WEST COAST ROAD TRIP - PART III

PORTLAND --> SEATTLE --> MOSES LAKE

Made a stop by Pittock mansion...aka this rad old house on top of a hill that overlooks downtown

I met Lauren last fall, we were on the same Mexico team and became fast friends

she is such a joy to be around and was such a hospitable host for us in Portland! 

typical Anna!

Last meal at the Kresta's before heading to Washington! 

the weather in Seattle was B E A - UTIFUL! 

met up with some friends in the city 

After a day in Seattle we headed East to Moses Lake, our final stop! 

And...that about wraps it up folks! I absolutely loved spending time on the open road with Anna and Meliss...they are two of the most joyful humans and I was so blessed by their conversation and company. Cheers to roadtrips, friends all along the way, and adventure! 

the in between.

 As someone who L O V E S photography, I face one major problem. I want to capture everything.
That flower on the side of the road, that perfect shot of the sunset, ohhhthat delicious looking burger, or your friend posed perfectly by those trees. There is so much in this world that could be captured and its hard not to be overwhelmed by all of it. But, I had this realization the other day - that sometimes its okay not to have my camera locked and loaded. Sometimes its okay to let others take the shot. Sometimes its okay to share a moment with a dear friend and let it be like a secret memory that just the two of us share. I like that simplicity. I like the fact that often times, the moments you didnt plan turn out to be the most beautiful. My life has been busy the past month...trips, weddings, friends, goodbyes, hellos...and I cherish these moments in between huge clicks of my camera, in between photoshoots and lugging around my big SLR...in between college, and friends, and big life changes.
These photos are simple. and they make me happy.

welcome to my in between...

F A T H E R S - D A Y

Kento is the man! 

Happy fathers day to this hilarious man I get to call Dad. The Lord was so gracious

when he placed me in the hands of this fellow...incredibly generous, selfless, kind, witty

dedicated, wise, patient, compassionate...I love you Dad! 

WEST COAST ROAD TRIP - PART II

CHICO --> MT. SHASTA --> PORTLAND

 Uncle Dai Sup gave us great advice to stop by Mt. Shasta on the way up to Oregon

 the freshest water!

 made it to Portland to stay with this amazing family!

 A few weeks back I was telling my grandma about my roadtrip and she mentioned how her sister

lives not to far from Portland. So, we decided to take trip to Auntie Mary's! I absolutely loved

chatting with this strong, vivacious, wise woman (and her nephew paul!) They graciously

welcomed us into their home, gave us tea, and let us take a few photos on their front porch.

definitely a highlight of my trip!

 had to take a trip to voodoo, of course 

 next stop, Powell's bookstore. Could spend H O U R S here

met two of melissa's friends in the city! 

 had to make it to the food carts. unreal 

  pad thai. glorious 

 classic stop at stumptown 

 keep Portland weird 

Portland was R A D...more to come.