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Signs That Might Be Omens Say I'm Going, I'm Going

2012-01-08T22:56:00.000-08:00

If you're still following along after this lengthy hiatus from blog posting here on Blog, Wreckless, here's a little photographic story about Greensboro, NC -- all photographs shot during a little photographic exploration downtown with extremely talented photographer & explorer Adam Collins. Many more images on Vagabondbond .. and more to come soon. Happy 2012. I'm looking forward to a new blog to house the home of my heart. For a new home to house me. And for all kinds of newness to open myself up to possibility. Thanks for following me. It feels good to share with you again.

Greensboro, NC

Bamboo Print's (LAST DAY SALE)

2011-12-10T10:27:00.001-08:00

My friend Adam Collins (WACPhotography) is a very talented photographer and a well-seasoned vagabond. Yay for vagabonds. You know why? Because photographer vagabonds like to explore with their cameras and the result of this man's exploring is stunning.

Today is the last day of Adam's sale of his bamboo prints (so they get to you by Christmas). They're the perfect gift / stocking stuffer. Below are my favourites! Mmm. Browse his gallery to order - or just to browse his gorgeous work. My favourite is the first image.

Brook & Justin : Newly Engaged!

2011-11-30T20:45:00.000-08:00

These two got engaged yesterday. This makes me so happy. This obviously makes them infinitely happier than i am.

Change

2011-11-19T11:38:00.001-08:00

Change: I'm a big fan of it. I believe in it for myself. I see it in others. I crave it. Like I've mentioned before, everything is changing around here. New brand. New website & consolidation -- but not in the name of Change .. in the spirit & celebration of growth.

If you've tried to find me and couldn't recently, it's because I'm upgrading/changing hosting & domains & emails .. if you've tried to email me recently, but didn't hear back, I probably didn't get your email. Please email again. Sorry for the inconvenience. I'm really looking forward to the end of this process; in the meantime, I'm trying to be patient. Thank you kindly for doing the same.

In the meantime, wrecklessgirl.com redirects to its original home at Blogger.

Much love,
Kristy | Wrecklessgirl

Be Cozy

2011-11-18T11:30:00.000-08:00

Here's just a little peek into our fall/winter catalog for 2011. We're feeling warm, wrapping up in these colorful skeins of yarn. This is my beautiful sister and the other is my bestie.

Lady Like on Etsy

Wrecklessgirl.com Temporarily Down

2011-11-13T15:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday! Just a quick note: wrecklessgirl.com will be down for 24-72 hours .. in the meantime, my orginal blogger account and feed will remain intact: http://wrecklessphotography.blogspot.com/ .. Feel free to check back in a few days at wrecklessgirl.com and as always, email me at kristy@wrecklessphotography.com for photography inquiries and we@wrecklesselements.com for blog design inquiries.

Here's a little peek at a Lady Like Accessories shoot we did this week .. hope to have share some new products with you soon! We're pretty excited about all the pretties. I'm LOVING these gorgeous Oregon fall colors! I'm sad to know they'll be leaving us so soon, but maybe beautifully short-lived is more appreciated in this Way.

XO & Yours
Wrecklessgirl

Lady Like : Ski/Snowboard Headbands

2011-11-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

We just posted eleven new headbands--they are so, so cozy and warm (but not too hot because they're not a full cap)!--I seriously cannot get over how comfy they are to wear and for all you girls like me who don't like your hair flattened on the top by a hat, these keep your locks voluminous and free. Perfect for a late Fall or Winter day and dressed up with a pretty, big bloom on the side.

Lady Like Accessories | Etsy
Lady Like Ski/Snowboard Headbands

Ride

2011-11-07T20:13:00.000-08:00

This is my friend Mackenzie & her amazing dad.

Fight Your Way Through It

2011-11-01T08:41:00.000-07:00

Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.

Thank you, Hootenannie for the inspiration this morning.

Pretty Pinks & Bright Blues

2011-10-07T11:34:00.000-07:00

A sweet little family from Eugene, also photographers & friends, came down on a sunny yet blustery day for our mini family session. Cristie & Ed were first my clients years ago when Cristie was pregnant with Rowan (I love that name!), so to do a quick family session now was an honor! Rowan is full of energy & curiosity and mom & dad are the same! :)

Brinabird

2011-10-06T15:46:00.000-07:00

I'm Coming to Bend!

2011-10-06T05:35:00.000-07:00

I'm coming to Bend, Oregon next weekend, Oct 15 & 16 .. interested in booking a portrait session? interesting in photograph mentoring? EMAIL ME! Thank you!

