Rosemary Ragusa Photography

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2013-01-01T09:30:00.000-08:00

Hi There,

If you've found this blog and are wondering where I went...

Check out my new blog: www.rosemaryragusa.com

Thank you!

Photography Studio for Rent in SW Portland, Oregon, 2nd & Ash

2011-10-12T11:38:00.000-07:00

1000+ Square foot studio in a fabulous location ready to rent by the day or half day.
The studio is located on the 2nd floor of the Wachsmuth Building constructed in 1892 in Old Town Portland.
Half day rental (4 hours) w/o lights $150, with lights $200
Full day rental (10 hours) w/o lights $250, with lights $325
Pricing for larger commercial jobs is quoted on a per job basis.
3 head dynalite kit & white or gray backdrop included in second price.
Also includes:
Garment Racks
Pro Steamer
Wi-Fi speaker system
A fantastic selection of vintage furniture (perfect for Boudoir photography)
Lots of natural light
Small getting ready / meeting area and kitchenette.
*Sorry, not wheel chair accessible.
Call for more info 503-313-2427 or email info@rosemaryragusa.com
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2011-02-15T16:22:00.001-08:00

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Winter Wedding Photography at the Rose Garden - Portland, OR

2011-01-20T22:56:00.000-08:00

We couldn't be happier for our studio neighbor Megan (the florist extraordinaire behind Fieldwork), who was recently wed to her handsome new husband Corey. We were lucky enough to photograph Megan & Corey's exciting day, which was held in SW Portland at the gorgeous Rose Garden (in season or out of bloom, the place is a feast for the eyes). The affair was quite modest but totally lovely, with close family in attendance. Megan's magnificent vintage wedding dress is from Xtabay vintage clothing boutique (where else could you find such a stunning gown?) and the men's suits are by the exceptional Portland tailors Duchess Clothier. What a well-outfitted couple! Check out the rest of the shots from Megan & Corey's big day in their gallery.

Watch this slideshow of our favorite images.

A celebration of union at Timberline Lodge! - Commitment Ceremony Photography

2009-09-03T19:26:00.000-07:00

I love my job! This summer I had the pleasure of planning and photographing Rich and Kevin's lovely wedding at Timberline Lodge. It was classic and elegant, just like they are. They poured their hearts into every detail, making it a very special day. The live music by Matthew Kern and the Rose City Hot Club gave the day extra celebratory flair. The weather couldn't have been more clear and temperate. It was the perfect summer day in Oregon.

Enjoy this slideshow.
All of the photos from the day can be seen in the galleries.

Amber & Tyler's Beautiful Wedding by the park!

2009-08-29T13:04:00.000-07:00

Amber and Tyler's wedding this summer reminded me of something I absolutely love about the people in Portland... they do their own thing. I just loved their details and the thoughtful ceremony they put together. It was a lovely mix of traditional and unique ideas. Despite the fact that it was insanely hot that day, everyone danced and enjoyed the splendid uniting of Amber and Tyler.

Watch this Slideshow of the festivities!
You can see all of the photos from their fabulous wedding in the Galleries.

The Allan Family - Family Portraits

2009-08-12T12:45:00.000-07:00

This summer family members dashed into town to see the adorable little Caius. Grandma Sheryll, Aunt Amy and Uncle Steve were in town for a visit when we got together for a family portrait session at the studio as a special gift for Sheryll's birthday. Caius did not approve of our plans at all, but we managed to get him to cooperate for a few group shots. I love the black and white photo of Brad, Naomi, and Caius.
See all of the photos from our session in the gallery.

Beautiful men in a beautiful place! Rich and Kevin's Wedding at Timberline.

2009-08-11T16:57:00.001-07:00

This Sunday I was blessed with the opportunity to witness and photograph the nuptials of Kevin and Rich at Timberline Lodge. We all had such a great time. The ceremony brought tears of joy to the eyes of all who witnessed it. This was my first attempt at wedding planning and design, it was really fun. I learned a lot and had help from some of Portland's finest artist, florists, musicians, event planners and photographers. Many thanks to Brooke, Cara from Affairs in Bloom, Matthew, Andrew, Katie, and the Rose City Hot Club. Together we helped piece together an event that was very memorable and one that truly captured the style and grace of Rich and Kevin... If I don't say so myself, tee hee. I've included a couple of gorgeous portraits of the fellas. There are many more to come, check back at the end of the month.

Caius and Grammy Sheryll, what's cuter than that?

2009-08-07T18:15:00.000-07:00

Heather and Gabe's Very 80's Wedding

2009-08-05T15:43:00.000-07:00

You know those friends who will do just about anything for you? Example, Heather and Gabe. I had some fun outfits for them to put on and asked them to prance around Portland for me, and low and behold, they did it! It was soooo fun. Here are some of my favorites from our "80's" Session. Special Thanks to Cara fromAffairs in Bloom for the lovely bouquet and boutonnière. And Michelle Lagos for the amazing hair and make up work, I love it, we told her "think Dynasty" and she really came through! The totally awesome outfit bits were purchased at a couple of cool shops in Portland. Avant Garden on SE Stark and 28th, the 6 on SE Division around 36th Ave.,and the every faithful Goodwill on SE 6th and Stevens.

Check out the Slideshow from our day o' fun, with music from one of my favorite Portland bands, Sexton Blake!

