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I adore this family of four.

maricar lianne — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:15:47 +0000

A huge part of my photography business is giving back. One of the organizations I helped with this year is the March of Dimes. I love this organization more so because I have two babies that I delivered a tad bit premature. I donated a couple family sessions to their annual auction sponsored by United Health Care of Portland.

The lovely Stewart family graciously bid for my services and won! I am so pleased that they loved my work! And super duper props to them for giving to the March of Dimes. Such a wonderful organization! We decided to do their family session at a nature park near their home and boy was it a blast! Here are a few from our excursion in the woods.

Such handsome boys! They also protected me from snakes.

Lots of fruit snacks + funny dancing from mom & dad = a multitude of smiles!

I always make it a point during family sessions to show the love between the mommy & the daddy. Aren’t they sweet?

One last one that I just adore. Thank you so much Stewart family! You all are gorgeous and amazing!

Oh and before I leave, just a little challenge for the Stewart family, their friends & family and my loyal blog readers. If you can get 20 people to comment on this post, I’ll gift you an 11×14 print from your session! Woohoo!

I’m real.

maricar lianne — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:43:45 +0000

I’m not perfect. I make mistakes. I feel guilty. I am human. I’ve had a hard life. I’ve had a great life. I’ve hurt people’s feelings unintentionally. I’m sorry for that. I’ve made people laugh uncontrollably. I’d love to do that again. This is my life.

Let me let you in on a secret about me. I’m real. Things haven’t been the same for me the past couple years. It might have been everything leading up to this that has caused it. Sickness, death, life, pain, sorrow. All of it. It’s made me a different person inside. I used to blog a lot. I used to laugh a lot. I used to get up from bed happy and sprightly. But a lot has changed. I’m fighting that bad feeling. Not fighting change because that’s what’s made me, me. I just need to look forward, be happy with what God gives me. Even if it is bad, because it teaches me lessons and that life needs lessons. Good, because it teaches me to live life to the fullest.

If you’re still with me, I thank you. I thank you for following me on my journey.

Every year, we make it a tradition to go down to the downtown waterfront to take photos at the cherry blossoms. I thank God for the blossoms, for the beautiful city, for my wonderful family. Spring is here to tell us that it’s time to grow again. To spread your wings and fly and make life worth living.

This is what it’s all about…

maricar lianne — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:20:30 +0000

I attended the Sandy Puc Family Tour last night and was once again pleasantly happy as I drove home. This is my third seminar. I attended the Bellies & Babies tour two years ago and the Tots to Teens tour last year. Every year, I leave with a wealth of information & inspiration. Last night was no exception. I left knowing what I’m doing. What I’m put here to do. What my role as a photographer is. It’s to capture memories. Freeze a moment in time. I need to remind my clients & friends that THIS IS IMPORTANT. You don’t purchase the paper the photo is on. You purchase the memory printed onto it. And I thank you. I thank you for allowing me into your lives. For allowing me to do what I love.

Thank you.

She’s officially old…

maricar lianne — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:55:13 +0000

but still as hot as can be!

Just wanted to wish one of my BFF’s Emily of emily g photography a very very very happiest of birthdays today. In a few days she’ll be adding another sweet thing to her brood. A great week for her indeed. Another decade older & the arrival of Griffin soon!

Here’s some photos I’d like to share of my sweet friend, her family and her belly.

From our photo swap back in October last year…

I adore her family so.

And from her maternity session taken December of last year…

The lady is stunning inside and out. I’m honored to call her my friend.

Happy Birthday Em. You are loved.

Pooltime fun with their daddy.

maricar lianne — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:27:10 +0000

If you don’t already know, Jerry’s in the Air Force Reserves. So once a month during a weekend, we drive up to Tacoma, Washington. Sometimes we get lucky and stay at a hotel. Sometimes that hotel has an awesome pool & spa. Here are some pictures of my loves having fun. I just adore them!

Malia J. I need to remember to enroll her in swim classes again. On this day she learned how to float on her back.

