You’ve taught me that there’s beauty in an untouched forest and therapeutic benefits to a night of solid rain. You’ve proved that there ARE families who grow their own vegetables and raise their own livestock. Cows really do live in some people’s backyards. And while I fought you long and hard, you won the battle and taught me the value of things like fleece coats, Birkenstocks and weatherproof boots.

Most importantly you provided me with a wonderful community to learn from and grow in, full of beautiful friends who truly made Oregon a place to call home. But California is calling and its time to jump back into the freeway grind with all my other L.A. lovers obsessed with consistent weather, taco trucks and a real beach (I still refuse to count the Oregon coast).

I’ll be seeing you again soon,

B

p.s. I am still traveling to Oregon for photo adventures! Stay tuned for possible session openings in October and July. If you are interested in hiring me for a wedding in Oregon, have no fear! I am very much available for travel.

currently looking for weddings that match any of the following:

weddings in May, June or autumn

Southern California weddings! Between now and and June 2012

weekday weddings

weddings with less than 80 guests

These are some of my favorite moments from this last year. Here’s to capturing even more.

Yes, I am still doing Self Portrait Friday.

But yes, I haven’t posted in WEEKS.

And since I feel like such a bad McBlogger, starting this Friday I’m dedicating the weekend a Self Portait Friday marathon of sorts. Warning: it shall be epic.

In the meantime, feast your eyes upon all the beautiful people I’ve had in front of my camera lately

Now you must excuse me, I obviously have some McWorking and McBlogging I need to attend to.

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I am an America’s Next Top Model fan. I love Mr. Jay, Ms. Jay and the go-see challenge that no one can EVER do on time. But most of all, I love Tyra’s affinity for FIERCENESS.

Being fierce is all about being bold and  letting go and having wayyyyy too much fun.

So in honor of all things fierce, I’m happy to announce that I will now be offering Fierceshoots as part of the Brielle McClain Photography repertoire! Fierceshoots are the perfect opportunity to get your group of girlfriends together for a session with me, ranging from some beautiful looks to some ANTM-inspired ones…the sky is the limit with these! Email me today if you’d like more information on setting up your own Fierceshoot!

It’s time to show some mommy love.

Starting today, if you’re a mom or you have an incredible mom in your life and book a family portrait session before Mother’s Day (May 9th) then you receive a $50 discount off your session price!

e-mail me at brielle@briellemcclain.com for more information

I can’t believe it’s time to start talking about the 2010/2011 senior season! As my 2009/2010 clients get ready to graduate, I can’t help but be reminded of my own experiences with graduation with last year. It seems as though it was only yesterday that I was graduating myself and to think that I’ve already photographed another class and preparing for the next?! Insane.

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you might already know that I’m scouting out senior reps this year! Since this is something new I’m trying out this year, I thought I’d answer a couple questions…

Q: What is a senior rep?

A: A senior rep serves as a sort of high school ambassador for Brielle McClain Photography. Senior reps will do a normal senior session with me and then receive web images for promotion on their Facebook/Myspace/etc, as well as some promo cards/coupons to give to their friends and family. The major perk of being a senior rep is that with every person they refer who books a senior session, the senior rep receives 10% off of their session fee! And yes, you can refer enough people to where you can get your entire senior session free — am I blowing your mind yet?

Q: Can anyone be a senior rep?

A: YES! Any one graduating in 2011 who lives in the Willamette Valley area (or are willing to travel to Corvallis/Eugene/Portland/Salem) are eligible to be a senior rep. I will be accepting senior reps on a first come, first serve basis but even those who inquire after I’ve selected my group of senior reps will receive a great deal on their senior session. So really, all you have to do to get a sweet deal is contact me ASAP! Hint: By now, your mind should be blown.

Q: How do I sign up?

A: Shoot me an email at brielle@briellemcclain.com stating your name, town and that you want to be a 2011 senior rep! It’s as easy as that. 

If you won’t be graduating in 2011 but know someone who is, feel free to pass this great deal on!

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 McBlog and comment on this post to let me know what you think!

And click the photo below to download the epic 6-track soundtrack of my website:

I feel like this is another opportunity for me to say thank you to the McClients and McReaders out there. You guys have given me the best beginning of the most wonderful career a girl could ask for. I can’t wait to see where all of this goes next and hope all of you will be there with me.

And what was inside this white box, you ask?

What are those, you wonder? ——- They’re my new business cards!

They look like this on the front…

And this on the back…

And they look super cute in person and I love them.

But I don’t love my chipped nail polish.

Oh, and because my hands are in this post I’m counting it as my self portrait friday…I know, I know! I’m such a cheat. But I’m a busy girl! Next week I’ll really work Self Portrait Friday out and you’ll love me again.

And you can probably guess. And you most likely will guess correctly. But tomorrow I will SHOW you what it is. And it will be a glorious day.