happy spring and easter and flowers blooming!!

here's to sweet new growth and the promise of spring.

may you enjoy your family and friends today and allow yourself to move brightly forward as you wish.

these bursting bulbs are from my recent trip to visit a friend in Nurenberg, Germany.  

just because these are still cracking me up

best ever "officiant with bride and groom" photos.

 whhaaaa, wwhhaaaa, wwwhhhhaaaaaaaaa!      

all photos taken by me, sara.

la nueva actriz: the many faces of caira

This little one's parents are both actors here in Portland. Their daughter's newborn portraits show off some fabulous expressions.  I wonder where she got these skills!  

Caira is 7 weeks new! Bienvenida a la peluda!

all photos taken adoringly by www. sara vandepas photography .com

some old wedding favorites

I've been sifting through my portfolio lately, partially rethinking my look for a new website design and partially just enjoying the images.  Here's some favorites I found from weddings past.

 

and of course a cute little flower girl eating blueberries out of a coffee mug.

all photos taken with pleasure :) by sara vandepas photography

indie wedding idea from an etsy crafter

i came across this talented artist today while browsing etsy.  she creates a custom print to commemorate your big day. poster size and just gorgeous.  they can be used as a signature board, instead of those wide mounted photos we've all signed.

a really nice indie detail to add to your celebration.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61608698/new-wedding-banner

family holiday photography: fun on a rainy day

we were all a bit skeptical on this rainy sunday morning in beaverton that the magic would happen to make christmas card worthy family photos.  but, leave it to silly kiddos to brighten any day. 

 a merry new year to all.

all photos by www.saravandepasphotography.com

my Bravo Wedding Guide ad for 2011: Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer

this wedding, in a forested ranch outside of the dalles was a few years ago, but I have always loved this photo.  I'm posting it here because I choose it for my ad in the Bravo Wedding Guide 2011.  

these two sweethearts met at OHSU and are looking at her grandmother's bracelet in this shot.  :)

concert photography : music marketing photography

I took these photos for eric skye and friends a year or so ago and it's great to see how they are using them to market an upcoming concert.  

this concert should be great, by the way!