Happy Friday, friends! Yesterday was one of the most productive days I have had in a very long time, which has me feeling energized and ready to tackle even more today! I am editing like a mad-woman, posting gallery after gallery, including this gorgeous session with one of my Bend Senior Models, Makenna. To celebrate this little corner of the US that we call home, I held a shoot for my Senior Model Team called We Are PNW. (For those of you who aren’t familiar, PNW stands for Pacific Northwest.) If you frequent this blog, you know that I am absolutely smitten with Oregon and all of the natural, majestic beauty it provides.

Working over in Bend is always incredible. It’s one of my favorite places to travel to and explore. Mountains, waterfalls, natural parks and lakes at every turn make it pretty much the best place in the world to take pictures. :) (This is where we’re holding our EVOKE WORKSHOP RETREAT for Senior Photographers this September!) If you’re from the area and you’re looking for a senior photographer, let’s chat! I have several trips planned for Bend senior sessions in the coming months and there are so many new places I want to explore and photograph! Let’s plan your custom portrait experience and create gorgeous images! Be sure to check out the WEBSITE for more info or complete the contact form below and I will send you our senior session guide. I can’t wait to work with you!

As a Bend girl, it’s pretty much a given that Makenna is a bit outdoorsy. It;s just how us Oregon girls are. ;) She is an absolute sweetheart, whose beauty shines from within and just pours out. In addition to working with children, she’s also an avid volleyball player- and sand volleyball, at that. (My favorite!) Makenna is truly one of the sweetest girls I have ever met and had the honor to work with and I can’t wait for the opportunity to do so again soon!

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“Young and free means that I am growing up and learning new things and always up for new adventures!”
~Makenna

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Makenna, I just have to say thank you. Thank you so much for simply being you. For coming out to several of the Senior Model Campaign Shoots, for trusting in my vision and for choosing to represent my company. I have loved getting to know you and look forward to hanging out again soon! I hope that you’re having an amazing, sun-filled summer! And for the record, you ROCKED this session! Much love!!