Kisses,
Kristy

Lady Like SALE!

2011-10-05T09:07:00.000-07:00

We just put a heaping handful of odds & ends, mixes & matches (& styles you've never seen!) of our headbands we've created over the last year before we launch our official catalog for the Fall/Winter Season. This means all of these items are $8 off!

Wreckless Girl (The Song)

2011-09-30T23:42:00.000-07:00

Kayla - Senior

2011-09-28T13:13:00.000-07:00

Christie & Tyler : Wedding

2011-09-27T16:32:00.000-07:00

This wedding post a tear-jerker for me! I got Christie and her mom's response after viewing her proofing gallery and I broke down with happy tears. I've known Christie since I photographed her (and her brother's) senior portraits. Then, I headed to Portland after she graduated to photograph her engagement session. This family is a salt-of-the-Earth family. They are sweet as can be, genuine as can be, and so delightful to spend time with. I'm posting a lot of images from this wedding for the family & friends who attended; also, it's not everyday that I do a wedding blog post! Huge thanks for Sabrina of Flashbird Photography for being my go-to & all-in-one girl. This wedding was gorgeously designed AND coordinated by Nicole Jane Productions and took place at Eden Valley Orchards & Vineyard.

Reach

2011-09-25T17:43:00.001-07:00

Jenny B. Blog

2011-09-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

A peek at a recent completed blog design. I'll be adding more information about these projects in the coming weeks when I announce my new blog & brand. In the meantime, enjoy peeks of recent projects! This particular design was inspired greatly by the new logo & branding Jenny received from Slide Sideways graphic design, my go-to designer for all my blog projects. They're AMAZING to say the least!

Jenny B.

Rebecca

2011-09-12T17:57:00.001-07:00

Seek The Light and Speak The Light

2011-09-02T09:24:00.000-07:00

Taylor

2011-08-28T11:39:00.000-07:00

Taylor and her sweet mama came up for a visit from Southern California; we had such a lovely time together photographing senior portraits in Southern Oregon.

Grants Pass, Oregon

Beachy Keen

2011-08-26T15:52:00.000-07:00

I'm taking 24 hours off to head to the coast with some of my best friends. Will return emails & such on Sunday. I'm absolutely enthusiastic about this girl! More to come soon ...

Returning to the States

2011-08-07T12:05:00.000-07:00

Hello again! I'm returning to the states tomorrow through Sept 8, officially (possibly longer, we'll see, or I'll return in Oct/Nov.) to shoot this couple's wonderful wedding! If you're on the west coast (Seattle down to Cali), I'll be available for a month for photoshoots & mentoring. Just shoot me an email.

To make a long story short, while my boyfriend's mother was in hospice care, I spent some time painting .. these were inspired by her love for life--her energy--the energy that engulfs what we see all around us: objects, nature, and people. If it's photography you're interested in, check out the VagabondBond as I just made a few Norway-related posts. Like I mentioned before, I won't be posting much here for a little while (couple of months?) because I'm going through a re-brand and restructure of my photography and blog design business...but stay tuned for an exciting update!

Shari's Wreckless Wall Art

2011-07-14T09:32:00.000-07:00

I just got a little peek at one of my friend's Wreckless wall art she ordered from her photo disc - so lovely how they turned out and how she hung them. :) Gleaming with pride--I love this little family! Check out Shari & Dane's session here with their sweetest-ever baby boy!

Music Monday - Sea of Bees

2011-07-04T22:00:00.000-07:00

I fell in love with the Sea of Bees. Every single song on this album gives you your money's worth tenfold, I promise. Buy Songs for the Ravens here on iTunes. This song and "Sidepain" are on repeat.

Happy 4th. :)

Working in the Garden

2011-06-25T03:52:00.000-07:00

I've been doing so much creative plowing & seed planting lately. I see little sprouts coming up through the ground and soon (hopefully sooner than soon), things will be looking very different around here. Blossoming. I'm going through my own re-brand/restructure, so thank you in advance for your patience while things (still) appear barren - even dirty - and don't mind the mess. Don't worry about stomping your feet on the mat after traipsing through the garden rows.

I've dedicated much thought to my place in this world (tangible as well as online) as an artist, and then, also divulging in the distinctions of photography and blog design and my own geographical relocation to Europe and the go between of here and the Pacific Northwest, where surely I'll return for months at a time. This precise metaphor of my go-between in the artistic world, I hope you can understand the pull and confusion of who wrecklessgirl is and how she'll be described & defined in the near future. This summer brings change (and the hope of It!) and I can't wait to see you frolicking between my carefully categorized brilliant bunches of blooms. Thanks for your patience.

