McMurray Family

Darcy and I met at the start of grade school and 35+ years later she is one of my oldest and dearest friends. Our Cabbage Patch dolls and sleepovers have been replaced with a glass of wine and conversation that can last for days and days (if only we had that kind of time together!). This friendship is truly one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. In 2013 this family made a very difficult decision to move from Spokane to Portland, leaving behind family, dear friends and a community that cared so deeply for them. I am so thankful that they have come "home" to Spokane several times over the past year and that we were able to sneak in a family session with all SIX of them in the same place!! I love you all dearly!

Everyday Life | August

Lots of time spent in and near the water this month...my favorite moments are from an afternoon spent at the Riverfront Park Fountain, our vacation on the Pend Oreille River, a day at Silverwood Theme Park, and last but not least....annual Pirate Day over Labor Day weekend; a tradition my parents started years ago and a hit with all the grandkids!

I started Everyday Life, a monthly blog post, in January 2014 as a personal commitment to keep shooting, editing, and sharing my family photos. Follow along on Instagram too at @leavingamarkphoto or #oureverydaylife2014.

Read the July Everyday Life post here.

I started Everyday Life, a monthly blog post, in January 2014 as a personal commitment to keep shooting, editing, and sharing my family photos. Follow along on Instagram too at @leavingamarkphoto or #oureverydaylife2014.

Shelby + Graham

Shelby + Graham are High School sweethearts, but they recently said goodbye to one another to start a new chapter of their relationship...a long distance relationship! We met for this session just two nights before Graham left. Everything was about to change for them and it was really special to be able to capture their love and friendship right at this very moment...so in love and so happy. 

Kylie | Class of 2015

I love all things about senior photography, but mostly I love the relationships that form before, during, and after a session like this. Kylie and I hit it off right from the start. I realized later that we share the same birthday so I think that had something to do with our instant connection. This gorgeous Mead senior has been playing softball for as long as she can remember, loves being at the lake, and hanging out with friends. She is also an auntie and head over heels in love with her baby niece! Little Londyn even came to the session! Kylie is so easy to be around, sweet, strong, and determined and I am so glad our paths crossed during such a special and unique time in her life. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this great girl!

More from Kylie...

I was…young and dumb

I am…learning

I think…about life a lot

I wonder…if I have met the person I’m going to marry

I wish…I always knew the answer

I save…money

I always…go to the gym

I can’t imagine…life without my sister & Londyn

I believe…everything happens for a reason

I promise…to never give up

I love…my friends and family

Everyday Life | July

After a very busy + amazing FALL season, I am excited to get back to some personal editing and the Everyday Life blog posts. Lots to catch up on!! It's only 28 degrees today, but it sure was HOT in July. We spent time up at Greenbluff picking strawberries, a wonderful 4th of July holiday at our family cabin, a fun little tea party with friends, and lots of time at home playing with water! We have the best evening light in our backyard! :-)

Read June Everyday Life post here.

I started Everyday Life, a monthly blog post, in January 2014 as a personal commitment to keep shooting, editing, and sharing my family photos. Follow along on Instagram too at @leavingamarkphoto or #oureverydaylife2014.