Mt. Hood Photo Shoot

Here is a sample of a photo shoot that I did for my friends from Germany.

~ Ivan O.

Welcome to the Team!

I would like to introduce Ivan Osintsev who will be working with us in future wedding shoots. Though he still considers himself an amateur, I believe he has great potential in photography. His passion for this art medium reflects in the images he captures. Credit for the image above goes to Ivan himself. Hope you will enjoy his future contributions to this team blog as well. Ivan, Im looking forward to working with you!

~ Filipp C.

Sam & Vera: Engagement Announcement

Last Sunday was our Church's 20th anniversary. It so happened that I had my camera with me when Sam and Vera got announced that morning. Congratulations guys, may the Lord bless your marriage and future life together! The remainder of the photographs from last Sunday's service will be posted within the next couple of weeks.

~ Filipp C.

Thanksgiving Church Service

This year, I had the best Thanksgiving ever! My parents left to Spokane to visit my uncle and I was invited to my friends' house for what turned out to be an awesome meal and an evening of fun. Not only did I get to hang out with some very special people but, I was also able to meet some cool guys from Seattle who were visiting our church. The best thing about this day was that we ended it with a Christ centered discussion and an awesome prayer! Enjoy the photographs.

~ Filipp C.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving my friends!

Remember that Thanksgiving is not just about family, friends, food, laughter, and fun. Some may say it's about counting our blessings and being thankful and they are absolutely correct. However, we must not forget the one we ought to be thankful to. May all our thanksgiving be ultimately directed to our Lord God who is eternally worthy of receiving all praise, worship, and thanks, in season and out of season.

Photograph is of Panther, my former kitten.

~ Filipp C.

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Day 5-4-3-2-1

I'm loosing perspective

Life is spinning out of control

Disoriented and adrift

I can't find my anchor

A little insignificant twig

In the bellowing current of fate

Recklessly I hurtle forward

Unable to change the scene

My soul is screaming for help

But no one seems to hear

My life is in a frenzied tumult

But no one seems to notice

Overwhelming emotions

Like a raging flood

Drown me in despair

Suffocating all sense of security

And yet I choose to say

Put your hope in God, my soul

For I will yet praise him

My Savior and my God

~ Filipp C. / David: Psalm 42