The Garrison Family

If you read this blog, you know that I am very blessed to have wonderful clients. I'm also blessed to have wonderful friends, and this photo session combined the best of both worlds. The Garrisons are dear friends, and when they asked me to take family shots, it didn't take long for me to think of a great (and meaningful) place to go. A lot of these images were taken at the Alpenrose Dairy in Portland, where Tanner has spent many an evening performing on stage in the Opera House with the drama group at Westside Christian High. We finished up the session on the deck of their new home, and they even let me climb on the roof to get some shots. I told you my clients were awesome!

Kendall: Bridal Portraits

Want an example of how awesome my clients are? How about when they get their wedding dress back out several weeks after the wedding and come do an "After" bridal session with me? I think that's pretty great! And I'm blessed enough to press a shutter button for all of them. Congratulations Kendall, and thanks for being awesome!

My daughter Megan had to get a look at those ruby-colored shoes!


Of course, those shoes DID rock!






My personal favorite...

Jessica - Senior 2010!

I had the privilege of taking Jessica's Senior Photos a couple of weeks ago, and we had a blast! The rain held off except for when we were driving between locations, and the sun gave us just enough light to get our session in. I'd spotted the "Believe" antique store a few weeks before and knew I wanted to use it in a session, and finally got the chance. Don't forget to check the slideshow at the end. I think Jessica did a great job choosing the music! (And I love it when Seniors pick music for their slideshow... Just another way to capture their personality!)

Congratulations Jessica!

Fall Family Portrait Special!

Can you believe it's Fall already? Neither can I! As much as I love the warm weather, there is something about the crisp air, the changing leaves, and the upcoming Fall holidays that I really enjoy. And with the kids going back to school, the warm weather starting to disappear, and Christmas just around the corner, what better time for family portraits?

Since one of our favorite October traditions is going to an area Pumpkin Patch, I have decided to set aside 4 sessions specifically for my clients where I will be your personal family photographer as you pick out your pumpkin! Let's get some great shots of your kids in the corn maze, little ones playing on the hay bales, or the whole family sitting in the barn loft. The possibilities are endless!

Here are the details: I have reserved the morning and afternoon of Oct. 10th, the afternoon of Oct. 11th, and the morning of Oct. 24th. These will be 1-2 hour sessions and you will receive a disc with all of your edited images. This is a $400 value that you can receive for $300 if you book one of these limited spots right away! Call me at (503) 888-5202 or email me at curtisleefarmer@gmail.com to reserve your spot today!

Congratulations Alex - Senior 2010!

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of taking Alex's Senior pics and I think they turned out great! Since she loves to go rock climbing, she thought a quick trip up to Rocky Butte was in order. Boy was it ever! A gorgeous view with awesome light from the sunset helped to finish up this shoot in style... Don't forget to check out more photos in the slideshow below!
Congratulations Alex!!

Ryan - Senior 2010!

I had a blast taking photos with Ryan, who will be a Senior at Wilsonville High this year! We took these at the park down the hill from his home and found so many cool little spots to get shots that we nearly ran out of light!
Ryan's favorite thing to do is act and I'm looking forward to seeing him in some productions this fall. Thanks for a great time and congratulations Ryan!

So many great locations....


...with great color in the reflections...


Even Ryan's dog Brady wanted to get in on the action!




A little tilt-shift fakery. :)




Out stopping traffic...


And, of course, the slideshow!

Sneak Peek - Ryan - Senior 2010!

After our first attempt last week got rained out, I had an awesome Senior session tonight with Ryan. I will be editing these over the coming days, but I couldn't wait to post at least a little sneak peek of one of my early favorites!