We're having a special!

Danielle & Josh @ The Hilton

Laura is now ready to blog from remote locations!

Laura and Missy rockin' out on the way to Elizabeth & John's Timberline Lodge wedding!

...please disregard the dust buildup and the ring left by a cup on my dashboard...just pretend you don't see that part...

Congratulations to Pam & Travis!

Missy and I had a blast photographing Pam & Travis on their wedding day! The weather was good despite the forecasts earlier that week, so we were able to head out to Dawson Creek park for some photos with the immediate family and the bridal party. Their ceremony was held at historic Helvetia Community Church in Hillsboro...check out the photos of this fantastic little church with the majestic trees out front! The property is surrounded by farms which made for some more wonderful backdrops.

Later that evening everyone cut loose at Rock Creek Country Club for the reception...what a fun crowd! Best wishes to Pam & Travis for years to come!

Pam & Travis

Hall Street Grill

Laura asked me to choose a few of my favorites from her shoot for the Hall Street Grill.  If you are interested in seeing more images (that will make you hungry), please see Hall Street Grill's website!  (Please note that all photos on the site are Laura's, except the virtual tour photos.)

Zhanna & Igor

Laura and I were just gathering some photos requested by The Aerie at Eagle Landing and decided now would be a great time to post some photos from Zhanna and Igor's wedding that took place there last year.  Some of the photos were taken down by the waterfront.  Enjoy!

Brynn and Chad

This past Saturday Laura and I photographed the wedding of Brynn and Chad at First Presbyterian Church of Salem, Oregon.  It was a beautiful wedding and the weather cooperated with us (mostly!).  

Layla and Family!

Here are some of my favorite photos from a recent session with little Layla and her mom and dad. Talk about getting the "baby bug" all over again! Look at her little hands!

My favorite place to eat lunch: Fresh Thyme Soup Co. YUM!

I wanted to take a minute to tell everyone about my favorite soup/sandwich place located here in Beaverton: Fresh Thyme Soup Company! I love this place! The soup is amazing (no HVP,rBST, preservatives, additives, soup bases....) and the sandwiches are delicious...salads are packed with goodies and FRESH! I tend to get the $11 special which includes a cup of soup, a salad, half of a panini, and a drink. My favorite combo is the Mulligatawny soup, the turkey, havarti, and cranberry panini, and a salad with their balsamic dressing...yum!

Here is their address and phone number if you happen to be in Beaverton looking for some good lunch in a hurry:

16155 NW Cornell RD Suite 500, Beaverton, OR, 97006-8101
503-466-9103

And, here is their website in case you need it:

http://www.freshthymesoup.com/index.html


I eat at Fresh Thyme so often that I felt the need to tell the world. Check them out!

NEWS NEWS NEWS!!

Just dusting off my blog (who has time to blog at the end of wedding season!) to let everyone know that New Moon Photography is going to have a booth at the upcoming Rose City Bridal Showcase this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center. Come down and say hello to us! We are in booth #120. Bonus: there will be specials offered to those who book New Moon at the show...yay!

Rose City Bridal Showcase

October 25 & 26, 2008

Oregon Convention Center

777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Portland, OR 97232

Times: 10 am - 5 pm

Fashion Shows: 11:30 am & 3 pm

Ticket information: $7 Adult/Children 

(go to their website for a $2 off discount ticket)

Also, as you may have already noticed, the new website is up! There are more galleries coming and the pricing section should be mounted within the next two days, so check back for updates!

Stacey & Jesse

Stacey & Jesse braved the heat for their beautiful wedding that took place at Langdon Farms Golf Club. Their ceremony was out on the lawn by the old, white barn with a view of Mt. Hood in the distance...it was beautiful. What a backdrop!

Sarah & Eric

Congratulations to Sarah & Eric! Their beautiful wedding took place at the Viewpoint Inn...check out some photo highlights below!

Cali Jo & Gabe

This is just a sneak peek! I will be posting some of my favorite photos from Cali Jo and Gabe's ceremony and reception, as well, but I was dying to post some pics from their photo session alone on the beach. Check back for more photos from their big day!

