The weekend leading up to the Fourth of July our family headed to the Oregon Coast to the beaches in Lincoln City. We were in desperate need of a getaway. It’s been a stressful year, we were so grateful for the oppotunity to be out in nature away from life’s responsibilities. We had no interest in doing all the beach store shopping. We were happies to have our toes buring in the sand our hair in the wind. It was also a delight to pick up my camera again. I haven’t had the creative energy I used to have. Getting out of a space that keeps me so busy, helped reegnite my creativity Of course, I still have to parent when I’m taking pictures, but it helps me pause and pay attention to the good and the beauty that is in front of me, rather than just the challenges. Here are some of my favorite images I took during our trip.

Photos at the beach are some of the most beautiful, artistic images, as the light is so pure. Check out this family session I did at the ocean on Rockaway Beach. The first was a documentary session, the second was multi-generational family portraits.