Daveen Photography Blog

Best Friends Forever | Salem Oregon Photographer

Daveen — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:11:51 +0000

I still can’t resist the field. That, combined with these darling kiddos, who clearly adore one another, made for a perfect *early* evening.

I love how in the midst of our cold greyness that seems to prevail at this time of year, we are gifted with some beautiful sunshine. I think it shows here in the winter light and shines through the sweetest of expressions.

Big brother’s caption for this little series that inspired the post title?

”Best Friends Forever”

I think there is a goodly amount of truth to that statement. Thanks for the warm evening, kids.

Daveen

Words to Live By | Salem, Oregon Photography

Daveen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:57 +0000

Soak in for a moment what this mama wrote about her “wishes” for our portrait session and her two young daughters, who will experience these images as they grow from little girls into young women:

“I hope they will see how beautiful and wonderful they are and remember their time as carefree . . . one where we nurtured their sense of possibility”

I don’t know about you, but I see definite possibility. And personality. And beauty. And sheer JOY.

Oh . . . and lots and lots of happy silliness and giggles.

Daveen

Family Blue. (Eyes, that is) | Oregon Photographer

Daveen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:52:29 +0000

I spent a morning last week with this family of three . . . so fun and loving and relaxed. I’ve had the opportunity to photograph them four times now, so I feel like we not only “get” each other, but really know each other as well.

Blue eyes, case in point. . .

And love these . . .

Daveen

Just Hanging Out.

Daveen — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:10:03 +0000

This is not a family portrait session. It was just a special family. Hanging out in an orchard. Loving on each other.

I just happened to be there.

Daveen

Close-knit | Salem Photography

Daveen — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:58:21 +0000

I spent some time last Thursday with this family of three . . . can you feel the love?

Daveen

P.S. More family sneak peeks to come this week, I promise! (To the two, specifically, I know who are waiting!)

The Field in Autumn

Daveen — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:54:23 +0000

I’m short on words today, but wanted to share three darling little ones from a portrait session in the field a couple of days ago . . . I’m pretty sure mom will be happy - and I hope she is! This family came all the way from Parker, Colorado, and scheduled in a session in the midst of their vacation. Mom told me that she has oohed and aahed over so many of the precious kiddos on the Daveen Photography blog in the past and she couldn’t wait to have her own featured.

I have to admit that I couldn’t wait to feature a few of my favorites, as well. It was hard to choose, though, mom, so be forewarned. There may be tears when you view your slideshow.

Daveen

Family Fun - but not Family Portraits

Daveen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:19:34 +0000

When my friend/client here (otherwise known as the “Mom with the Big Brown Eyes” and the “Mom of the Kids with the Big Brown Eyes” by my boys) called me to schedule her annual fall session, this was our exchange:

Mom with the Big Brown Eyes: “Daveen, I know you don’t like taking family portraits,” (how is that for client education????) “but, we want them.”

Me: “Okay, but don’t expect me to be happy about doing them.” (just kidding - I was! I just like to sound tough)

Mom with the Kids with the Big Brown Eyes: “Oh, I don’t. Here’s my credit card number.” (She knew enough about me to know that I like to talk tough, but really, deep down, I just like to play hard to get.)

With that exchange now out in the open, let me say that I do really enjoy capturing family fun and interaction and that it is the only version of family portraiture you’ll get from Daveen Photography. So, if you are one of my remaining 2008 clients who have a family session scheduled with me, don’t be let the conversation above scare you!!! And, relax already, because it’s going to be fun for both of us!

On a side note: please notice the very well thought out and very pleasing clothing choices. I know Mom with the Kids with the Big Brown Eyes stressed worried alot thought about it, and I wouldn’t have been doing my job if she hadn’t. (I have been know to be very mean firm when it comes to choosing the right clothes for portrait sessions. It just wouldn’t be right if all a parent had to to worry about was whether or not Big Brown Eyes would act natural - that would be too easy!)

Why no more family portraits as part of the sneak peek? They are being saved for the big Christmas Card surprise - Mom with the Big Brown Eyes has a list longer than anyone I know!

Daveen

P.S. Family sessions are generally scheduled with only former clients, but I have been known to be cajoled into doing them if the inquiring client begs really hard.

Autumn Days and a Farmer’s Life | Silverton Photographer

Daveen — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:57:05 +0000

This little famer boy spent this morning exploring “his” land out in the Mt. Angel/Silverton area and I had the chance hear his detailed explanations while getting in his roaming way with my camera.

At the ripe old age of nineteen months, said explaniations consisted entirely of the word “no” and some random babblings about his tractor, the flowers, and his doggie.

I better stop the story there, even though it continues . . .

Have a beautiful Autumn day,

Daveen

In the Garden (and a barn) | Salem Senior Photography

Daveen — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:22 +0000

I had a wonderful morning with this Senior from McNary High (go Class of ‘09!) on Thursday. It rained a teeny tiny bit, but not enough to deter us from getting some amazing images of this great young woman. She really wanted flowers involved somehow in her Senior Portrait session, so I obliged and found some in the midst of the Autumn foilage. Thank goodness we live in the beautiful Willamette Valley!

Daveen

Again.

Daveen — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:59:12 +0000

I had a session on Monday morning with one of my most recognizable (and sweetest) little clients. Look at those precious little tootsies. Sigh.

We used the same chair that we used over 18 months ago for her one year sesssion in a few. (Can you find it on my site?)

and her “puppy”, Zoey (okay, I’m obviously using the term very loosely):

Daveen