Alicia {Red}

2009 November 22
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by amytolar

Alicia is a Senior at Irrigon High School.  She and I are trying something new – we’re splitting her Senior shoot into three sessions (Fall, Winter, and Spring).  She is full of spunk, and she is open to anything.  She was a blast to photograph!

I can’t wait for her “Winter” Session!

Lyndsie

2009 October 14
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by amytolar

Lyndsie is a Senior at Pendleton High School.  She is so very sweet, adventurous, and fun!  She’s a three-sport athlete, and will more than likely continue her athletic career in college.

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I LOVE these last two images for two reasons – 1) They’re just cool with the fire, and 2) I finally got to try something I’ve been wanting to do for a couple of years (the fire).  It was so much fun and fast,  but it was so very worth it!

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Sarah & Chuck – Details

2009 July 29
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by amytolar

Sarah and Chuck were married at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center.  The setting was gorgeous – lush green grass and plants, beautiful flowers, and the Columbia River in the background!  It drizzled – more like “misted” on us most of the day but not enough to dampen any spirits!  I can honestly say this was one of the most laid-back, relaxed weddings I have ever had the privilege to photograph!  I have edited this one of Sarah and Chuck, but I am sharing mostly details here.  I will post more soon!

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 The Details
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During his speech, one of the groomsmen performed a card trick.  Had Sarah and Chuck each select a card – hers was the Ace of Hearts, his the 4 of Spades – and they signed their name on their cards.  As he talked about the two different cards moving through the deck all alone (much like Sarah and Chuck prior to their relationship), he worked with the cards.  At the end, he talked about Sarah and Chuck merging their hearts and lives much like the two cards they had picked out of the deck.

It was amazing – the two cards were now actually only one card – each side representing one of them.  I was truly amazed!

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Lena and Adam

2009 July 2
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Adam and Lena were married last weekend in the Grande Ronde Valley.

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Wonderful couple, beautiful ceremony, perfect day!

Pat

2009 March 29
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by amytolar

Pat and I braved the wind, cold, and rain to try to get his Senior pictures taken, but the elements finally won the battle and we called it quits for the day.  We’re going to finish up this next weekend, but for the time being here is a little sneak peek of what we did manage to get. 

This first one is my absolute favorite from the entire shoot.  As an archery hunter, I know how dangerous it is to be at the business end of a bow at full draw.  Luckily for me, Pat is an experienced hunter and I completely trusted him while I took this picture (I didn’t take many, though – click and boogie was my method for this one).  I love it!

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I am sure I’ll have more great images of Pat next weekend, but I don’t know if we’ll be able to top my favorite!

Lena & Adam

2009 March 15
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These two are getting married this summer.  They are so sweet!

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Thank you for selecting me to capture this very special time in your lives!  Congratulations!

My Girl

2009 March 11
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My baby turned 7 last week, and we had a little photo shoot.  This is my favorite image from the day.  It is just HER.  She’s full of zest, and mischief.  This picture is perfect.

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Some more from our outing.

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2009 February 23
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by amytolar

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Just because.

Cody

2008 December 18
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My favorite image from the day.

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How cute is he?

Betsy

2008 November 25
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Betsy is a senior at Irrigon High school this year.  She is an absolutely beautiful young woman – inside and out.

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Enjoy your sneak peek!