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Pictures of You

Pictures of You

It’s been almost 13 months since my last blog post and just over one year since Lincoln and I uprooted ourselves and our family and moved back to Charlottesville, Virginia. What a year it has been! Lincoln and I joke that we enjoy doing things the hard way and last year was a testament to that. “How […]


Farewell, Portland.

Farewell, Portland.

In June of 2005, Lincoln and I packed up our cameras, our cats, and our few worldly possessions and headed West. Our destination was Portland, Oregon. It was a big risk for us moving from Charlottesville, Virginia all the way out to Oregon. We had no jobs in Portland and no friends or family here, […]


Welcome, Teagan!

Welcome, Teagan!

Lincoln and I are proud to announce the arrival of our daughter, Teagan Marie Barbour. She was born on December 11th, 2014, weighing 5 lbs 6 oz and measuring 18.25 inches long. She was born a little early, at 34 weeks, and had to spend some time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Randall Children’s […]


Holiday Portrait Sale 2013

Holiday Portrait Sale 2013

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift for someone special? Why not give the gift of lasting memories? Photographs of your loved ones can be enjoyed for a lifetime. In honor of our 8 days of portraits, I’m offering 15% off portrait session gift cards purchased today through Monday, December 23rd. Take advantage of our […]


2013 Holiday Print Sale…One Week Only!

2013 Holiday Print Sale…One Week Only!

2013 Holiday Print Sale: December 9th-16th Our annual holiday print sale starts today! Starting Monday, December 9th through Monday, December 16th you can take advantage of the following offer on print orders. Take 25% off and receive FREE shipping on orders $200 and over (Use Promo Code: 2013-25) Take 15% off any order over $35 (Use Promo Code: 2013-15) […]


Introducing our Associate Photographer, Robert McNary

Introducing our Associate Photographer, Robert McNary

It is with great excitement and pride that I announce the addition of our associate photographer, Robert McNary. Rob and I have known one another for several years through the wedding and photography industry. I’ve always admired and respected Rob’s work and felt that we had similar sensibilities and style when it came to photographing […]


Welcome, Odin!

Welcome, Odin!

It is with great joy that Lincoln and I announce the arrival of our sweet baby boy, Odin Brooks Barbour. Odin was born on December 15th, 2012 at 8:23 pm and he came into this world weighing an impressive 8 pounds 8 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. He’s a vibrant and thriving baby and […]


On Maternity Leave!

On Maternity Leave!

Starting November 21st, 2012 through March 15th, 2013, I will be on maternity leave. Lincoln and I are expecting the arrival of our first baby any day now and I’m taking the next couple of weeks off to rest and prepare for our new family member. While on maternity leave, I will be answering emails […]


2012 Fall Print Sale – Final Day!

2012 Fall Print Sale - Final Day!

2012 Fall Print Sale: November 12th-19th As many of you know, Lincoln and I are getting ready to welcome a new family member in early December. However, we still wanted to offer our clients our annual print order discount before Baby Barbour arrives. Starting on Monday, November 12th through Monday, November 19th you can take […]


Artistic Wedding Workshop with Leah Nash

Artistic Wedding Workshop with Leah Nash

Just over a month ago, I had the opportunity to teach a wedding photography workshop alongside one of my all-time favorite photographers, Leah Nash.  The Artistic Wedding Workshop was hosted by Newspace Center for Photography, an incredible non-profit learning center and art gallery. The goal of this two-day workshop was to familiarize aspiring wedding photographers […]


2011 WPJA Q4 Contest Award Winner!

2011 WPJA Q4 Contest Award Winner!

I’m excited to announce that one of my images has placed in the top twenty of the 2011 Wedding Photojournalist Association Fourth Quarter Contest! The WPJA is a membership-based international organization of photographers who specialize in documenting weddings in a story-telling way. It’s truly an honor to have one of my images recognized among the […]


2012 Album & Product Sale

2012 Album & Product Sale

If you’ve been thinking about purchasing an album, now is the time! Our annual Album & Product sale is in full swing and we’re offering 15% off any album or photo preservation product that we offer. Please note that this sale only lasts until March 31st. Please contact us if you’d like to set up […]


Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Wishing you peace, love, and many sweet moments in 2012 and beyond. Thank you for your continued business and support! “Lovers by the Seine River” Photo by Lauren Brooks, November 2011. Paris, France.


