Winter Wonderland.

Last August my best friend Tenaya sent me a screen shot of a post on Facebook that someone we both went to school with was looking for a photographer for her wedding. I messaged Kellie to say that I was interested in having her book me, and after quick briefing on what she was looking for, she booked me for the gig. Kellie gave me a quick story on what she needed. She sent me a video from the Wounded Warrior Project of her fiance and his best friend Keith to fill me in on what their back story was, and what I would need to know before the wedding. You can watch this clip here. Even before I saw this I was so excited to shoot the wedding for them, and after I saw it I couldnt even put into words how happy I was to be of help. Kellie and Chris got married at Chena Hot Springs Resort in Alaska. From the moment they picked me up from the airport it was a trip I knew that I would never forget. Immediately I felt like part of the crew, cracking jokes and crying from laughter like I had been apart of the group all along. Alaska was so incredibly gorgeous, I was stoked to be given the opportunity to photograph their wedding and to tag along for all the activities we did in the days leading up to it. Chris is such an amazing person who so clearly loves Kellie and Karlie more than anyone could ever hope to be loved. Chris, Kellie, and Karlie crack jokes back and forth all day, always laughing and making great memories together. The family was great, loving, and truly so wonderful to be around. Kellie and Chris, thank you for this amazing opportunity to let me photograph your wedding. I had so much fun, and I am very happy that I was able to be the photographer to capture these moments for you. I am lucky to have had this opportunity and this will be a trip that I will remember for many years to come. There will be more to come, but until then. Enjoy.

What Does The Fox Say.

Nichole and Jeff are currently on call for Knox to make his grand entrance. It has been quite the adventure waiting for him. Family members keep having dreams that he is going to come early, but luckily he got the memo that I wasnt going to allow him to be born without shooting Nicholes maternity pictures. He even listened to his dads requirements that he wait until March to be born so that they would share a birthday month. Although things have been CRAZY busy in my life, everything worked out perfectly (besides the stupid wind that decided to kick up on the day of our shoot). Courtney, Nichole, and Jeff were all troopers while we traveled around town to get these shots. We started out at Floyd Lamb Park, Jeff even got a duck to take a selfie with him once the duck found out hes an Oregon Ducks fan, then we went to the World Market Center for the beautiful K for Knox, and finally trekked out to Nelson for some rustic shots. Nichole and Jeff, thank you for letting me capture these moments for you. I think this shoot was the most fun I have had shooting in a while. Jeff, your boob grabs and incredible ability to make any pose look awkward made this shoot so much fun and reminded me why I love shooting people who are able to crack a joke or two after even the longest days of shooting. Nichole, thank you for letting me take your maternity pictures. I am so lucky to have had the chance to shoot whatever I wanted, and you were always down for what I threw out. You guys make me love photography and remind me why I want to make a career out of capturing these precious, hilarious, and sometimes inappropriate moments. I cant wait to meet little baby Knox and take pictures of him for you as well. Waiting on the edge of my seat. Enjoy.

The New Sidekick.

It is going to be a very exciting year for the Bradley family in 2015. Between our incredibly busy schedules we have been a bit delayed in sending out all the announcements, but I figured we would bring in the train with a big bang. All three of my sister in laws are pregnant! We will be welcoming a beautiful little girl in March, a handsome little boy in May, and a dapper fellow in July. Graham and Schaara are happy to announce that they will be having their second baby boy in late July, Grayson is going to be a big brother! Andrew Robert Bradley is due July 27th. I can not wait to snap all kinds of adorable pictures as Grayson and Andrew grow up together. Stay tuned for the cute that is about to take place with these boys. Enjoy.

She Definitely Lifts.

I have known Darian since 2011. She was sixteen years old, and ready to take on the world. She asked me a few weeks ago to take some pictures of her, since she has been working hard to get her lift on at the gym. I have to say that I am so proud of how she has grown, not even just for the swole life, but as a great woman as well. She has been handed quite the hand of cards and no matter what she has come across, she finds a way to grow, and get things done. We got some good laughs in during the shoot and had some delicious food after. Thank you, Darian, for letting me take these awesome pictures of you. I am happy that we had the chance to catch up, and I cant wait to take more pictures of your progress. Enjoy.

Christmas Time Love.

One of my good friends Lelan, and his lovely lady, wanted to get pictures done for Christmas cards. We ventured out to a new area for me, and I was very happy with the results. It was a beautiful day out in Red Rock, we were lucky to get some lovely cloud coverage even. Lelan and Robbin were great sports with trekking around, and dealing with the ridiculous amount of people who were also getting pictures taken. We were able to get some pretty awesome shots. While it isnt a white Christmas around these parts, they are a pretty cute Christmas couple. Enjoy.

Love Made For The Movies.

Along with my adventures in Cali last week, I was able to get up to Burbank to see my favorite cousin Jen and her boy Jason. They just celebrated four years together and Jen has been dying to do pictures together for quite some time. And hey, when you've got the best cousin ever who is a photographer, you can't not take cute pictures. Courtney and I drove through on our way home, and got these lovely shots. We had quite a bit of fun between all of our hangovers, my inability to remember that the park wasn't named Johnny Cash park, and just our general tomfoolery any time Jen and I get together. It's shoots like this that make me fall more in love with shooting, and reassure me that I made the right choice to make photography my career. Jen and Jason, thank you for letting me capture your silliness, and for being such a great couple to restore my faith in relationships and true love. You two are my favorite part of Burbank, and I can't wait to take more pictures of you in the future. I'm so happy that you are my cousin Jen, and Jason I am so happy that you take such good care of my favorite cousin. Enjoy. 

Glowing From More Than The Sun.

I had the wonderful opportunity to spend my Thanksgiving week with my friend Courtney and her entire family in Dana Point. They rent a house every year, right on the beach, and spend the whole week eating, drinking, laughing, fishing, and just being around each other. Her sister Nichole is pregnant for the first time this holiday season, and between everyones work schedules we havent had a chance to take any maternity pictures, but we were able to find some time while we were on vacation to get some prime shots on the beach. Im so excited to do more, and for little baby Knox to arrive in March. Jeff was even trying to be sympathetic with his beer belly, and Nichole gave him some sweet sweet tummy rubbing for the effort. Enjoy.