Amber & Tyler tie the knot! - Wedding Photography Portland, Oregon

2009-08-04T19:38:00.000-07:00

On a hot summer night this July, Amber and Tyler pledged their love and devotion to each other in front of a gathering of family and friends. It was so lovely. This is one of my favorite photos from the day. I love how happy they look.
So cute! They topped the night off with delicious food and awesome dancing. More to come soon!

Michelle and Patrick's BEAUTIFUL wedding at the Grotto!

2009-07-28T15:49:00.000-07:00

See more getting ready photos

Portrait Gallery

Ceremony Photos

Check out the reception photos!

On July 11th, I got to be a part of Michelle and Patrick's gorgeous wedding at The Grotto the Northeast Portland. Michelle and her bridesmaids all wore vintage dresses which were unique and lovely. The ladies got their dresses at Ray's Ragtime a fabulous vintage shop in town (just in case you feel like shopping!). Every detail of the wedding was thoughtfully considered and personal.

The reception took place at the Courtyard Marriott North Harbor overlooking the Columbia River. A really beautiful spot, the light was absolutely perfect! Jim Brown and his orchestra provided awesome jazzy tunes. Michelle and Patrick were glowing with happiness on their big day! Enjoy the slideshow of my favorite images from their wedding day. Congratulations you two lovebirds!

See all of the photos from Michelle and Patrick's wedding in the galleries.

Happy Birthday to a super hot momma!

2009-07-28T13:46:00.000-07:00

This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Laura's Birthday party at the rooftop bar of the Nines Hotel, Departure. It's such a great place for a party and it was an amazing Portland summer night. Laura and her friends danced the night away to awesome 80's tunes, provided by DJ Yaz! What a fabulous party. This is my favorite photo from the party of Laura and her husband Matt.

More to come soon.

The Charming Chalmers Family

2009-07-21T11:05:00.000-07:00

what a cutie!

This summer I have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful families. The Chalmers family is one of my very favorites. They are so loving and fun. And, they have an adorable baby and pup (I think the pup is a little jealous these days). Take a look at the slideshow and gallery from our first session. I look forward to seeing them about every 3 months as I will be documenting the first year of the little guy's life. Documenting a child's life is one of my favorite things in the world to do!

Rachell & Patrick's gorgeous wedding at Mount Hood B&B!

2009-07-17T18:15:00.000-07:00

June 27th was such a beautiful day! Rachell and Patrick had a fabulous wedding filled with happy family and friends. Their ceremony was a unique mix that they took the time to create themselves, making it so personal and touching. Mount Hood Bed and Breakfast is always a great place for a party. As you can see in the photographs Rachell and Patrick were glowing with joy. Congratulations to a wonderful pair! Check out the slideshow of my favorite images from the day.
If you still want more, view the galleries.

The Neilsen Group Event at the Nines!

2009-07-16T10:40:00.001-07:00

Last night I had a great time photographing an event for the Neilsen group on the roof top bar of the new Nines Hotel in downtown Portland.

View the gallery of photos.

Winner!

2009-07-15T13:49:00.001-07:00

Jenna Hill and Cris Pera
The Artisan Custom Framing And Gallery in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Photography by mon Amour photography
The winning entry for June is this classy, well put together photograph. The judges appreciated how the gray tones in the Darma frame match the photo and the way the white diamond pattern relates to the formal tuxedos. The addition of the silver fillet speaks to the dressiness of the occasion and adds depth to the design, making it look like a window into a private moment. We’re sure the lucky customers were thrilled to hang such an elegant reminder of the special day on their wall.

Nellie Seigel
Creative Director
Bella Moulding

Special Thanks to Bruce and Steve for allowing me to show off their beautiful faces!

Lucy, the Mamas and the Papa!

2009-07-09T14:57:00.000-07:00

I was so honored to be part of Father's Day this year with Lucy, her mamas and her papa, Brad. There are SOOOOO many cute photos of Lucy is was hard to choose. Here is a selection of my favorites. The rest of the photos from our shoot can be seen in the gallery.
What an adorable little foursome!

Fun with the Young kids!

2009-07-08T10:50:00.000-07:00

I have to confess, I have the greatest "job"! I love getting to know people and taking photos of them that they will keep for a lifetime. Nothing makes me happier than a visit with the Young Family. They are so sweet and they have the most adorable munchkins! Here's proof.

Check out the full gallery of images from our latest photo shoot.

The Beautiful Allan Family

2009-07-03T13:05:00.000-07:00

Um, I love these people! Look at how adorable they are. We spent about an hour in their home with the little pumpkin, trying to get him to release the pacifier was the hardest part! I love how proud daddy looks in some of the shots.

Such a beautiful little baby boy! The doggies are so jealous!

Congratulations Brad and Naomi.

View their slideshow.
Take a look at the gallery of photos.

Daily Awards photo contest!

2009-06-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I occasionally enter photos in the daily photo contests they have at http://www.dailyawards.com just for fun. So far I've won twice in the Signature Category for wedding photography. Not a big deal, but it's kinda fun to win, even when the award is... nothin'.

Heather Getting Ready

Camera: Canon 5D | Lens: 28-135 mm
Rating: 6.8333 (28,675/51,930) | Signature: 6.8485 (29,388/51,930)
Category: Weddings | by: Rosemary Ragusa
Heather putting an earring on before the wedding

Ana's Party!

2009-06-18T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hey! This is my favorite photo of Ana from her party this past weekend. She's so cute. Check out all the photos from the night in these two galleries:

Red Carpet Arrivals
Party Time!

