Extra shoot -Jen Mahoney, Portland family photographer

Christmas vacation is here, and I need it as much as anyone, after a really busy fall season. But when I was approached to do this shoot I knew it was something I'd be happy to do.
My client's father is in Afghanastan most of the time, supporting our military as a diplomat there, assisting in the rebuilding of schools, courts, dams, etc. But he was going to be here at home for a short time this Christmas.....so it is my honor to capture the family while he is here to be a part of the photographs. Thank you sir for the good work you are doing.

The sweet family:

Their gorgeous daughter...you two better watch out as she grows older....she is just so lovely.

And those lashes are just to die for!

This little man gave me so many laughs....I just had to include this silly one of him!

Both sets of grandparents showed up as we'd planned, after we'd done some shots of just the immediate family.

I just loved the connection between little T and his grandfather, they really seem to have a special bond and a lot of fun together!

T and I played a little bit....

Such a cutie!

We got shots with each grandparent, here is Nene C.

And the man of the hour, J, is such a charming gentleman, and we are all so glad he's safe and sound.

Papa E making T laugh again. :) And grandma C, lovin' on those sweet kids!

This might be my favorite of the shoot, mom and son being cuddly.

Thanks guys, and have a very happy New Year! Be safe!

Mark + Mandi

My brother's wedding was earlier this month, to the most wonderful girl! We are all so lucky to have her in the family!

The first stop of the day was at the hair salon, and this little cutie greeted me there, decked out in full Santa gear.

Mandi, getting her hair done. Pay no mind to the photog in the mirror.
...and now the veil...

Cute little bride in big honkin' red truck!

The dress.

The first look. Mark could not be more happy to see his bride!
Gorgeous.

This little old white church was so beautiful and truly charming!

Our sweet nephew!

Loved this quiet road, it gave me a chance to try this Beatles cover.

All right, this had to be one of the best happy accidents of the day. We were in this grassy location when all of a sudden a big firetruck pulled in. The firefighters were so darn nice that they let us use their big truck as a prop!

All of the little ones....we had fun telling them that it looked like an instant family.

More playing in the street!

The rings. Mark's ring is so big that you can fit Mandi's all the way through the middle of it!

Hersh giving away that bride.

Don't hate me, Mom, I had to include this gem!

THE kiss!

Our dad is so handsome....doesn't he just look so dapper?

Another funny moment....as the wedding party was announced and took their seats at the head table, a certain little girl really wanted to "sit next to Aunt Mandi"! So of course she took the last available seat....the groom's seat!

Whose child was that anyway, how embarassing! :)

We had one of the most beautiful sunsets this evening and had to run outside to capture it! This golf course was such a great reception location.

So much dancing and fun followed, it was a great time guys, thank you for including me! And I wish you every blessing in your life together, congratulations!!!