Me, in Finland, on my 30th birthday weekend.

Juney Juney Juney

2011-06-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

I haven't been posting much photography lately, I realize, but it's because I've been working so hard on blog designs! :) Here are a couple sneak peeks of recently launched blogs from this last week! So excited to share more about these beautiful projects.

Jolly & June

2011-06-13T04:40:00.001-07:00

It's June, my favourite month. This is a picture early summer.

I'm going through lots of personal & business changes. Growing. Working hard. Feeling grateful that winter is over. This new season inspires.

Oslo to Geilo

2011-05-30T02:16:00.001-07:00

A little road trip in Norway last month. Please read and see much more on the newly redesigned VagabondBond Blog, where I will and have been posting much more frequently about life and my current journey. I'm on the brink of wrapping up two new inspiring blog designs that I'll post soon!

To and in the Norwegian Woods near Geilo, Norway from Oslo.

Music Monday - Susanne Sundfør

2011-05-02T23:08:00.001-07:00

I shared this on my facebook wall a few weeks ago. I'm still in Norway (I still get emails from people asking me if i'm REALLY in Norway) and enjoying my time here incredibly so. I was absolutely delighted when I discovered how incredible the music here in Norway is! There are so many amazing artists that come out of this country! Where is here, you ask? Here's a map of where I am. To be honest, I don't think I even knew where Norway was before I came here. Someone said, "It's right by Sweden," but then I asked, politely confused, "Where's Sweden?"

I'd love to share Susanne Sundfør with you for starters. This album, in its entirety, blew me away. The album in full reads like a suspenseful, passionate, glorious book. You can't have one chapter or song without the other. It's perfect. I can't wait to share more Norwegian artists with you! Unforunately, her newest album isn't available on our US iTunes, but I'm hoping it will be soon! I have my favourite recent music albums (with links to purchase) on the right side column of this blog, so check them out if you get a chance.

She is just as incredible live:

Susanne Sundfør solo 'Live At The Office' concert shot on location at architects LPO in Oslo.

www.susannesundfor.com

Mankind is No Island

2011-04-22T03:34:00.000-07:00

I woke up in Bergen today. I am a happy girl. The sun is shining (this isn't un-rare for western Norway). Green blankets gently tuck their corners into thickets, sticks, and crannies, dipping edges into the cool fjord. Maybe my cherishing of this place is, aside from a distinguished history and character, because it reminds me so much of the pacific northwest. I find a more true self in these places.

These talented photographers shared this amazing video I want to share with you.

Sequence

2011-04-01T03:35:00.000-07:00

Little Time Lies

2011-03-31T04:52:00.000-07:00

Waking up, I'm appreciating the realization that I may have little or no time left & spending it carefully, fervently, and wisely means more than it did only weeks ago.

Oslo, Norway

Throes & Goes

2011-03-27T14:30:00.000-07:00

Oslo, Norway

Iselin & A Glass Heart

2011-03-01T13:04:00.001-08:00

Oslo, Norway

Tyler & Christie in Portland, Oregon

2011-02-22T22:40:00.000-08:00

Mississippi District, Portland, Oregon
Big hugs to Sara Montour for being my amazing shooting sidekick on this shoot.
Thanks to Shannon Sewell & Amy Seeley for the Portland location suggestions in my favourite districts. XOXO

Velkommen til Norge

2011-02-21T23:31:00.000-08:00

Mobile snippets of one of my favourite & current adventures.

En route & in downtown Oslo, Norway

Lady Like Bridal Hairpieces

2011-02-20T03:25:00.000-08:00

A sweet peek at things to come: I just posted a few little bridal headbands on Etsy with a plan to post more designs & customizations very soon. Norway is so incredibly inspiring. I brought all I need to work with my hands -- a Wacom Tablet, feathers, glue, thread and needle, yarn, gems, sparkly bits, hues of winter, my camera, film, and a heartful helping of desire. The winter sun is healing here in Norway. I feel alive. I'm radiating.

Bows!

check out the sidebar for more frequent designs added to Etsy ------------->

I Am In Norway

2011-02-19T04:19:00.000-08:00

I'm enjoying a stay in Norway for a month+. You know how to reach me for whatnots & willdos.