Meghan & Pam

Congratulations to Meghan and Pam from San Rafael, California! Their wedding took place here in Oregon at Salishan Spa & Resort in Gleneden Beach. The ceremony was outside with a beautiful forest backdrop...perfect setting for an unforgettable day. Missy and I had loads of fun photographing Meg and Pam and their friends and family...we were surrounded by warm hearts, strong personalities, and people who knew how to celebrate! (and drink!) Festivities rocked through the night with a snappy swing band...the couple fed each other from the yummy chocolate fountain...tears were shed during the heartfelt toasts...

Megan & Andy's E-Session!

Another great engagement session! On a roll! Megan and Andy were a pleasure to work with and simply pleasant to photograph...I am soooo lucky to have such great clients. Can't wait to photograph their big day in August!

Jessica & Joel's E-Session!

Kelly and I spent a beautiful afternoon with Jessica and Joel on their friend's farm for their fabulous E-session. Needless to say, we were inspired! Their dogs and their friend's dog and horse joined us for the session...such a blast! Jessica and Joel are getting married at the end of August at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla...can't wait to spend another day with them!

Kelly and the three dogs...

Cali Jo & Gabe's E-Session

Cali Jo and Gabe braved the rain for their engagement session...truly from the Northwest! We are heading to the coast of Washington to photograph their wedding in July...ceremony and reception on the beach!! Can't wait! These two are adorable together...really laid back and a pleasure to photograph. Stay tuned for their wedding photos!

Thank you!

I need to take a minute and give props to some great people and businesses who support New Moon in different ways. I am feeling a bit sappy, so bear with me!

I just want to say thank you to Ashley for helping me out so much in the office with album design and assembly and the crazy amount of print orders that have been pouring in over the past few months. I want to say thank you to Kelly for accompanying me on recent shoots and for help with planning New Moon's bright future. A big thanks to Mike with editing! Thank you, Justin, for so many fabulous photos over the past year. Thank you, Missy, with Take 5 Photography for even more incredible shooting and fun times on the road, woman! Thanks to Justin and Greg with Clutch Camera for incredible service...New Moon loves you! Thanks a billion to my fellow photographer buddies who are always there with great ideas, support, information, inspiration...beaming with creativity and energy (and a shared passion for good food and wine!): Katie Jervis, Jessica Hill, and Rosemary Ragusa. You rock! Thanks to Heather with Oregon Bride and Traci with Bravo...thanks to Paige with Portland Bride and Groom and Rob with MyPortlandWedding.com. Thanks to PPA, ACEP, WHCC, and thanks to Lora for the Rose City Bridal Showcase!

Thanks to all of my clients for your praise and support! And, thanks for just being such great clients, honestly! You make me so happy! Thanks to those of you who continually put your trust in New Moon to cover all of your childrens' weddings, for all of your company parties...NEW MOON REALLY LOVES YOU! Thanks to my brides who invite me to Girls Night Out!

Finally, thanks to my husband, Corey, for so many wonderful photos and all of your incredible support...for helping me with bridal shows and marketing. And thanks to my daughter, Tallis, for photo critiques and help with my shoots and for being my cheerleader when I really need it! And, thanks to my mother for EVERYTHING, ALWAYS! I love the three of you so much! 

Whew!

Elisabeth & Jesse!

Congratulations to Elisabeth and Jesse! Their wedding took place at the beautiful Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom in downtown Portland. Elisabeth and Jesse are so much fun! They have such a great sense of humor...both of them...they are perfect together. They are young at heart, and I imagine they will be like that for the rest of their lives...enjoying all of the great things that life has to offer...together!!! 

Sarah & Eric's Engagement

What can I say? Classy...stunning...this couple is hot! Corey and I photographed Sarah and Eric at The Viewpoint Inn a few weeks ago where they are getting married, tomorrow! I cannot wait to spend the day with them! The weather is supposed to be beautiful...

Jeanne & Clarence!

Here they are, again! I posted their engagement photos on this blog only a few posts earlier...this fabulous couple is fun to photograph! I wish you years and years and years of happiness, Jeanne and Clarence!