smileabunch photography is moving to Portland

Earlier this year I mentioned that my hubby was starting the last semester of his Doctor of Nurse Practice program and I am happy to report that we survived it (barely) and early in May he graduated!!! Woo Hoo! Then he passed his boards!!! Another WOO HOO! And after interviewing, receiving some great offers and lots of prayer, it is official...he has accepted a job and we are moving our family to Portland, Oregon!!!

The decision to move out of Salt Lake has been a hard one for me. I have lived in Salt Lake my entire life and I love it here. I love many many things about Salt Lake, but most of all, I love being surrounded by family and friends. I was perfectly content to find a home big enough for our growing family, plant our roots and stay here the rest of our lives. But after a lot of persuasion from my husband and a lot of reassurance from friends who know the ropes of living far away from family, (and a lot of ignoring my mom's protests...love you mom!) I am convinced that we will enjoy this new adventure and know that it is the right choice for our family right now.

I am so excited for all of the amazing photography opportunities that await in Portland and can't wait to get settled and up and running there! In our short adventure there to look for houses last week, I can already tell that I am going to love the greenery everywhere, the trees, the fields, the bridges, the architecture, the proximity to the beach, the food, the community and the people! I am also excited to perfect my "shooting in the rain technique" and maybe even meet some of the photographers up there who I blogstalk admire. ;)

I am so grateful for my wonderful clients here in Salt Lake and will be taking sessions when we come back to visit (which we plan to do often...feel better mom?). I will announce Utah session openings to subscribers of my email list for priority booking (you can sign up for that here), and then on the smileabunch photography facebook page (go here and click like) and here on the blog (you can get email updates when there is a new blog post here). I am excited to continue to capture your families and children as they grow and change!

I will also be opening my schedule for a few sessions in a few weeks before we move and I will post more details as that gets a little closer (and after I have scheduled with those who are on my waiting list) so check back soon!