UPDATE: I've extended my trip indefinitely. :)

we heart you

2011-02-14T12:55:00.000-08:00

Our friends, the Solars, have an amazing family blog--Running In Circles (the amazingest ever), and they posted a picture of their little Lia wearing one of the Little LadyLike heart headbands we have for sale in our etsy shop, Lady Like. Totally read about their gorgeous Route 66 family road trip, and totally subscribe to their awesome blog. You'll thank me later.

In the tweeted words of Josh Solar, "I completely agree with you. I let my wife know I appreciate her and love her on a daily basis. Not just for one day."

Wear pretty hearts in your hair.

miss mary of float away studios posted the sweetest little montage of images for valentine's day which happen to include her wearing a darling crimson Lady Like heart headband. i'm annoyed by this cheesy, cutesy holiday a little less now. :) thankyouverymuch.

oh, and did you see her little best-friend road trip interview over at the Vagabondbond Blog (I dare you to make a song out of that name)? you should.

Lulu Love

2011-02-13T22:29:00.001-08:00

My sister's childhood nickname is Lulu and my name has always been Keke. A few B&W frames from today.

Hope you have a lovely Love Day.

My sister photographed in the natural light studio, Grants Pass, Oregon

2011-02-11T11:02:00.000-08:00

This darling little video was put together by my good friend Sabrina who's beginning to study videography. I'm so excited to see how her art of photography & videography grow. I'm so thrilled with this video she quickly put together from a handful of clips (I didn't even realize she was filming) together while in Aptos (for my most recent shoot posted here on the blog) and being interviewed about my business in the hills in Grants Pass, OR (you can see my downtown area behind me in the video). Now can you see why I always return here?

Wreckless Photography from Sabrina Miller on Vimeo.

The Hensons in Santa Cruz

2011-02-10T12:18:00.000-08:00

Shari Shababe is a photographer & the wonder woman behind Mamatography--workshops in Texas for moms with cameras ... check it out!.

Dane Brainofdane is a genius, passionate writer who also happens to be a jack of all trades--dabbling in things like fantastically fun videography and all kinds of handiworks.

Together, they made a Babeofdane.

The three combined make an incredibly loving & inspiring team.

Shari contacted me months ago about the possibility of photographing them in Texas when I head out there next, but when I saw her facebook status update about being in California the exact weekend I would be visiting, we knew it was meant to happen. I'm so grateful to these two for the short few times we've had together, it always leaves me wanting more time with them. This time, my friend Sabrina and I were able to rest and visit with their family in their vacation home, which was so lovely. Their entire family are gems! Salt of the Earth, I tell you! Shari & Dane are extraordinary parents and their little boy is a bundle of delight!

These images were photographed in Aptos, California (Santa Cruz County) last month. What a gorgeous, gorgeous time of year in the Bay.

BabyLike

2011-02-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

My mom, (Diana, "LadyDi", LadyKnitster) and I have been flirting with the idea of running a home-based, private business together for years; I never knew what that would look like, but we're starting to see our little seeds being watered and grown into pretty little hair pieces and I feel so inspired!

Wait, so what I'm saying is .. I get to 1) work with my awesome, hilarious, sarcastic, talented mom (who can bring to life anything we dream up) 2) hang out at home 3) run little crafty errands 4) pick out materials, color palettes, inventory, etc. ? Really? Amazing. We've been participating in local craft biz gatherings (at my photography studio, Amour Decor, and around Southern Oregon) for the last few months. It feels so great to be a part of our community in this way; I've been a photographer now for five fingers, so to branch out creatively in another manner appeases the gemini in me. :) I need to have 150 kabillion projects going on at the same time or I'm not happy. No ... really.

Moving on ... today we put the last few Lady Like Winter 2010-2011 catalog items for the new baby line, BabyLike online. So, now we also make darling little heart & flower headbands for sweet baby girls! I could eat those yummy colors. This week, we're also adding a new children's line (toddlers to preteens) which is made of 100% to-die-for cuteness. Thanks to all my friends who've acquired headbands from our little online store and at shows -- we appreciate every.single.customer. :) Word has it, you might even spot some of our designs on the amazing styling sets at Shannon & Millie's workshop at WPPI this year: 777 Kids Shootout.

Blessings this week.

Lady Like Shop including:
the BabyLike line
the children's line (coming soon!)

Jamie Delaine Design, Elements

2011-02-08T10:07:00.004-08:00

I just wrapped up a darling little project working on re-designing Jamie Delaine's blog and a few matching elements in her ShowIt website. More on those.

