Harbingers of Handmade – Meet Hinged Strung Stitched
Just a couple of years ago, I rented a studio space at the Olympic Mills Commerce Center in SE Portland. As I was moving in, I noticed a gorgeous space next to mine that looked like a whimsical art gallery, full of beautiful little treasures that included books, pieces of paper, fabric, ribbons, photographs, and […]
Goodbye January
I have to admit that, normally, January isn’t my favorite month of the year in Portland, mostly because of the wet, cold weather and lack of sun. However, this January has been pretty awesome; a good balance of work, relaxation, and even a little sunshine. In fact, I’m slightly sad to see January go. However, […]
Meet My Constant Motivation
One thing that I love about Portland is that it is a city of action. People are constantly walking, biking, hiking, running, getting involved, and making positive things happen for themselves and for others. Among the movers and shakers is my friend, Kelly Constant, owner and founder of My Constant Motivation. I met Kelly almost […]
Love Letters – Meet Encanto Press
I love letterpress printing. In fact, I love everything that has to do with handmade paper products. There have been many hours that I’ve spent perusing the aisles of local paper stores, adoring the notebooks, handmade paper, envelopes and (my personal favorite), handmade letterpress cards. What is it about relief printing that makes me swoon? […]
Professional Portraits with Beth
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Beth, asking if I would take a few portraits of her that she could use in her professional field. Of course, I said yes! I love having the opportunity to do any type of portraiture. Even in business portraits, I strive to create relaxed, approachable images that […]
DLR Group – Portland, Oregon
A few weeks ago, I was approached to do some relaxed portraits of the principals at the DLR Group in Portland, Oregon. Although I’ve never done business portraiture, I was excited about the opportunity to create personalized images of the DLR principals and a few of their associates. I must say that the people from […]