Sweet Jenna Bean. She loves to swim and I’ll have enroll her in swim classes too. But first, she needs to get rid of those pesky diapers!

They love using the spa more than the pool for some reason. Haha.

Lia and her daddy.

Jenna and her daddy.

Purple polka dot umbrella

maricar lianne — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:13:19 +0000

Tiffany received a gift certificate from her sweet cousin, Amy last Christmas and decided to use it on a nice fall day. We took photos of her and her darling little girl, Claire. Days before the session we were so worried about the weather. The rain would not stop pouring. I told Tiffany to just be prepared because the session can still go on. Just bring Claire some little rainboots and a cute umbrella and we should be good to go! Fast forward to the day of the session and the skies parted and gave us some sun. Sun! We were overjoyed and the session went off without a hitch. Except for 3 white balloons flying into the sky way before we wanted them to. But that’s okay. I got more than enough cute photos of sweet little Claire!

See, isn’t she just adorable!

Claire and her gorgeous mommy, Tiffany.

Our favorite topic? Pizza!

We did end up breaking out the umbrella. But not on the count of rain, just because Claire wanted to show off her twirling skills!

Capturing moments like this is EXACTLY why I just love my job!

Thank you thank you thank you again Tiffany and Claire for spending a wonderful fall afternoon with me!

It’s not hard to be a photographer. ( oregon family & child photographer )

maricar lianne — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:21 +0000

when you have families like this at your session. Seriously. They were amazing and their little girl was just adorable and cooperative. It took her a bit to warm up to me but she did!

It helped that she loved my little belle and jasmine pez dispenser. See her crawlling toward me because of it!?! Hehe.

One of my favorite shots of the session. I love having the parent steal a smooch while the baby isn’t looking.

I love my job. I became a professional photographer for moments like this. I’m not always into the “cheese” expressions and stares into the camera. I just loving seeing this through the viewfinder. Her sweet little face and the proud look from her mommy and daddy. It’s the best.

Thanks you guys! It was a pleasure to meet you and spend a wonderful afternoon together! And a bonus… Lindsey, Michael and Lila, if you get 15 people to comment on your post here, you receive a free 8×10!

A sweet family session. ( oregon family & child photographer )

maricar lianne — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:09:41 +0000

with a family that I’ve known for forever! The mommy, Heidi, and I have had our shares of infertility challenges. But here we are now! Two kiddos later! I met up with them at her parents house by the beach and boy was it a magical morning.

Here’s their little boy running to his momma. Truly a magical moment.

And the two kids having a cup of tea together in the backyard. Don’t you just love their dress up costumes!

And here’s a tender moment I captured between a granddaughter and her “Oma.”

Thank you Heidi and family for allowing me into your home to take memorable pictures of you!

Congratulations Neena & Clinton! ( oregon wedding photographer )

maricar lianne — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:02:53 +0000

You remember them right? My cousin Neena and her fiance were my first engagement session. Now they’re finally husband and wife! Congrats you guys!

They had an awesome wedding photographer so I made sure I didn’t step on too many toes to grab a few pictures.

The beautiful, yummy cake!

The gorgeous couple!

Ring the bell so the bride & groom could smooch!!

My two munchkins were flower girls and they loved dancing on the spiffy dance floor. Hehe.

And baby makes three. ( oregon newborn baby & child photographer )

maricar lianne — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:27:14 +0000

I did a maternity session in Yakima about a month ago and was able to return to do a newborn session! It’s a boy and he’s a cutie pie!

Here he is! Baby boy Carter.

Here’s sweet picture of the daddy and Carter.

And an equally adorable one of the mommy and Carter.

And lastly here’s the last shot with all three kiddos. Older siblings Grace and Jake. Baby Carter.

Much thanks to the Heintz-Russell family for your graciousness. I had so much fun with you all for both the maternity/family and newborn/family sessions. I can’t wait to see you all again!

P.S. Thanks to my wonderful second assistant, Andrea too!