Cardas Photography {PhotoBlog}

Ryan and Rebekah - Engagement Session Brownsville Oregon

Sunday morning was chilly - but the rain held off!  This was the 2nd time in week that I got to see R+R - they were at Dena and Kyles wedding the Saturday before too.  So fun, I wish I had gotten a pic with Dena and Reba, girls we need to do that at Rebekah's wedding ok? :)

Luckily there isn't a lot of traffic on a Sunday morning in downtown Brownsville :)

Just a little silliness - I love silly!

 

 

Thank you so much for being will be brave the morning cold and possibility of rain!!  You two are so much fun - I am sure we will have just as much fun on your wedding day as well!Check out a few more from the day >>>HERE<<<

Postage Rate Increase

Maybe I live under a rock - but I just found out that the postage rates are going up again on May 11th.  Just wanted to remind the Summer brides, it may not make a difference for you mailing out your invites - but it might for your RSVPs if you are sending them right before! Click here>>> postage rates to see the whole list of the increases. Good time to stock up on those "forever stamps!"

Valerie and David - Maternity Photography, Albany Oregon

Valerie could just be one of the cutest people I know. Seriously nice and friendly and sweet, all the time!  I met Valerie when I worked over the past year as a "loaned executive" for the United Way of Linn County. Basically that meant that I got to go to businesses around the area and tell them all the wonderful things the United Way and their partner agencies do for the residents of Linn County. Easy Peasy!! Now she and husband David are expecting!

But first, I want to introduce you to Piper - their first baby :) I have a special place in my heart for my clients with wienerdogs, I can't help it! As a mother to two of my own, I think they can sense it, because Piper was a perfect angel, and wanted to be in every picture!!

 

Thanks for having me over - I can't wait to meet your new little guy - in less than a month!!  Congratulations and see you soon! :)

Dena and Kyle are married! Melody Ballroom, Portland Oregon

I don't know how I keep getting so lucky. Rain for days before, rain for days after, day shooting a wedding? Gorgeous!! I know I shouldn't mention it, but its just getting crazy.  Dena and Kyle had a beautiful day to get married in Portland!  Blue skies and just a teeny bit chilly.

Kyle and Dena chose to see each other before the ceremony, but Kyle wouldn't let Dena kiss him until the ceremony.  It was so cute watching him dodge her advances!

We took advantage of the beautiful afternoon to walk around outside of the Melody Ballroom. 

 

 Melody Ballroom, Portland Oregon

FAVORITE!

I snuck the guys out for a few pics before the family formals - they were such a fun group!

Stuh-ning...

The flowers were gorgeous!  I have the contact info - just let me know, she is based out of Hillsboro, no website, but highly recommended!

 

This little guy was a dancing machine!!

  

Dena showing off her Beaver Pride!!

And they're off!  Showered with Lavender. I was picking it out of my hair a few hours later!  It smelled SO good though!

Way too many pictures to post here, as usual... Check out more from this awesome day >>>HERE<<<

Thank you so much! You two are so adorable together, and definitely have the strength and love of your amazing family and friends behind you!  Have a fabulous time in Mexico! Don't forget the sunscreen!  The sun works a little differently down there...

Baby Mari - Newborn Photography

And finally, last but not least of my Southern California photo sessions, little baby Mari.  I have to give a big thanks to my friend Carolyn Hampton. She and I have been friends through a photography website and Facebook for a while now.  A few months back, I applied to be a volunteer photographer for an organization called "Now I Lay me Down to Sleep."  Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep is a non-profit organization that provides help in healing for those suffering from the loss of a child by providing photography services to families to help them honor and cherish their babies. (Please go to their website if you are interested in knowing more about them:  http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/ )

Long story short, when I applied, they told me I didn't have enough newborn photography in my portfolio. So, I sent out an email to a group of friends on Facebook, asking if they knew any new mothers that would be interested in allowing me to practice on their new little ones. Carolyn hooked me up with Mari's mom and dad while I was in Southern California, and it was such a pleasure to photograph this adorable family in their beautiful home!

With the whole family - mom, dad and big sister Midori!

My favorite :)

Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home! And another thanks to Carolyn for the connection!