Corvallis Wedding and Portrait Photography Blog: Sara Lil Photography

Welcome to My New Blog!

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:05:00 +0000

I decided to re-do my blog! Please change your bookmarks and re-direct it to here:

http://saralil.com/

I love my new blog! Let me know what you think - feel free to leave comments on it! :)

Great Quote!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:59:00 +0000

I was photographing a bunch of kiddos this morning and the Director of the school had this quote hanging on her wall:

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land among the stars." -Les Brown

I love this quote -- I might have to make some photo art using it!

I have a lot of shoots to show you but I've been so busy I just haven't had the time to post them, plus I'm working on something new which I'll introduce to you shortly :)

The N Family | Corvallis Family Portraits

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:15:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I photographed the N family at their home. Crystal and Josh were wedding clients of mine several years ago and now they have a little one. We had a great time exploring their property and hanging out. Here are a few of my favorites:

The whole family!:

Too cute!:

Mother + Daughter Family Portraits in Oregon

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:58:00 +0000

I photographed this family in downtown Corvallis last month. It was one of the hottest days of the summer but we got some great photos!:

The Holidays Are Approaching...

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:57:00 +0000

...in fact they are right around the corner! If you are thinking you want family portraits or kids photos for your Christmas card it's best to schedule that session now before the weather turns, and before the stress of the Holidays take over. Procrastination = Unnecessary Stress :)

Email me at info@saralilphoto.com to book a session. I take a limited amount of sessions and I shoot on Tuesday, Thursdays and sometimes Sundays. I also offer Gift Certificates which are a great Holiday gift idea!

Newborn Photographs in Corvallis

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:22:00 +0000

I am so far behind on my blogging! It's been a crazy busy summer which is great, but blogging has fallen to the bottom of my priority list. I'll catch up eventually :)

This little guy was only two weeks old when I photographed him.

I LOVE baby feet!!:

Chili Cook Off -- This Sunday

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:16:00 +0000

The 2^nd Annual Benton County Sheriff’s Office Chili Cook Off is going to be held this Sunday, the 13^th at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 12- 4:00.

Admission is $5.00 per person (kids 6 and under are free) It’s going to be a fun time – the REACH helicopter will land, there will be fire engines, and the K9 dogs, the Army National Guard will have some vehicles there – and of course there will be LOT’s of chili (included in the cost of admission) – hot dogs, soda, and ice cream will also be available for purchase – all proceeds from food, admission, and raffles will go to Strengthening Rural Families.

My friend Libby McCormick (she is an excellent massage therapist if you are looking for one!) is on the committee and asked if I wanted to participate -- I donated a portrait session so if you are interested in one this would be a good place to go bid for it! It's family friendly and lots of fun! I hope to see you there!!

www.ruralfamilies.org

Bryce + Ambir's Wedding at Yellow Gold Farm in Albany

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:15:00 +0000

Saturday's wedding was definitely the wettest wedding I've ever photographed -- it poured rain. Luckily Bryce and Ambir didn't stress about it and made the best of it! After all we do live in Oregon :)

We got some great images, below are some of my favorites:

Ambir loved these pear trees!:

Right after the first kiss!:

I was so glad that Bryce was willing to ride the pink bike!:

See more of my favorites [here]

Thanks Bryce and Ambir for inviting me to capture your special day, it was an honor! Also thanks for the beautiful dahlia arrangement that you sent home with me. Dahlia's are one of my favorite flowers :)

A special thanks to Amanda Long for being my second shooter for the day.

Venue: Yellow Gold Farm
Florist: Celebration Florals
Coordinator: Adrienne Kume Events

Stay tuned for their "Day After" session...

09.09.09 ...

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:28:00 +0000

... Is today and it's suppose to be the second luckiest day according to the Chinese. I hope today is a great day for you all! :)

Portland Lighting Workshop

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:16:00 +0000

I love workshops! Workshops help me keep current, better myself, allow me to learn from the best in the industry and I make new friends :)

I consider myself a "natural light photographer" but recently I've decided that I would like to learn more about my flash and various lighting options. I attended a great workshop by Neil van Niekerk all about lighting. It was the best workshop I've gone to in years (and I've been to lots!). We played around with flash, studio lighting, and video lights. Here are some of the images I captured:

The J Family | Lifestyle Family Portraits in Oregon

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:26:00 +0000

I had so much fun photographing the J family the other morning. The weather was perfect and we had a great time! It was nice meeting you all and I hope that you enjoy your photos! Here are a few of my favorites:

Opposing teams!:

Tickle time!:

See More [here]

Side Note: My summer has been insanely busy -- which is great -- but it also means that I am behind on blog posts. More to come so keep checking back!

