The Season of Giving

Giving is a very important need in my life. Formerly, as a teacher, I had many opportunities throughout the year for giving. There were often students in my school or classroom that could use extra assistance. Our school faithfully gave out more than 25 Christmas baskets to families in our school.

Now staying home with my children, although I give to them everyday, I was missing the good feelings you get when you help someone truly in need. I had to seek out places to give using my talent of photography. Last holiday season I took family portraits for residents staying in My Father's House, a non-profit homeless shelter for families with children. Recently joining Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep has helped fill that need for giving.

This year I have also connected with Bethany House. This is a wonderful non-profit home here in Gresham for expectant teen mothers. I am able to take intimate, professional images of these newborns when they are born. I have posted the two newest babies to the home. Another one should be here by February.

If you are looking for a place to give this holiday season, please consider these wonderful non-profit charities. They could all use a little help this holiday season!

Christmas Craze.

It has been busy and cold, but the sessions just keep coming. Here are a few from the past few weeks. I had a great time making cards this year for many of you. I will show them off after the holidays so I don't ruin any surprises for those of you still mailing them out.

2008 has been a fantastic year for Pure Image Photography. I will be spending some much anticipated time with my family over the next couple of weeks. My kids are definitely excited about some extra mommy time (like they don't get enough already :) and my husband is looking forward to me being around a little more. I will also be taking this time to reflect on the business aspect of things finding ways to improve. There are some big changes coming so stay tuned!

Baby D ~ Sneak Peak

Sunday morning started bright and early with this 5 day old. The session was by far my easiest newborn session to date. Everyone was relaxed and we just went with the flow. All of it :) Don't worry . . . everything washed up clean!

Baby D was a star! and so was the rest of the family. I can't wait to meet up with you all again in February. Here is a sneak peak while I finish the editing for the gallery.

Here is a comment challenge for you guys. Get 20 comments on the blog from friends and family by the time you place your order and I have a great gift for you guys! Ready, set, GO!

{K} Senior Sneak Peak

I spent a COLD, breezy, and sometimes downright windy Sunday afternoon with a fantastically, photogenic senior from David Douglas. We started at the waterfront and ended in Troutdale. I am sure she was glad to warm up when all was said and done.

I have no idea how I am going to narrow down the gallery there are SO MANY great shots. I definitely have my work cut out. Here are a few for a sneak peak.

I will extend a comment challenge to you. Get 15 comments on this post by the time you place your order and I have a fantastic gift to send your way.

Thanks for a great session!

Collages

Here are a couple of sibling collages. I have added some examples to the collage gallery on the website if you haven't checked them out lately.

Catching up

My head is still spinning from all the great sessions I have done since my last posting. I have an order list a mile long. The "package man" as my kids call him knocks on my door daily. I promise the pictures are coming :) I thought I needed to post a few favorites from some recent sessions, just so you know I am still alive!

Senior Sneak Peak 2

And my second senior this weekend couldn't pass up the weather and fall colors either. Now is a great time to beat those yearbook deadlines and even have prints back in time for Christmas.

L. I will extend the same challenge to you. Get 15 of your friends and family members to leave a comment on this post and you will have a fun surprise as well delivered with your prints.

Thanks for being daring and striking a pose :) Your gallery will be up soon too!

Senior Sneak Peak 1

It is definitely senior season. It couldn't have been a better weekend to take advantage of the warm weather and beautiful colors. I had a great time with S trekking from the park to downtown.

Here is a challenge for you S! Get 15 friends or family members to leave a comment on this post and I will throw in a fun little gift with your order :)

Your gallery will be up soon!

Busy Weekend

This past weekend was photography filled! It started out early on Saturday up at Washington Park with a Portrait Party. Families braved the chilly weather, taking breaks to warm up in the cars, but we came away with some fantastic captures. Here are few of my favorites.




This past weekend was photography filled! It started out early on Saturday up at Washington Park with a Portrait Party. Families braved the chilly weather, taking breaks to warm up in the cars, but we came away with some fantastic captures. Here are few of my favorites.

And a few more

Thanks everyone, for a great party!

Because I know you can't wait!

One event, two days, eighteen families, and twenty-two kids! All the sessions were amazing and I CANNOT wait to show you all your full galleries! While you are waiting I have readied some sneak peaks for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

Some More

Some More

And the final few.

Thanks again for making this a GREAT success! Can't wait to see you all in a few weeks!
~Brigett

Portraits in the Pearl ~ Gorgeous weather this weekend!

Take advantage of the gorgeous weather forecast for the weekend. I still have appointments available for Portraits in the Pearl. It looks like we will be outside! Call 503.704.7665 or email info@pureimagephotos.com to book an appointment.

This will be a great opportunity to get the perfect Christmas card shot. Custom design cards will be available for purchase. Great photo gifts such as ornaments, jewelry, bags, and collages make fun, personalized Christmas gifts.

Vote for Molly!

I ran across a blog that is hosting a photography contest. I entered my favorite picture of Molly. I will post it below just so know what it looks like (it may look familiar to some of you :) I would love your help racking up the votes!

If you follow this link ~Contest~ the second post down is the contest. Molly is on the second page, top row, fourth photo over. To vote click on the thumbnail which will pull up a larger picture. At the bottom of this picture you see Vote for image 0039. click that and enter your email address. Only one vote per email so you will have to pass it around. Thanks!