!

Out of town (well country actually) guests plus winter weather plus a holiday equals sporadic postings. Like this one, via my phone. I won’t be back to regular postings until mid December, but I will pop in here and there. Enjoy this late fall. Peace, Amber