The splendor of spring: an ethereal mother daughter photoshoot.
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The splendor of spring: an ethereal mother daughter photoshoot.

Esther is one of my most talented and creative friends. She started off as a wedding photographer, but very much so like me, cut back on her wedding work because y’all weddings wear your joints out after a while. These knees just weren’t made for shooting and dancing the night away at a 8+ hour…

Ethereal Maternity Portraits – Washougal, WA
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Ethereal Maternity Portraits – Washougal, WA

This beautiful momma ABSOLUTELY mesmerized me with her long fairy hair and piercing blue eyes. Enjoy a few favorite from our ten minutes together! I captured these maternity portraits right here in Washougal during a photography workshop I hosted for photographers. Hair and makeup was done by the talented Stephanie De Rosa. Set was created…

Self Portrait Irina, Vancouver WA
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Self Portrait Irina, Vancouver WA

Something set off my insecurities recently and immediately my mind started playing the usual soundtrack:  “I’m difficult. It’s hard to love me. I have to earn love. I have to be funny. I have to be good. I have to be a martyr. And I can only feel the warmth of other people’s love if…