photographs and memories

It never ceases to amaze me how photos enhance and bring to life old memories. Maybe that's why I take so many pictures - to make sure that I never forget. So, if the camera's in your face, it's because I really like you.  Take some comfort in that! But really, I love photos, they bring a sense of relief and comfort to my everyday life. 

With that preface, this post only contains one photo, but it means a lot to me. I took it recently while at the beach cabin with my family and some of my extended family. I have so many memories at Rockaway Beach! From childhood memories, to making new friendships, to strengthening family relationships. Many a good story has come from beach trips and a part of me feels like I grew up on the Oregon coast. So  here's to Rockaway, more pictures to come from this trip!

Twin Rocks at Rockaway Beach, Oregon

two things I love ...

are black and white photos and sunflowers. My beginning photography class gave me a love and an appreciation of black and white photos. They possess an elegance unlike a color photo. 
Sunflowers are just: beautiful, bright, yellow, different and so much fun!

Thanks go to Somers [my beautiful roommate] who constantly has the camera in her face and to Braxton [the man in my life] who gave me the sunflowers! 





portland photoshoot

Amanda and I. We just get together and have so much fun laughing and taking craZy pictures together!