STUDIO GRAND OPENING PARTY!!

2009-06-14T14:53:00.000-07:00

Come one, come all! We're finally having a party to celebrate the opening of the new Mon Amour Photography / BEET Illustrations and Design Studio. There will be fun, wine & beer, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and a Silent Art Auction (hopefully, probably, maybe an awesome dj). Please join us, it will be no fun without you!
Location:
2505 SE 11th Ave Suite 107
Portland, OR 97202 US
When:
Friday, June 26, 7:00PM

Baby Update!

2009-06-08T14:08:00.000-07:00

Caius is here! Brad & Naomi's beautiful baby boy came along a bit early!
Congratulations!

Super beautiful pregnant lady and all around wonderful person.

2009-06-04T09:18:00.001-07:00

Some of my dearest past wedding clients (turned friends) are having their first baby! Some of you may recognize Naomi from my website and wedding albums. She and Brad are so GORGEOUS... the kid is going to have the most sparkly eyes, great cheek bones and a winning smile (luck devil!). Here are photos that I recently took of the sassy Mrs. Allan at 8 and a half months pregnant. She is the picture of glowing momma beauty. I can't wait to see their little munchkin when he arrives later this month.
Congratulations Naomi and Brad!
You can see all of the photos we took that day in the gallery, although you'll have to ask Naomi or Brad for the secret code.

My Pal Peggy!

2009-06-03T12:52:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody, it's Peggy! Peggy is a friend o' mine through my BNI group. She runs her own company, Bridge City Cleaning. Her folks do the best job! They are on time and reliable. And my house and studio just shine every time they visit! Peggy and I had a fun afternoon in the park, check out all of the portraits from our session in her gallery.

Fun at the house! - Family Portraits Portland, Oregon

2009-05-25T20:05:00.000-07:00

The door opened and I stepped into the bounding energy of the Sills house. Immediately the kids began leading me around their house, showing me their favorite things. Even giving tips on their favorite family photos. And Lucy the dog took to leaning on me right away (word has it this is a good thing). One of my favorite things in the world is getting to know a family. I love watching kids run around and play or ham it up for the camera. It's so nice that it is such an important part of my job. The better I know a family the better I get at capturing them at their most relaxed, real moments. I look forward to many more portrait sessions with this warm and welcoming family.
Check out this slideshow of my favorite images from our session.

The Strut Fashion Show

2009-05-24T11:01:00.001-07:00

This year I've been honored with the task of being the sponsor photographer for Basic Rights Oregon. The most recent event was the Strut fashion show. The Luxe Autohaus was filled with some of Portland's most fabulous people. A number of local fashion design talents were represented in the show. They were awesome, check out my list at the end of this entry, get some locally designed clothes!

And it ended with a crazy drag show performance off! What else could you ask for?
It was one of the most entertaining events I've been a part of. Here is a selection of some of my favorite shots of the night, you can enjoy all of the photos from the event in the galleries.

List of Designers at the show:
Heating and Cooling by Jessie DeWall

Idom Designs

Erhart Designs

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T09:34:00.001-07:00

I Just love this family. They are so cute and sweet. There will be many more fun photos to follow but I wanted to get this adorable one up for Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all you fabulous Moms out there.

A dreamy walk through Ladd's Addition

2009-05-09T18:55:00.000-07:00

Jen & Craig's "day after" photo shoot

2009-05-03T19:16:00.000-07:00

Newlyweds Jen & Craig enjoyed a sunny afternoon in SE Portland running around getting photographed by me. Since their wedding took place amidst a blizzard on Mt. Hood, it seemed like we had to get some photos outside on a day that we could stand outside without instantly freezing, getting wind blown, or getting pelted by huge snowflakes! We had so much fun looking for cool walls and pretty parks to have as our backdrops. Enjoy this slide show I made of our adventure. *Please note the awesome Paula Abdul cover by local Portland band Sexton Blake.

Rachell and Patrick's Engagement Portraits

2009-04-29T15:05:00.000-07:00

Business meetings don't always have to be businessy. Rachell, Patrick and I share a love for the restaurant in SE Portland, Nuestra Cocina. So we got together and had wonderful food, a little Sangria, and an extremely fun meeting! We were going over the details of the photography for their wedding taking place on June 27th. The two seem to be enjoying the journey of planning their wedding. They even made their own lovely invitations. After our meeting we took a few minutes to get some photos of the couple before the big day!

John & Karen Ryan - Business Portraits

2009-04-28T16:04:00.000-07:00

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting John and Karen Ryan. They are married and they work together, sounds like they like each other! Aren't they just the cutest couple. Take a look at all the photos we took on that day in the gallery.

Kristina & Andrew tie the knot at Skamania Lodge.

2009-04-18T12:55:00.001-07:00

This spring I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Kristina and Andrew at Skamania Lodge. The air was filled with joy and anticipation when I arrived at the lodge that morning. Kristina prepared for the day with her mother, sister and best friends.

Andrew prepared with his crew of friends down the hall.

You could tell Kristina and Andrew were so excited to see each other.
The beautiful, glowing bride!
The gorgeous flowers were arranged by Affairs in Bloom.

Kristina and Andrew had a lovely candlelight ceremony.

The day was beautiful with a mix of sun and clouds.

The reception was filled with happy friends and family. Kristina's dad brought the house down with his heartfelt toast to the couple.

