TSA, SNA, & RDM (Via PDX & SEA)

This summer has been a lesson in TSA travel and learning airport codes like it’s nobody’s business. Yesterday I jumped my usual morning flight out of Orange County (sna), made a few quick stops in Seattle (sea) and Portland (pdx) and am now back in Central Oregon (rdm) for a few engagement sessions, a senior shoot, and a wedding I’ve been excited about for months. Last night I had the pleasure of kicking off my photography trip with Colton’s sister and soon to be brother-in-law. And truth be told it was one of my most favorite sessions – with some of my most favorite people – to date. They’re the type of people you’re thankful to be sharing life with.

Michelle

A Sweet Kiss

I won't lie, I think I've mastered the art of packing. Clothing is rolled as to all fit in one carry-on, toiletries + the laptop are in my purse for easy access through security, and jewelery doesn't go on until after I make it to my gate. I'm heading out bright and early to shoot this sweet couple's wedding on Saturday and capture a few engagement sessions while I'm home. I came across this picture last week and realized that I can't look at Sammy + Griffin without smiling - something that makes me extra excited for their big day.

"You should be kissed, and often, and by someone that knows how" - Gone with the Wind

xoxo, M.

Avery + Matt

When Avery emailed to see if I would be available to take pictures of her and her beau, Matt, I was excited – to say the least. I’ve shot Avery before and she’s one of those rare breeds of people who make you feel more comfortable behind the camera simply because she’s so comfortable in front of it. She says things like ‘do whatever you need to do’ and ‘I trust you’ and ‘I just love your pictures’. She’s a real photographer's dreamboat. So, yes, I was excited. Excited that I would get to spend my afternoon photographing a girl I think is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the out. And excited that her ever handsome and especially kind boy would be along, too. Matt is getting ready to leave for Turkey for a year – a whole year! And Avery wanted pictures of the two of them together before he left. It's something I happen to think is sweet and romantic and delightfully old fashioned.

Avery, I know you’re being a totally awesome summer camp counselor right now and that you won’t be able to check these until the end of the week. But, I want you to know that I think you’re wonderful, just like Matt. And I hope that every time you look at these pictures over the next year you’re reminded of just how fun and great and perfect you two are together.

Because you absolutely are.

Michelle