Photography and Inspiration from Professional Photographer Randy Kepple
Stephanie and Josh drove almost 2 hours one chilly weekend to Portland for an engagement session along the scenic waterfront. You can almost feel the love between them. There is no denying how much they care for each other. Josh is currently deployed in the Armed Forces, so finding a weekend he was available was...
“You are beautiful, my darling, beautiful beyond words. Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair falls in waves, like a flock of goats winding down the slopes of Gilead.” – Song of Solomon 4:1 Kristen walked into my life one afternoon when she interviewed to be my assistant. She became a vital...
When was the last time you had a portrait created by a professional photographer? If you’re like most people, the answer would be in grade school or your senior high school graduation. When couples ask why they need an engagement session (e-session in photog talk) I remind them of this point. E-sessions are relaxed and...
As a visual artist and professional storyteller—I believe that my vision is best realized in something tangible. Without question, albums are still the ultimate heirloom. When you hold one of these in your hands and flip through the pages, you know it’s something special. Albums tell the story of your day and keep those memories...
“Let’s organize this thing and take all the fun out of it.” — Twitter/i heart quotes Everyone knows that referrals are the best. The trusted wisdom of a friend is clearly the best way to find exactly what you’re looking for in a wedding photographer. Times are tough and everyone is looking for value when...
“The only way to keep your heart beating as a photographer is to shoot what you love” —Joe McNally Seven notes. Every song that’s ever been written is a variation of those seven notes. You’d think by now every possibility of a new song would be exhausted. Yet new music continues to thrive and change....
Last year I traveled to a destination wedding in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This year, almost one year to the date, I journeyed to Woodstock, Vermont to photograph the wedding of Sarah and Patrick. Sarah (my album designer) and Patrick are beloved friends. They say you should never work for family or friends, but I was...
When you wake up on your wedding day and realize there are no clouds in sight and nothing but sun until the day is over, it’s time to celebrate. And that’s exactly what Heather and Dominic decided to do at King’s Raven Winery. Never mind that you pulled a muscle in your back and could...
International award winning photographer! How fun is it to say that? As you may recall, I recently submitted 6 images to a quarterly ISPWP Photo Contest. I am thrilled to announce that all 6 images placed in the top ten for each category they were entered. One image even took first place in the bridal...