It was a pretty perfect day all around.

Take a look at the slideshow I created for the couple of their wonderful day.

If you just can't get enough, check out all the photos from their day in the galleries.

My favorite photo from Kristina & Andrew wedding at Skamania Lodge! - Wedding Photography Portland, Oregon

2009-04-13T17:27:00.000-07:00

Hello Kristina & Andrew fans,
I'm still working on the images from Kristina and Andrew's amazing wedding, but I have a favorite that I wanted to share with you! It's a little sneak peek, there are many more to come.

Easter Egg Fun!

2009-04-13T17:16:00.001-07:00

It's take your Easter Egg to work day!

Jen and Craig's very snowy wedding at Timberline Lodge

2009-04-09T17:13:00.000-07:00

When you have a wedding in March, in Oregon, you never know what to expect. I wasn't exactly expecting a full on snow storm when I drove up the mountain to Timberline a few weeks ago, but that's what we got.

(Above is my favorite photo from the day!)
I love this photo of Jen with her sisters and Mom.

Jen and Craig had a beautiful and heart warming wedding in the midst of it all. The ceremony took place by the big fire place in the lodge.

Oh la la, what a kiss!
Snuggles.

Jen and Craig wanted outdoor photos and we got 'em!

They had their reception down the hall in a cozy, sunny room.

Such a gorgeous bride!

We got pretty wind blown, but it was worth it.

Craig and his mom. Look, they have the same sweet smile!

Jen designed her own bouquet and decorations, and they were absolutely stunning and original. It was clear that everyone at the wedding was thrilled to celebrate the union of these lovely people.
Congratulations to both families!
Check out the slide show I made of the day. You can see all the photo from the day in the gallery.

Ms. Suzy - Business Portraits

2009-04-07T20:27:00.000-07:00

Suzy is a lovely woman I have become friends with through my business networking group. She is a talented woman in many fields. Suzy runs a feng shui consulting business here in Portland called Feng Shui Strategies. Her clients rave about her and the wonderful changes that have come into their lives through feng shui. She, like many of us, isn't a big fan of having her portrait taken, but as you see in her gallery we got a number of beautiful portraits.

Louie in the grass

2009-04-02T14:52:00.001-07:00

Ok, so I know it's technically not very cool to put photos of your cat on your blog...
But I just had to show everyone how cute little Louie is, all grown up.

Springtime in Portland

2009-03-31T18:22:00.000-07:00

Oh Portland, how you draw me in with your sumptuous springtime glory.

Tj & Tom Celebrate their 21st Wedding Anniversary

2009-03-31T16:22:00.001-07:00

To celebrate their years of wedded bliss,

TJ and Tom came to my studio to snuggle publicly.
We all had a great time. It's fun working with couples
who have been together for a number of years
because they are so comfortable with each other.
And, as you can see, they are adorable!
TJ is a licensed massage therapist, we're friends
through our business networking group.
Check out her website: Sophros Fitness.
TJ has given me two absolutely fabulous massages,
I highly recommend her services!
Take a look at the slideshow I created from our photo shoot.
Congratulations on 21 years of happiness, here's to many more!

Introducing Lucy Young!

2009-03-31T12:29:00.000-07:00

Mike, Katie & Jeffrey Young are so excited about little Lucy's arrival. I joined them at their house about a week after Lucy was born. Mike answered the door a little surprised to see me, we had mixed up our dates and they were expecting me the next morning. The fact that they weren't prepared made the photos even more candid. Jeffrey was still in his pj's watching cartoons, hair tousled, he looked so cute! Katie snapped into "get ready quick" mode and came out looking stunning as always. Jeffrey is so curious about this new little being in the house, he is very gentle with his little sister, already the protective older brother. It's clear that Lucy is going to have a wonderful life with her family. Congratulations!
Here's a slideshow of the Young Family with the new bundle of joy, Lucy.
If you'd like to see all of the photos from our two most recent photo shoots, go to the galleries.

To quote Justin Timberlake...

2009-03-14T16:38:00.000-07:00

Damn Girl.

Check out this smokin' hot portrait of my friend Marywynn. She is an amazing esthetician in NW Portland. Her studio is called Skin By Marywynn . She'll make you feel like a queen (or king)!
If you too want to look absolutely gorgeous, follow these simple steps...
1. Call Marywynn for a facial.
2. Have your make up done by Michelle at Atlantis Studio .
3. Come on by my studio for your personalized portrait session!
Check out the rest of my favorites from the shoot in the gallery.

Lucy S., 3 months old and already charming the heck out of me!

2009-03-07T19:33:00.000-08:00

Oh Lucy,
You are sooooooo cute.
I just can't stand it.
Look at this slideshow and fall in love!

cool old camera museum

2009-03-01T15:23:00.000-08:00

A portrait of me through the viewfinder of my yashica medium format camera

This is the newest member of the family, an awesome polaroid land camera,

with a flash called wink - light

This sx-70 was a college graduation gift. I have a special love for the sx-70 because it was a camera Walker Evans used, and I love Walker Evans.

This was my Grandparents camera, one of many that I have from them.

I love the Pentax k1000, it was the first "real camera" I ever used.

The holga is always a good time.

This camera is really fun to shoot with.

Look at these neat cameras I've collected over the years.

Fancy, huh?

Cuteness Alert.

