Coco Photography

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2011-02-14T13:04:00.001-08:00

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A Beautiful Fall Day [and family.]

2010-10-24T09:20:00.001-07:00

I love it when a plan comes together...

I had the privilege of working with this family recently, and everyone was agreeable to having their pictures taken...except one - the little guy. He was SO NOT FEELING ME.

I'm always up for a challenge...and by the end of the shoot, I had earned his trust, even enough to see those adorable dimples when nobody else was looking at the lens.

This is one of my new favorite places to take photos, and it happens to be located in the very small town I grew up in. Thanks Mills Family, for being awesome, and for letting me win him over. ;o)

Engaged!

2010-10-23T10:57:00.000-07:00

Awww...young love. ;o)

Meet Jeff + Jenelle. This adorable couple became engaged earlier this year, and I was THRILLED when they asked me to do their wedding and engagement photos. They are the real deal...they may be young, but they're totally sold out for each other, and I love getting the chance to capture that.

We shot at Trezzi Farm, in Greenbluff, near Spokane, Washington. They will be married here in July 2011. This was actually the first time Jeff had seen the venue.

The conditions were, as I like to say...YUMMY light! It was a gorgeous fall day, and we couldn't have gotten any luckier on the timing of the shoot.

Thanks J + J - I can't wait for next July! xoxo

Baby Twins [and a 4 Year Old too!]

2010-10-22T17:22:00.001-07:00

Twins, twins, TWINS!! Just hanging out with all these families of multiples makes me TIRED! This Coeur d'Alene, Idaho family is really something...as I edited, I adored seeing the LOVE in this family of 5 come alive in photos. Do you see it, too?

Thanks Kramer's. Just remember...even when you're exhausted, it's totally worth it. ;o)

Oops...my assistant for the day (my mom) got caught slacking on the job!

3 Year Old Twins [and baby too!]

2010-10-22T14:45:00.000-07:00

Boy...are these little boys BUSY! With a baby as well, these parents definitely don't get much rest!

Their Idaho backyard made the PERFECT setting for a portrait session, and I was glad to have the boys in their own element on this beautiful fall day.

Thank you, Bartas. I had so much fun taking these pics!

(This Mom happens to be my BFF from middle school! It's so fun to watch my friends grow up!)

Blue Eyes [Trace and Owen]

2010-10-21T08:09:00.000-07:00

It was an AMAZING fall day in Manito Park when I got to shoot this beautiful tow-headed family. I couldn't believe how attentive these little boys were to my camera.

Thanks Chatiny's.

A Different Kind of Subject...

2010-10-13T23:28:00.000-07:00

Now, if you've been reading this blog for long, you'll quickly realize something - I like people. A lot. That being said, I recently got hired for a COMPLETELY different type of assignment.

Joe Kitzmiller of Valley West Contracting is a Portland-based "Project Master," and he needed some photos of some of his construction work for future marketing mediums. These photos are from a house he completely gutted and basically rebuilt. Pretty impressive, eh?

(If you have a project in the Portland area, and you need a professional eye, email Joe at ValleyWest.)

P.S. I still like people best. ;o)

Moffitts - Fall 2010

2010-10-12T20:54:00.001-07:00

Looking at these photos from the shoot I did with the Moffitt family truly makes me realize how much I LOVE taking photos of kids. They do come with their own set of challenges - in this case, a little one falling into the duck pond and having a complete 3 year old melt down. But I love shooting the kiddos because I still have so MUCH FUN, even when mom and dad aren't! ;o)

Luckily, this family couldn't take a bad shot, so we still had some great images to work with.

Sam and Max are both child models. Can you tell? Those eyes melt me...

Caitlin & Courtney

2010-09-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

These very special sisters melted my heart. Big sister, Courtney, contacted me to do a photo shoot with Caitlin at their home, as a surprise Christmas gift for their parents. Seeing the love between these two was nothing short of inspiring.

Thanks again, Courtney and Caitlin. I hope your mom and dad enjoy these as much as I do.

Courageous Homekeeping

2010-09-16T23:28:00.001-07:00

My friend Kristi recently launched a new website called Courageous Homekeeping with a couple of her girlfriends. They asked me to do a funky photo shoot for them, and how could I say no?!

I had SUCH a great time photographing these beautiful women (and I think they had fun too!)

Special thanks to Alli for being an amazing assistant, and to Doreen, for letting us use her property. Also thanks to the big dog, who didn't eat us, when he found us climbing on his master's rusty old truck without permission. ;o)

Giving Back

2010-09-14T10:48:00.001-07:00

I was honored to be asked to be the event photographer for the Portland American Diabetes Association's walk fundraiser. It was an amazing event, with some really amazing stories of people living with diabetes.

For more info on this amazing organization and how you can get involved, go to Diabetes.org.

Canadian Loves

2010-08-06T11:42:00.000-07:00

During my last trip to Canada, I got to shoot this BEAUTIFUL family. They happen to be my boyfriend's sister and husband, and I absolutely love them!

Thanks Sowrey's for letting me capture these photos. <3

Barbie was a big part of our photo shoot. ;o)

Mom and Dad in Cannon Beach

2010-07-22T12:43:00.000-07:00

Truly one of my favorite shoots was the day I got these great shots of my parents, on a day trip to Cannon Beach. Love you, Mom & Dad!

L&J

2010-07-22T12:38:00.000-07:00

I captured these Canadian kiddos as they played in May.

"R" Family

2010-07-22T12:28:00.001-07:00

On my first day using my new studio lights, this family was gracious enough to let me practice on them. Such a great family with two adorable kiddos!

More M&S

2010-07-22T08:54:00.001-07:00

I'm so behind...these were from our shoot in January.

M & S

2010-07-21T14:57:00.001-07:00

A couple of brothers...that happen to be my neighbors. Pretty stinking cute, if you ask me.

It's Been a While...

2010-07-21T14:36:00.000-07:00

...since I actually posted my shoots. I'll be better in the future, I promise. :o)

In the meantime, here are a few updated shots of one of my favorite families.

Four of the Best...

2009-08-20T15:16:00.000-07:00

Kiddos around that is...

Beautiful Family

2008-12-15T18:33:00.001-08:00

Not only is this family beautiful, they are also my best friends!

Thanks S&A for letting me photography your first family Christmas card!