I'm headed to Europe next week, last minute style. I'll be stopping in Seattle first visit very special vagabonders .. and then off to Norway--and oh, how I've missed it! How I love this random life of mine! I'll be spending a month working on blog designs, shooting my lil heart out (f you know of anyone who could use pretty wreckless images *wink wink*), and spending time with my wonderful friend, Andreas.

Step Outside-In

2011-02-07T13:41:00.002-08:00

Stop and smell the inspiration. There's nothing quite like the sun that can bring me out of a wintery funk. When that cool February's light filters through my window, I begin seeing again. These are a few images from this morning's bedroom illuminations, inspirations. Now, back to work I go.

Portland Peek

2011-02-03T22:30:00.002-08:00

Portland, Oregon (Alberta District)

In These Arms

2011-01-26T23:18:00.005-08:00

Headed to Portland tomorrow morning through the weekend and next week. More on that.

Born to hold you in these arms.
Aptos, CA

Senior, Sassy

2011-01-25T13:53:00.002-08:00

It's the perfect day for a meltdown.

Kel & Sullysaurus Rex

2011-01-23T09:05:00.008-08:00

Kelley is my BFF. Her husband is so amazing that he flew her out here for a week to visit me as a birthday present this past December. I am forever grateful! I've missed her so. She's with child (or dinosaur? we're hoping!) .. and his name is Sully. We sat on the couch and watched as he rolled and rolled in her belly. I miss feeling him karate kick against my hand and I can't wait to meet the lil fellow. Kelley started an awesome personal blog (she's so crafty & homemakery!): Monkeys & Puppets.

The white dress with the lace tie is actually a catholic robe/thrift find (gasp!) which we altered one night. it originally was a looong robe with huge, long sleeves and no lace tie (we cut the bottom of the dress and sewed it to create the tie) check out the process:

Many of her images were shot at my friend Deborah's beautiful Applegate Valley Lavender Farm (even though, the lavender isn't in season in the winter). She also has gorgeous chickens, which ended up being perfect, since Kelley's been bugging me about doing a chicken shoot with her since I met her four years ago! PERFETTO!

Lady

2011-01-20T00:30:00.001-08:00

Peek at a Lady Like winter shoot .. up & coming. And Spring is right around the corner.

See a few new heartsy, flirty items here: LADY LIKE ETSY.

Twinkle

2011-01-19T11:02:00.002-08:00

From a recent boudoir session--I get so lucky with these glamorous girls.

Between The Lines

2011-01-17T19:41:00.000-08:00

So, so, so, so excited about this session shot this week in Aptos, CA with these amazing, inspiring, and lovely friends.

I Will Be In Portland, Ore.

2011-01-10T01:00:00.001-08:00

I'm headed to Portland, Oregon January 28-30th. Please contact me if you'd like to grab some coffee (Stumptown), schedule a shoot, or book a mentoring session. Thanks!

I Will Be In The Bay Area, California This Weekend

2011-01-09T05:00:00.000-08:00

I'm headed to the Bay Area (Sonoma, San Francisco Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, etc.) this weekend, if you're interested in shoots or mentoring. If you're around the area and interested, please shoot me an email with your information and nature of your session and I'll get back to you ASAP with details--I only have a couple spots to fill. Thanks!

Saint

2011-01-09T03:08:00.000-08:00

My favourite lady of the city.

Caserta, Italy

Boggle Your Mind

2011-01-08T01:12:00.002-08:00

If you've come to my blog recently, you might have noticed a little sprucing up of the design and the addition of a sidebar of information on the right side. This space is for travel dates + locations of my upcoming trips. If you're interested in a friendly meeting-up, signing up for a class, a customizable mentoring session, or a photoshoot in any of these areas in the US or internationally, please email me for more information and to register/book. I'll be adding more dates as I set them in stone. I'm a vagabondgirl, so the opportunity to take my art on the road inspires me beyond belief!

If you don't see your location listed, but would be interested in gathering, please email me to add your city to the list!

Thanks so much!

From our trip to Harris Beach, Oregon this summer.

Everchange

2011-01-07T19:56:00.005-08:00

Sometimes, you just have to get away. A few months ago, I took a trip with my friend Sabrina to Harris Beach, Oregon, on the coast. More from the story soonishly.

Wreckless Layla Boudoir Sessions

2011-01-07T01:59:00.003-08:00

I'm happy to officially offer boudoir sessions at my studio in downtown Grants Pass, Oregon! I'm running a special that includes a coffee table book with your session fee, so check out this fun online brochure for more information--what they are, what's included, and how to book one for yourself (although, the last one I photographed was a gift from a friend!).

