julie & eric | just because

Posted on November 17, 2008

I get all the pretty ones.
Seriously…. you would think that somehow I must have some kind of “pretty people” radar going on. What can I say, they flock to me. Eric and Julie are no exception, as you can see. Eric and my husband work together and he is also the brother of the groom of the last wedding I shot. Julie is just stunningly gorgeous. Period. And we all met at the crack of dawn in Old Town Scottsdale for a fun “just because” shoot this weekend. Julie and Eric, you guys were a blast to work with! Thanks for braving the morning hours to capture the best light and least amount of people!

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How on earth did I miss this one??? :)

Posted on November 12, 2008

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Portland, Oregon…. sigh

Posted on November 11, 2008

I flew out to Portland this past weekend to visit a dear friend of mine (my first college roommate) for my 30th birthday. The entire trip was just pure pleasure at every turn.

First of all, the city itself ws the closest I have been to a European city, and that did my soul good. I miss Berlin. I miss the european lifestyle so much. So Portland was a sweet surprise on that front… from the amazing public transport system, to the cafe’s and coffee shops on every corner, to the quirky, artsy neighborhoods and shops, to the unending amount of ethnic restaurants, to the healthier/greener/simpler lifestyle just about everyone seems to embrace. All of it was a breath of fresh air. Oh and the air WAS fresh, oh so cool and crisp and fresh.

Secondly, the landscape and fall foliage was just breathtaking… rolling hills, jutting cliffs, unpretensious wineries and vineyards in the countryside. Even in the off and on rain, it was all a sight to behold.

And lastly, the particular company I kept made it all the more special and enjoyable. Old friends are the best of friends. Nicole and Matt rolled out the red carpet and gave me quite the welcome to their beloved city. The fellowship, food, drives, wine, shopping, Friends episodes…. all were just perfect and even more than I had hoped for.

And to top it off, Nic and Matt let me shoot them over and over and over… and over…. and over. And as you can see, they are not only fabulously gorgeous and stylish… but obviously so in love (after 3 years of marriage), and so in “like” with each other. They are fun. They have fun. They love being together. And all of that comes screaming out at you from these photos. Get ready for a long post, folks. I just couldn’t narrow it down to a handful of fav’s… these are happy pictures and I am still smiling as I look at them for the umpteenth time.