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welcome.

When I was ten years old, I liked to run around my Los Angeles neighborhood with a disposable camera on a wildlife photography expedition (i.e. taking pictures of cats). While I've strayed away from cat photography and disposable cameras, that adventure and excitement has never left. I'm ecstatic to say that my camera and I still go on expeditions of our own -- sometimes in my own backyard and sometimes far away.


Born and raised primarily in Los Angeles with a wonderful stint in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. I am currently pursuing a BFA in photography at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Available for work in Southern California, Oregon and abroad. 

Monthly Archives: February 2010

{personal} self portrait friday #7

This week I was so sick I slept 12 hours (12 beautiful hours) three nights in a row. Despite the astounding hours of sleep I have logged this week, I was still gravitating towards the bed…until I realized that the next day was Friday…meaning self portrait Friday. So, ladies and gentlemen, today you get a...

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{portland family photography} a sneak peek

I hate only giving you guys a sneak peek but I’m too busy for a full post and want you to know what I’m up to! The full post will be coming as soon as possible.
This is from a family session I did in the Pearl District of Portland a couple days ago. I hope...

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{personal} self portrait friday #6

I live in Portland but the majority of my work is in Corvallis…which means I drive. A lot. For the past 6 months I spent most of my weekends commuting and while most people wince when I tell them how much I drive back and forth, I actually love it. Sure, sometimes it gets frustrating...

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{personal} hello

Hello, Portland.

Hello, homemade Thai Iced Tea.

Another great day.

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{corvallis newborn photography} Niko

There’s just something about baby Niko.

And it’s kind of sad because you can tell his mom just doesn’t love him AT ALL.

And I just can’t help but think…where’s the love and support for Baby Niko? I mean, does his family even love him? It seems like they hate just being in the same room as...

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{personal} self portrait Friday #5

Some things on my mind:
This has been a remarkable week. 
The key to becoming great in the kitchen is based purely on how hungry you are.
The darkroom is magical.
Sleep is equally magical.
 

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{news} – the McWebsite is here!

Today is a beautiful day, my friends. Or rather, a beautiful night. I am so excited to share with you what seems to have been taking me YEARS (in reality…maybe 4-5 painful months?)
Get yourself on over to www.briellemcclain.com and check out the internet goodness of my new online portfolio! Then come back here to the...

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{engagement} Bobby + Breanne

Bobby and Breanne put the boom in boomsauce and I am so happy to say that I will be photographing their wedding in August.

I believe this is when a crazy lady walked by?

My first time holding up an elevator for a picture. And it felt oh so good.

Looking at the comparison side-by-side, I’m realizing their...

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{portrait} – Celeste

My sister is kind of ridiculously beautiful. Just sayin’.
If she looks upset with me, it’s because she was.

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{personal} self Portrait Friday #4

This shot was taken last weekend on my very first engagement session. 

This year I’ve been blessed enough to shoot two weddings this summer. For those of you who have been following the McBlog for a while know that last summer I shot  my first wedding. It was such an exciting day to be a part...

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