Home & / OR Place

2011-01-05T17:45:00.004-08:00

In between editing images, blog designing, and workshop planning, I discovered a rogue folder titled CA on my laptop yesterday. The images within were from my favourite day of shooting in my bustling town of Caserta, Italy. I'm so grateful I dedicated a day to spend cataloging life there. It's so easy to watch time pass and not pick up my camera when I'm traveling--so much to do and see, it takes time to pause and capture it all on a physical medium.

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about my life there and miss the people (the characters,), the food, the castle, the loud street vendors downstairs, my wonderful landlord, my old elevator, and the casual strolls to buy my morning cappuccino. I can't wait to finish editing this gem of a set from my travels, but in the meantime, here's a couple of my beautiful town.

Caserta, Italy

Some Summer

2011-01-04T00:29:00.003-08:00

Pups, Personality, and a Lobster

2010-12-16T20:12:00.007-08:00

Grants Pass, Oregon

The Boersmas on a Sunny Winter Day

2010-12-13T19:50:00.007-08:00

Grants Pass, Oregon

Thanks to KelleyPhoto for hanging out and shooting this wonderful family with me! :)

Kel & Sul

2010-12-10T21:29:00.005-08:00

Pleased To Meet You

2010-11-30T19:57:00.007-08:00

Thanksgivings!

2010-11-25T14:23:00.003-08:00

so Good:

love.
real friends (as real as they get).
when friends find
love.

.. and the magic of when it all begins & ends with love.

Grants Pass, Oregon

Kelsey & Brian | Wedding at The Bard Mansion

2010-11-23T17:42:00.010-08:00

This post is for my dear friend Kelsey and her dearest of dears, Brian, on their wedding day. I've been friends with Kelsey since we sang in a children's church choir when we were single-digits-old. She was also my first senior portrait "client" when we were in high school and I was photographing my high school friends for fun with my Pentax K1000 (before I had any clue I'd be doing this as a job...maybe I can scrounge up some of those negatives, eh, Kels?) and she was one of the first people to hire me when I opened shop four years ago. It's safe to say she's always believed in me and in my vision as a photographer and I'm so honored to have such a supportive friend.

I can't tell you how happy I am now that they've found each other! As a surprise for Brian while he was overseas in the military all of this last year, Kelsey made a gorgeous coffee table book out of her Wreckless boudoir session and gave it to him on their wedding night. I'm pretty sure it was an incredible surprise! Blessings to you both! (Like I mentioned before, my best of friends get the biggest of blog posts! I'm sure you won't mind.) ;)

Many thanks to another very close friend of mine, Sabrina Miller from Flashbird Photography, for assisting me!

The Bard Mansion
Port Hueneme, California

Later Skater

2010-11-21T11:57:00.003-08:00

Grants Pass, Oregon

Where The Winter Is Kind

2010-11-20T12:22:00.001-08:00

Excerpt from The VagabondBond.
My friends, Gracie, Anna Joy, and Sabrina.

Danielle, Wreckless Senior Rep: North Valley High School

2010-11-20T01:17:00.007-08:00

'Tis the season for senior portraits (my FAVOURITE time of year)!

This girl has more attitude, spunk, and personality in that little body than I've ever seen in one person. I eat her up! Nom nom nom. :)

Thanks Kim for hanging out and being my willing (and might i add, cuter-than-heck) assistant. :)

Grants Pass, Oregon

WRECKLESS HOLIDAY SESSIONS!

2010-11-19T15:00:00.000-08:00

...they're here! $25 off of my mini-session fee & includes greeting cards with a holiday design and your favourite image(s) printed on them!

First Class Tickets

2010-11-18T18:03:00.006-08:00

These are my best friend's kiddos...hence the enormous post! Oh, happy day!

Applegate, Oregon

I photographed Ben in Laurie's belly over three years ago!

Winterberries

2010-11-18T15:01:00.000-08:00

"There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you...In spring, summer, and fall, people sort of have an open season on each other; only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself." -Ruth Stout

ॐ

2010-11-17T23:06:00.002-08:00

Crispy, cold winter senior sessions in the mountains. Mmm.

You're good. You're very good.

