The journal

Planning your session

Honest answers to the questions I get most from Central Oregon families — written from what actually works out here, season after season.

September 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Color palettes that photograph well in Central Oregon

Four palettes that look right against sage, rimrock and pine — and the colors that tend to fight the landscape.

September 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Keep your makeup natural, your hair touchable, and consider a little lash help for definition in open light.

August 26, 2026 · 5 min read

How to choose between in-town parks and one big destination — and what each kind of location gives you.

August 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Colors that belong in the high desert, how many outfits to bring, and the small details that make a photo feel like you.

Questions I didn't answer?

Send me a note and I'll help you plan the outfits, the timing and the location.