2009-02-24T21:41:00.000-08:00

Here I am capturing a day with Liam, Cara & Brett. Liam is getting big and running around now. I had to do some chasing for this one. He looks so cute with his little book. Here's an adorable slideshow I made of Liam and his family, with the help of my trusty interns. Here's the galleryof all the photos from the day.

Chelly, Esmeralda, & Pedro

2009-02-10T13:31:00.000-08:00

Jackson having fun at home!

2009-02-10T12:19:00.001-08:00

This January I visited Jackson and family in their new house! It was so fun. Jackson is having a great time learning how to play some new instruments and dancing around. I can't wait to go see his band when he grows up.
See all of the photos from this session in the gallery.

2009 Starts off with a bang!

2009-02-01T13:52:00.000-08:00

Hi friends!

This year has already been filled with all sorts of exciting changes. First allow me to introduce my new interns:

This is the lovely Megan.

Megan grew up in Washington State and has recently moved to Portland. She is interested in pursuing a career in photography, so she contacted me to ask if I would mentor her. She's been great to have around helping out and I love teaching people about photography so it's a perfect pairing.

And here is Edgar!

Edgar grew up in Mexico and moved to the Portland area as a teenager. He has a BS in Biology (so does his wife) and a love for photography. He has learned the basics of photography in school but is interested in developing his talents and eventually turning it into a career.

Both of them have been an amazing help this week, because...

My studio has moved!! Just downstairs in the same building. But the space is twice the size of my old studio and two glass garage door with tons of southern exposure.

Isn't it adorable?

Well we just finished painting and moving in so it's still a bit of a mess but it will be great! I'll be sharing it with the lovely and talented Brooke Thompson, a local illustrator and graphic designer ( she developed my logo with me).

I'll be sending everyone a postcard with the new address and it's on the website now. Thank you to everyone who has helped me and my business become successful! I just love what I do and I'm so happy to continue growing and learning along the way. I hope everyone has a wonderful 2009, year of the ox!

Meagan & Marty's Classic Winter Wedding

2009-01-27T19:16:00.000-08:00

Meagan and Marty made the journey up to Portland from San Francisco in the middle of our famous Arctic Blast for their wedding in December. As luck would have it the roads were clear by their actual wedding day and all of their favorite people were able to attend. There was so much joy and love in their day! They were simply glowing with happiness. From start to finish things went perfectly. The people were fun, the food was great, and the dancing was lively! What more could you ask for?
Check out this slideshow I made of my favorite images from the day!
If you want to see all the the photos from the day, look at the galleries.

Hello Meagan & Marty Fans!

2009-01-27T13:28:00.000-08:00

Hi guys,
I'm still working on a few things with Meagan & Marty's images, always striving for perfection! So, I've decide to put one of my favorite portraits of the two of them on the blog as a little sneak peek. The rest of the photos will be online by the end of the day. Check back here to see the slideshow!

The Hottest Valentine's Day ever!

2009-01-23T11:41:00.001-08:00

Hey there all you single ladies and gents! I have a fabulous deal going on... On February 1st and February 7th, I'm having internet dating photo days. Here's the deal:
I'll be in my studio from 11-3 both days. You just drop in, and for 25 bucks I'll give you a sassy new photo for your match.com or e-harmony or somebody else's dating site profile. This includes basic touch ups and an image file for your use, e-mailed to you within a day or two after our shoot. Prints will be made available at an additional cost. And you can purchase more than one image for your profile, additional images will be $20 a piece.
This new photo may just help you reel in the love of your life, or at least it might help you get an awesome date for Valentine's Day!!
So, drop on by.

Please take my survey!

2009-01-13T14:38:00.000-08:00

Hi friends of Mon Amour Photography. I have put this little survey together hoping to make improvements to my business, website, & studio with input from you. Don't worry, it'll only take a couple of minutes to fill out. And don't be afraid to write what you really think, it's anonymous. Thank you for your input!
Click Here to take survey

Kristine, Dustin, and Kylee are sealed at the Mormon Temple!

2009-01-08T15:56:00.000-08:00

This December 27th Kristine, Dustin, and Kylee were sealed in the Mormon Temple of Lake Oswego. I captured the couple and their beautiful daughter outside the temple just before the ceremony. My services were given as a gift to the couple by a thoughtful friend. What a gorgeous family! Congratulations.
Take a look at all their photos from the day in the gallery.

It's Snowing!

2008-12-17T12:27:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody. It's snowing in Portland!! There are many funny news reports about it and I just thought I'd add my two cents to the subject. Here I am playing in the snow. I hope we still have some white stuff for Christmas. Stay warm and cozy.
-Rosey

Liz + Delisse = Married

2008-12-10T09:45:00.000-08:00

Delisse & Liz get married! Check out more on my love is love blog!

Lensbaby Awesomeness!

2008-12-05T16:17:00.001-08:00

Fabulous Gift Certificate Deal!

2008-12-05T14:48:00.000-08:00

'Tis The Season for Gift Certificates!
Buy Two, Get a Free One for You
Not only is a gift certificate from Mon Amour Photography sure to be a hit with your loved ones, but this year, you'll be rewarded for your generosity with our "Buy Two, Get a Free One for You" special. That's right ... buy two gift certificates to give away as gifts, and you'll get a third gift certificate of equal value for free. Use it for yourself, or give it to a friend if you're feeling extra generous.
Call 503-313-2427 to purchase your gift certificates today, cuz this offer is only good until December 22nd!

Art Opening! And a fun gift idea.