2011 Holiday Print Sale!

2011 Holiday Print Sale!

We’ve had a wonderful year, and Lincoln and I want to thank our clients for contributing to the success of our wedding and portrait photography business. Choose your offer: Take 25% off and receive FREE shipping on orders $200 and over (Promo Code: 2011-25) Take 15% off any order (Promo Code: 2011-15) This offer is […]


Jenny and Michael Featured in the Summer/Fall 2011 issue of Portland Bride & Groom!

Jenny and Michael Featured in the Summer/Fall 2011 issue of Portland Bride & Groom!

I’m very excited to share with you that Jenny and Michael’s wedding has been featured in the latest issue of Portland Bride & Groom! Jenny and Michael are a fabulous couple and their New Year’s Eve wedding was one that we will never, ever forget. Not only were the details from their day absolutely gorgeous, […]


Leah and John’s Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty

Leah and John's Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty

I’m very excited to share that Leah and John’s gorgeous summer wedding is featured on Style Me Pretty today! If you follow my blog regularly, you may remember Leah and John’s amazing wedding that truly left no detail untended. From the flowers to the favors, their wedding day was a feast for the senses. Add […]


2011 winter album sale and introducing our newest album!

2011 winter album sale and introducing our newest album!

It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s time for our annual winter album sale! If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a wedding album, now is the perfect time to do so. You can save up to 15% on all of the albums and photo preservation products that we offer. To view the our offered […]


1st Place Winner 2010 WPJA/BRIDES Magazine Contest

1st Place Winner 2010 WPJA/BRIDES Magazine Contest

I am very excited to announce that one of my images has taken 1st place in the ‘Bride’ category of the Fourth Annual Wedding Photojournalist Association/BRIDES magazine photo contest! The WPJA is a membership-based international organization of photographers who specialize in documenting weddings in an unobtrusive style. Each year, the WPJA teams up with BRIDES […]


Spring Sale – New Albums, Boxes and Folios

Spring Sale - New Albums, Boxes and Folios

About a year ago I met Molly Lewis, a local bookbinder and owner of Hinged, Strung, Stitched. Not only is Molly one of the kindest people that I know, she creates the most gorgeous and unique boxes, books, and folios that I’ve ever seen. For several months, Molly and I have been collaborating on creating […]


Best of Wedding Photography

Best of Wedding Photography

I’m very excited to announce that I was recently selected to be a member a new international wedding photography organization, the Best of Wedding Photography. This organization was founded by some of the most talented, well-respected photographers in the wedding industry, many of whom I’ve admired for a long time, including Anna Kuperberg, Ben Chrisman […]


Danielle and Kevin Featured in Spring 2010 Issue of Portland Bride & Groom!

Danielle and Kevin Featured in Spring 2010 Issue of Portland Bride & Groom!

I’m thrilled to announce that Danielle and Kevin’s wedding has been featured in Portland Monthly’s Bride & Groom Spring 2010 Issue! If you follow my blog regularly, you may remember Danielle and Kevin’s absolutely breath-taking, August 9th 2009 wedding at Kruger’s Farm. Everything about their wedding was so lovely: the couple, the location, the food, […]


Kicking Off 2010!

Kicking Off 2010!

Hello and Happy New Year! I know this post is a little belated, but we’ve had a wonderfully busy start to 2010! In the last eleven days, we’ve photographed Erin and Eric’s beautiful wedding at The Treasury (photos to come later this week), launched a new website, participated in our first bridal show, the Art […]


Seasons Greetings!

Seasons Greetings!

Lincoln and I send you our very warmest wishes for a happy, relaxing and safe holiday season! 2009 has been an amazing year for our little wedding and portrait photography business. Many thanks to all of the wonderful people who have trusted us to document their most important moments in life. We are grateful for […]


The Art of Weddings, January 7th 2010

The Art of Weddings, January 7th 2010

Are you engaged to be married? Perhaps know someone who is in the midst of planning their nuptials? Or maybe you just love weddings? Whatever the case may be, I invite you to come join me on January 7th at The Art of Weddings Bridal Show! This boutique bridal event will be held at the […]