This was shot while on assignment for Powers Studios, and reproduced with kind permission.

They tied the knot at Camas Meadows Golf Club and it was awesome!!!

Thanks Lauren, Sam and Debbie for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing day!

Here are a few of my faves….

First time I’ve been back to California since I left in 2008, and the weather didn’t disappoint!

The venue for my Pinned-Up workshop this time was the Santa Clarita Center for Photography run by Mel Carll (a new friend!) This workshop came about after I met the awesome William Innes at WPPI in Vegas this year, and he asked if I could bring the pin-up fun to Southern California…sure!

We had three great models, a bunch of fun students and had a blast. When I present these workshops we spend a day shooting, posing and lighting and then a day discussing marketing and intensive post-production.

Next stop for one of my pinned-up workshops is likely to be New York in September. If you want me to stop off in your town – send me an email!!

If you are a studio owner and want to host, get in touch! Let’s talk!

Here are a couple of the first images worked so far- the lovely Amy:

For my first wedding this year, I asked a good friend of mine, Alison Berk, from Humboldt Canada to fly down to 2nd shoot for me and I can’t wait to see her vision of the day! We also had another good friend, Dawn Schubert from California come up to assist too!!

I’ll be shooting 30 weddings this year – some for my company, Katchlight, and some as a lead associate for Powers Studios and I’m looking forward to every one of them!

I’ve been thinking of a way to get Portland’s Dad’s the best present, rather than the usual boring sweater and colone combo that they usually get! Of course, I want my photographer to be the main player in the event…so I’ve come up with Father’s Favorites. While my Daddy and Me day is still going be scheduled as planned, I thought that what Dad’s really wanted was something to bring a smile to his face every time he looked at it…

CLICK HERE FOR FATHERS FAVORITES INFO

Check out this Amazing One-Of-A-Kind event. There are only 10 slots open and it’s first come first booked!

Father’s Favorites is taking place Wednesday June 2nd. (by appointment)
Viewing day is Wednesday June 9th. (by appointment)

I’ve had a great time here with my Canadian friends, and met some awesome new ones! Hung out last night with David Beckstead (hands down winner for best business card ever!) who is a true rockstar photographer.

My presentation yesterday was fun, although being translated was weird! At least the translator was a good friend of mine, Julie, and her daughter, Joelle, was one of my models – so much fun was had!

Video coming later today, here is the first image I’ve processed from the live shoot of Joelle. My other model, Melissa, was equally awesome and I’ll work some images of them both next week.

This is my last day in Canada before heading home – traveling slows down now for wedding season…phew!

5 reasons to book a Mommy and Me portrait session:
1• It’s Mother’s day – treat yourself! (or your wife!)
2• Because you love your child
3• You want a stunning portrait, not a snapshot.
4• You will not find better prices for the best Mommy and Me portrait.
5• Kids grow up fast – they won’t be this age forever!

Session fee $ 49
Packages start at $ 99

Sessions on April 25th

Call 503.381.7828 now
to schedule your appointment.

Recommended ages 7 months to 7 years.
Our special Limited Edition pricing will be in effect, and availability is limited.

My Carnival of Sins is based around a Victorian era freak show, with stunning pin-ups in weird and wonderful scenes. It’s quite the project, and it may end up taking a couple of years to complete. As images are ready I’ll be sharing.

First up – Portland Pin-Ups Contract Girl, Mandy Apple. Seen here in two vignettes:

“The Knife Thrower’s Assistant”

“The Lion Tamer”