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HEY YA'LL! I know it's been probably 1.2 million years since I last blogged, but work & life has kept me busy ;) I *had* to jump on here and share one of my last senior photo sessions because a.) I LOVED working with this gal and she absolutely inspires me b.) The session was total location inspo because it was gorgeous!
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She is absolute model material, right?? I'll tell you- this girl is a gem. She first contacted me because she was interested in college senior photos. She is graduating from WOU and heading to med school- I didn't even know her yet but I was already proud of her!! The main reason she wanted to get these photos done because she wanted to honor her parents and how big of a role they have played in her life and her achievements. As a Mother myself, I instantly got choked up hearing her talk about how grateful she is to them for their constant love and support over the years. AND WHEN I SAW HER DECORATED CAP :')
Like, seriously? I was so touched because as a parent because this is all we really want, right? To know with absolute certainty that we have given our children ALL the tools they need to achieve their dreams. She told me that even if it was 2:00am she could have called them and they would have listened to her, encouraged her, and reminded her to keep giving it her all. She talked so highly of them and with such love- it was so inspiring! Inspiring to me as a parent, to remind ME to keep giving my own children that unconditional support- but also as a reminder to tell the people we love how much their support means to us.
I'll leave you with this last set of photos for reference of how gorg her session was :) If you're a photographer in the Salem/Portland area, I highly recommend the Oregon Garden as a session location! There were so many gorgeous backdrop options- it is worth the drive!
CONGRATULATIONS to this beautiful soul! It was an honor to work with her, and I cannot wait to see what she does with this next life chapter! <3
Last week I hosted a table at the Date Night with Doulas event in downtown Salem, Oregon. It was held at Crema Tea Room (they have AH-MAZING coffee and Bubble Tea, by the way) and I was so excited to do an event with these ladies! Bloom Lactation, Mamaroo: Mid-Willamette Valley Baby Wearers, and an incredible group of Doula's including The Salem Doulas were all there.
It ended up being a super fun evening, and I was so happy to get to know these inspiring women! As a Birth Photographer, I am drawn to the beauty of birth and all that surrounds it. I have so much respect for the birthing Mama, for her partner, for the medical professionals, and for the support that she has; before birth, during, and postpartum.
As the evening was coming to a close, I was able to get a few shots in! The gift bags for Mama full of coupons & little treats, some of the amazing women that were there, the Butterfly Tree (SUCH a beautiful idea!) and a few items from the giveaways! HELLO Earth Mama Angel Baby products- (My family LOVES the Angel Baby Orange Vanilla wash & Non-Scents lotion!)
On a personal note- choosing the best birth support team for you (Doula, breastfeeding counselor, photographer, postpartum Doula etc.) is such an important decision. I loved the idea of getting to sit down and "interview" each of us and see what kind of connection we have. It is important to feel safe, understood, and supported during such a sacred time in your life. If you are reading this, and expecting, just know there are so many of us here in the Salem area that are here to support you! (And in my case, to capture this precious milestone for you!) I know that I would have loved to have any of these sweet women with me on my birth journey <3
This gorgeous lady needed some updated headshots for an exciting opportunity coming up. I was so honored to do them! She totally rocked the session! We picked the perfect location for her shoot in downtown Salem. After a few days of rain, I was elated to see sunshine that day! Here are a few from her session.
