Cardas Photography {PhotoBlog}

{Desiree, Jeremy and River} Relaxed Family Portraits, Wilsonville, OR

I LOVE when brides and grooms come back to me to capture their new families!  You may recognize Desiree and Jeremy, from their 2006 wedding - they are my "poster children" and are featured in one of my sample wedding albums because I loved their wedding SO much!

River is such an adorable little one and they were such a cute family together!

 

GO BEAVS!

 

Check out more from their first family portrait session here

Thank you so much for letting me capture this time for you guys!

 

Today! Wedding: Mt Tabor, Portland Oregon

Today we will be capturing the special day of Andrea and Michael!

 

Gina Morelli - Bandon, Oregon Realtor Headshots

A few weeks ago, I met up with Gina from Beach Loop Realty to capture some fun and different Headshots for her Realty marketing materials. I just loved how they turned out - you can check out more here - Gina's Realtor Headshots.

What I really love though, is when I get to see how the photos I have taken end up being used in the real world!  I love getting personalized wedding invitations, High School Senior Graduation announcements and thank you cards from my clients! :) I think Debbie at Florida Marketing Design did a great job capturing what Gina was looking for in her new marketing materials in a fun, relaxed, but still very professional way!

{Lasann and Jon} Engagement Session: Eugene, Oregon

The day I was to meet with Lasann and Jon, was the first day I was back from Nashville, on my way home from the airport! It was pouring rain, dreary and dark as I drove from Portland to Eugene. I was so sure that it was going to rain for the shoot, that I even stopped by the store and bought a super cute umbrella! But after I ate lunch and made my way to Alton Baker Park, the skies cleared and the sun came out just in time!! I love when that happens.

 

I think the rain washed the dust off the leaves perfectly! :)

 

Jon had an idea as to where the next shots should be taken...

Lasann and I thought in *front* of the fountain would be more appropriate!

 

 

Huge thanks to you both for meeting up with me on my way home!  I had a fantastic time!

Check out more from Lasann and Jon's Eugene Oregon Engagement Session

{Karsyn} Newborn Photography: Newberg, Oregon

Oh I just love babies!  Especially when they are teeny tiny and new!  Karsyn made her debut a little early - but you can tell mom and dad couldn't be happier to have her here! Liz and I were sorority sisters at OSU (too many years ago, lol) and its so great to see her in her new role as the Mama :)

Big brother seems to be adjusting well!

 

 

Liz specifically requested this shot - I love it! :)

Thank you so much for having me out to your beautiful home!  Karsyn is SO precious and I know you are going to have an amazing time with her!

Check out more here from Karsyn's Newborn Photo Session

{Morgan and Sheila} Wedding: Houston Station, Nashville, TN

This was one of the most exciting weddings I have had the pleasure to be a part of. Morgan and Sheila met just barely six months ago, when Morgan moved from Oregon to Nashville to chase his dream as a singer/songwriter. When they came to Bandon for their engagement session, I could tell that they are a fantastic match!

 

I don't usually get to hang out with the guys for very long, but they hustled to get ready so we could spend more time exploring downtown Nashville for their photo session!

 
 

 

Only Morgan can walk into a bar, and end up on stage singing with the band within 10 seconds! lol

 

Morgan and Dave had no problem with the "serious" look:

Josh on the other hand, needed some more practice!

Dave did double duty as a groomsman and the cake baker!

The brides mom made Sheila's amazing dress, and it was still getting touch-ups when I joined the girls

 

 

Sheila didn't want just a cake, she wanted donuts!!

 

Their ceremony was different than any I had seen before.  The reverend had the bridal party sit down while he had a personal talk with them about marriage - it was very nice! 

 

MARRIED!

 

After the ceremony we headed outside for some portraits with the bridal party.

And *this* would be why I send the boys back to the party as soon as possible...

 

The couple pushed through well however!

 

 

 

The first "Donut feeding" I've seen :)

 

Then the dancing was on!  The couple announced to their guests that they intended to dance to 85% of the songs!  And I think they did it too!

 

 

 

An amazing day for an amazing couple.  Thank you so much for having us out to Tennessee to capture your day!

Check out many more from their wedding day here: Sheila and Morgan's Nashville, TN Wedding

This weekend! Wedding: Nashville, TN

This weekend I am headed East to Nashville, Tennessee for Morgan and Sheila's wedding at The Houston Station! I will be out of the state from Thursday to Sunday. See you next week!

{Zachary} Senior Pictures: Albany, Oregon

I have known Zac and his family for a long time, probably since Z was in middle school! It is so awesome to see what a great guy he has tuned into! Zac's mom and I finally lined up our schedules, and we headed out and about Sunday morning to explore downtown Albany, and the Albany train station.

 

 

 

Thanks so much Zac!  Good luck with the rest of the football season, and have a fantastic Senior year at South!

{Jessie and Craig} Wedding: Beazell Memorial Forest, Philomath Oregon

There is something really special about an October wedding! It may be that Fall is my favorite time of year, but I love the light, the crispness in the air, the changing of the leaves - all combine to create the perfect backdrop for an Autumn wedding! Jessie has been planning this day for a long time! Planning, preparing and creating everything to make this day their very own!

Sara and I started the day with Jessie at the couples church, the Philomath Community Church.

Craig gets his first look at Jessie

Our Stuh-ning bride!

 

MARRIED!

After the ceremony we packed up and headed to the Beazell Memorial Forest and Barn, just a few miles from Philomath.

The details were DIVINE!!  Jessie didn't overlook anything!!

 

 
 

Then the dancing went on into the night! :)

It was truly a wonderful wedding!! Thank you Jessie and Craig for having us out to capture your day, it is an honor!!

Check out more from Jessie and Craig's wedding day here: Philomath Oregon Wedding 

Venue: Philomath Community Church and Beazell Memorial Forest

Photography: Cardas Photography, 2nd photographer Sara Lil Photography

Catering: Valley Catering

Cake: Ray's Food Place

{Joni} Senior Pictures: Albany, Oregon

Wow!  I am getting caught up!  Joni was my last South Albany high school senior last Sunday in downtown Albany.

 

 


 

 

Thank you so much Joni!  You did a awesome job and I hope you love your Senior pictures, and have a fantastic Senior year at SAHS!

Check out more from Jonis downtown Albany session HERE