Soulshine Photography

A Little About Me

I am a very lucky woman to be married to my best friend, Justin and honored to be the mother of the most amazing little girl, Della. We are excited to welcome a new addition to our family this spring!

I have loved photography since I was young, and started thinking seriously about it as a career in high school. After working as a photojournalist for a daily newspaper in my hometown of La Grande, OR, I decided to take my photography to the next level. I attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and enrolled in the photography program. I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Commercial Photography from NAU in 2000. While attending school at NAU, I was chosen "Most Oustanding Graduate in Photography" for my graduating class! What an honor!

After moving to ND, I worked for five years in Special Education while earning my M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Ed. I truly enjoy that field, but photography just kept calling me back!

I officially started Soulshine Photography in July of 2007 and have been nothing short of amazed at how quickly my business has grown. I owe much of that success to my awesome clients who have spread the word about Soulshine Photography! Thank you!

Jorie and Luke, Year Three Grand Forks, ND Children’s Photographer

Sunday, March 7, 2010

What can I say, I love this family! First of all, when Kirstin emails me to set up their session I know it must be getting close to spring because we always do their family session as the snow is melting. Jorie and Luke’s birthdays are March and February, respectively so we get both bases covered each spring. This year we had it closer to Luke’s first birthday. You can see the past two years here and here. I love seeing how much they have changed, and it is fun to see them in the same chair that we used when Jorie turned one! Happy birthdays, Luke and Jorie!

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Vaya, 6 Months Grand Forks, ND Baby Photographer

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Oh. My. Goodness. I think this has to be one of my favorite sessions. I am pretty sure I tell my husband that every single time I am editing a new session, but really – does it get any more adorable? Vaya was just full of smiles and happy to be dressed up in all kinds of seriously cute outfits and accessories. And those eyes…

Funny story: Vaya’s mom, Jayme and I kept thinking that we knew each other from somewhere, and it wasn’t until half-way through the session we finally realized that we worked together for a summer several years ago! Way back before Della was born, and before I started Soulshine Photography! What a small world.

Here are some of my favorites from Vaya’s session:

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Hollister, Part Three Grand Forks, ND Newborn Photographer

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Here it is – the final post in a three-part series of the birth of Hollister Thomas! Hollister was just over two weeks old for his newborn session, and would you believe he stayed awake for the entire thing? I could not believe how alert he was. Thanks again, Erin and Josh for all the fun!

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Happy Love Day!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Just a quick post to wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day, or “Love” Day as Della puts it! We decorated Valentine cookies last night and to say it was a hit would be an understatement. I tried so hard to resist getting out my camera and I was sucessful until the very end. That last cookie was a piece of work, and when she discovered that she could squeeze the frosting directly into her mouth, well… I’m glad I had my camera.