This board reminds me of Portland … and it feels warm … and the photographer it belongs to is one of my favorites! I am so in love with this board for Rachael Kruse, because it reminds me of her work … We’re just wrapping her project now, and I can’t wait to share what […]

It’s been nearly a year since the first post in my branding series, The Independent Creative. With the start of a new year, I thought I’d do a more informal post, and share a bit of my candid thoughts on being an independent business owner. As much as this blog covers the pretty/the exciting/the successes, there are […]

I am sure I’m not the first person to tell you, but boy, I really mean it: I HOPE YOU HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am so very excited for 2013 … and seriously, I am kind of sad that 2012 has ended. From both personal and business perspectives, this has been one of […]

This morning, Jim & I sat across the table from each other and held hands … It’s that little touch … A little sign of our love that makes my heart flutter. When looking through images that inspire me, I noticed a pattern of others holding hands, or using their hands for a loving embrace. […]

When I first started my business in 2010, I had no idea where I’d be headed. All I could hope for is one amazing person to trust me with their project, time, and money. Now, over two years later, I get a little silly when I think of how many amazing people have helped my small business […]

The Portland rain is hitting the studio window as I’m typing this … it’s a cold, gray day, but sharing this SUNNY site makes my heart happy. Michelle Lange is such a gem, and when I had the chance to create a custom site for her wedding photography business, I was so excited. Michelle & […]

Happy Tuesday!! You guys, it snowed this morning in Portland! The pups & I took a walk up into the west hills when we woke up, and big, wet snowflakes were falling from the sky. It was so lovely, and totally put me into the holiday spirit. Speaking of which, I’m officially out of the […]

Are you as in love with this suite as I am? Emily Weis takes the cake when it comes to most adventurous color palette! From the beginning Emily said she loved color and really wanted to use a clean/simple design in tandem with a bold/bright color palette … I am so glad she didn’t change […]

**This is a pinned post … after reading, be sure to keep scrolling for new posts** As most of you know, our creative community is pretty amazing. Each day, I see all of the connections we’ve made with each other, and as silly as it sounds, it totally warms my heart. When Gary & Courtney […]

I am obsessed with the mood of this design board for Kristin. Kristin is the photographer behind KK & a Camera, and her love for color fits perfectly with mine. Kristin is all about personalizing the client experience … her clients know that every part of their experience with her has been tailored to them, […]