2008-11-30T23:14:00.000-08:00

Hi friends!
I'm having an art opening this Thursday 6pm at a place called Spruce, a great hair salon in NW Portland.
The address is:
1435 Nw 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Also, the photos shown here are going to be in the show, and I have cute note cards for sale of these.
They come in packages of 4 (one card of each cuddly cutie). They are available for purchase on my etsy store!
Pettingzoodesigns.etsy.com

I hope you all can come!

Sherman and his People

2008-11-29T17:48:00.000-08:00

Maria and Dan redeemed a gift certificate that I donated to a silent auction for Basic Rights Oregon (check out the photos from that event here) and had photos taken with Sherman. Sherman is their gorgeous 6 month old golden doodle. He is such a darling dog. Full of energy and kisses. I love taking photos of doggies & kitties, so bring them over for some portraits!
Check out how cute Sherman and his people are in this gallery.

Love birds Kristina & Andrew!

2008-11-18T14:12:00.000-08:00

Kristina & Andrew are getting married this March at Skamania Lodge. The three of us had a great time running around in the rain at the Edgefield. They are so darn cute together!
Take a look at the slideshow I put together from our shoot.

The debut of darling little Lucy!

2008-11-17T17:33:00.000-08:00

Yay! She's here! I know many of you just can wait to get a look at the adorable little Lucy, so... here she is! What a gorgeous baby. The two moms are so happy to hold and cuddle her after the the long 9 months of waiting. The story of her birth is an amazing one, Sarah & Jamie ended up delivering her themselves! Wow. Good thing they are cool headed types. They both took on the challenge with grace. I think all Lucy fans will agree, she's the cutest 2 day old ever in these photos.
Take a look at the slideshow I made of our photo shoot.
You can see all of the photos from our shoot in the gallery.

2008-11-14T10:19:00.000-08:00

Funky Awesome photo shoot for Jackpot Vintage

2008-11-10T19:49:00.000-08:00

Hey! I had a really fun photo shoot with my friends Rushie, Sarah & Addi for their ebay vintage store. Here is a sampling of our shoot. We had such a great time!!

Check out Rushie's shop here if you're looking for sweet deals on clothing & accessories. Her specialty is rad tennies! Jackpot Vintage

Super Adorable Family!

2008-11-05T20:32:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago I had a great time with this sweet little family at Laurelhurst Park. I just can't get enough of these crazy cute kids!! Take a look at the slideshow I created from our session.

Julie, Chris and The Pugs!!

2008-10-30T21:21:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago I had the greatest time running around Laurelhurst Park with Julie, Chris, Pancakes and Strudel. Four of the most adorable beings ever! I made a lil slideshow too. Take a look.

Cute Wee Ones!

2008-10-30T18:57:00.000-07:00

A visiting cousin from Sweden is a fantastic treat! The kids had so much fun playing together! I had a great time chasing them around the house and yard taking photos.
Take a look at this adorable Slideshow of the families together.

Fun on the Horse Farm!

2008-10-27T17:27:00.001-07:00

This September I made a trip to Chagrin Falls, Ohio to visit friends and I got the opportunity to try my hand a horse photography. Little did I know, you can't really make a horse stay still. I still think I got some fun shots. And I made this lovely slideshow !

Scarlet & Dee's Wedding!

2008-10-20T11:30:00.000-07:00

This September 21st I had the joy of photographing the wedding of an old friend and her new husband! Scarlet and I have known each other since we were kids, so when I found out she wanted me as her wedding photographer I was thrilled. This involved a journey out east to my original hometown, Falls Church, Virginia. It was great catching up with old friends and seeing my family. But the highlight truly was Scarlet and Dee's fabulous wedding. There were so many exciting elements of the day that I ended up with thousands of images, which I have been looking at and picking out the best of for some time now. Knowing that many of you eagerly await the photos from their wedding I have put together this slideshow and a gallery of studio favorites while I get the rest of the photos ready for viewing! They should all be up by this weekend and I will let you know with another blog posting how to find them. Congratulations Scarlet and Dee!

Gigi Estabrook!

2008-10-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

Gigi is a buddy from my BNI group.

She distributes great products created

by Univera LifeSciences. If you're

interested in learning more about

Gigi or this product check her out

on Linked In.

Mary Rondthaler!

2008-10-18T14:10:00.000-07:00

Around my house we call her Mary Organizer. Mary is a professional organizer and I can give a personal testimonial for her... She is amazing! She helped my get all sorts of boxes and papers and clothes, etc. in the right place. She helped me get clutter free! And if you ask someone who knows me well that's a challenge. If you need help getting your act together check out Mary's website StowYourGear.com

As many of us do Mary lives another life as a musician. She and her man friend Greg play beautiful music ( was given a mini concert in my studio, so fabulous). You can see them play around town. We had a great time.

Bailey and Ryan Tie the Knot!

2008-10-13T14:07:00.000-07:00

This may be the cutest kid ever...

Cute Families!

Bailey and Ryan are lovely and fun, and their wedding was a perfect reflection of everything great about them! September 13th the two made it official at Bailey's family home. As you can see the land is gorgeous and it was a fabulous late summer evening. I had so much fun on their special day. Congratulations you two!!

Take a look at the slideshow I created for the beautiful couple. To see all of the images from the day check out their photo galleries.

Nancy Grant!

2008-10-13T11:41:00.000-07:00

Last week, I had the pleasure of having

Nancy in my studio for some portraits!

