A few weeks ago I launched my new website and asked friends to share my info for a chance to win a photo session! I was overwhelmed with all the positive feedback and support from my friends and family…. and people I hadn’t even met.  Kristi saw my post because we have mutual friends. A few weeks later I drew her name and we scheduled a photo session with her entire extended family!! The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful, not too hot but bright sunny skies. Everyone was dressed perfectly! And everyone was super sweet and loads of fun! Here’s a preview //

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Aww Sierra! The most adorable little girl ever! She was all smiles since we sat her down on the adorable turquoise bench. Laughing, smiling and waving to pedestrians walking by. There was not a single person at the park that didn’t say hello to Sierra and in return received a great big smile. We even took some cake pictures at the end of the session that ended in a couple “cake drunk” pictures….

Sarah thank you SO much for allowing me to capture such a special time in your lives.

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If you’re interested in a family session with Danielle Krause, please email [email protected] for more information. Sessions are $200 and include one hour of shooting and high-resolution files. Available for sessions in the greater Portland area – and select cities in Oregon. Doesn’t hurt to ask!

 

 

I love Pinterest!  I saw this idea months ago about making your own cute cake toppers for all occasions.  I recently booked a couple 1 year birthday sessions and have been bringing tiny cakes to end the session with some messy cake eating shots.  Here’s my custom cake for Sierra.  SO ADORABLE and very easy to make.  You just need some old magazines, scissors, hot glue gun and some smaller sized kabob sticks and wah-lah!  Click HERE for the original blog spot that inspired me.  The amazing bakery I’m getting my cute cakes from is my local Safeway.  Autumn is AMAZING!  She works at the Milwaukie King Road location… And here tiny adorable cakes are only 9.99.  I love a bargain!

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Gorgeous bride, venue and lots and lots of love!  Aaron + Destiny’s day began with a huge downpour at Laurelhurst park and ended with an amazing reception at the West End Ballroom…. lots of delicious cake, dancing and laughter.  I’m so happy they chose me to photograph this gorg wedding.

Vendor Love:

Dress-David’s Bridal
Tux- Men’s Warehouse
Flowers- A Floral Affair
Catering-Chef du jour Catering
Cake-Simply Sweets by Jen
Venue- West End Ballroom
Portraits- Laurelhurst Park

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  • […] A pretty blue day for Destiny and Aaron… Gorgeous blue hydrangea bouquets for the girls and lillies with hydrangeas for our beautiful bride. Chef Du Jour took care of the guests and made sure everyone was happy. The cake was so beautiful with its quilted pattern done by Simply Sweets by Jen. Danielle Krause captured some wonderful pictures for Destiny and Aaron… Check them out here! […]ReplyCancel