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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.

Doug’s 50th birthday bash! ( oregon event photographer )

maricar lianne — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:31:54 +0000

About a week ago, I was given the opportunity to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday party! Doug turned 50 on Halloween. You probably remember Doug from a special engagement session a few months ago. Usually his birthday party is a held at home and the guests are in costume. But this time was different. Turning 50 is a big deal! His partner, Dan organized a wonderful party. Everyone was in cocktail attire and the party was in the screening room at the Hotel deLuxe in downtown Portland, Oregon.

I took photos during the party and boy was it a blast!

This photo was taken during the secret slideshow that was shown on the big screen. It was so fun to see Doug throughout the years.

Friends & family came from near and far to celebrate with Doug.

Here’s the birthday boy, Doug partying up with friends!

Dan had his turn to get down on the dance floor too. Man, those Container Store employees do know how to PARTY!

The snazzy birthday boy in is nice grey suit with his partner and party planner extraordinaire Dan.

Dan and Doug’s mommies watching the festivities.

Dan’s mom and dad. So cute!

Did I mention that there were hot guys at this party. Well, look there’s one right now! I asked him to dance with me several times.

And I danced with some of my funny, awesome buddies from the Container Store too. Woohoo!

Good food, good friends, good music, good dancing! Thanks Dan and Doug for having us and a very Happy Birthday to you again, Doug! Wishing you 50 more awesome years!

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!

Rad location with rad people

maricar lianne — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:30:46 +0000

While the hubby left for military duty in Alaska, I met up with some professional child photographers in the are at an abandoned factory. There was cool graffiti everywhere and the location was just plain cool. This is going to be an image intense post cause there was just so much awesomeness. Here’s the fun!

jenifer of polka dot photography’s fat baby boy!

em of emily g photography’s adorable little redhead

shari of luce bella photography’s little miss thang

amy of funky wonder photography’s pigtailed sweetie

Here’s pictures of teens that were there for me to use as models. They were wonderful!

Jen brought over a cute baby carriage. Here are my friends’ kids modeling with it.

And lastly here’s a “chucks” shot stylized by the other ladies.

Kendall, Kayla & Karis

maricar lianne — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:43:00 +0000

Three little girls. Two of them, Kendall & Karis, sisters. Two of them, Kayla & Kendall best friends. We met at a little park smack dab in the middle of parking lots and business offices. But there were pretty waterfalls, nice trees and cute ducks & geese!! It was so fun!! Here are my favorite three from the session.

Karis giving me a sweet look while holding her baby doll.

Kendall looking up at me by the edge of the pond. Gorgeous huh!?!

And one of Kayla, a gorgeous brunette, in front of the waterfall!