She's a friend from my BNI group.

Nancy is a life and business coach working

with a fantastic company called Compass.

We had a great time playing around with

the idea of "traditional" head shots because

Nancy is a fun person and wants an image

that portrays her true self. I think we made

it happen, she looks great!

Beautiful baby Liam at the coast!

2008-09-30T14:09:00.001-07:00

Liam and his mom and dad, Cara and Brett, joined me for a day at the coast! We had a great time running around in the sand! It was a gorgeous day. Check out all the photos from our day in the gallery

A Bluebird Day for Marina & Mike

2008-09-25T10:32:00.000-07:00

This September 6th, Marina and Mike had a casual yet elegant wedding ceremony on the coast of Oregon in a beautiful little town called Manzanita. Surrounded by close friends, the two exchanged vows. After the ceremony the group strolled over to the Pine Grove Community Center for a fabulous reception. So many hugs and kisses! These two are clearly in love.
Congratulations Marina and Mike!
Watch Marina & Mike's wedding day Slideshow!

Steve & Bruce's Commitment Ceremony!

2008-09-18T08:14:00.000-07:00

I just love these guys! Their ceremony was so lovely! To see all of their photos and more on my same sex ceremony & gay and lesbian community photography take a look at my new section, Mon Amour Photography Love is Love.

Pet Portraits!

2008-09-08T22:17:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! I just wanted to let everyone who attended my pet portrait party at the Cat's Meow, that the photos are ready and up online.
Check out the gallery here!

Sweet Album Design for Ann & Lee

2008-08-25T11:48:00.001-07:00

Hi! I just wanted to post this album design that I made for Ann & Lee to give you an idea of how an album can tell the story of your day. This is just one type of album that I offer. You can see all of the albums I offer in your free wedding photography consultation!

Ann & Lee Tie the Knot!

2008-08-22T13:39:00.000-07:00

The beautiful Ann and her charming man Lee made it official this July 19th. The wedding was filled with many traditions new and old. After the wedding there was amazing food served at Wong's King Restaurant and a fabulous dance party! It was so much fun to be a part of! Congratulations you two!
Check out the slideshow of the big day.
And if you want to see all the photos of the day you can take a look at the galleries.

Cool Barn at Sunrise

2008-08-17T11:27:00.001-07:00

I don't know about ya'll, but I just love a cool barn!

Charity Golf Event for Cystic Fibrosis

2008-08-16T11:14:00.000-07:00

Bob Gilder & Friends

This Monday I got to spend the morning on the beautiful Pumpkin Ridge Golf course. I was personally golf cart chaufered around the course by a lovely fellow named Izzy. This was for the yearly Platt Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraising Tournament. It was really fun and for a good cause. Golfers, you can find your portraits in the gallery.

Tonia & Clay's Beautiful wedding by the lake

2008-08-07T19:48:00.000-07:00

On July 12th, Tonia and Clay sealed the deal after 10 years! They had a gorgeous wedding at the Church in the Woods in Lake Oswego. Surrounded by friends and family, they happily made their vows to continue to stay together and share their lives. Gavin & Kylie, the couple's ADORABLE kids, were there to cheer mom and dad on!
The hot pink dresses of the bridesmaids and flowers popped wonderfully against green surroundings. The wedding and reception was thoughtful and elegant. Congratulations to the whole family.

Here is the slideshow I put together of my favorite images from the day, using the first dance song, When you say nothing at all.
And if you want to see more, all the photos are online in the galleries.

A couple of awesome deals I've got coming up soon!

2008-08-06T10:57:00.001-07:00

These Petite portrait sessions are a great opportunity for your family to have fresh new portraits for your 2008 holiday cards!

The Petite sessions are approximately 25 minutes long, priced at just $49 each. They include an online slideshow, a one on one ordering session, and a 8x10 print.

Appointments are limited, so call today!

503.313.2427

Just in case the lettering is too small on this image file, the dates are: August 19th 4-8 pm at the Crystal Srings Rhododendron Garden.

September 7th 11-3 at Manzanita Beach on the Oregon Coast.

October 12th at 12-3 and 5-7 at Laurelhurst Park.

Pet Portrait Party at the Cat's Meow!

Stop by between 12 and 3 pm on Saturday the 30th of August and let your kitty or doggie or frog... play pet model for the afternoon. I'm sure they already have a pretty good idea that they are cute!

We'll have a great time. I can't wait to meet everyone's pets!

2008-08-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

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My cat the photographer.

2008-08-02T12:38:00.000-07:00

Check out Bailey & Ryan's Wedding Website!

2008-07-24T23:55:00.000-07:00

Hey all you Bailey & Ryan fans! Here's a link to their wedding website. Soon to be featuring some lovely photos from out session in Downtown Portland. Bailey & Ryan's Wedding Website

Bob gets Carried away!

2008-07-23T15:15:00.000-07:00

July 5th was the big day for Carrie and Bob to join hands in marriage. It was a great day, nice and cool, gorgeous light. The wedding ceremony was beautiful. And the reception was a total dance party blast!
Here's the Slideshow of their fabulous day.

Check out the gallery of studio favorites!

All of the images from the day can be found in various galleries on the website.

Here's who Carrie & Bob went to for there wonderful wedding services (all highly recommended):

Dress: Anna's Bridal
Cake: Lamb's Market
Florist: Tim Hammerbeck (family friend)
Venues: University of Portland Chapel.
The Multnomah Athletic Club.