Ashley's Senior Portraits in Corvallis, OR

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:13:00 +0000

Last week I photographed Ashley. She was such a pleasure to talk to and hang out with! I felt like I'd known her for years. I think her images turned out beautiful! Here are few of my favorites!:

I love her smile!:

See more [here]

Matt + Ashley's Engagement Session in Oregon

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:19:00 +0000

I photographed Matt and Ashley a few weeks ago in downtown Corvallis. We had such a great time getting to know each other! I'm very excited for their wedding -- it's on the 4th of July at a fabulous lodge -- the photography options are going to be amazing!! Thanks for the fun evening Matt & Ashley! I can't wait for your wedding!!

Here are some of my favorites:

See more [here]

Ash + Shanan's Wedding at The Clubhouse at Adair Village in Corvallis

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:17:00 +0000

Ash and Shanan got married at The Clubhouse at Adair Village on Saturday. Their wedding was a great event with lots of laughter, fun, and dancing. I love this couple! I could go on and on about them... the first time I met Shanan was at the bridal show in Albany and she walked right up to me and said she wanted me as her photographer. I immediately loved her kind presence and happy demeanor.

I then met Ash on their engagement shoot and I could see why they made such a good match! They are both so charismatic and loving -- the best man gave a great heart felt speech, he said " they are a good example to everyone -- they show us all how to enjoy life!" and it's so true! Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your wedding day. I feel like I've known you for lifetimes! Here are just some of my favorites:

The "special moment":

And onto the ceremony:

Time to dance!:

I love the guys groovin' in the background!:

Father/Daughter dance:

Love the shoes!:

See more [here]

Thank you to Jim Carroll for assisting me!

Alec | Senior Portraits in Corvallis

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:45:00 +0000

I had a blast photographing Alec at the Oregon State University football stadium last week! He's an all around athlete and once I found that out I used my connections and got us VIP access into the stadium for the shoot. I think the photos turned out awesome, here a few of my favorites!:

See more [here] -- add me as a friend on Facebook and you'll receive special offers :)

Nikki | High School Senior Photos in Corvallis

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:09:00 +0000

Recently I photographed high school senior Nikki. We had a blast going all over Corvallis getting a great variety of images! Here are some of my favorites!:

I'm offering a special right now on high school senior portraits. Add me as a friend on facebook and then let me know you saw this special on my blog: [click here]!

Maternity Photography in Corvallis Oregon

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:51:00 +0000

I recently met this couple for a maternity session in the forest. They were really fun to photograph and I think their images turned out great!:

My favorite!:

I'll see you in a month or so to photograph your new baby boy!

Matt + Ashley

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:04:00 +0000

I swear I get the coolest clients! Today I met with Matt and Ashley in downtown Corvallis for their engagement session. They live in AZ but their wedding is here next summer. They are the funnest couple and we had such a great time! As I was downloading their images I saw this one and decided to blog it, I love this!:

I'll show you more later but I try to blog in chronological order (I have three other sessions to show you first).

Matt and Ashley thanks so much for hiring me to photograph your wedding, I can't wait!!

Billy & Tami's Wedding at The Garden in the Woods in Albany, Oregon

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:25:00 +0000

Last weekend was Billy & Tami's beautiful wedding at the Garden in the Woods. The weather was perfect and they had all their closet friends and family there to celebrate. Billy and Tami - thanks for inviting me to be apart of your wedding day. Here are some of my favorites:

Tami's eyes are amazing!:

Her dad walking her down the aisle:

Married!:

One of my favorites!:

My favorite!:

Thank you to my great second shooter Mindi Jones for you help!

Venue: The Garden in the Woods
Flowers: Celebration Florals
Cake: Edelweiss Cakes

To see more go to my gallery [here]

Newborn Photography in Oregon

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:34:00 +0000

She's three weeks old...

I LOVE baby feet!:

Daddy didn't even know I took this:

Artistic Children's Portraits in Oregon

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:54:00 +0000

Portrait Photography in Oregon

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:46:00 +0000

Fun Kids Photos in Corvallis, Oregon!

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:24:00 +0000

Happy 4th of July!!

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:50:00 +0000

My good friend Gabe saves us a spot at the fireworks show. He's a volunteer firefighter so we get special privileges with VIP seating! It's awesome! Thanks Gabe!!

Happy Independence Day Everyone!!

See more images on my gallery [HERE]

Carson & Hayley's Wedding at The Hanson Country Inn in Corvallis, OR

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:00 +0000

Last weekend I had the honor of photographing Carson and Hayley's wedding at The Hanson Country Inn in Corvallis. It was so much fun! The weather was perfect, the venue was gorgeous, and Carson and Hayley and their families were fabulous to work with!! I couldn't have asked for a better day!! Here are some of my favorites...

I LOVE these next two images!:

All the ladies peeking out watching the guests arrive!:

The first time they see each other:

I love this field of wild flowers!:

One of my favorites!:

After they signed their marriage license:

What a fun bridal party!!:

To see more images please go to my Facebook gallery.

Carson and Hayley thanks so much for inviting me to capture your day! I hope that your honeymoon in Germany is wonderful!!

A special thanks to my talented friend and colleague Angela that helped me, thanks Angela! I always love shooting with you!