2010-11-17T10:21:00.005-08:00

I usually don't post Wreckless boudoir sessions, only to keep my client's intimate sessions private .. however, because I love this sweet girl's 1940's style so much, I had to include some fully-clothed peeks from a recent session. I'm addicted to TCM's 1940's movies (I'm usually watching one while I'm editing--a guilty pleasure), so when Casina told me she was passionate about that same era, I was overjoyed to run with her inspiration, as it is oft my own. Make-up & hair, by me. Wardrobing, by Casina, herself (I know, AMAZING!).

One Heart For Two

2010-11-14T11:18:00.003-08:00

Florence, Italy

I must keep myself from sifting through catalogs of a previous Italian life lest my heart be torn in two.

Half of Two Wholes

2010-11-02T18:47:00.001-07:00

Just a little fun indoor sesh with some very close friends of mine...part of a larger all-encompassing shoot, but to be continued later.

For The Fall.

2010-11-01T18:29:00.005-07:00

Yay for senior guys! I don't get many of them, but they're always so neat to photograph and get to know. Matt Gibson is Christie's brother. :) They're both such sweet and respectful kids, I wish them both the best now that Christie's in college and her brother is headed there this year.

Grants Pass, OR

Jeepers

2010-10-31T22:05:00.002-07:00

Happy Anniversalloween!

2010-10-31T04:00:00.001-07:00

One year ago today, I moved to Italy.
My word, do I miss it so.

The time living there, and now here, it has passed so incredibly quickly. This is why it's important to make travel (if it's in your heart to Go), a priority. Go now. Go while there's still time. I'm already dreaming up where I'll be headed next when I demand an opportunity to present itself. To see more where this came from (and not just from me), check out VagabondBond .. I dare you not to get the travel bug. :)

Blessings & Travel Mercies ..

Rome (Trastevere), Italy

Click here to see more of my images from my Italian life.

Birds of a Feather

2010-10-27T21:59:00.001-07:00

Grants Pass, Oregon

The Sleeping Dragon

2010-10-26T19:17:00.005-07:00

In my studio, Grants Pass, Oregon

RAWr

2010-10-24T18:28:00.002-07:00

Grants Pass, Oregon in the studio.

Monkeying Around

2010-10-24T14:31:00.002-07:00

Grants Pass, Oregon in the studio.

The Best Of What Will

2010-10-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

My good friend and amazing stylist and make up & hair artist, Tia's firstborn son got hitched to a gorgeous, sweet gal in Oregon this Fall. Tia exquisitely designed & styled the entire wedding.

Even though their big day was the only day this summer with torrential downpours, these two remained entirely positive and their hearts' joy, absolutely affixed the entire day! Nothing could thwart a love like that.

Medford, Oregon

She's Where The Summer Went

2010-10-21T00:23:00.000-07:00

All In Fun, Fun In All

2010-10-10T19:18:00.002-07:00

Grant Me A Makayla

2010-10-05T19:40:00.005-07:00

Huge thanks to Whistling Duck Farm in the Applegate Valley, Oregon for letting us wander and explore, chase each other, and relax at sunset on your amazing property!

Family Portrait Session, Grants Pass, Oregon

Eat Your Heart Out!

2010-10-02T23:22:00.006-07:00

In-natural-light-studio baby pictures have quickly become one of my favorite kinds of shoots. The images below were shot as part of my new in-studio mini-shoots (which are highly affordable and extremely fun .. just ask little Lexi (granted, she is the smiliest, cutest, sweetest, and easiest-to-shoot one year-old on the planet))!

Anna K | Senior Portraits Hidden Valley High School

2010-09-26T11:26:00.004-07:00

Grants Pass, Oregon

Kimberly, Wreckless Senior Rep: Grants Pass High School

2010-09-25T23:57:00.005-07:00

Kimberly is such a delightful, genuine, & sweet human being. So honored to call her my own senior wrecklessgirl. Thanks so much to the amazing folks at Pennington Farms for allowing us to use their space as an incredibly stunning background to our senior shoot! Check them out for homemade amazing treats!

Anna, Anna

2010-09-22T21:53:00.002-07:00

Senior Portraits are in full force this Fall and I just adore this sweet girl!

Darian, Wreckless Senior Rep: Hidden Valley

2010-09-12T23:09:00.004-07:00

Darian is my Senior Representative for Hidden Valley High School in Grants Pass, Oregon. You may recognize her because she's been my assistant-intern for the past three years (love you, girl!)! I'm so thrilled it's her turn for once to be the one in front of the camera for hours!
More to come, I just grabbed some favourites from this evening!

