Young girl with pink glasses lying peacefully among green grass and autumn leaves in soft natural sunlight.
Cheerful young woman with nose ring in red dress laughing with bokeh night lights behind her.
Rustic bridal bouquet with peach roses and ferns held above worn brown leather lace-up boots on dry grass.
Joyful bride raising bouquet while laughing with groom during festive wedding reception celebration indoors.
Young curly-haired child walks alone through sunlit green meadow surrounded by tall trees.

The best moments aren't staged

 

Candid photography for real, unscripted moments — and the memories that feel alive

 

I'm a Portland-based candid portrait photographer creating honest, documentary style images of people, connection, and real life as it unfolds.


My work is about leaving posed perfection behind and focusing on the truth of real, unscripted moments.

Bearded man holding camera looking sideways in bright sunlight wearing a dark shirt outdoors at sunset.

The laughs that bubble up out of nowhere, the quiet pauses, the messy, beautiful, unrepeatable seconds in between — that’s where the magic is for me.


My goal with every session is simple: to help you feel comfortable, fully yourself, and able to relive not just how it looked, but how it felt.

 

What I photograph

 

Relaxed woman in sunglasses leaning forward on a car dashboard enjoying a sunny road trip outdoors.

PEOPLE & PORTRAITS

For individuals, couples, families, maternity, dating profiles, natural headshots, and personal storytelling that feels like you.

Smiling woman wearing a black Palekana Swim t-shirt standing near an indoor pool.

BRANDS & CREATIVE WORK

For founders, artists, musicians, makers, teams, products, campaigns, and businesses that want imagery with personality and purpose.

Happy bride holding bouquet aloft surrounded by smiling bridesmaids in colorful dresses indoors.

GATHERINGS & EVENTS

For celebrations, performances, small weddings, launches, community events, and real moments as they unfold.

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Real moments, honestly captured

 

Toddler in green overalls holds adult hand while walking on lush grass in sunny park.
Mother pushing baby stroller on sunny green park path while toddler plays in foreground.
Mother bends down smiling at laughing toddler in dirty overalls near a woodland stream.
Happy toddler in green shirt sitting in car trunk with dirty feet laughing.
Woman in pink beanie sitting in car trunk with toddler at outdoor campsite.
Woman and toddler both laughing with mouths open wide in a joyful moment.
Cute toddler in a colorful dinosaur bucket hat smiling while leaning against an adult.
Adult hand gently holding a small baby hand on a wooden table surface.
Young woman in red dress and Converse sneakers leaning against brick wall with bokeh string lights at night.
Silhouette of a young woman with short bob hair against a golden sunset backlight.
Young woman in red dress laughs joyfully looking up at warm bokeh lights in background.
Excited young girl in animal sweater and red boots laughing while splashing in beach water.
Mother and young child running barefoot on a sandy beach in bright winter sunlight.
Young girl in giraffe sweater and red pants standing on a sunny beach with arms raised.
Smiling woman wearing a black Palekana Swim t-shirt standing near an indoor pool.
Small teddy bear in a pink swimsuit floating in a swimming pool near a child's hand.
Young man emerging from a bright blue swimming pool with water dripping from his face.
Happy young girl wearing blue swim goggles swimming in an indoor pool smiling during a swim lesson.
Close-up rear view of a man with a necklace relaxing in a turquoise swimming pool.
Radiant redhead bride in white slip dress laughing joyfully with fern hair accessory at wedding reception.
Close-up of white wedding dress back detail featuring delicate coral polka dot buttons on a redhead bride.
Rustic bridal boots with lace-up details paired with a lush bouquet of pink roses and ferns on dry grass.
Joyful bride in white gown dancing with bridesmaid in floral dress on wooden dance floor.
Happy bride holding bouquet aloft surrounded by smiling bridesmaids in colorful dresses indoors.
Glowing string light bulb in sharp focus against blurred warm bokeh party background at night.
Two glasses of red wine beside table number 23 sign with appetizers at comedy show at Kreutzburg in San Luis Obispo, California
Comedian Joe Pera performing stand-up comedy at microphone under blue stage lighting on stage at an event in San Luis Obispo, California
Diverse crowd of smiling people enjoying a live comedy show at a venue.
Female bartender in yellow button up shirt pouring red cocktail from shaker at a dimly lit bar.
Bearded male bartender preparing cocktails at a neon-lit bar with colorful drink glasses.
Young woman making a grimacing face and playing ukulele while singing into microphone on stage in floral dress at comedy show
Young woman with long blonde hair laughing and enjoying a live event under red ambient lighting.
Laughing woman with large hoop earrings in striped top enjoying a comedy show under red lights.
Male stand-up comedian performing on stage at Sneaky Pete's comedy club with red curtain backdrop.
Female comedian performing stand-up on stage at Sneaky Pete's wearing leather jacket and jeans.
Audience watching a performer on stage in a red-lit intimate comedy club venue.
Back view of person wearing striped shirt and light blue distressed denim jeans outdoors.
Young black man in striped shirt adjusting cuffs at night with bokeh lights in the background.
Colorful bokeh lights abstract background with red, blue, and orange circles against dark night sky.
Smiling bearded man wearing LA Dodgers cap, sunglasses, and yellow hoodie outdoors.
Man in yellow hoodie and cap standing backlit by golden sunset light outdoors.
Neon UV graffiti art with pink cartoon character and green text on dark wall.
Woman with arms raised dancing under green stage lights at a nightclub in London.
College age girl singing and dancing under blue stage lights at a club in London.
Bartender preparing a flaming cocktail with dramatic fire flames at a nightclub bar.
Vibrant red runner bean flowers and green vines climbing a garden wall outdoors.
Illuminated vintage trailer exterior with a framed Secret Garden Events schedule sign and Edison bulb wall sconce at dusk.
Four diverse friends smiling and posing together outdoors at an evening event, wearing casual black and grey tie-dye and athletic clothing.
Comedian performing on an outdoor stage at a garden venue with string lights and lush greenery at night.
Female comedian performing on stage with a neon You Had To Be There sign at an outdoor comedy show.
Two audience members in colorful striped folding lawn chairs watching an outdoor evening performance.
Male comedian in white shirt performing on stage with a neon You Had To Be There sign at outdoor venue.
Group of five adults laughing and enjoying an outdoor comedy show seated together at a nighttime event.
Woman laughing joyfully at a dimly lit bar counter illuminated by warm pendant lights at night.
Four energetic comedians and performers celebrating and posing playfully in front of a wooden fence at night.
You Had To Be There comedy show sandwich board sign with neon logo and social media handles at outdoor venue.

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Events, collaborations, creative projects, and custom storytelling are always welcome.

 

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