Portland Saturday Market & Mount Saint Helens

When you think of Portland, Oregon, what are the first few things that come to mind?  For me, it was living greenhipster, man bun, and beard-- ha!  On my first day in Portland visiting my sister and her boyfriend, I saw all of these things as soon as we entered the downtown area.  I kid you not, there were plenty of man bunned-bearded hipsters riding their bikes around the city!

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ABStyled | Vendor Love

Alonda of ABStyled is an event designer and prop stylist, and loves working with people who want to bring their design dreams to life for their wedding day!  I met Alonda in early May while I was photographing headshots for a fellow Connecticut business owner and recently collaborated on a fun project together.  I was blown away by her talent and sharp eye for detail.!

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Life as an Entrepreneur: Year One

Exactly one year ago today, I walked to my car after finishing my last day at my full-time job to pursue my photography career.  I had been working for my family's small business for just over four years.  The excitement I felt knowing that I was now going to be able to grow my photography business full time was so refreshing!

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Avé Rivera Studio | Vendor Love

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of once again working with my good friend Avé, a local ceramic artist!  She is a member of The Nutmeg Collective, a wonderful group of Connecticut artists and makers.  Avé and I met during our freshman year of college, and have grown together as artists ever since!

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A Few of My Favorite Things | Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

My sister-in-law recently introduced me to what is now my favorite perfume on the planet, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle!  Of any fragrance I've ever worn, from my Bath & Body Works Sheer Freesia days in high school to Philosophy's Amazing Grace on my wedding day, the soft and clean scent is my favorite thing about this perfume!  

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