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Headed out for nine days to the Western Caribbean. We are so excited to be visitng Grand Cayman, Honduras and Belize. I will try to post pictures , however we will be over International waters most of the times, so I can’t be sure I’ll have online access!  The studio will be closed Friday May […]

Off to the Caribbean! | Aren’t you jealous?

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Education

Photographers! Here’s a brief screen tutorial on how to enter your collections and packages into ProSelect Presentation software. If you have questions, please comment below! There are a few technical issues with this post. It will be back online shortly. Thank you for your patience! —J

ProSelect Tips & Tricks-Entering Your Prices | Portland Photographer Workshops

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Personal

Wow! I’m the luckiest girl alive. I can’t believe he went this extravagant! You know, I thought I would have been married by 25. I waited and waited and waited for the man of my dreams. Finally, I almost gave up on it. I just figured it wasn’t meant to be, and was completely ok […]

The Ring!!!

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Studio news

Yep! Due to popular demand, I will be hosting another advanced training workshop on ProSelect here at the studio. Join us! Head to the ProSelect Workshop Registration page to sign up or to add yourself to our workshop mailing list at the bottom of the page. See you in July! Advanced ProSelect Workshop July 25-26th, […]

New ProSelect Workshop Dates! | Portland Photography Workshops

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Sessions

She is 8 days old here and just as lovely as can be.  There is nothing more delightful than photographing a newborn baby. They are so precious and sweet. My favorite! Looking so peaceful….. Oh and her mom is a knock out. And how she just loves her so. Being a new mom can be […]

Sweet Ella-8 days old | Portland Newborn Photographer

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Speaking, Studio news

As one of the leading presentation platforms for photographers in the world, Proselect Software has a reputation for doubling, even tripling studio sales. User friendly right out of the box, it has given photographers the tools they need to create amazing in-person sales presentations to their clients. However, this software does SO MUCH MORE! Learn […]

ProSelect Workshop At PPO June Convention | Portland & Bend Photographer Workshops

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Sessions

Rhonda and her GORGEOUS daughter came in for some fun a few weeks ago, as we were testing  out some new props for a Limited Edition Session we plan on offering; Angel Sessions! I think “D” is the perfect little angel! And wow! Did she behave like one during her portrait session.  All smiles, giggles, […]

Look Who’s Been To The Studio-KATU’s Rhonda Shelby! | Portland Portrait Photographer

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Studio news

Our recent awards have made news in the local media. Very exciting to be featured for my business accolades instead of the weather! LOL Thanks to salem-news.com for featuring my portrait work and its recognition on their site! Portrait Photography Awards Featured In Salem-News.com Thank you! —J

Awards In The News | Portland Portrait Photographer

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Education, Studio news

August 3-4, 2009 One of the BEST black and white children’s photographers has just announced a custom workshop in Portland. We will host her workshop at the studio and I am so excited about it! And you are invited!! Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai has been featured in B & W Magazine, Kodak’s ProPass Magazine, along with […]

Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai-Coming Here! | Portland Photography Seminars

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Speaking, Studio news

Super Monday was such fun. Five Photographers form across the West Coast came to the studio two days ago for a full day of learning with myself and Anne Raker of Velvet Blue Portraits in Lake Stevens, WA. We covered Boutique Studio Portrait Sales, teaching students how to successfully sell their work to their clients. […]

PPA Super Monday & New Workshops Coming! | Portland Photography Seminars

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Studio news

I won lots. Again. How cool is that? It’s actually rather humbling. Western States Print competition was an amazing experience and soooo much bigger than PPO! There were almost 500 prints entered from 7 states, and I took home over a dozen awards including the highest aggregate case score of the event. I also helped […]

Western States Print Competition Success | Portland Portrait Photographer

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Studio news

We are moving this week! I will be available by cell phone and e-mail for much of the week. If I don’t answer or take some time to get back to you, I’m sorry. Moving is an overwhelming task and we are drowning right now. You are very important to me and I WILL get […]

Up To My Ears In Boxes: Moving

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