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…: beach :… Portland Oregon lifestyle photography

March 28, 2012 7 Comments

I needed this so bad.  Instead of hemming and hawing over what crap to take to the beach, I threw my camera with just the 35mm on and decided that would have to suffice.  Being pregnant and having only slept 4 hours due to the 3AM birth the night prior did not phase my crazy 2nd trimester energy.

Instead I found myself overwhelmed with things I wanted to photograph.  Cats in the alley, horses in a field…my family just being themselves. It ignited something that’s been dormant and overworked lately.  The need to photograph things as they are…not posed or perfect or even “technically” perfect.   Even the quick edits I did on these were a refreshing change…I think I need to shoot more lifestyle photography, and I am definitely going to be posting more of my family and life on here. Although it might take technically take time away from my business I’ve realized it’s also breathing fresh life into it, something I think lots and lots of us professional photographers could use…

You will notice, that I am not actually IN any of these photos.  Windy beach + me saying “ok, so I’m going to hand you my camera, just put the little dot thing on US and then hold halfway down….” and people’s eyes glaze over. I must train at least one of them soon, though.

I encourage all of you…take your camera with you next time.  Who cares if it’s expensive…why is it there if not for you to be inspired?

 

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  1. courtney jade says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    I heart you. <3

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  2. Julia says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    You have captured the feel of these events and places so perfectly, I feel as if I had been on vacation with you and experienced it all with my own eyes. Wonderful, wonderful images Erin!!!

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  3. Aemee says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    I loved this post, Erin. Again, your photos and post processing are so beautiful. I literally could spend a whole day looking through them!

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  4. melody says

    March 28, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Erin these are so cool! I looove the grumpy eel! Your daughter is too cute….what great memories you have captured!

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  5. Amanda Tacie says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:10 am

    Oh Erin these are amazing! I love Seaside! I feel like you captured it beautifully!

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  6. Bess says

    March 29, 2012 at 3:42 am

    Erin! I love these. It turned out to be a beautiful day the beach! =) xoxoxo

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  7. Ciara says

    March 30, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    I love your personal pictures!!! I wish you were in some though…

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