Amazing new album line!

2008-07-18T11:53:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends!
Check out this totally chic new line of photo books I am now offering. Samples are on the way, so feel free to contact me to come take a look at one in person. They are so exceptional, I'm totally in love with them. Call or e-mail to find out more!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer, isn't it nice to see the sun!

Ann & Lee, a perfect match!

2008-07-15T20:18:00.000-07:00

Don't these two look adorable together! This week we did a last minute engagement session at the Crystal Springs Garden because Ann & Lee are having their wedding this weekend! I'm so glad we got the opportunity to take some photos in the park before the wedding. Ann & Lee live in California so we hadn't gotten a chance to meet in person until now.
They are both really lovely and I can't wait to photograph their wedding.
Stay tuned for wedding photos!

Bailey & Ryan's engagement portraits downtown!

2008-07-08T00:03:00.000-07:00

I guess I never realized how colorful and fun downtown Portland can be. But as Bailey, Ryan, and I walked around there just seemed to be so many amazing things to photograph. The three of us had a great time walking around and taking photos. Kells Bar is special to them because they love Guinness and they had their first date there! Sounds like a great place to celebrate many wedding anniversaries to come! I look forward to photographing their wedding this September at Bailey's family home.

Here's the gallery of the rest of their photos from that day.

Yay Jackson!

2008-07-04T13:34:00.000-07:00

Little Jackson is growing fast. I recently had a portrait session with Jackson and his family in a gorgeous NW Portland park. We were even able to get some photos with Grandma and Grandpa while they were visiting. He's such a cutie, I just love his expressions.

Great Business Portraits!

2008-07-04T13:23:00.000-07:00

There's no better way to show

yourself to the public than

YOUR FACE, Photographed professionally.
Julie works as a therapist

in an office down the hall from my studio;

together we created a series of portraits

that captures "the real" Julie.
She's such a swell lady and so photogenic!

You can see the rest of Julie's lovely

photos in this image gallery.

Liam, 4 months old and cute as a button!

2008-06-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

Hello Liam fans!
Here he is in his newest fashions, looking as adorable as ever.
Check out the rest of the photos from our session in the gallery.

Pet Portraits!

2008-06-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

This summer I've decided to add Pet Photography to my services. I've always taken photos of my pets and the pets of friends. Occasionally, I have taken photos of pets in family portraits. Recently, I discovered what a gift pet photography can be for people. I visited some dear friends of mine and took some photos of them and of their dog. A few days later, due to illness, the sweet pup passed away. It was a very sad time for my friends. They were so thankful that we had taken the time to get some portraits of the dog that they could cherish. Pets can be such a wonderful part of our lives! I don't have a section on my site set aside for pets but I wanted to put a few of my favorite pet photos on the blog and let you know about my summer special.
For $49, I will take portraits of your pet, a half hour is about as much as any pet will put up with. There will be an online gallery and a free 8x10 as well. Give me a call or send me an e-mail if you'd like some portraits of your pet!

Beautiful Bride!

2008-06-20T13:00:00.001-07:00

Rachael B. is getting married this summer in Texas surrounded by her family and friends. But since she lives here and loves Portland too she decided to have her bridal portraits taken here. Isn't she lovely?! If you're one of the lucky few you can check out the photos of Rachael in her gorgeous wedding dress, but you have to have the password...
Best wishes for a wonderful wedding in Texas!
If you do have the password, look at the gallery here!

Marti, Lev & Moshe!!!

2008-05-31T14:16:00.000-07:00

Cute, Cute, Cute! What adorable big blue eyes this little guy has. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting this lovable family in their home. Moshe is such a supermodel. We had a great time and got a lot of really nice photos of the three of them just relaxing around the house and in the yard. Check out this sweet slideshow. And if you'd like to see all of the photos from that day take a look at the gallery.

What are these two crazy kids so happy about?

2008-05-16T15:04:00.000-07:00

Well first of all they have each other, and that's pretty great. Secondly, they're planning a beautiful wedding this July 5th in Portland. We had fun running around Willamette Park (the location of their first date, gush). They were such good sports, they took off their shoes and even climbed a tree for me. Check out the slideshow I put together for Carrie & Bob. If you want to see more, take a look at the gallery for all the photos.

My New Logo

2008-05-11T23:27:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone
I have a new logo, and I love it! It will be showing up on my website soon. My first logo was created by my friend Lori Caruthers and she did an amazing job. But over time I've wanted something new to play around with. So... here it is. Created by Brooke Thompson, it really says me, to me. Please post a comment and let me know what you think! I hope you're all having a wonderful spring.
-Rosemary

How Adorable are these kids?!

2008-05-06T14:02:00.000-07:00

I don't know what else to say about these little brothers, they are just so cute! I gush every time I open their folder to look at their sweet little faces! Check out the slideshow I put together of our photo shoot. And if you just can't get enough (like me) take a look at the gallery for all the photos.

Beautiful Baby!

2008-05-02T08:55:00.000-07:00

My pal Cara from Affairs in Bloom had her baby! He is SOOOO cute. I joined Cara and Brett at home with the new little one for an intimate portrait session. He's such a photogenic little boy, I love how he just gazes directly at me for some of his photos. I hope you enjoy this slideshow of the three of them.
If you want to see all of the photos from that day click here to see the full gallery.
Congratulations Cara & Brett!