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Welcome to an expression of creativity: where each frame tells a story, each click captures an inspired moment, and every picture paints a treasured memory. Embark on a journey through visual wedding narratives, intricate photo compositions, heartfelt personal projects, and delightful glimpses into the tapestry of this creative life.
Whether you're a fellow artist seeking inspiration, a couple in search of the perfect storyteller for your special celebration, or simply a soul drawn to the beauty of film photography--please feel welcome to explore, engage, and be inspired by a simply splendid perspective.
Musings of a photographic artist
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I often think to myself, “I am so, so lucky to work with the nicest people!” It’s almost like a pinch-me sort of revelation over and over again and the gratefulness I have because of it overflows. I remember when Emily reached out to me, I liked her immediately and when we had our virtual […]
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“Now that I have your heart by heart, I see.” -Elise Bogan In the Pacific Northwest, a winter wedding–even an elopement is typically indoors. With this wedding inspiration shoot, I wanted to work with other Portland wedding vendors to create a visual explosion of romance, vibrant color, and sweet, endearing love indoors. The theme […]
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“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” -Osho Life often turns out a little differently than we imagine it to, doesn’t it? I think when we’re young and in our late teens through our […]
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My family celebrates Christmas, and though I know there is a large gamut of beliefs and practices I’d love to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and a Merry Christmas! Our Christmas card below. Wishing you all the best! Love, Marla
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My daughter Eva is 7 years and 7 months old. I remember the moment I met her, it felt as if I had known her my whole life. She was the most beautiful little thing I ever saw and all she wanted to do was lay on my chest. It was heavenly and I remember […]
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One day a few months back I had the sweetest voicemail from this lovely lady below named Susie.  I’ve known Susie on a friendly-acquaintance type level for several years now and her voicemail was serious heart-candy for me, praising my photography.  I was overjoyed that she wanted me to do her maternity and newborn photos. […]
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Fiercely stunning, this lady. As a gift, she asked if I would take maternity pictures for her and coincide it with her shower so that I could attend. The catch was that it was at the beginning of August in Phoenix, Arizona. But I love her, so of course I said yes. I had an […]
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When my friend Arica got married several years ago, she married an amazing man who already had two teenage boys. In fact, his eldest son was a student of Arica’s and thought they should meet. =) This year, the younger of the two boys is graduating high school and I was graciously asked to shoot […]
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