For those senior girls interested, I have found a senior rep for North Valley & Hidden Valley, but I'm still looking for a senior to represent Grants Pass High School. To inquire, please shoot me an email through my website: www.wrecklessphotography.com. Thanks!

2011 Senior Reps!

2010-09-09T21:34:00.005-07:00

It's my favorite time of year! Senior portrait time! I'm still looking for senior reps for a few of the remaining Grants Pass/Southern Oregon high schools! If you're interested in applying, please email me through my website www.wrecklessphotography.com. If you're chosen to be the senior representative of your high school, you get a free Wreckless senior photoshoot and lots of other goodies as a thank you!

Rylan & Tinkertoys

2010-09-06T22:55:00.004-07:00

I shot Rylan's one-year-old session on the perfect of days for shooting at the new natural light studio and at a farm. A thousand thank yous to Debbie out at the Applegate Valley Lavender Farm. The way this weather's cooling down here so quickly, I'm grateful I have this gorgeous inside space to keep my clients warm and cozy in this winter.

A Little Ham!

2010-09-05T23:57:00.001-07:00

In-studio, Grants Pass, Oregon

A Shot In The Dark

2010-09-01T12:00:00.005-07:00

Can't get enough of this lady. The darker images were shot long after dusk. I could barely even see to focus my camera, but the canon 5d rocks like that. Most of the grain on those images I added in post-production. I love shooting in Bend, Oregon--it's probably my favourite place in the whole wide world to do portrait sessions.

Last year, Marfa [trip] visited Bend (check it out here, and while you're at it, browse through the the newest image posts documenting where we went this year .. MOAB!) if you're ever interested in shooting in Bend, Oregon, I have plenty of family members living there--so email me for session info!

Lady Like

2010-08-31T09:08:00.006-07:00

I recently photographed my mother's entire catalog of Lady Like flower clips in the new studio. I'm in awe of the amazing light that comes through the studio now that it's renovated. I moved into a space downtown in the Del*ght building where my friend & photographer, Heather of House of James Photography runs her two busy businesses. We started ripping things apart to create a usable/shoot-able space last month and I'm so excited that it's almost done. Oregon gets pretty chilly in the winter, so it'll be such a blessing to have a warm, cozy space to hold photo sessions (boudoir and seniors!!) during that time. If you've know me, you know that having a natural-light studio space to call my own has been a dream for a long, long time.

Here are a few mobile tidbits from renovation time (it was extremely liberating to rip siding off of a wall, let me tell you)! Thanks to all the amazing friends and family who have helped us during that time!

You can see the after images I shot in the new studio for my mom's catalog in a few of my recent posts as well as her entire gorgeous Lady Like collection on etsy, etsy.com/shop/ladyknitster.

We're having an official first Open House this friday at the Del*ght studio from 7-9pm, which is also going to be a First Friday event for downtown Grants Pass. If you're in Southern Oregon, email me and I'll send you the details. We'll have gourmet cupcakes, amazing local wine, a photo booth, a wonderful musician, and gorgeous art from a local mutli-media artist!

Like a Lady

2010-08-26T12:40:00.003-07:00

An image from a catalog shoot done in the new studes .. more on that soonishly.

Misplaced Mama

2010-08-24T12:15:00.002-07:00

An excerpt from this morning's reads I found a valuable reminder of Ought:

via Misplaced Mama and this post:

"Mama, Who sent us this?

Mama did. I hand her the cheap yellow hopefully PVC plastic free sippy cup filled with milk.

Tanks mama. She receives it. Drinks. Smiles.

My two year old daughter uses the word Sent in place of bought or buy, give or gave. I think so may gifts come via the post, she equates goods with sending. Grandma’s coloring books and crafts, Mimi’s cookies and unicorn underwear, Aunt Diane’s novelty items….Hello Kitty and Princess overthrow.

I like it. Better even. Bought infers a cash exchange in my paradigm and give even infers a sense of some loss. But Sent is like flying, energetic consciousness soaring, rising a current of whatever tidal you choose or direct it. All things have been sent, literally or physically. Love and and hate. The Sun sent the moon. My womb sent the spark an egg. My community sends support.

The sender’s boundaries are blurred; me, you, him, her. A symbiotic and symbolic relationship, no less. A need for both, the aim or aimless release and the conscious or unconscious catch. It’s a continual exchange of gifts, like our breath; the out sends itself to the in, the in offers itself back to the out. The slide and spin, the tight and loosen, the squeeze and release. I hope I will always remember to nod to the abundance endlessly full to the edge of nothingness."