portland. truly tasty.

took a mini trip to portland end of january.
with the sister and our friend.
(who goes touristing in january on the west coast??)
it’s cold. and wet.
but we did.
it was lovely, despite the chill.

my trip mates.

they thought i was crazy for leaving my camera on a bench.
(whatever)

tasty n sons.
best. brunch place. ever.
(went twice.)

right: polenta w/ sausage ragu, over easy egg, mozza. incredible x 10

demolished.

mmmosa!

barista. nice coffee space.
(good for drawing + instagramming)

heart roasters.
best coffee on the trip.

can’t go to portland without stopping at powell’s books.

root beer float!

the buildings.
gorgeous.

home! only 313 miles away.

true.

one of several bridges.

chilly, foggy, beautiful ‘hike’ up a hilly park.

the loveliest arrangement of flowers to be bought.

–
we went to many other incredible places, unphotographed.
(or photographed, but in a poorly lit situation)
like:
pok pok - amazing thai food.
farm cafe - homemade pasta, deeelicious trout. etc.
salt & straw - handmade ice cream scoop shop!

ryan + melissa: 5 year sneak peek

fiance + i spent our weekend in victoria.
(fitting. it was the victoria day long weekend)
took 5 year anniversary photos for my dear friends, ryan + melissa.
(as well as hang out with them, eating delicious food all weekend long)
here are a few ‘sneak peek’ photos of them:

 

buildings etc. california.

bright yellow. california engagement sneak peek.

recently in southern california.
engagement photos.
took (way too) many photos.
had so much fun.
i love this couple.
here’s a bit of bright yellow enticement from one of our outings…

 

los angeles

in LA right now.
for an engagement shoot.
loving it.
weather is gorgeous.
no rain.
no winter jacket.
just lots of sun.
here are some highlights so far:

playing stalker photographer (engagement photos)

eating tacos.

architecture.

beautiful fonts.
and architecture.
and blue sky.

enjoying local food & beer.
(home skillet truck & the bruery)