ABOUT US
LOYAL
PASSIONATE
CHARISMATIC
AND DOG OBSESSED
Family is everything! That’s what we think, and we are here to guide you through our portrait experience.
Professional portraiture celebrates you and the legacy you’re making every day. Images of you in your home will bring to life the love you share and your adventures together. Walking by it daily, you will feel overwhelming joy, love, and nostalgic purpose flowing through your veins. Our goal is to make those images more and more valuable to you every year that passes.
Printed professional imagery designed to coordinate with your home and style, all of a sudden, YOU are your art.
It is an investment so priceless that you will wonder how you could have ever lived without it. Significantly, when your little ones grow, change, and discover who they want to become before your eyes. Remembering those looks, smirks, and all the growth stages will make it seem like you want to keep a vise-like grip on the past. They grow too dang fast!
My family started here in Oregon but grew leaps and bounds in 1997. Mike and I fell in love one evening, 3,000 miles apart (more on that later), and continued to nurture that bond. 24 years later, we are still that “gross” couple who love deeply, have the utmost respect for one another, and work side by side on this thing we call life.
Our first family portraits!
While we captured other families’ portraits, guess who wasn’t practicing what she preached? Why did it take this long? Why didn’t I make it a priority? I forgot to slow down and absorb life’s special moments.
I didn’t take the time to slow down and enjoy my moments, and I want to save others from that regret. The fast-paced world we live in seems to pick up speed each day. It makes me panic when I think of everything I neglected to soak in and appreciate.
We’re here to help you not make the same mistake.
You heard right. This image was our FIRST complete family portrait.
All about the photographer, Danyel
Mike
This guy! I can’t say enough about this wonderful man I get to call my husband. I could never imagine a more supportive partner. I lucked out back in 1998 creating an account in one of the very first chat room websites. I found him night one and the rest is meant for a biography book one day, because our love story needs to be shared.
Breanna (Bre)
My firstborn is a mini me. She looks a lot like me, but her personality is all her own. She loves a cozy corner with a book.
Taylor (T)
Taylor has always been my active girl from the day she arrived. She cares deeply.
Ollie “Bear”
Ollie is what I would say is my emotional support and heart dog. I’ve had a connection with all my animals but this guy holds and extra special spot in my heart.
Teddy “Bear”
Teddy is all heart and no brains. He drives us crazy and makes us laugh in the same breathe.
My ultimate accomplishment are my children, first and foremost.
Life hasn’t always been the easiest but I try my best to shine bright and lift folks up. I dove into photography and really took the time to master my craft.
I’ve earned two photography degrees. Fellow of Photography through the local Oregon Photography Association. I’ve also obtained a Masters of Photography degree with the Professional Photographers of America. I’m not sure a mom with a camera. I’ve done the work and continue to improve where I can.
STYLE?! I’m not sure I have any, but if I had to pick my style would be yoga pants & a t-shirt. To elevate my look for more special occasions you can expect an edgy look. My ultimate inspiration is P!nk! That girl is beautiful inside and out.
ICED TEA, RED WINE, or a COLD BEER.
I like Ice Tea with half a Splenda packet nice and cold without a lemon. Generally, wait staff bring me multiple glasses because I drink them so fast. I carry my water bottle everywhere I go. I found that if I have it, I’ll drink it.
You’ll win me over with a smooth Cabernet Sauvignon any day. Black Rabbit from McMenamins is my favorite.
Portland, Oregon is microbrew hot spot. On a hot summer day a cold refreshing IPA does the trick.
EGGS, MEXICAN FOOD, HAMBURGERS, STEAK, AND PIZZA
Mmmm food. I can eat breakfast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eggs either scrambled or over medium-hard, extra crispy bacon, with a home potato.
Who doesn’t love a good comfort food moment. Hands down I’d pick Mexican food first. Enchilladas and Tacos with a side of refriend beans and chips. Sorry to say no guacamole for me. Mike gets the benefit of that. I take his olives and I give him my tomatoes & guacamole.
If Mike’s cooking, then his home-made hamburgers are hands down the best. He never disappoints, no matter what he puts in them. You can feel the love he puts into them. Every patty is delicious! He doesn’t stop there. Steak is his jam too. Of course The Meating Place does some of the heavy lifting with quality meat.
My specialties are eggs and lasagna, end of list. When I’m put in charge of the meals I can do some mean takeout. Pizza mostly but Chipolte can be a great runner up.
My design style is crisp and clean. My home office is entirely white including all the furniture, with the exception of the pull-out couch. Even that I’ve covered with white covers. On top of it looking clean, as a photographer white bounces the light around. When doing any videos from my office it gives me the perfect balance of light.
WHITE, SILVER, with a touch of GREEN being plants.
Let’s Chat
I love talking with people about their stories. If nothing else, we can have a delightful conversation and see where it goes. There is no pressure, ever!
I’D LOVE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
